Author: Rita Okaba
Despite a Federal High Court judgement nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark, the faction has retained control of the party’s structures in several states, with its supporters insisting that the ruling will not stand. Checks by The PUNCH across the states showed that while the Mark-led […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected criminal and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation at the Old Oyo National Park. The operation, conducted by troops of Operation IGBO DANU II under the 2 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with hybrid forces, also led to the recovery of other weapons and the […]
The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. The proposed borrowing comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising questions about […]
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has defended Diogo Dalot following criticism from supporters after the Portuguese defender conceded a penalty in the club’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Dalot tripped Aston Villa’s Alysson in the penalty area, leading to John McGinn converting from the spot during the encounter, which featured several […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The commission said the facility was discovered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence and surveillance on the activities of illegal sludge oil […]
The African Democratic Congress has kept the venue of its presidential campaign rally in Sokoto State secret ahead of Wednesday’s kickoff, citing security concerns amid allegations of attempts to disrupt the event. The party said it was taking precautionary measures to avoid being caught unawares, following reports of a possible plot to frustrate the rally […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 62 contacts identified following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country are expected to complete monitoring by November 13, 2026. The agency disclosed this in its latest Ebola Disease Situation Report, stating that the contacts were scheduled to complete follow-up at […]
The Federal Government and other tiers of government set aside a combined N3.56tn as savings from Federation Account revenue between January and September 2026, despite the Federal Government’s increasing reliance on borrowing to finance its budget deficit. The amount represents a 95 per cent increase from the N1.83tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, […]
The immediate past National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has declared his readiness to align with President Bola Tinubu or former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while ruling out support for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. Abure, however, said his decision to support any […]
The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on inflated public contracts and procurement violations, warning heads of government-owned agencies, corporations, councils, authorities and commissions that they risk sanctions for breaching procurement regulations. The government raised the alarm over contract awards that exceed approved price benchmarks, restricted competition through exclusive arrangements for contractors and undermine […]
