The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide to ease travel costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the 35 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of about N14 trillion realised as fuel subsidy savings. Other respondent includes the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. SERAP…
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has denied claims that he constructed a luxury mansion within two years of assuming office. A viral video published by an online platform alleged that Adelabu funded an extravagant lifestyle through corrupt means, citing a newly built mansion allegedly completed during his tenure. In a statement issued by his media…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerians, especially the youths, to take ownership of the country’s future by participating in politics, demanding transparency, and promoting integrity in public service. He said that true change in governance and development would only come when citizens engage meaningfully in the political process. Osinbajo gave the…
Some countries offer a fast-track path to citizenship for foreigners who marry their citizens. This shortens the usual residency requirements and helps spouses gain citizenship more quickly. While the rules vary, marriage is often accepted as a valid reason for granting citizenship or residency. This also comes with benefits like the right to live, work,…
The Ibadan North FC hopeful and Oyo APC chieftain, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji OMO BAO, has expressed his sadness over the sudden demise of Oyo APC chairman Barr Isaac Omodewu. In a statement made available from his media office at Ibadan on Monday, Omo BAO condole with the family of the late Chairman. “It is a…
The first African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit will open in Abuja on Monday, with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, delivering the keynote address. The three-day summit, to be declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will bring together defence chiefs and security experts from across the continent to deliberate on security…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected Internet fraudster after the body of an unidentified young girl was found in a hotel in the Igbogene area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The incident, which a source who sought his identity not to be disclosed, told PUNCH Metro happened on Saturday,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining Professor Pat Utomi and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government/cabinet in the country. Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Monday in a judgment on a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025 filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), with…
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake has finally broken his silence after a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claimed to be his father, publicly accused him of neglect. In a now-viral video, Odunsi alleged that he has been battling stroke since 2022 and that the singer ignored his calls despite his failing health. Addressing…