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MOVIE REVIEW: House of Ga’a – A Tragic Tale of Power and Betrayal
House of Ga'a is a visually striking and ambitious historical drama that attempts to delve into the complexities of power, family, and the decline of the Oyo Empire.
A movie produced by renowned filmmaker, Bolanle Austen-Peters, it…
MUSIC REVIEW: Olamide’s “IKIGAI”: A Game Changer for Afrobeats or Business as…
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Nigerian music icon Olamide dropped his eleventh studio album, "IKIGAI," generating a frenzy among fans and sparking debate within the industry. "IKIGAI," a Japanese concept translating to "reason for…
MOVIE REVIEW: A Lioness Roars: Unveiling the Layers of “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti”
"Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti," the 2024 biopic directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, transcends the boundaries of a historical drama.
It's a captivating exploration of social justice, gender equality, and the unwavering spirit of activism,…
NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price to ₦965 at Abuja Stations
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…
Police Refute Claims IGP Advocated Violence Against Officers During Searches
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…
Obi Urges IGP: Limiting Palliative Distribution Due to Stampedes Will Discourage Generosity
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…
Trump Vows to End ‘Transgender Lunacy,’ Declares Recognition of Only Two Genders
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.…
Christmas and New Year: FG Declares Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1 Public Holidays
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…
FCMB Group Gets Shareholders’ Nod for N340bn Capital Injection
FCMB Group Plc has secured shareholder approval for a 340 billion naira capital raise. The approval, granted during an extraordinary general meeting held in Lagos and virtually, is crucial for its banking subsidiary, First City Monument…
Atiku: Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Fails to Tackle Nigeria’s Structural Issues
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the ₦49.7tn 2025 budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu is inadequate to address Nigeria’s structural and economic challenges.
In a statement on Sunday, Atiku said the “2025 budget’s…
PDP Calls Out Tinubu, Cites Food Stampedes as Proof of Deepening Hunger
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the three recent food stampedes in Nigeria as “an ugly testament to the alarming level of misery, poverty, hunger, starvation, sense of hopelessness and desperation for survival currently…
CAN Mourns Victims of Food Queue Stampede
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described as a “troubling pattern”, three food queue stampedes which claimed at least 67 lives in four days.
In a statement on Sunday, CAN President Daniel Okoh expressed heartfelt…
I Just Saw Jesus: Updated Edition Celebrates Four Decades of Media Outreach
Forty years after the release of the groundbreaking JESUS film, Jesus Film Project® has unveiled an updated edition of founder Paul Eshleman’s powerful book, I Just Saw Jesus. This refreshed release, which hit shelves in October 2024,…
No Shutdown at PH Refinery – NNPC Assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says the old Port Harcourt refinery has not shut down operations.
Reports had made rounds that the refinery was nonfunctional months after a rehabilitation exercise.
In a…
Wike Issues Final Warning to Abuja Landowners: Pay Your Bills or Lose Your Land
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has given another two-week ultimatum to owners of the 762 plots of land in Maitama to pay for their certificates of occupancy (C-of-O) or risk final revocation.
On Thursday,…
CBN Approves $25,000 Weekly Forex Supply to BDCs from Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has granted eligible bureau de change (BDC) operators temporary access to the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to purchase $25,000 weekly from December 19 to January 30.
In…
“Cursing Someone Online is a Crime,” Police PRO Reminds Nigerians
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has described the act of raining direct curses on individuals online as a criminal offence punishable under the law.
According to Adejobi, such an act is…
Court Grants Dele Farotimi Release on ₦30m Bail
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State.
The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction.
He was told to refrain…