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At least 14 Nigerians have been declared wanted by the international criminal police organisation (Interpol) for alleged human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. Red Notices published on the Interpol website stated…

Mathew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, says the stampedes at palliative distribution centres reflect “desperation” among Nigerians. Last week, more than 67 persons died during palliative distribution in Oyo, Anambra and FCT.…

The Oyo state chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah says its planned event for January was misconstrued for the establishment of a Sharia court. In a flier that circulated widely on Tuesday, the group extended invitations to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Bola Tinubu’s comments during his media chat on Monday indicate that he is not worried about the economic hardship facing Nigerians. In a statement reacting to Tinubu’s first media…

Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s $1 billion investment in the refinery is a drop in the ocean. On December 16, NNPC said its $1 billion crude-backed…

An Islamic group under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, the Oyo State chapter has set plans to unveil a Sharia court in the state and its environs. The group, in a flier that went viral on Tuesday, invited…

Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate, has been released from the correctional centre in Ekiti state after meeting his bail conditions. Farotimi was released on Tuesday morning. Last Friday, a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is politicising the recent stampedes that have occurred in the country. Within a week, three stampedes that occurred in Oyo, Anambra, and the federal capital…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the fuel subsidy, emphasising that the decision was necessary to secure Nigeria’s financial future. Speaking on Monday during a live presidential media chat…

Stanley Alieke, the counsel for popular controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington, said the singer has been granted bail after nearly a month in police custody. Alieke disclosed this on his Instagram handle on…

The retail price of premium motor spirit popularly known as petrol, has dropped to N965 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory. Checks by PUNCH Online on Monday revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, did not instruct Nigerians to pummel officers during stop-and-search operations. In a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general election, says the directive from the police restricting distribution of palliatives will stifle generosity and goodwill. Last week, more than 67 persons…

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue their push against LGBTQ rights.…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of…