Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has been conferred with the Freedom of the City of London award in an illustrious ceremony held at Guildhall, United Kingdom. A statement sent to PUNCH Online…
Trump vs Harris: How rhetorical framing could decide the 2024 election — Dr Toju Ogbe
As Americans head to the polls to elect their next president, the world is reminded of the far-reaching implications of this election outcome. From the Russo-Ukraine war to conflicts in the Middle East and the geopolitics of Africa and Asia,…
*President Tinubu appoints Maj Gen Oluyede as acting Chief Of Army Staff (Leadership)*Abducted female doctor regains freedom after 10 months (DailyTrust)
President Tinubu appoints Maj Gen Oluyede as acting Chief Of Army Staff (Leadership) President Bola Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Major General Oluyede…
*‘I thought I was patriotic,’ PhD graduate regrets leaving UK to earn N250k in Nigeria (Vanguard)*EFCC Vs. Yahaya Bello: Court adjourns to January 21 for ruling or arraignment (Leadership)
‘I thought I was patriotic,’ PhD graduate regrets leaving UK to earn N250k in Nigeria (Vanguard) A PhD holder, Usman Isyaku who returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom (UK) out of patriotism has shared his regret with the experience,…
*Naira appreciates by 2.4% against dollar at official market (Vanguard)*Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC to prevent planned arrest, prosecution (DailyTrust)
Naira appreciates by 2.4% against dollar at official market (Vanguard) The Naira on Tuesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,630.45 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ showed that this represents a 2.40…
Rigger takes all — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigeria is in a class of its own. Other countries may talk of “winner takes all”, but in Nigeria the standing maxim is “rigger takes.” If you don’t agree with me, go to court! If any bloke raises further doubts,…
*Tinubu launches emblem appeal for 2025 Armed Forces (Channels)*Senate postpones screening of ministerial nominees (DailyTrust)
Tinubu launches emblem appeal for 2025 Armed Forces (Channels) President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund. Launching the emblem at the Council Chamber in the State House in Abuja,…
Why are politicians turning boxers?
•Mike Amesbury In what appears to be a disturbing trend of politicians trading parliamentary debates for physical confrontations, Labour MP Mike Amesbury has become the latest elected official to make headlines for throwing punches instead of passing legislation. The recent…
*OAU students chase out representatives of ex-VC (Nation)*Blackout in Northern states worries Tinubu (Tribune)
OAU students chase out representatives of ex-VC (Nation) Students of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife on Monday chased out the representatives of former Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Wale Omole during a freshers orientation programme. The Nation learnt that a…
*Lagos investigates engineer’s death at construction site (Punch)*Assaulted Driver: Police caution lawmaker, others against intimidation (Channels)
Lagos investigates engineer’s death at construction site (Punch) The Lagos State Safety Commission has launched an investigation into the death of a civil engineer, Olalekan Oloruntoba, who reportedly died while operating a crane at a construction site in the state,…