President Bola Tinubu has received the president of Madagascar, president Michael Randrianirina, at the State House in Abuja. President Michael Randrianirina arrived at the State House forecourt at about 2:57pm on Monday and was welcomed by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of…
Following the first missile exchange between the two nations since the ceasefire took effect in April, US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to immediately stop “shooting.” Meanwhile, Iran launched strikes on Sunday night, hours after Israel…
The bandits behind the attack and abduction of students and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have released a new video stating their demands. Mrs. Alamu, the principal of one of the schools, described…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has cautioned against the growing trend of linking criminal activities to ethnic groups, describing such narratives as divisive and harmful to national unity. In a post shared on his verified…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released 416 hostages taken from Ngoshe, a village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Samaila Kaigama, President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, saying…
President Bola Tinubu has firmly affirmed that his government will not surrender to bandits and terrorists. As part of events marking the 2026 Democracy Day commemoration, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), delivered the President’s speech…
Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Governors, has declared that the party is no longer under the control of the Nyesom Wike faction, following appeal court’s recent ruling. Recall that the Court of Appeal’s…
Ali Ndume , the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District has stated that the 2027 presidential election will be very tough as the World Wrestling Entertainment. The politician said this while speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television and responding…
Former government of the federation (SGF) secretary Babachir Lawal has reiterated his recent remarks against African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. Following criticism of comments he made regarding the former vice president, Lawal posted his opinions on Facebook…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued aerial surveillance support for ongoing operations to rescue teachers and students kidnapped from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele towns in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this during…
In response to the rising number of attacks on medical professionals across the country, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government 21 days to begin implementing a national framework for the protection of healthcare workers.…
The Nigeria Police have successfully rescued the abducted sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. Armed men abducted John-Paul and her sons on Wednesday in…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that his administration and the people of the state will not bow to bandit attacks but tackle their menace with deserved efforts in a renewed battle to ward them off.…
Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian sprinter, won the women’s 100m hurdles gold at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan on Saturday. Amusan finished first in 12.72 seconds, ahead of Taiwan’s Bo Ya Zhang, who placed second in 13.17 seconds, while…
In a chilling development on Saturday, the bandits who abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar—the former Director of Defence Information—and his wife released a video showing the couple in captivity. Recall, a criminal gang initially ambushed and abducted the couple…