The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the 2026 Federal Government budget is designed to consolidate the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, which he described as already yielding positive results. Idris made the remarks…

The journey into the abyss It was about two weeks after John Anozie buried his mother in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, south-east Nigeria, and returned to Lagos to be with his wife, Nnenna Anozie, and their four…

The management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has disowned students who participated in a protest against incessant kidnappings in the area, stating that those involved are not registered students of the institution. DAILY POST reports that Otunba Mike Ade…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is three goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s goal record for Nigeria after netting a brace in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 win against Mozambique on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Meeting for…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), and others to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of a case involving four oil fields. Justice Emeka Nwite…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday celebrated the nominations of Senator Magnus Abe from Rivers State as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, by President Bola Tinubu. Wike expressed…

Nigerian football fans have criticised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his angry outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during Monday’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Galatasaray striker…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has called on Nyesom Wike to resign as minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Basiru’s call for Mr Wike’s resignation came a few hours after the minister…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the Nigerian government, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of embarrassment and moral cowardice over the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States. The statement was released on…

The Nigeria Football Federation has welcomed the nationality switch of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, expressing optimism about adding the 24-year-old to its goalkeeping options. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Okonkwo was eligible to represent both England and Nigeria and…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri and others to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of a case involving four oil fields. Judge Emeka Nwite…

Former Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, has alleged that development in Oyigbo Local Government Area has ground to a halt since Governor Siminalayi Fubara assumed office. Akawor made…

The Board of LOTUS Bank has appointed Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2025. This appointment was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday. The PUNCH reports that LOTUS Bank is…

A professor emeritus, Biodun Jeyifo, has said decolonisation in Nigeria and other postcolonial societies cannot be achieved through administrative reforms alone, arguing that meaningful change must involve the redistribution of resources alongside development. Mr Jeyifo made the remarks on Monday…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has said Nigeria needs leadership and not what he called a “Paris Menu.” Shaibu made the remark while condemning President Bola Tinubu’s recent lunch with French President,…