Governor Adeleke fulfils promise, gives puff-puff seller appointment, scholarship
A street puff-puff vendor, Ms. Oluwatosin Adejumo, has been appointed as a chef in the Osun State Government House after catching the attention of Governor Ademola Adeleke during a recent labour rally in Osogbo. Recall, PUNCH Online reported on August…
Mark Volman, co-founder of Turtles and Flo & Eddie, dies at 78
Mark Volman, the singer who co-founded the buoyant 1960s hitmakers the Turtles and was half of the humorous harmony duo Flo & Eddie, has died. He was 78. Representatives for Volman confirmed the death to Rolling Stone, citing a “brief,…
Doctor orders Peter Obi to take a rest
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements following medical advice. In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, Obi said: Earlier in Enugu, I…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Dumps Labour Party For ADC
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming he will formally declare his membership on Saturday.In a post on his X handle, he said, “I will be declaring for…
Congo has announced a new Ebola outbreak. Here’s what to know
Congo’s authorities announced earlier this week a new Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than a dozen people in a southern province. Samples analyzed at the National Institute for Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, confirmed the presence of…
2026 WCQ: Nigeria vs Rwanda – date, time, see highlights
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a high-stakes clash against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Matchday 7. Both teams enter the fixture with their qualification hopes still alive, making it one…
Retired military pensioners block Finance ministry gates over unpaid benefits
Scores of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the alleged delay in releasing funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for the payment of their outstanding entitlements. The pensioners…
Rwandan Gospel Singer Gogo Gloriose Dies At 36 After Sudden Illness In Kampala
Rwandan gospel singer Gogo Gloriose, who recently rose to fame on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 36. Gloriose gained widespread recognition after her soul-stirring song “Everyday, I Need Blood of Jesus” went viral on social media, with…
Pasuma Pays Emotional Tribute To Late Mother
Nigerian Fuji icon Wasiu Alabi Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma, has paid an emotional tribute to his late mother on the occasion of her posthumous birthday. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Pasuma shared a heartfelt message honouring her enduring influence…
BREAKING: Fubara Returns With Stripped Powers, As Presidential Source Says Governor On His Own If Decides To Join APC
According to sources, the move follows last weekend’s local government elections in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 20 of the 23 council seats. Fubara Returns With Stripped Powers, As Presidential Source Says Governor On His Own If Decides…