Twelve suspected kidnappers and one alleged informant have been arrested in a coordinated security operation across parts of Kogi and Kwara states. The arrests were announced on Tuesday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, in a press statement made available to journalists. Fanwo said the suspects were apprehended during a […]
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has raised serious concerns over rising cases of indiscipline, bribery, drug abuse, and misconduct among personnel, warning that these issues threaten to erode public trust and undermine the Corps’ credibility. Speaking at the 2025 Half-Year Strategy Session held in Abuja on Wednesday, Mohammed delivered […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons, on Tuesday, secured a spot in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a tense semi-final clash. The match, played with high intensity, saw the Super Falcons take the lead in the first half through Rasheedat Ajibade, who calmly […]
Udinese and Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation following a high-profile betting scandal linked to a match against Lazio during the 2023/2024 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old goalkeeper was found guilty of sporting misconduct after allegations emerged that he deliberately sought a yellow card […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence emergency repairs on a critical portion of the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway to ease vehicular movement and boost national economic activities. Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, made the announcement over the weekend during an inspection visit to the severely damaged section of the road. The Abuja-Kaduna section of […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the N12.3bn fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko, and three others, after the anti-graft agency formally withdrew the case on Wednesday. The EFCC had in suit No. FHC/L/20C/2025, filed 13-count charges against Otudeko, […]
The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries and the redeployment of four existing ones to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mr. Muhammad Dagaceri, issued to journalists on Wednesday in Dutse, the state capital, by […]
Tomorrow’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to be one of the party’s most politically charged gatherings since its formation, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching. The NEC is expected to confront a host of contentious issues, including deepening internal divisions, zoning controversies, the influx of defectors, […]
Schneider Electric has unveiled Zeigo™ Hub by Schneider Electric, a new digital platform designed to help organisations decarbonise their supply chains at scale. This innovative solution will also enable companies to meet their Scope 3 emissions targets and advance toward net-zero goals with confidence and clarity. The platform empowers organisations to engage suppliers of all […]
The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it generated N301.8 billion from the B’Odogwu platform since its roll out on November 11, 2024. The command said it also achieved a total collection of N204.7 billion for the first half of 2025. This figure, according to Customs Area […]
Zambiawomen’s national team head coach Nora Häuptle has admitted that Nigeria were the better side after her team’s crushing 5-0 defeat in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Friday. The Copper Queens boss did not mince words following the drubbing at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, conceding that her side […]
Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion with a fifth round knockout at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Victory saw Ukraine’s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC and WBO champion added his British opponent’s IBF belt to his collection. Early in the fifth […]