Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, while also throwing his weight behind incumbent Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy for another term. The announcement was made during a rally organized to endorse Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) and President Bola Ahmed…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of diesel to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075. This marks the latest in a series of price cuts since it started diesel production in January 2024, when the price was N1,700 per litre. The companyâs decision aims to ease costs for businesses and consumers. The latest reduction…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has written to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, demanding the urgent deactivation of Omoyele Soworeâs verified account. The agency said one of Soworeâs recent posts on President Bola Tinubu is capable of inciting violence and threatening national security. The DSS noted that Sowore, publisher of…
At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus…
Uche Nnaji, former minister of innovation, science and technology, says his resignation from President Bola Tinubuâs cabinet is not an admission of guilt but a mark of respect for due process. Nnaji resigned on Monday following allegations of certificate forgery against him. An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed Nnaji did not complete his university education…
In three months from now, May, the Bola Tinubu administration will be two years in office. As the usual practice, politicians are already looking at the next elections in 2027. And as such, political gatherings, alignment and permutations have since started. In this interview, Prince Adewole Adebayo, leader and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic…
Sharing this story because I can no longer bear the burden of silence. I am her younger sister, and I’ve witnessed everything firsthandâthe Fear, the heartbreak, the unimaginable sacrifices. I am here to tell the world what happened to my sister, a mother of three, whose life was upended by forces beyond her control. Her…
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didnât intend to offend Ademola Lookman with his comment after their UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. Lookman who had been on the sidelines with injury returned to the side for the tie, and scored immediately after his introduction. He, however, missed a penalty…
Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison….
Actress Regina Daniels has finally spoken out after a viral video emerged, sparking widespread speculation about her well-being and marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. The video, which trended online, appeared to show Regina in distress, alleging she was a victim of domestic violence. In response to the allegations, Senator Nwoko fired back, accusing Regina of…