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The International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria says it is set to launch a global campaign against Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged actions that undermine press freedom in Nigeria. The organisation made the disclosure during the launch of its Press Freedom Hub in Abuja. IPI Nigeria President and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, said the affected individuals had earlier been listed in the institute’s “Book of Infamy” for alleged violations against journalists and media freedom. Mojeed said the new Press Freedom Hub would serve…
Human rights activist cum politician, Aisha Yesufu, has defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Sge announced her defection from declaring her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Yesufu disclosed this in a statement posted on her X handle on Wednesday, saying her decision followed what she described as a deeper understanding of “the future of the nation” and her continued alignment with the political direction of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. “The next couple of days will define the future of this nation. This deeper understanding…
Ranchers Bees captain Johnson Daniel has said his team is determined to bounce back from the 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lagos in their opening fixture of the Nigeria National League, NNL, Super Four playoff. The Kaduna club will face Inter Lagos on Wednesday (today) in their next outing at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Daniel says that he expects a tough test against Inter Lagos but insisted that focus and composure will be key in the game. “The focus now is on getting three points,” Daniel told Sportslighthub. “We’ve moved on and we’re prepared to respond. “Inter Lagos will…
Strong indications emerged on Wednesday that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to announce a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Bimbo Adekanmbi, as his preferred governorship candidate. Also, the governor is expected to announce the Action Democratic Party as the new platform to be used by his loyalists, supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state seeking elective positions in the 2027 elections. While sources that spoke with The PUNCH asserted that the governor has decided on Adekanmbi, they were divergent about the party platform to be announced, with some speaking of the…
A 37-year-old man, Ziaulihak Zakari, popularly known as Abuja, has allegedly confessed to receiving N500,000 to carry out an acid attack on a female spa worker in the Lakowe area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro reports that the victim, Olorunseunfunmi Awosogbon, sustained severe injuries to her head, chest and hands during the attack, which occurred on October 25, 2025. Awosogbon had reportedly honoured a home service request booked through the spa where she worked. The appointment was scheduled at Lakowe Golf Gate, near Utmost Care Hospital, where the incident took place. Findings, however, indicate that she was not the intended…
There is an illusion in Nigeria. I call it ‘ingrained classism’, and it may be costing us both in money and money’s worth. Some argue that it may be a product of colonial programming, which I hope this piece identifies and reprogrammes. It manifests when a person climbs a little higher than yesterday, sits in a better office, earns a better income, and suddenly begins to make grandiose claims not grounded in reality, while wearing a semblance or shadow of it. Before I get to the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda’s statement on the Platform, let me give you a…
The Ijesa South Federal Constituency Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress has said Osun people are already expecting renewed hope and will vote for the candidate of the party in the next governorship poll in the state, Bola Oyebamiji. Addressing journalists in Ilesa, Osun State, to herald the commencement of the governorship campaign in the Federal Constituency on Wednesday, the Campaign Council Chairman, Femi Kujembola, also stated that the APC candidate will deliver good governance and meet people’s expectations. Kujembola, who described the 2022 APC loss of power in the state as unfortunate, said the party has full assurance…
An Assistant Director in the Public Relations Unit at the Abuja Zonal Office of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Chika Chukwudi, has stated that the sustainability of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund depends entirely on a strong repayment culture among beneficiaries, warning that without a proper repayment culture, the very foundation of the scheme risks collapse. Chukwudi stated this in news material titled ‘CVFF Disbursement and the Burden of Responsibility: Why Repayment Discipline Matters for Nigeria’s Maritime Future’, obtained by The PUNCH recently. He noted that the long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s CVFF marks a defining moment for the…
Taiwo Awoniyi missed out on the Premier League Player of Matchweek 35 award despite a standout performance for Nottingham Forest, with Kobbie Mainoo claiming the prize after his match-winning display for Manchester United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. File: Taiwo Awoniyi Awoniyi had been nominated following an impressive outing in Forest’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where he marked his 100th appearance for the club with a decisive contribution. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring after two minutes with a header, won a penalty that led to the second goal, and added another strike early in the second half…
As the UK considers options to attract and develop the crypto industry at home, the Bank of England (BOE) has put forward several proposals for how it might regulate stablecoins to mitigate perceived financial risks.These have included a ban on custodial wallets for stablecoin holdings. The UK crypto industry, from stablecoin issuers to Bitcoin hardliners, has predictably taken issue with the ban.“This would be a serious misstep for the UK, risking long-term damage that is hard to unwind,” said Benoit Marzouk, CEO of stablecoin issuer tGBP told Cointelegraph.Ban could hamper operability and competitiveness At the heart of the BOE’s approach to…
