The wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, on Saturday, urged childless women not to see themselves as barren but as fruitful, potential, and proud mothers of children that would come in Godās time. Obaseki, accompanied by Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, the wife of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, shared these comforting words during…
Namibiaās new President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced her first Cabinet on Saturday, appointing Lucia Witbooi as the nationās first-ever female vice-president. Namibia is now the only African country with a female president and vice president. Nandi-Ndaitwah swore in 14 ministers, eight of whom are women, and seven deputies in the capital, Windhoek. āI have no doubt…
Nigerian food is delicious and full of variety, but some favourite dishes can carry health risks if not prepared or eaten carefully. These meals are a big part of what makes Nigerian food so special. By preparing them carefully and enjoying them in moderation, you can savour these beloved dishes while staying healthy. Hereās a…
Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known by his stage name Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court. Portable, who appeared in court on charges of defamation of character, was granted…
There was tension in Ogwashi-Uku, the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, after four children were reportedly kidnapped on Sunday by some child traffickers. PUNCH Online gathered that two of the children, named Ebube and Miracle, are siblings while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from another family. The incident reportedly happened…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over what he describes as a systematic crackdown on opposition figures by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Atikuās warning comes in the wake of the arrest and prosecution of opposition voices, including activist Omoyele Sowore and Professor Usman Yusuf, a vocal critic of the government. In a post…
The Finnish Government has announced that it is taking legal action against Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, over his involvement with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its secessionist activities in Nigeriaās South-East region. Finlandās Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeriaās capital, during a joint press…
Pope Francis will open the Holy Year of the Catholic Church in St. Peterās Basilica on Tuesday evening. In a solemn ceremony on Christmas Eve, the 88-year-old pontiff will open the Holy Door, which is otherwise walled up from the inside, and pass through it. The Catholic Church normally celebrates a Holy Year, also…
The Imo State Police Command has demoted a sergeant, Anayo Ekezie over an incident of assault. A video of some policemen assaulting a man along the Owerri-Aba road had gone viral recently. The spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, Wednesday night, confirmed that the cops had been identified and subjected to…
An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead on the street of Lagos state. In a viral video shared online, the official simply identified as Sylvanus was dressed in a burgundy traditional attire and lying lifeless on the road. He was also surrounded by some Nigerians including two police…