The House of Oduduwa, Ile-Oodua, has announced the elevation of Alhaji Chief Sakariyau Ayinde Awojoodu from the position of Yegbata (Olori Emese) of the Emese Court to the revered title of Jaran of Ile-Ife. The announcement was made on Saturday by Chief Lowa Abraham Adekola Adeyeye, in accordance with the directive of His Imperial … Read more
Ahead of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council election slated for December, one of the leading contenders for the chairmanship position, Comrade Olusola Oladapo “Summer”, has formally unveiled his agenda for the Union, promising a leadership focused on welfare, capacity-building, transparency and unity. The flag-off of his electioneering campaign, held … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment instead of the death penalty. More details later…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Presiding Judge, James Omotosho, cited prosecution evidence, including video interviews in which Kanu made violent threats against … Read more
The United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress has requested to testify today (Thursday) before the United States House Subcommittee on Africa as American lawmakers prepare to review former President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution. In a letter forwarded to the Subcommittee Chairman, … Read more
The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, directed the closure of schools across four Local government areas amid escalating insecurity in the affected communities. The government’s decision was disclosed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kwara State Wing, on Wednesday. In a circular issued on Wednesday and obtained by The PUNCH, the NUT Chairman, Yusuf … Read more
Ibadan – Grace Court Global came alive on Sunday as worshippers gathered for the highly anticipated Night of Worship 2025(November Edition) tagged: The outstretched arm of God. The evening proved extraordinary, leaving attendees deeply moved by a remarkable outpouring of God’s presence. Convened by Adeleke Maria, the concert unfolded as a heartfelt expression of … Read more
Supporters of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party have taken over the surrounding streets of Wadata Plaza, the edifice housing the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja. Comprising largely women and youth groups, the protesters carried placards with inscriptions targeted at the PDP National Chairman, Mr Tanimu Turaki, SAN. … Read more
The Kingsway Health and Outreach Foundation has successfully concluded a large-scale community health programme across Akinyele Local Government, marking one of the most impactful medical interventions recently witnessed in the area. The health outreach initiative held on Thursday funded with millions of naira by Dr. Amuda Hafeez Kingsway, a 2027 Oyo State House of … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party to suspend its national convention scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. Delivering judgment in the suit instituted by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, Justice Peter Lifu restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more