Court Jails Ex-Minister Mamman for 75 Years
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison in absentia over a N33.8 billion money laundering and fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court convicted Mamman on all 12 counts brought against him, ruling […]
Osimhen Names Bassey, Romero Toughest Opponents
Victor Osimhen has identified fellow Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey and Cristian Romero as two of the toughest defenders he has faced in his career. The Super Eagles striker praised both players for their physicality, aggression and defensive awareness while reflecting on difficult matchups during a recent interview monitored by PUNCH Online. Speaking about Bassey, Osimhen […]
Two Customs Officers Killed in Kebbi Terror Attack
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in an early morning attack on a checkpoint in Gendene community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday when armed men reportedly stormed the duty post and opened fire on the officers. A resident, Bello […]
WAR: Trump Says US Doesn’t Need China on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington does not need China’s assistance to deal with the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I don’t think we need any help with Iran,” Trump said when asked whether Beijing […]
NABTEB Announces 2026 Registration Deadlines
National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced May 31 and May 24, 2026, as the deadlines for registration for the 2026 May/June In-School Certificate Examinations and the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), respectively. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the board, Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued through the board’s […]
FG Launches Siemens Power Training Centre in Abeokuta
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) training facility in Abeokuta under the Presidential Power Initiative, with plans to train 6,000 energy professionals over the next five years to strengthen Nigeria’s power sector. Speaking at the inauguration, Samaila Nasiru said the project reflects the government’s commitment to developing human capacity […]
Yobe CP Warns Officers Against Corruption
The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has warned police personnel against extortion, corruption and other unethical conduct while carrying out their duties. The warning was issued during an emergency meeting with the Command’s management team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and other senior officers at the State Police Headquarters in Damaturu. […]
Nigeria Seeks Defence Upgrade Through International Partnerships
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the Armed Forces through strategic international partnerships, technology transfer and local capacity development. Musa stated this during a working visit to Monaco alongside senior ministry officials as part of ongoing engagements on the proposed Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield project for […]
BREAKING…… Alex Ekubo Reportedly Dies After Illness
Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died after battling a prolonged illness. A source within the Nigerian film industry confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday after his health condition worsened. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Ekubo had been battling […]
Emir of Ilorin Pledges Continued Support for EFCC, NSCDC Leadership
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has assured the leadership of security agencies in the state of his continued support and cooperation. The monarch stated this when he received the new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Command, ACE […]
