No going back on transition of NECO, WAEC, others to CBT — FG
The Federal Government has declared that there will be no going back on the full transition of the National Examinations Council (NECO), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and other public…
Young man killed while joining cult in Lagos
A 26-year-old artisan, identified simply as Timehin, has been killed during cult initiation rites in the Awoyaya area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday…
Hamza Abdullahi: The Air Vice Marshal Who Built Nigeria’s Presidential Villa, Aso Rock
Born on March 2, 1945, Hamza Abdullahi rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Air Force to become an Air Vice Marshal—its third-highest rank—before retiring in 1988. His legacy, however,…
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye handed two-month ban for illegal betting
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been handed a two-month suspension for illegal betting, following an investigation by Italian football authorities. According to Italian news outlet, Football Italia, on Tuesday,…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $21bn foreign loan
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation of the 2025…
“I’m Not A Criminal” – Sunday Igboho Urges FG to Remove Name From Wanted List
Popular Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly known as Sunday Igboho, on Tuesday urged the federal government to remove name from wanted list and prioritize security in the South…
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons pip South Africa, zoom into final
The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked a spot in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2–1 win over holders South Africa. Nigeria came…
JUST IN: Oyo unveils female football club, Showcases logo, leadership(photos)
By Rahman Taofeeq, In a move that will cement Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s place in the history of Oyo State, the state government has officially unveiled its premier female football team…
PHOTOS: Makinde visits late Olubadan’s family, says Ibadan chieftaincy system will remain solid
By Rahman Taofeeq, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration’s bold decision to address…
IBADAN: Oyo SEMA Issues Flood Alert Ahead of Heavy Rainfall
By Rahman Taofeeq, The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has alerted people living in flood-prone communities in the state to start preparing for heavy rain and its attendant flooding.…