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The Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), citing “operational exigencies” and technical advice from its engineers. The suspension comes six months after operations resumed on 29 October last year. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the train service had announced the planned resumption of services on 29 October 2025, following a suspension for some months. In a statement issued on Monday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the suspension was necessary to allow for “critical operational assessments” aimed at ensuring safety, reliability and improved service delivery on the corridor. The…

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has observed that many Nigerians no longer quantify hardship through statistics, but rather through experiences such as missed meals, unpaid educational fees, closed businesses and restless nights. In a message to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebration, signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of CAN, it was emphasized that the occasion serves as a profound reminder of faith, obedience, sacrifice, and devotion to God. The statement noted that beyond the festivities, the period directly reflects the nation’s condition during a challenging and pivotal time in its history. “Currently, many Nigerians do not assess hardship through…

A chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ibrahim Garba Wala, has described the presidential primary of the opposition party as a shameless auction.  Wala disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This comes as Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of ADC and former Rivers State governor, on Tuesday rejected the primary on the ground that it failed to meet the standards of transparency and fairness. Reacting, Wala backed Amaechi over his rejection of the primary.  According to Wala, the primary was a “brazen, shameless auction that betrayed every value the ADC promised to uphold.”  “What we witnessed during the primary elections…

Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he would “bet” on his former club winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners will be hoping to win the trophy for the first time in their history this weekend. Wenger came close in 2006, and according to him, that team was “13 minutes away” from achieving it. He is now backing Mikel Arteta’s men to bring the trophy back to the Emirates. “I want this trophy to go to the Emirates because it’s missing there,” Wenger told the UK Mirror. “We touched it before — we were thirteen minutes away…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Idris Ajimobi, on Wednesday, disclosed that his office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock Development, had commenced the revival of grazing reserves and ranches across Nigeria so as to curb farmer-herder clashes. He disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ajimobi said work had already started on the Kawu Grazing Reserve in Abuja, adding that a nationwide audit of existing ranches and the 417 grazing reserves is ongoing to determine those that can be upgraded before new ones are established. The SSA…

A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is facing drug trafficking charges in the country. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that the suspect entered India on a business visa but was later arrested for allegedly selling hard drugs. After arriving in India, Soporuchukwu reportedly travelled to Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he became connected with suspected drug dealers. He was accused of buying MDMA crystals and selling them to college students and IT workers. The report stated that Beguru police arrested him in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals near Begur Lake…

Globally, citizens respond positively when leaders show up, listen, and follow through on commitments. The reason is that public trust is built not only through speeches by these leaders but also through visible action and responsiveness. That is the deeper message from the recent visit of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to the reconstructed Oba Market in Benin City. Beyond the open display of excitement, the songs and the cheers from traders, the visit reflected something many Nigerians from the state are becoming unaccustomed to — the fulfilment of a promise. For years, the story of Oba Market was…

The African Development Bank has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as the African champion for its newly unveiled Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa, a $7bn initiative aimed at repositioning the continent’s aviation industry. According to the letter of appointment obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, the appointment follows what the bank described as Nigeria’s leadership and vision in implementing reforms targeted at transforming the country’s aviation sector and improving investor confidence. The development is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s influence within Africa’s aviation space, while placing Keyamo at the forefront of efforts to drive…

Terem Moffi says he is proud to have captained the Super Eagles for the first time after leading the team to the final of the Unity Cup in London, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Moffi started and wore the captain’s armband for Nigeria on Tuesday in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in a Unity Cup semi-final match played at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium, in London. The FC Porto striker delivered a positive performance and provided the assist for the second of the two goals scored by debutant Femi Azeez. After the game, the striker reflected on the win and looked…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 marks a sharp decoupling from a record-breaking stock market fueled by the AI boom.Crypto trader sentiment remains weak as key US regulatory acts face ongoing delays.Bitcoin’s (BTC) rejection at $78,000 on Thursday marked a decoupling from traditional markets after two months of strong correlation. Wednesday’s decline below $75,000 happened while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index jumped to an all-time high.The factors behind Bitcoin’s underperformance are unlikely to fade in the near term, reducing the odds of a bullish breakout above $82,000.Russell 2000 Index (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingViewThe US small-cap Russell 2000 Index reached…