Army: 11 IPOB members killed during attack on Imo police command
The Nigerian army says 11 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed, following an attack on the police command in Imo state. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, disclosed…
Prominent Nigerians to be prosecuted for financing terrorism -Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Friday, said the Federal Government was set to prosecute some high-profile Nigerians and businessmen for financing terrorism. He however did not…
ASUP vows to continue ongoing nationwide strike
The national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, on Friday said that there was no going back on its ongoing nationwide strike. The polytechnic teachers equally condemned…
Supreme Court declares dissolution of Oyo LGs illegal
After two years, Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, sacked all the local government chairpersons in the state and appointed caretaker chairmen, the Supreme court, Friday declared the dissolution of…
Supreme Court upholds INEC’s deregistration of 74 political parties
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal which okayed the deregistration of National Unity Party and 73 others. The PUNCH had earlier reported…
Abort Media Blames: A Rejoinder to Ahmed Kadira Rhetorics
By David Adenekan “Stop Blaming The Media For The Nocturnal Activities And killing Sprees Caused by Mytte Allah And President Mohammed Buhari Administration: A Rejoinder To Ahmed Kedira Rhetorics On…
Suspected cultist stabs Delta community youth leader to death
Youth Leader of Agbowhiame community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Joseph Irhobo has been stabbed to death by a suspected cultist. The deceased, it was gathered, met…
Abia govt: Gunmen kidnapped only one students
After search and rescue efforts for the kidnapped Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) students, the state government has confirmed that only one student is left with the hoodlums. This is…
Ogun commissioner, accused of attempted rape, resigns from office
The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment who was accused of attempted rape by a teenager in January has secretly resigned his appointment from government, PREMIUM TIMES can report. Abiodun Abdul-Balogun…
Bode George: If Tinubu becomes president, I’ll cease to be Nigerian
Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will cease to be a Nigerian should Bola Tinubu, national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), become president.…
Don’t condemn Fr Mbaka — Nnamdi Kanu warns IPOB members
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has issued a warning to his supporters not to condemn the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry,…
Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct — Osinbajo
AGAINST the daunting security challenges, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo, Thursday, said the unity of Nigeria is sacrosanct. Speaking when he paid a…
14 burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
No fewer than 14 passengers — 11 adults and three children — were on Thursday night burnt to death in an accident around the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.…
Gunshots as police officers, okada riders clash in Lagos
Gunshots were fired on Friday when motorcycle riders and police officers clashed in the Oke-Ira area of Ogba, Lagos state. According to residents, the police officers, who are officials of…
Man beaten to death by friends in Delta for stealing N3,000
The Police in the Delta State command have arrested one Mr Efe Lucky and Mr Ramson Akpojibu for beating their friend to death over allegation of theft of their N3,000…