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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described as a national shame the terrorists’ attack on Niger community that claimed the lives of 30 people and several others abducted. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi said it is time to end this cycle of violence and insecurity in the country. According to him, what Nigerians urgently need is an all-hands-on-deck approach; a coordinated, capable, and decisive effort to end the menace of insecurity that has become a daily occurrence. “It is deeply worrisome and unacceptable that, as we usher in a new year, the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on states across the country to emulate what he described as Rivers State’s exceptional ability to build a wide-ranging political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said no other state has been able to match Rivers’ capacity to rally support across party lines for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a strategy he referred to as the “Rainbow Coalition.” The former Rivers State governor made the remarks during a thank-you visit to Ahoada West Local Government Area. According to him, political engagement in Rivers State has evolved…

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following a viral video in which a truck driver in Ijebu-Ode alleged that he was pursued and assaulted by men impersonating police officers. According to the driver, the attackers, who claimed to be part of a task force, chased him around 4 a.m., damaged his vehicle, and threatened his life. In the video, he appeared distressed, insisting that he was being targeted for no reason and describing the men as both armed and aggressive. “They have been pursuing me with guns and stones. They claimed to be task force, but they…

Cameroon became the fourth team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions held on following a late fight back to beat South Africa 2-1 in Rabat on Sunday night. Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute of the match. Two minutes after the restart, Christian Kofane doubled Cameroon’s advantage, as they seemed to be strolling to victory. But Evidence Makgopa’s controlled finished in the 88th minute for Bafana Bafana provided a tense ending. Cameroon now joins countries like Morocco, Mali and Senegal in the last eight of the tournament.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where terrorists killed at least 30 villagers and abducted scores of women and children. In a statement released on Sunday, Idris described the killings and abductions in Kasuwan Daji and Kaima Village as tragic, saying the victims were ordinary Nigerians drawn from different religious backgrounds. “The tragic events at Kasuwan Daji and Kaima Village have left a deep scar on all of us. These victims—those killed and those abducted—were traders, farmers, parents and schoolchildren from both Muslim and Christian backgrounds.…

A teenager, whose name has not been confirmed, has died inside a swimming pool in a hotel in Owode-Ede, Osun State, leading to violent reactions from displeased friends and family of the deceased. Saturday PUNCH learnt the deceased died inside the pool of the hotel, located along Osogbo-Gbongan Road, on Thursday. The circumstances surrounding the death of the teenager were, however, unclear at the time of filing this report. It was learnt that on Friday, some people believed to be displeased with the manner in which the hotel handled the incident stormed the premises and staged a protest. Sources close…

Politics, when taken seriously, is not theatre. It is administration at scale. Societies do not progress by emotion alone; they advance through competence disciplined by purpose. From Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has emerged a figure whose life’s work embodies this higher definition of leadership. Prof. Wale Sulaiman’s story is not sentimental inspiration. It is compelling because it is empirical. It is built on institutions created, systems strengthened, and measurable change delivered. In a nation long fatigued by ambition unaccompanied by capacity, that distinction matters. Sulaiman is often introduced as a world-class neurosurgeon. That description is…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of five special advisers, including two former commissioners who served under his administration. This comes barely 72 hours after the governor carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle with the redeployment of the Commissioner for Sports, Barr. Christopher Green, to the Ministry of Justice as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. However, a statement released by the Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, said Green would continue to coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Sports pending the appointment of a substantive Commissioner for Sports. The latest…

Tinubu’s Deep Understanding of the Nigerian Economy Shows in Recent Growth – Otedola As someone who has spent over three decades investing, building businesses, and navigating Nigeria’s economic cycles, I rarely comment publicly on policy. But there are moments when leadership must be acknowledged. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown remarkable courage and clarity in steering our country through difficult but necessary reforms. His bold sense of direction, guided by a deep understanding of our economy, has created the foundation for policies that are now being recognised across the world. I have seen many administrations, but his conviction at this…

‎‎Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United’s hierarchy to “do their job” after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.‎‎Amorim raised doubts about his long-term future at United in a spiky press conference that hinted at rifts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.‎‎The Portuguese boss had alluded to his growing frustration in the build-up to the match when he refused to clarify his recent comments about the club’s transfer plans.‎‎Amorim was more forthcoming when asked on Sunday if he still felt confident with the board.‎‎”Guys, to start with that, and I noticed that you receive…