October 13, 2024
NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather report released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday in the northern region with moderate rains over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa and Taraba. According to the report, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected […]
Nigerian-born Dauda wins 2024 Mr Olympia
Nigerian-born Samson Dauda has clinched the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport’s history. The event took place at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas in the United States, serving as the grand finale of the 2024 Olympia weekend. Fifteen elite athletes advanced from the pre-judging […]
2025 AFCON: Two countries qualify for tournament
Burkina Faso have confirmed their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows their 2-0 victory over Burundi on Sunday in a qualifying fixture. Bertrand Traore and Mohamed Konate scored the goals for the Stallions in Abidjan. They qualified after a draw with Senegal, a win over Malawi and two victories against Burundi. […]
VIDEO: Super Eagles ‘held hostage’ In Libya
The Super Eagles were held hostage by Libyan authorities at the Al-Abaq Airport on Sunday night. According to the Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, the team’s chartered aircraft was approaching its destination in Benghazi before it was diverted to another city, more than a two-hour drive from the original base. The players and their […]
“Address me as His Imperial Majesty, not Royal Majesty”, Says Oluwo
By Sola Isola The Oluwo of Iwoland has stated he should addressed as His Imperial Majesty and not His Royal Majesty. Oluwo in a statement on his Facebook page on Sunday, stated that the seat of Oluwo is such that commands respect of thee direct blood of Oduduwa. He noted that unlike many other towns […]
No plan to reduce FG’s share from federation account – Oyedele
The Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied a media report on the proposal to reduce the Federal Government’s share from the Federation Account Allocation Committee. While reacting to a report published by an online news platform (not The PUNCH), the tax specialist via his handle on X.com Sunday […]
Thailand returnee arrested with N3.1bn heroin at Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced the arrest of a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon Peter, for importing 13.30kg of heroin, worth over N3.192 billion, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA also stated that its operatives at three seaports intercepted large consignments of opioids with a combined monetary […]
Ramaphosa mourns as S’Africa’s ex-finance minister dies at 65
Veteran politician ,Tito Mboweni, a former anti-apartheid activist who won praise for his fiscal prudence and for shaping the country’s labour laws, died Saturday aged 65, the government announced. “President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who passed away following a short illness,” the presidency said in a statement. […]
PDP vows to take over power in 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the conduct of its state congress in Kano, vowing to bounce back strongly and form a formidable party to reclaim power in 2027. The party’s Northwest Zonal National Vice Chairman, Sen. Bello Hayyatu Gwarzo, who stated this during the delegate congress in Kano on Saturday, said the party […]
APC youths condemn Ogun councillorship candidate’s murder, demand justice
The Ogun State All Progressives Congress Youth Leaders’ Forum has condemned the killing of the councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government in the forthcoming November 16 local government elections in the state, Adeleke Adeyinka. Adeyinka was killed by some assailants suspected to be cultists at Jide Jones area, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta on Saturday at […]