The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for all Nigerians of voting age. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, prescribes a six-month jail term or a N100,000 fine for individuals who fail…
Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has supported the ban on the annual Sallah Durbar, emphasising that the decision was necessary for peace and security in the state. Speaking at an Iftar dinner at his palace on Saturday, Sanusi described the Durbar—an age-old cultural tradition—as non-essential compared to the safety of Kano residents…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna by the Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, and the Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN highlighted the spiritual significance of Ramadan….
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked…
The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan has congratulated Muslim faithful on completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In his Eid celebration message, Hon. Sulaimon also called for prayers for Osun state and the Governor, Ademola Adeleke. He also urged the Muslims to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad…
Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion…
As part of its commitment to fostering vocational and entrepreneurial development among persons with disabilities (PWDs), Ekiti State Government, through the Office of Disability Affairs has announced the commencement of a vocational training programme for 120 PWDs across the 16/38 Local government areas of the state . This initiative aligns with the administration’s vision on…
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has rejected claims by 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar. The former candidate had alleged that the committee set up by the PDP to select its Vice Presidential candidate in the…
Amid suspension and ongoing recall process, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rubbish a trending video portraying her as traditional worshipper. Reacting to the video, Senator Natasha on her X page said the footage is from 2015 CNN documentary, which captured the essence of Yoruba culture. She maintained that she is a Christian,…