The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 1.6-MWp/1.5 MWh solar mini-grid at the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro, Ogun State, formerly Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro as part of efforts to improve power supply for teaching, research and innovation. The project, funded through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, is expected to provide a stable electricity […]

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign over what he described as failures in governance or, alternatively, not seek re-election in 2027. Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, said the President’s handling of national security and governance had adversely affected citizens’ welfare and […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 466,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel to Europe in June, valued at an estimated N757bn, overtaking shipments from the United States and others. This is as Nigerian jet fuel exports to the continent reached their highest level since the country became a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024. According […]

United States would closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that Washington’s security and financial support would be tied to issues of religious freedom and conduct of the polls. US Congressman, Riley Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, disclosed this in an interview with NoireTV yesterday. Responding to questions on Nigeria’s next elections, Moore said […]

Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million). “Sandro is a special player and a great signing for our club,” Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said of the 26-year-old. AFP

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed a media report alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a bid to split South-South votes. In a statement issued on Sunday, Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, described the report as “entirely […]

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban. Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension. The 25-year-old is now free to face […]

The Senate is expected to address the controversy surrounding the N1.3bn allocation to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 Appropriation Act as plenary resumes on Tuesday. This is as The PUNCH gathered that a forged appointment letter bearing a falsified signature of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has issued a warning to motorists across the country that fully tinted vehicles will not be allowed to operate in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen national security and curb criminal activities. The IGP gave the warning on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Bar […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. He will remain in custody until Wednesday when proceedings will resume on a two-count cybercrime charge the Department of State Services (DSS) filed against him for calling President Bola […]

Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winners on July 19. The 2026 tournament is underway with the group stage across the US, Canada and Mexico, and it’s been confirmed the US President will appear alongside Fifa boss Gianni Infantino to present the winning team with the prestigious prize after […]