When Umo Eno, as a governorship candidate, crisscrossed Akwa Ibom State, soliciting for votes, he vowed to entrench transparency if elected. At town halls, campaign events, and meetings with professional groups, he repeatedly spoke about accountability, openness, and responsible governance.…

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced an investigation into a petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, filed by the Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote. The probe,…

Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday at Aqua Triton…

Patients across the country are flocking to public and private hospitals in search of healing, only for some to leave with irreversible injuries or, in tragic cases, in body bags due to medical errors, leaving families devastated. PUNCH Healthwise examines…

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to uphold the values of unity and humanity demonstrated by the late Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar. CAN expressed…

Founder of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, and his wife, Awele, were among prominent personalities who graced the unveiling of Chinyenmugo Obiekwugo-Charles’ fashion brand, Mugomugo Official. The event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was…

The traditional ruler of Imoga community in Edo State, Patrick Abudu, has mobilised town criers and community spokespersons to solicit N40 million ransom for the release of eight abducted indigenes. Punch newspaper reported that kidnappers have threatened to kill the…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Nigeria from its high-risk money laundering list. The party described the delisting as a strong validation of the Federal Government’s ongoing economic…

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who turned 60 recently, speaks with BANKOLE TAIWO about governance, lifestyle and other issues At 60, you still look radiant. How would you describe the journey so far? It has truly been…

Gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company located in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting a Chinese expatriate during the operation. Police authorities said the assailants stormed the facility on Friday, 16 January, in a commando-style…

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses, to assist in tackling insecurity in parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with…

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal…

President Donald Trump has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on goods from the UK, Denmark, France, and other key European countries over their resistance to the US acquisition of Greenland. Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said…

The Kano State Government has rejected reports claiming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive caused an administrative shutdown in the state. Some media outlets alleged that a late-2025 order by the governor, which temporarily prevented Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…

Former Super Eagles captain and football icon, Nwankwo Kanu, joined the national team in their dressing room to celebrate their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A video shared on X.com (formerly Twitter) showed Kanu dancing and…