Enugu PDP woos LP gov candidate

The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has initiated move to woo the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Chief Chijioke Edeoga, back to the PDP. A delegation led by PDP Chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunwike, visited Edeoga’s residence at Golf Estate, bearing an olive branch sanctioned by Governor Peter Mbah,
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The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has initiated move to woo the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Chief Chijioke Edeoga, back to the PDP. A delegation led by PDP Chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunwike, visited Edeoga’s residence at Golf Estate, bearing an olive branch sanctioned by Governor Peter Mbah,

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Three suspected kidnappers arrested in Edo

Three suspected kidnappers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Governments area of Edo State, have been arrested by the state security corp. The suspects, Asene Ogah (49) Ibhafidon Eric (29), and Ekpu Godfrey (44) were arrested in connection with incessant kidnapping cases in the area. Two locally made pump action guns were reportedly found with
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Three suspected kidnappers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Governments area of Edo State, have been arrested by the state security corp. The suspects, Asene Ogah (49) Ibhafidon Eric (29), and Ekpu Godfrey (44) were arrested in connection with incessant kidnapping cases in the area. Two locally made pump action guns were reportedly found with

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Solid minerals, agriculture drove non-oil export by 20.79% in 2024 – NEPC

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has announced a 20.79 per cent increase in the value of the country’s non-oil exports, reaching a total of $5.456bn in 2024. NEPC stated that the amount representing an increase of $938.442m surpassed the $4.517bn collected by the government in 2023. The Executive Director of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, revealed
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has announced a 20.79 per cent increase in the value of the country’s non-oil exports, reaching a total of $5.456bn in 2024. NEPC stated that the amount representing an increase of $938.442m surpassed the $4.517bn collected by the government in 2023. The Executive Director of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, revealed

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Canada-based man jailed over $1m fraud in US

A Nigerian man, Fatiu Lawal, 46, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for defrauding Americans of over $1m during the pandemic in 2020. Lawal, who resided in Canada, was sentenced on Tuesday by the United States District Court in Tacoma for “wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.” This was disclosed by the US
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A Nigerian man, Fatiu Lawal, 46, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for defrauding Americans of over $1m during the pandemic in 2020. Lawal, who resided in Canada, was sentenced on Tuesday by the United States District Court in Tacoma for “wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.” This was disclosed by the US

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APC berates Obi over ‘Yahoo boys’ remark

The All Progressives Congress has berated the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his recent attack on the presidency, saying he is playing the role of an irresponsible opposition.  Obi last week claimed there were more ‘Yahoo boys’ in President Bola Tinubu’s government, who were turning Nigeria into a crime
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The All Progressives Congress has berated the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his recent attack on the presidency, saying he is playing the role of an irresponsible opposition.  Obi last week claimed there were more ‘Yahoo boys’ in President Bola Tinubu’s government, who were turning Nigeria into a crime

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Drunk Lagos driver kills Army officer, 18 others lose arms, legs

A yet-to-be-identified driver has killed an army officer after ramming into military personnel on their bi-annual route march, near the Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle struck the female officer, causing her to somersault, while other soldiers and some residents heading out sustained varying degrees of injury. Saturday PUNCH gathered
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A yet-to-be-identified driver has killed an army officer after ramming into military personnel on their bi-annual route march, near the Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle struck the female officer, causing her to somersault, while other soldiers and some residents heading out sustained varying degrees of injury. Saturday PUNCH gathered

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Ga’nu si: Why Wasiu Ayinde should apologise for dragging Islamic clerics – Al-Hikmah Chief Imam

An Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the controversy surrounding veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde’s remark against some Islamic clerics who visited his house over his mother’s death A controversy has been raging about fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde’s alleged derogatory remark
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An Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the controversy surrounding veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde’s remark against some Islamic clerics who visited his house over his mother’s death A controversy has been raging about fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde’s alleged derogatory remark

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Before Stardom With… Sola Allyson

You started your career early at the age of 13 as a background vocalist. What difference did starting early make for your career? The early start gave me experience, expertise, insight, steadiness, and focus. Having worked with different artists in various genres and segments of the music industry, I became sure of what I wanted
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You started your career early at the age of 13 as a background vocalist. What difference did starting early make for your career? The early start gave me experience, expertise, insight, steadiness, and focus. Having worked with different artists in various genres and segments of the music industry, I became sure of what I wanted

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Two Nigerians honoured in UK, US

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has felicitated two Nigerians, Dr Fene Osakwe and Dr Sikiru Oseni, following their nomination and reception of awards in the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively. In separate releases signed by the NiDCOM Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Tuesday, the Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has felicitated two Nigerians, Dr Fene Osakwe and Dr Sikiru Oseni, following their nomination and reception of awards in the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively. In separate releases signed by the NiDCOM Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Tuesday, the Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa,

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How IVF shaped Temitope and Goke as parents of triplets

The journey of Goke and Temitope Adewole through in vitro fertilization has been a deeply impactful and transformative experience, fundamentally altering their roles as parents in ways they had not anticipated. Their path to parenthood commenced with the decision to pursue IVF after encountering fertility challenges. Temitope and her husband, Goke, who had been married
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The journey of Goke and Temitope Adewole through in vitro fertilization has been a deeply impactful and transformative experience, fundamentally altering their roles as parents in ways they had not anticipated. Their path to parenthood commenced with the decision to pursue IVF after encountering fertility challenges. Temitope and her husband, Goke, who had been married

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