Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
The President of the United States, Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO. Trump said he was “very, very unhappy” with Vladimir Putin, underlining his insistence that his […]
2027:PDP preaches unity at Edo meeting to defeat Tinubu
Amidst internal crisis and factionalism, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State yesterday said unity is the best way to win elections in the state and defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also said they must close ranks ahead of the August 16 by-elections in the state if they want to impact. The […]
2014 Nyanya bombing:Prosecutor opens case against alleged masterminds
The Federal Government, for the second time on Monday, opened its case against Aminu Ogwuche and five others charged with the 2014 Nyanya bombings. When the matter was called, the prosecuting counsel, Mr David Kasue, told the court of an earlier order allowing his witnesses to be protected. Kasue said that the only persons to […]
Buhari could’ve long been dead if he had chosen to be treated in Nigeria – Ex aide Adesina
A former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari might not have survived had he relied on Nigeria’s healthcare system. The ex-president died in London at about 4.30 pm on Sunday, July 13, following a brief illness. Adesina, speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television, said those criticising the […]
Nasarawa State Permanent Secretary Kidnapped
Gunmen have kidnapped the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture, Barrister Yusuf Musa, at his Shinge residence in Lafia, the state capital. It was gathered that the gunmen trailed the permanent secretary and picked him up while he was about to open his gate into his house. “One of his neighbour […]
Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebu people, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The highly respected monarch, who died at the age of 91, was interred according to Islamic rites in a solemn, dignified ceremony attended by royal family […]
Awujale’s death, huge loss to Nigeria -AfDB president Adesina
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has described the passing of the Awùjalẹ̀ of Ijẹbuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, as a monumental loss to Ogun State and Nigeria. The monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. His remains were laid to rest at his […]
Why Fulani militia killings escape global attention – Security expert
A notable security expert, Steven Kefas has in a detailed report and exclusive interview narrated to Arewa PUNCH given insightsinto why Fulani militias have emerged the deadliest terror group in Nigeria. Kefas who is deeply worried by the unabating killings going on in his region and the north as a whole backed up his investigations and […]
BREAKING: Buhari’s body leaves London for Nigeria
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday morning, departed London, the United Kingdom, for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial. PUNCH Online reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Vice President Kashim Shettima is, leading a high-level Federal Government delegation to finalise […]
2027: Adeleke attacks Aregbesola over plan to oust gov
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, took a swipe at the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, saying the former governor left huge debt for his predecessors in office. Aregbesola, who was governor between November 27, 2010, and November 27, 2018, had enjoyed a cordial public relationship with Adeleke since […]
