A wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked fresh controversy across Nigeria’s political landscape, with allegations emerging that high-level political figures are being lured by lofty promises allegedly orchestrated by the presidency and the APC national leadership. Findings indicate that beyond the commonly cited reasons such as…
A man said to be about 40 years has set his house on fire in Asa Umudim community of Osisioma LGA of Abia State, resulting in the death of one of his daughters. Also, the wife of the suspect and two other children, are battling for survival in a hospital following the attack. The suspect,…
Joseph Akaagerger, a former Senator who represented Benue North East Senatorial District and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, has passed on at the age of 69. The news of his passing was announced by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State in an official statement. According to the statement,…
Tension gripped Ikire, a town in Irewole local government area of Osun State, on Sunday following an attack on the convoy of popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. The attack, which occurred in the afternoon, involved suspected hoodlums who reportedly stoned and shot at the vehicles in the convoy, including a black Hummer Jeep…
Fidelity Bank is scrambling to stave off a looming insolvency after a Supreme Court panel found the top lender liable in a years-long tort dispute with a little-known general services venture operating out of Ibadan, Peoples Gazette heard from people familiar with the situation. The Lagos-based banking group has opened talks with lawyers representing Sagecom…
A 16-year-old boy in Delta State has accidentally shot and killed his younger sister while handling a firearm belonging to their father. The incident was confirmed in a statement on the X by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe. According to the statement, the father, who identified himself as a hunter, admitted…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that poverty and economic exclusion are the root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that unless they are addressed holistically, the region will continue to face unrest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the governor stated, “I came from the trenches. I fought successive governments…
Herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers were on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing no fewer than 33 persons in Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo and Kogi states. Several other persons were also injured in attacks, which have further worsened the insecurity in the country. In Ogwumogbio and Okpo’okpolo axis of Agatu Local Government…
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that…
The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…