President appoints Princess Jummai Idonije As Chairman of Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Dev.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Governing Council of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije named as Chairman. The President also approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre. The appointment, alongside the constitution of […]
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 […]
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 […]
