US authorises evacuation of non-critical staff in Nigeria over ‘risk of terror attacks’
The United States (US) has authorised the evacuation of “non-emergency” employees and their family members in Nigeria. The US state…
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Seven rescued as fire guts section of WAEC HQ in Lagos
A section of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) headquarters in the Jibowu area of Lagos state has been razed…
Philippines students wear ‘anti-cheating’ hats during exam
Photos of some college students in Legazpi City in the Philippines wearing “anti-cheating” hats to the examination hall have surfaced…
Nnamdi Kanu: Court reserves ruling in FG’s stay of execution motion
The court of appeal has reserved a ruling in an application by the federal government, seeking to stay the execution…
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister
Rishi Sunak has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and will now be named the UK…
Igbo traditional rulers attend appeal court session, demand release of Nnamdi Kanu
Six Igbo traditional rulers were at the court of appeal in Abuja on Monday to attend the hearing in a…
‘I was told I might never get married’ — Ooni’s new wife Tobi shares testimony
Tobi Philips, the new wife of Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, says a man once told her she might never get married because…
Interpol arrests 75 cybercrime suspects ‘linked’ to Black Axe
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has arrested 75 persons linked to Black Axe, one of Nigeria’s biggest…
Physically challenged athletes protest, block Lagos highway
Some physically-challenged persons on Wednesday staged a protest in the Surulere area of Lagos, causing a traffic gridlock that kept…
Alleged drug deal: Abba Kyari files fresh application seeking to strike out case
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has filed a fresh application to strike out the drug trafficking charges…
Chidinma recants again, says ‘I didn’t kill Ataga’
Chidinma Ojukwu, the suspect accused of murdering Usifo Ataga, has once again said she did not kill the Super TV…
US fines Larfage $778m for providing support to ISIS
The United States justice department in Brooklyn has fined Lafarge, a French cement company, with $778 million after pleading guilty…
Kanye West set to buy ‘free speech app’ Parler — after Twitter sanction
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, the controversial US rapper, has agreed to buy Parler, a social media platform that sees itself as…
Climate Watch: FG to hold bilateral talks with Cameroon over Lagdo dam
Despite directly impacting our communities, health and livelihood, climate-related reports usually take a back seat to dominant news beats like…
Court order is major reason we suspended strike, says ASUU president
Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says the main reason lecturers decided to resume teaching is because…
I killed Ataga alone, Chidinma says in video played in court
Chidinma Ojukwu, the undergraduate charged with the murder of Usifo Ataga, the CEO of Super TV, confessed to the crime…
Gunmen set LG council headquarters ablaze in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi police command has confirmed the attack on a section of Ezza north LG headquarters by gunmen. According to…
Nipco completes acquisition of majority stake in Abuja-based Sheraton Hotel
Nipco Plc says its wholly-owned subsidiary, 22 Hospitality Limited, has acquired a majority stake in Capital Hotels Plc (CHP), owners…
Newborn’s organs removed, police arrest Delta nurses
The Delta State Police Command has arrested three nurses at a private hospital in Asaba, the state capital. PUNCH Metro gathered…
Multiple explosions rock several cities in Ukraine
Massive explosions have rocked Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in what appears to be the result of missile strikes. The attack happened…