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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, welcomed H.E. Mr Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, along with Mr. Zhu Songbo, a senior official from the Chinese embassy, at the State House. The meeting was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy via his X page. Details of the discussions were not immediately made public. In recent months, President Tinubu has repeatedly emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to building strong… Read the full article here
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected financiers of banditry and several others linked to motorcycle theft and criminal conspiracy, following two coordinated intelligence-led operations that also led to the recovery of rustled cattle and stolen motorcycles. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the successful operations showed the command’s strengthened security response… Read the full article here
Two foreign clubs have reportedly threatened to terminate the contracts of Ugandan stars, Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany if they choose to represent their country at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Lorenzen plays for Thai side Muangthong United, while Awany is on the books of Israeli outfit FC Ashdod. According to the Cranes media officer, Paul Mukatabala, the two clubs have warned the duo that they will be sacked if they go for the AFCON. The revelation has sparked… Read the full article here
The Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been awarded a bronze labelled status by World Athletics, a significant achievement for the race, which is just in its second edition. This feat is a fulfilment of the rapidly growing stature of the race after a highly successful first edition in 2024. MD/CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, said this is a reaffirmation of the company’s commitment to… Read the full article here
Two Nigerians, Leslie Mba and Godson Oghenebrume, are facing up to 43 years in prison after they pleaded guilty to separate crimes before the United States’ courts. Mba, a 40-year-old resident of Houston, pleaded guilty to his role in a business email compromise conspiracy and for running a romance scam that targeted Americans. According to a statement by the Department of Justice on Thursday, Mba also admitted to his role in conspiracies to… Read the full article here
As the festive season approaches, you may be filled with hope that it will be your season of joy, whether you are actively trying for a baby, planning to begin fertility treatment in 2026, or simply looking to protect your future fertility. The upcoming yuletide presents an opportunity to pause, reset, and make intentional choices. In reality, this holiday period is full of celebration, travel, late nights, emotional gatherings, rich meals,… Read the full article here
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court, Abuja, to recuse herself from hearing a suit filed against the party’s leadership. Led by Chris Uche, SAN, Turaki’s legal team argued that there is a “reasonable and well-founded apprehension of bias” in how the matter has been handled. The suit follows an earlier action by a rival PDP faction aligned with Federal… Read the full article here
The United Kingdom has launched two economic reform programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal resilience, and private-sector growth. The initiatives – the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility – were unveiled on Thursday at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Abuja. In her opening remarks, the Head of Development Cooperation at the… Read the full article here
Preparations by boxers scheduled to participate in the forthcoming tournament in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State, tagged “The Rising Lion in Elephant Shadow Boxing Championship – Enyimba 2025” are in top gear, with champions set to defend their titles. Speaking from his training ground, the South-Eastern Nigeria Featherweight Boxing Champion and the Pride of Amangwu Arochukwu, Chibuike Okoronkwo, said that he is leaving no… Read the full article here
The All Africa Music Awards has announced a new cultural partnership with the British High Commission in Nigeria to expand creative exchange, deepen cultural ties, and open wider global opportunities for African music ahead of the 9th AFRIMA Awards scheduled for January 7 to 11, 2026. According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, the agreement formalises a Cultural Cooperation deal under which the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos… Read the full article here
