The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called on political leaders, especially elected officials, to always place the interests of Nigerians above personal considerations. The Obong made the call on Tuesday when he received…

When Alex Iwobi steps onto the pitch against Portugal in Leiria on Wednesday (today), he will enter a conversation reserved for only three other Nigerians in the history of the Super Eagles. Iwobi will become only the fourth man to…

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately intensify enforcement operations against unregistered vehicles and vehicles with concealed registration numbers nationwide. The I-G gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja during his conference…

Fresh controversy has erupted in Obilonu Autonomous Community in Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State following the alleged conferment of chieftaincy titles on some individuals by the traditional ruler of the community, Eze L.O. Uche, despite a restraining…

The Ondo State Magistrate Court on Tuesday remanded three persons in prison custody over allegations of land grabbing in the state. The defendants are High Chief Lateef Adelusi, Pastor Akintola Alaba, and a land surveyor, Adebiyi Olanibi. This was disclosed…

A group has called on the government, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and the private sector, to address Nigeria’s insecurity and protect civic rights. The group, which described itself as a Group of Concerned Nigerians, in a press statement shared…

The chairman of United Bank of Africa has emerged as the chairman of Seplat Energy.  This will see the billionaire investor assume the position of chairman from January 1, 2027. Whuba’s Tony Elumelu takes over Seplat Energy as chairman. The chairman…

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa and his finance counterpart, Taiwo Oyedele, for questioning over the spike in kidnappings in some parts of the country. Specifically, the House…

The police command in Ebonyi State has said that no part of the state is under attack by bandits, contrary to social media reports. The command’s spokesman, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abakaliki and made available…

The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Tuesday took the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, to task over the alleged mismanagement of N16.6 billion received from the 2025 budget allocation. The committee, chaired by…

A commercial driver has lost his life in a multi-vehicle collision that occurred along the Lagos-Apapa Expressway. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, that the incident…

The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Tuesday queried the management of the commission over its inability to account for more than N4 billion spent from its 2025 budget. The committee issued the query when the…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council on Tuesday exchanged accusations over a wave of violence reported in parts of Osun State, as both sides called for security intervention and investigations…

As more companies expand across African markets, one challenge continues to constrain growth: the complexity of hiring, paying, and managing talent across multiple jurisdictions. Despite rising investment flows, stronger regional trade ambitions under the African Continental Free Trade Area, and…

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), National Assembly Chapter, has distanced itself from Tuesday’s protest by a group of individuals who claimed to be federal legislature workers and accused management of neglecting staff welfare. The protesters had staged a…