Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, is facing potential legal action over alleged defamatory remarks made against Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The legal representatives of both individuals have issued a formal demand for a public apology, failing which a lawsuit will be instituted against him. In a…
Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points…
George Nwaeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused the administration of Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriation. In a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke alleged that the theft of public funds under the suspended Rivers governor is “mind-boggling”. Nwaeke, who recently resigned as head of service, said he would provide evidence to security operatives when…
Hon. Akin Alabi, whom I fondly call my Honorable, is one politician I love and respect. I got to know Akin Alabi personally through my friends, Adekojo Idris Ayobami and Akin Akinwale. My first encounter with Akin Alabi revealed everything I needed to know about him. He is a very humane, standout, empathetic, and honest…
Popular social media skit maker, Bello Habib Galadanci, known as Dan Bello, has accused Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, the leader of the Islamic group, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), of involvement in a multi-million naira contract scam. In a viral video, Dan Bello claimed that he, in collaboration with Bauchi-based investigative news platform…
Three Nigerian nationals based in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—could face a combined 60-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy linked to romance scams and business email compromise (BEC) fraud. On Friday, Olorunfunmi, 39, appeared in a federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. and admitted…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked…
Orders Crackdown on Illegal Vigilante Groups Following the public outcry over the gruesome killing of hunters traveling back to the North in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), alongside all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.The decision was announced in a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is working closely with relevant Turkish authorities for the safe return of an endangered baby gorilla, which was intercepted at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, on 22 December 2024. The gorilla, according to a release issued by the Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kimiebi Ebinefa which was reported to have been smuggled…
In a bid to tackle pressing economic challenges, Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support its Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. [/b]The approval, confirmed on March 28, 2025, is expected to provide critical relief to vulnerable households and small businesses grappling with inflation, food insecurity, and…
