A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the death of former President Umar Yar’adua caused the confusion over power rotation between Nigeria’s North and South. He added that giving the 2027 presidential ticket to the South is…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he would not resign but would instead contest the panel report on his “farmgate scandal.” “I will not resign,” he said during a televised address on Monday. “To do so will be to…

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Monday, staged a peaceful protest over the alleged refusal of party leaders to issue them membership cards despite completing their registration. The aggrieved party…

Teenage Nigerian sprinter Miracle Ezechukwu has set her sights on winning both the 100m and 4x100m relay titles at the 24th African Athletics Championships in Accra, while also targeting a new personal best in the process, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Nigeria’s political space is witnessing the rise of a new player that could reshape the battle for power in the 2027 general elections. In the build-up to the polls, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) appears to be emerging as the…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that no fewer than 37 vessels laden with petroleum products, food supplies and other cargoes are scheduled to arrive at major ports in Lagos. According to the agency’s daily shipping position, the vessels…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is facing a race against time to be fit for Nigeria’s Unity Cup campaign later this month after providing an update on the hamstring injury he suffered during Fulham’s Premier League clash against Brentford on…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed public universities across Nigeria to conclude admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session on or before 31 October. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at the 2026 JAMB Annual Policy…

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved and released over N1.8 billion for the registration of candidates for the 2026 external examinations across the state. The Commissioner for Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, Augustina Godwin, disclosed this on Monday…

Victor Osimhen has named Fulham’s Calvin Bassey as the best African defender, while also highlighting Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero among the toughest opponents he has faced in his career, PUNCH Sports Extra report. The Galatasaray striker, speaking in an interview…

Abdulkadir Sani, one of the six defendants facing coup charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja, has explained how he offered spiritual consultancy for the leader of last year’s failed plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. Mr Sani,…

Accord has condemned the killing of Kolade Eluyera, son of the party’s Woman Leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday. Eluyera was reportedly killed on Friday near Onireke Mosque in Ikire. The party, in a statement signed by Barrister…

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to awarding more infrastructure projects to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc as part of efforts to expand job creation and accelerate development across the state. The governor spoke on Monday while…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday celebrated a staff member, Gbenga Adebayo, for his bravery in conveying ransom to kidnappers. The board also celebrated Moduoluwa Aloba, a staff member based in Lagos, for her dedication to the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday, released the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, cut-off marks approved by universities across Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise. The cut-off marks were announced following the 2026 Policy Meeting on…