January 2, 2025
27 African migrants die, 83 rescued in Tunisia shipwrecks
Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized off central Tunisia, with 83 people rescued, a civil defence official told AFP on Thursday. The rescued and dead passengers, who were found off the Kerkennah Islands, aimed to reach Europe and were all from sub-Saharan African countries, said Zied Sdiri, head of civil […]
NPFL: Shooting Stars ready for title challenge – Lawal
Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Mustapha Lawal, says the team will be up for battle in the second half of the season. The Oluyole Warriors recovered from their poor start to finish the first half of the season strongly. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side are unbeaten in their last five league outings. The former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) […]
Catholic priest shoots boy dead over knockouts during New Year mass in Imo
A Catholic Reverend’s Father has allegedly shot a boy dead after the latter set off knockouts within the church premises. The incident which happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has attracted reactions from social media users. However, PUNCH Online couldn’t verify […]
JUST IN: Jeju Air CEO banned from leaving South Korea after fatal crash
Officials take part in an investigation at the site where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on January 1, 2025 The Chief Executive Officer of South Korean airline, Jeju Air, Kim E-bae has been banned from leaving the […]
‘My red biro still filled, enemies plan will crash’ – Gov Fubara
The political crisis rocking Rivers State seems not to have ended in 2024 as Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed that every plan of his enemies will continue to crash. DAILY POST reports that Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike have been in a face-off since late 2023 over struggle to control the state’s […]
I have PSTD – Burna Boy speaks on altercation with fan
Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy has explained why he abruptly quit the stage during his performance at the Greater Lagos Countdown 2025. The superstar has faced criticism on social media for exiting the stage mid-performance after a fan breached security. A video of the incident circulating on social media shows the musician appearing to kick […]
Osun Holds Annual Adire Festival As Gov. Adeleke Enrols As The Chief Creative Officer
His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has on Monday 30th December, 2024, been officially enrolled as the Chief Creative Officer in Osun State. During a live media interaction at the recently held Adire Osun Festival and logo unveiling, Governor Adeleke officially logged into the Osun State Creative Data World Platform to mark the beginning […]
2025 Census: Ohanaeze demands inclusion of ethnicity, religion
Apex lgbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advocated for inclusion of ethnicity and religion in the forthcoming census. The group also called on lgbo investors to champion the establishment of an international economic hub in the south-East zone. In a statement issued on Thursday by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu lsiguzoro, he commended the efforts of […]
Inflation dragged many people into poverty in 2024 — Gov Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that inflation rates reduced spending power and dragged many Nigerians into poverty in 2024. Makinde made this declaration in his New Year message aired on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on Wednesday. The governor, while addressing residents of the state, disclosed that Nigeria struggled with […]
Your talk without action pushing Nigerians deeper into poverty – CUPP slams Tinubu
The Conference of United Political Parties, CUPP, has blasted President Bola Tinubu, saying his speeches which have so far not been matched with corresponding action are pushing more Nigerians into excruciating poverty. The National Secretary of the CUPP, Peter Ameh, stated this in response to the President’s New Year Day nationwide address on Wednesday. According […]
