Breaking: Renowned evangelist, Uma Ukpai, dies at 80
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the revered preacher died on October 6, 2025. In the statement titled “With hearts full […]
Kwara community hails military deployment, plans to return displaced persons
Residents of Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for deploying soldiers to the area to combat banditry and restore peace. The National President of the Oke-Ode Development Association, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajala-Bello, while speaking with PUNCH Online on Friday in Oke-Ode, described the move as […]
JUST IN: Funeral Date for ARISE TV News Anchor, Somtochukwu Announced
The family of late ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has released her funeral arrangements following her tragic death during a robbery attack in Abuja on September 29. According to the family, the burial rites will begin on October 12 with a Night of Tributes at the THISDAY Dome, Abuja, starting at 6 p.m. A […]
JUST IN: INEC Breaks Silence on Court Order for Mahmood Yakubu’s Arrest
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State, 11 days ago. Reports had surfaced that the court, on September 29, 2025, ordered the arrest of the immediate past INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged disobedience to its […]
INEC denies disobeying court order, clarifies position on AA leadership dispute
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied recent media reports suggesting that it disobeyed a Federal High Court order issued in Osogbo, Osun State, concerning the leadership crisis within the Action Alliance party. Reports earlier in the week claimed that the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo had ordered the arrest of the immediate past […]
Profiles of 20 Israeli hostages due for release from Gaza captivity
Twenty living Israeli hostages are due for release from captivity in Gaza under a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Militants kidnapped them during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel — the deadliest in the country’s history. Here are their profiles: – Matan Angrest, 22 –Sergeant Matan Angrest was captured in his tank near the border […]
Tinubu clears 959 for national honours
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. This came as he presided over marathon meetings of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing State House correspondents after the meetings, […]
Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 others
The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on the […]
2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s W’Cup hopes on the line today, kickoff time
All eyes are on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa, on Friday as the Super Eagles lock horns with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in what promises to be a last-chance match for Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles were almost certain to miss out on consecutive World Cup finals […]
Oil spill pollutes Bayelsa communities
An oil spill from an 8-inch crude delivery pipeline at Oil Mining Lease 29 has polluted Nembe communities around the Santa Barbara River in Bayelsa. The OML 29 asset is operated by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, formerly Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the leak […]
