DAILIES TOP STORIES: Anti-APC alliance seeks Obasanjo, Gowon, other VIPS’ backing for 2027 election

Sunday 12 January 2025 How NNPCL diverted N2.68tn, $9.77m, shunned probe invitations – Report NIA, DSS should be disbanded for inability to track terrorism sponsors — Retd. General Williams FG,…

TCN: National grid didn’t collapse, power tripping affected supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says reports of a national grid collapse are false. Earlier on Saturday, media reports had claimed that the country experienced a blackout due to…

Lagos factory workers trapped in diesel reservoir die

Two factory workers, who were rescued after they got trapped while working on a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos State, have been confirmed dead. PUNCH Online learnt…

Naira abuse: EFCC invites billionaire Okoya’s sons

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse. Raheem and Wahab are expected…

DAILIES TOP STORIES: New attacks plunge 10 states into anxiety

Saturday 11 January 2025 Kano Throne: Emir Sanusi secures victory against Bayero as A’Court overturns Justice Liman’s verdict Subscribers demand telecom service overhaul ahead of tariff hike Kingmakers protest as…

N’assembly panel claims Nigeria’s borders are open

A joint committee of the national assembly says the borders of the country are open owing to the amount of commodities that smuggled in. The joint panel of the house…

Dozens feared dead in another Jigawa communal clash

A communal clash has erupted again in Jigawa State, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The incident occurred on Thursday night at Gidan Nagari Community of…

Report: Poor state of Nigerian roads contributed to interstate transport fares hike

A report by SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a research firm, says the poor condition of roads in Nigeria is responsible for the hike in interstate transport fares. The report, “Roads…

Japa: Nigerians face massive Schengen visa rejection — Report

Nigerians are facing significant visa rejections for intending travellers to Schengen nations amidst the growing rate of migration to developed countries. Half of all visa applications to the destination by…

DAILIES TOP STORIES: Nigeria, China plan collaboration on military training, arms production

Friday 10 January 2025 Sanwo-Olu signs N3.36tn 2025 budget Biden, Trump pay last respect as Carter is buried Insecurity: Nigerians lose loved ones, shed tears, now live in fear Tinubu…

Woman, Son Burnt To Death In Abuja Residence Midnight Fire

A midnight fire has killed a 24-year-old woman identified as Jumai Sunday and her one year-six months son, Nasir Rabiu, in Abuja. The deceased, it was gathered hailed from Eggon…

Tinubu Calls For Increase In China-Nigeria Currency Swap

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the…

NAFDAC stops registration of sachet alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that it has stopped the registration of sachet alcohol since February 2024 as part of a campaign…

Yoruba, Igbo, others should separate if Nigeria isn’t working – Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said many Nigerians are no longer proud to identify themselves as citizens of the West African nation. In a…

Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’

Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be “misused to manipulate minds”. In his…