Key opposition figures on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Atiku Abubakar, David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, met in Abuja yesterday for a book launch that doubled as an early show of force, signalling growing unity against the ruling APC ahead of 2027. The event was the public presentation of ‘The Loyalist’, […]
Northern leaders have disagreed with the federal and state governments over amnesty being granted to terrorists who have turned the region into a killing field. The leaders’ angst is coming against the backdrop of plans by Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, to grant amnesty to 70 terrorists, as part of an agreement reached between the […]
The Borno State acting Governor, Umar Kadafur has signed a N892.4 billion budget for the 2026 appropriation bill passed by the State House of Assembly into law. Governor Babagana Zulum had initially presented a budget of N890.3 billion to the Assembly on 29 December 2025 for this fiscal year, which was subsequently increased by N2.37 […]
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill seeking to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of justices from 70 to 110, as part of reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s appellate justice system. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator […]
The Federal Government has released N50 billion from the N200 billion Needs Assessment Fund (NAF) promised under its recent agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said additional N50 billion would be released soon, bringing the total disbursement to N100 billion. Meanwhile, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of […]
An interim investigation report into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has revealed that a clandestine network of military officers coordinated by an Army Colonel (name withheld) had planned the takeover, with funding, recruitment, and operational planning traced directly to him. The report, sighted by The PUNCH on Tuesday, indicated that the […]
Manchester City have been active in the January transfer window as they look to reel in Premier League pace-setters Arsenal. The arrivals of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi – two of the Premier League’s standout performers in their respective positions this term – have been something of a statement of intent during the January transfer […]
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The visit is aimed at strengthening cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye and exploring cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation […]
The UK government has announced a wide-ranging package of measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families in 2026. This includes wage increases for millions of workers, frozen rail fares, lower energy bills, higher pensions and expanded welfare and childcare support. In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the government said it […]
The Anambra State Government has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to open for business despite Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The shutdown, announced on Monday, comes amid growing concerns over the economic impact […]
