The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Oyebola Ojo, of all allegations of financial impropriety and judicial misconduct levelled against her by judiciary workers in the state. The decision was taken during the Council’s…

The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged to strengthen security around schools across the country to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students. The minister made the pledge on Wednesday while receiving an award from…

A prosecution witness told the FCT High Court on Wednesday how N2.2 billion intended for election security was allegedly diverted from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) under the leadership of Sambo Dasuki. Michael Adarikun, the first prosecution…

Some aggrieved persons from Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday raised alarm over alleged fraud and mismanagement of funds by the EMOIMEE, Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). Pressing home their reservations in a peaceful protest at…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles saw their remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring run come to an end after being held to a goalless draw by hosts Morocco at the 2025 tournament, before suffering a 4-2 defeat in a penalty shoot-out, PUNCH…

A couple who survived the Owo church massacre, on Wednesday, recounted at the Federal High Court in Abuja how gunmen shot their way into St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on 5 June 2022, killing and injuring worshippers during…

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to implement the White Paper Report on the Assessment of Grazing Reserves, Forest Reserves, Game Reserves, and Cattle Routes across the state. Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General…

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has opened up on missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, admitting that it has been difficult for him to accept the reality of being absent whenever his teammates are in action, PUNCH Sports Extra…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 23 January to hear an application by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stay further proceedings in a suit brought by a rival faction aligned with Nyesom…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity supply to Taraba State following the completion of upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. Power supply to Jalingo and surrounding areas was fully restored on Wednesday after all required…

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, resulting in incessant strikes and closure of universities.  The 2025 agreement is the conclusion…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday published the revised voter register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ahead of the 21 February Area Council Election, with a total of 1,680,315 registered voters. INEC Director of Publicity and Voter…

An agricultural expert from the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr Imam Isah Musa (PhD), has warned that the recent fall in the prices of staple food commodities, particularly rice and maize, could…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directing the implementation of a “No Work, No Pay” policy and the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that the widespread affordability of these products is fuelling preventable deaths worldwide. In a statement on its website announcing the publication…