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The Federal Ministry of Defence is planning to establish a new Military Industrial Complex, even as the government continues to invest billions of naira in revamping the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. The establishment of the MIC is proposed in the 2026 Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly. The proposal, listed as “Establishment of a Military Industrial Complex” under the Ministry of Defence, has a budgetary allocation of N21m. No further details were provided in the proposed budget. MIC is designed to produce arms and other military materials. For instance, the United States Military Industrial Complex conducts research, development, production,…

Two people, an adult male and female, have died following a collision between two trucks at the Alamutu section of the Abeokuta–Igboora Expressway in Ogun State. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the accident occurred on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, one of the trucks ran into a pothole, causing it to collide head-on with another oncoming vehicle. The combination of the impact and the speed of the trucks reportedly led to the fatalities. Akinbiyi identified the vehicles involved as a white unregistered Volvo truck and an unregistered Cabstar…

A few days ago, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said state governments and local councils should be blamed for the 133 million Nigerians classified as multidimensionally poor. “Who should be blamed for the 133 million Nigerians who are multidimensionally poor? The Federal Government? No. The states? Yes. The 774 local councils? Yes,” Onanuga said, while corroborating the position of a former Minister of State for Finance, Mr Clement Agba, in a video he shared. According to Agba, while about 69.9 million Nigerians are financially poor and live below the two-dollar-a-day threshold, 133…

The National Pension Commission has announced the first accredited pension agent for enrolment in the Personal Pension Plan; the body has announced this on its social media handles. The PUNCH reports that the PPP was initially named the Micro Pension Scheme and targeted the informal sector to boost enrolment in the country’s formal pension industry. Announcing the first APA, PenCom said, “Awabah has been licensed by PenCom as the first APA to support marketing and registration of participants into the PPP as part of PenCom’s commitment to expanding pension coverage across the Nigerian workforce.” The regulator added that the “Personal…

Title holders Pyramids FC secured top spot in Group A of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League after a dominant second-half display powered them to a 4–1 comeback victory over Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Egyptian side overturned a first-half deficit to seal qualification for the quarter-finals with a game to spare, underlining their authority in the group and extending their impressive continental run. Rivers United had given home fans early belief when Stephen Manu struck in the 33rd minute, firing a fierce long-range effort past the goalkeeper to put…

A few days ago, no senator could have predicted that lawmakers would be running helter-skelter to avoid the wrath of Nigerians following the passage of the Electoral Act amendment. From labour unions to civil society groups, opposition movements and legal bodies, public anger has risen sharply over what many see as a deliberate attempt to weaken electoral safeguards ahead of 2027, ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS reports For years, electoral reform has occupied a sensitive place in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Every election cycle renews old debates about credibility, transparency and trust, while every attempt at reform exposes the deep fault lines between political…

A former linebacker for the New York Jets has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his girlfriend after he was found with scratches on his face and hands. On Thursday, February 5, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. that “life-saving measures” were in progress at a residence in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Despite their efforts, the woman — whose name, description and age have not yet been publicly released — was pronounced dead at the scene. It was later discovered the victim had what they believed to be a…

A former Senate President, David Mark, has said a single tenure is not enough for members of the National Assembly, and called for lawmakers to be given the chance to serve for more than four years. Mr Mark, who served for four terms spanning 20 years in the House before leaving in 2019, said new lawmakers do not know their way around in the first four years. The former lawmaker, who is now the national chairperson of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Saturday at the launch of the book ‘The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria’, authored by…

Paul Ibe, spokesman to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday said Nigerians know the “wuru wuru” that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau did in replacing electronic transmission” with “electronic transfer.” Ibe said Nigerians won’t be intimidated and allow the Senate to mortgage their democratic rights. Posting on X, Ibe wrote: “Nigerians won’t be intimidated and have their democratic rights mortgaged by a spineless Senate. “Nigerians know the wuru wuru that Akpabio, Monguno and Barau did in seeking to replace “electronic transmission” with “electronic transfer.” It will not stand.” Last week, the passed the…

Ikorodu City secured the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a comfortable 2-0 home win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday. Joseph Arumala scored both goals for the Oga Boys. Arumala opened the scoring for Ikorodu City three minutes after the half-hour mark. He doubled the advantage from the penalty spot two minutes from time. Ikorodu City top the standings with 41 points from 25 matches. Nasarawa United dropped to third position after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bayelsa United. Victor John gave the hosts the lead after seven minutes, while Energy Otunuya restored…