Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for UN Food Crisis Warning in Northern Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to a recent United Nations warning about worsening food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a consequence of poor leadership and years of inadequate governance. Obi said the warning should…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage at Abuja Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Abuja due to planned maintenance work at one of its transmission substations. According to the announcement, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to…
FG Pays Over ₦39 Billion in Outstanding Pension Arrears to Thousands of Retirees
The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦39 billion in inherited pension liabilities under the Defined Benefit Scheme, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of pensioners from several defunct government-owned institutions and financial establishments. According to the breakdown, the payments cover…
Security Agencies Summon Six Alleged Terror Financiers for Questioning
Nigerian security agencies have invited six individuals suspected of financing terrorist activities to appear for questioning as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks that support terrorism and violent extremism. The invitations follow intelligence reports and financial investigations that allegedly…
NYSC: Adire to replace khaki uniform as scheme shifts to civilian mobilisation
The Federal Government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) will replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms designed to reposition the scheme and promote local manufacturing. The Minister of Youth Development,…
D’Tigers edge Guinea to reach second W’Cup Qualifiers round
Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak in Group C of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 80-79 victory in Luanda on Friday, a result that secured their progression to the second round of the qualifying series, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Rivers LG bans commercial motorcycles from Aug. 1
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Council has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from operating within the area, taking effect on Aug. 1 The Chairman of the council, Dr Gift Worlu, disclosed this in a…
Witness Admits Emefiele Didn’t Benefit in $6.2m Fraudulently Withdrawn from CBN
Witness Admits Emefiele Didn’t Benefit in $6.2m Fraudulently Withdrawn from CBN A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Okpoziakpo Eloho, on Thursday, admitted before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, that the former Governor…
US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account
A former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives. Popoola, 57, admitted to three counts of wire fraud in…
South African Fans Named Among World’s Most Colourful Supporters at 2026 World Cup.
South African fans have been named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football…