Nigerian Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked Wins 2026 Arnold Classic Title with $750,000 Prize
Nigerian bodybuilding star Andrew Jacked has made history after winning the 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open title and earning a massive $750,000 prize, one of the largest payouts ever seen in professional bodybuilding. The victory marks a major milestone for…
Senegal lawmakers approve new, Harsh Anti-LGBT bill
Senegal Lawmakers Approve New, Harsher Anti-LGBT Bill. Lawmakers in Senegal have approved a controversial new bill that significantly strengthens penalties against same-sex relationships, sparking debate both within the country and internationally. The legislation, passed by members of the National Assembly…
ADC Suspends Senator Ireti Kingibe
The Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has indefinitely suspended Senator Ireti Kingibe over alleged anti-party activities and breaches of party rules.The announcement was made by the ward chairman, Kanayo Chukwu,…
Gas shortage worsens power outages in Lagos, says Ikeja Electric
Ikeja Electric has attributed the ongoing electricity supply disruptions across parts of Lagos to gas supply constraints affecting power generation on the national grid.In a public notice issued on March 11, 2026, the company apologised to customers for the persistent…
Tambuwal dumps PDP for ADC, cites lingering party crisis
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the former Sokoto State governor, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), attributing the move to the protracted internal crisis and leadership disputes within the party. Tambuwal, a…
Kunle Afolayan Laments ₦11m Monthly Diesel Bill, Says Rising Fuel Cost Is Straining His Businesses
Popular Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, has expressed deep concern over the rising cost of diesel, revealing that his businesses now spend about ₦11 million on fuel every four to five weeks. Speaking in a video shared on his…
FG rules out petrol price controls, backs market pricing amid Middle East tensions
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to market-based petrol pricing, insisting it will not introduce price controls despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have heightened volatility in global oil markets. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
JUST IN: India, others reject Tinubu’s ambassadors
India and other yet-to-be disclosed countries have declined to accept some of President Bola Tinubu’s recently posted ambassadors-designate due to diplomatic policies that discourage receiving envoys from administrations with less than two years remaining in office, The PUNCH has gathered….
US blacklists Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood, puts Burhan junta on the spot
US Blacklists Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood, Puts Burhan Junta Under Pressure The United States has blacklisted the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan, a move that significantly increases pressure on the military leadership headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The decision marks…
Defection: APGA tells Abaribe, Ikwechegh to vacate National Assembly seats
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has asked two federal lawmakers, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, to vacate their seats in the National Assembly following their recent defections to other political parties. The party…