Air Force War College Visits OPHK Headquarters
A delegation from the Air Force War College Nigeria has visited the Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of an operational study tour. The delegation, led by Gambo Mbaka, was received at the Maimalari Cantonment headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East. Mbaka said the visit formed […]
Nigeria Airlifts 70% of Pilgrims for 2026 Hajj
Nigeria has successfully airlifted about 70 per cent of its registered pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj as transportation operations continue across departure centres nationwide. According to data from the Hajj Gazette 2026 Hajj Tracker, a total of 27,293 Nigerian pilgrims have so far arrived in Madinah and Makkah for the pilgrimage. The airlift operations are […]
BREAKING…. Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Africa Tour
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Kigali, Rwanda, for Lagos following the conclusion of his three-nation trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda. During the visit, the Nigerian president participated in the 2026 Africa-France Summit and the annual Africa CEO Forum. The trip formed part of Tinubu’s diplomatic and economic engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties […]
Wike Denies PDP-APM Alliance Ahead of 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claims as “political 419.” Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing road projects in Gomani-Yangoje, Kwali Area Council of Abuja, where he accused […]
Perez Seeks New Term as Real Madrid President
Real Madrid has officially opened its presidential electoral process after current president Florentino Perez announced his decision to seek another term in office. The club said candidates have until May 23 to submit their applications for the election. Under the club’s rules, candidates must have been members of Real Madrid for at least 20 years […]
PDP Begins Screening of 2027 Aspirants
Peoples Democratic Party has commenced the screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise is being conducted by the party’s National Working Committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed at the party’s National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja. In a statement issued by the National Director of Publicity, Chinwe […]
UUTH CMD Appeals to Striking Health Workers
The Chief Medical Director of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Ememabasi Bassey, has appealed to medical unions in the state to resume duties following the ongoing strike triggered by an incident involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Medical workers under the Nigerian Medical Association, Joint Health Sector Unions and other unions had […]
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 […]
