Nigerian-born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, has revealed what led to his decision to become a professional fighter. This is as he also urged aspiring athletes not to follow his footsteps but to create their own path and draw inspiration from him and other celebrated athletes. Fielding questions when he attended a Celestial Church of Christ…
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Media Centre has refuted claims that President Tinubu is distributing buses ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, the Centre said the initiative being circulated online was solely undertaken by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, an independent support group with no involvement from the President or the Presidency….
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has vowed sanctions against Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, alias Mr Jollof. The duo fought aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight at Asaba International Airport on Monday morning. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu described the altercation as “unacceptable behaviour” that endangered passengers and crew. “There is no…
A 70-year-old man, Mr Aghanti and his 50-year-old daughter, Mrs Atagoshi, have been reportedly beheaded in a bush at Amai community, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State over a suspected land dispute. The headless bodies of the father and daughter were said to have been found after they were called by the suspect, to come…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the immediate employment of 200 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honorees into the federal civil service. The President also announced ₦250, 000 cash award for the 200 honorees in recognition of their outstanding service during the 2020–2023 service years. This is as President Tinubu showed empathy to 10 physically…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was apprehended at the Lagos airport while attempting to board a flight to London. Bobrisky revealed this incident on his Instagram story, while sharing a brief video in which he claimed to be injured….
The wave of defections from opposition political parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may have extended to the camp of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy, Daniel Bwala, stated in a television interview that some of Obi’s…
China Mining Federation of Nigeria has reacted to what it describes as false allegations of infiltration in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. There has been a recirculation on social media alleging the “Chinese infiltration” of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector. The report claimed that some Chinese nationals in Nigeria are engaged in illegal mining activities, seizing critical…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the name of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu-Udeh, to the Senate for confirmation as a minister. The President’s request was contained in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. According to Tinubu, the nomination was made in line with…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has appealed to the party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and other aggrieved bigwigs to return to the party. Abure made the plea in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH. The embattled chairman had been at loggerheads with chieftains and…
