27 m. ago London Property Scandal: NBA Committee Reacts As Federal Govt Charges Ozekhome With Forgery

The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has described the three-count criminal charge filed against human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a welcome development. The chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, who stated this in an exclusive interview, praised […]

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33 m. ago Operators Decry Securities Commission’s New Capital Requirements

Nigeria’s capital market operators have decried the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new capital hike, describing it as the “highest in the world” and warning that it risks wiping out brokers. The SEC’s revised requirements substantially raise capital thresholds across operator categories, including stockbrokers, fund managers and digital asset platforms, with compliance due by 30 […]

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9 h. ago Group Expels Atiku’s Son Abba From Organisation Over Defection To APC

The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, has rejected a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of the group’s support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba Atiku Abubakar had on Thursday following his defection to the […]

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9 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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12 h. ago Nigeria, UAE Ports Group Sign Landmark MoU On Maritime Development

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital transformation. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marks a major milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations […]

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12 h. ago Deputy Senate President Barau Hails Swift Police Action In Murder Of Family Of 7 In Kano

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the arrest of three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis. Senator Barau gave the commendation in a statement issued by his Special […]

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12 h. ago Crack on uncooked egg in the digital age: Breaking fragile ideas into transformative innovation

Humanity has always sought metaphors capable of illuminating the mysterious journey from idea to impact. In the Digital Age—an era read more Crack on uncooked egg in the digital age: Breaking fragile ideas into transformative innovation

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16 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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17 h. ago Kano Governor Condemns Murder Of Family Of 7, Orders Arrest Of Killers

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis on Saturday, describing the incident as barbaric and a grave assault on human dignity. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the […]

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17 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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17 h. ago Zulum Denies Annointing Candidates For Party Positions In Borno APC Congresses

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has appointed certain individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in the State. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers […]

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19 h. ago Francisca: Taking Providence Catering Institute to greater heights

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19 h. ago VIDEO: Akor Adams hails Chelle’s impact on S’Eagles, grateful for mother’s recovery

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams praises coach Eric Chelle for his positive impact and expresses gratitude for his mother’s recovery during the AFCON tourna Read More: https://punchng.com/video-akor-adams-hails-chelles-impact-on-seagles-grateful-for-mothers-recovery/

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19 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: Anger, Looting, Arrests And A Swift Government Response

Last Weekend, the university town of Ekpoma in Esan West local government area of Edo State erupted in anger as students, youths, and residents took to the streets to protest the rising wave of insecurity. What began as a peaceful demonstration degenerated into looting, vandalism, and the arrest of about 52 students from Ambrose Alli […]

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19 h. ago Suspended Kebbi ALGON Chairman: APC’s Disciplinary Test Ahead Of 2027

The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area and Kebbi State ALGON Chairman, Alhaji Dahiru Nayaya Ambursa, triggering fresh internal tensions ahead of 2027. KABIR WURMA examines the political intrigues and uncertainties arising from the decision.   The suspension of the chairman of […]

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20 h. ago Tears , Fears As Residents Paint Gory Pictures Of Kasuwan Daji Market Terrorists’ Attack

For the families of the victims of the January 3 terrorist attack on Kasuwan Daji Market, the trauma may never fade. What began as a regular market day in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, descended into a nightmare of screams and chaos. Survivors recount the horror of seeing their loved ones struck down as […]

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20 h. ago Nigeria Risks Repeating History If We Forget 1966 Coup, Civil War – Maj. Onyefuru (Rtd)

Major Godwin Onyefuru, a retired Nigerian Army officer, still carries the scars of the 1966 coup that reshaped the nation’s history. Now 84 and visually impaired, Onyefuru reflects on his harrowing experiences following the coup, including incarceration and near-death encounters. In this interview with ACHOR ABIMAJE, he recounts how his deepest regret was being unknowingly […]

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20 h. ago The Battle For Bronze: Nigeria, Egypt Seek Redemption In AFCON 3rd Place Play

As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 reaches its thrilling conclusion tomorrow with the final between hosts Morocco and Senegal, SALIFU USMAN delves into the less desirable, yet intensely fought, battle for redemption between Nigeria and Egypt in today’s bronze medal match in Casablanca. As the dust settles on the thrilling semi-finals of the […]

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21 h. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

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21 h. ago CAF Backs Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda To Host Successful AFCON 2027

African football chief Patrice Motsepe yesterday acknowledged that Morocco’s hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament, but he dismissed doubts regarding East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 edition. “This has been the single most successful AFCON in the history of the competition – the quality of the football […]

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