Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is increasingly likely to leave Club Brugge this summer after deciding against signing a new contract with the Belgian champions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old still has two years remaining on his current deal,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to continue praying for the country’s leaders for divine guidance to steer the nation toward progress. Mr Jonathan also urged citizens to encourage one another and work collectively for peace, justice, and…

Former African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised what he described as the growing use of security agencies against social media users over online comments and criticism. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on his…

José Mourinho has overseen an unbeaten league campaign with Benfica, but the historic achievement ended in frustration as the club finished third in the Primeira Liga table. As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, Benfica closed their season with a…

Additional details have emerged on the operation that led to the killing of Abubakar Mainok, a senior commander of the Islamic State, in what Nigerian authorities describe as one of the most intelligence-driven counterterrorism missions conducted in recent years. Mr…

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has expressed condolences to the Nigerian military and the police following the killing of security personnel during a recent attack in Yobe State. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Obi’s…

Convicted terrorist, Kabiru Umar, popularly known as Kabiru Sokoto, has said he was wrongly convicted for terrorism in 2013. He has therefore approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to challenge his 2013 conviction and life sentence over terrorism-related offences.…

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have opposed moves to adopt the current lawmaker representing the constituency, Raheem Tunji, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 election. The party…

In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative highlighting the achievements of the NRS is both timely and significant. The recognition of the agency’s strategic direction, institutional reforms,…

The President of the Association of Yorubas in Diaspora, South Africa, Dr Olusola Agbeniyi, has asked the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, to desist from making what he described as false claims over recent xenophobic tensions in the country.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied return tickets to two serving members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante and Boma Goodhead, ahead of the party’s House of Representatives primaries scheduled for Saturday (today). The lawmakers…

Kaduna Polytechnic has remained a vital centre for technical education, innovation, entrepreneurship and professional excellence, which has produced graduates who have shaped industries, strengthened institutions and contributed to public life. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State made this known at…

President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointment of the first-ever Special Adviser on Homeland Security was driven by pressure from service and intelligence chiefs over what they considered the National Security Adviser Office’s overreach into operational military matters, Sunday PUNCH has learnt.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the screening exercise for its presidential and governorship aspirants to Monday, 18 May. The party stated this in a statement by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday. It did not, however, give were…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the tragic loss of 17 police officers who paid the supreme price following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in…