Gospel music sensation, Moses Bliss, the owner of Spotlite Nation, a Christian music label, has debunked rumours of having feud with his former signee Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary, known as Ebuka Songs. Bliss noted that Ebuka terminated his 3 years contracts after about 11 months when he came claiming he had divine instructions to leave. The…
A Minnesota dad who ranted against President-elect Donald Trump online shot and killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. The shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had a “pattern of mental health issues,” Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said on Friday — one day after authorities found…
The authorities of the Nigeria Police Force have confirmed the arrest of a popular whistleblower, known only by his pseudonym @PIDOMNIGERIA. Our correspondent had reported that the whistleblower was declared missing after his long absence from the digital space. He was well known for exposing high-profile corruption and human rights abuses in Nigeria, and has…
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (RTD), Ph.D, CFR (Baraden Kano), former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, calls on Nigerians to rekindle the spirit of unity and patriotism. Today, October 1st, we rejoice by reflecting on our nation’s remarkable long journey. Sixty-four years ago (64),…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele. The charges, filed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, allege that Emefiele unlawfully acquired a housing estate comprising 753 units, and allegedly stole and controlled billions…
Aisha Suleiman, who was falsely accused of poisoning five people with pepper soup, has spoken out after investigations revealed that the victims actually died from inhaling generator fumes. In October 2024, Aisha was nearly lynched when a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her photo, accusing her of poisoning her boyfriend and four…
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the tax reform bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The bills include the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill. This followed clause by clause consideration of all relevant amendments on the…
Two Chinese expatriates, identified as Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, have been abducted in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State. PUNCH Online learned on Monday that the two were abducted around 1:45pm on Sunday when they left the company to visit their friends. A police source, who was not authorised to speak…
The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Bagudu, parties to the case were informed of the relocation. The notice read in part, “I am directed to notify all…
Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, have continued to observe the Monday weekly sit-at-home despite the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained closed, while roads were largely deserted, reflecting the anger and solidarity of the people…