Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday said Nigeria would no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa. He warned against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks even as he departed Luanda, Angola, for Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads … Read more
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has addressed the controversy surrounding his visit to Ibadan late last year, following criticism and allegations from some quarters that he was attempting to promote Islamic influence and certain Northern beliefs in Oyo State. Gumi stressed that nobody can stop him from visiting anywhere in the country, while … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Friday stated that his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidy at the outset of his tenure rescued Nigeria from the brink of bankruptcy, adding that the challenging reform measures are beginning to produce tangible benefits for both state governments and citizens. “It was challenging at the time, but we survived. We … Read more
The International Federation of Association Football has officially confirmed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s change of international allegiance from England to Nigeria, making the 24-year-old Wrexham shot-stopper eligible to represent the Super Eagles. The approval was documented on FIFA’s Change of Association platform on April 6, 2026. Checks by PUNCH Online on Tuesday show Okonkwo’s new … Read more
At least 25 people were killed in two separate jihadist attacks in northeastern Nigeria’s Adamawa state, local sources told AFP on Thursday. The attacks in the towns of Madagali and Hong in the border region with Cameroon were attributed to Boko Haram jihadists, whose fighters have been active in the area since the group … Read more
The European Union on Wednesday announced that Nigeria and other African countries would be receiving the sum of 557 million euros from the bloc’s 2026 humanitarian aid budget. The EU made this known in a statement by its delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS Embassy’s Press Officer, Mr Modestus Chukwulaka, in Abuja. It said that … Read more
The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team that Nigerians remain proud of them despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. In a statement released on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government praised the … Read more
Satibo Herbal Alcoholic Bitters, a new premium product from a family-owned Nigerian natural products company, is set to hit the market this week. A statement by the company’s Chief Executive Officer of Duran Organic Health Limited, Prince Adediran P. Ayeni assured consumers of a smooth herbal taste backed by more than 60 years of … Read more
The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted … Read more
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around past 11am on Monday. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck … Read more