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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday lamented what he described as “organised and orchestrated insecurity” in Nigeria, saying unnamed enemies were deliberately tormenting the country through terrorism, banditry and insurgency. Akpabio spoke at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. He urged party leaders to accommodate defectors and new members, warning against discrimination as the APC expands. Akpabio told President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders that the worsening security situation had left many states grieving, while the party leadership must remain united to confront the challenges. “We are very…
A community on the Osun–Kwara boundary, Ora, was thrown into panic on Monday following a fatal attack by suspected gunmen. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the attack claimed the life of a village head, identified simply as Dennis, while a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, was abducted. Residents who spoke with our correspondent said the abduction threw the community into panic, with people fleeing in different directions as the assailants escaped into the bush with the victim. The victim’s wife, Titilayo, told PUNCH Metro that the incident occurred in front of Owolabi’s house on Akisa Road, Ora, Osun State,…
The video of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, chastening the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during her coronation ceremony in Ile Ife reminded me of what I think was my first encounter with her about 14-15 years ago at their party secretariat (then, it was still Alliance for Democracy) in Lagos. I was a reporter with The PUNCH, and we were to cover an event. She arrived at the place, and a bunch of journalists (including yours truly) got up to interview her. The person closest to her started asking her a question. Out of nowhere, she interrupted the female…
Babafemi Ojudu, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has refuted claims in a new biography that late President Muhammadu Buhari opposed Osinbajo’s bid for the presidency in 2023. Ojudu described the book’s accounts as “mischievous” and based on “hearsay,” insisting that Buhari expressed unequivocal support for Osinbajo on multiple occasions. The controversy stems from excerpts of Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled on Monday. In the book, Omole reportedly claims Buhari withheld support from Osinbajo primarily because President Bola Tinubu was also in the race, viewing Tinubu…
United Bank for Africa has entered into a $100m partnership with the Lagos State Government and LagRide to finance vehicles for 3,500 ride-hailing drivers, a move aimed at transitioning drivers from renting cars to vehicle ownership. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between UBA and LagRide on Tuesday in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the ceremony, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA, Oliver Alawuba, said, “What we have today is the signing ceremony of a partnership among UBA Plc, LagRide, and the Lagos State Government. The purpose of this partnership is to finance up to 3,500 vehicles for Lag…
The Joint Health Sector Unions have announced plans to picket the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday, as part of efforts to press home their demands. The National Secretary of JOHESU, Martin Egbanubi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday. The action comes amid an ongoing indefinite nationwide strike by JOHESU and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, which began on November 15, 2025, following what the unions described as prolonged neglect of critical issues affecting health workers. The unions faulted the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary…
The Italian football league on Thursday gave the green light for AC Milan’s controversial ‘home’ Serie A game against Como to go ahead in Australia in February. The decision comes two months after Spain’s La Liga scrapped plans to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in the United States due to “uncertainty” about the game within Spain. “The match between Milan and Como will indeed be played on February 8 in Perth,” announced Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli. Milan’s San Siro stadium is out of commission on that date because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics…
Does the latest track by your favourite singer sound slightly off? You may be right. Fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in artists’ own profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work.British folk musician, Emily Portman, got a shock in July when she received a message from a fan congratulating her on her new album — even though she hadn’t released one since 2022.That’s when she discovered “Orca” on numerous streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.The titles of the songs resembled something she might have created herself, but “very quickly I recognised it was AI-produced music”, she said.According…
Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we’re constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device.But the truth is, you can still find plenty of great gifts for under $100. I use the Leatherman Free T4 every day, while Donkey Kong Bananza has provided me (and other Verge staffers) with hours of entertainment. If someone in your life loves the satisfaction of building and has shelves full of…
Bitcoin (BTC) moved closer to reclaiming $90,000 after US inflation cooled more than expected, with the November CPI coming in at 2.7% year-over-year versus forecasts of 3.1%. The softer print narrows the gap to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, easing near-term inflation pressure and reviving risk appetite across markets.Key takeaways:The lower-than-expected CPI print generated a positive response from Bitcoin as new positions opened versus the usual short covering.Onchain data shows “balance-sheet” repair and loss absorption for BTC, not capitulation.CPI print lifts BTC price as positioning rebuilds near $90,000According to crypto trader Back, Bitcoin’s post-CPI bounce has been accompanied by rising…
