The United States has sent a small team of military personnel to Nigeria in a move aimed at strengthening security cooperation between both countries. The deployment was disclosed by the commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly emerged as a surprise transfer target for Turkish champions Galatasaray, with speculation growing over a possible short-term move that could see him play alongside Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. According to media reports in Turkey, the…
Operatives of the Airport Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a romance scam said to be worth N48.5 million. Police said the suspect, who hails from Delta State, was picked up on…
The Presidency spent at least N34.39bn on foreign exchange purchases for international travel and related obligations over a two-year period, findings by The PUNCH have shown. The figure is according to data compiled from GovSpend, a government spending tracker managed…
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s management of Nigeria’s public finances, warning that the country is drifting into what he described as “fiscal recklessness.” In a statement shared on his X handle…
No fewer than six people lost their lives, while 23 others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a vehicle loaded with cows and passengers crashed near the Foursquare Camp gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. PUNCH Metro learnt on…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress, and several of their officials from carrying out any strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory. The order was issued on Monday by…
President Bola Tinubu has said that no nation could thrive without deliberate investment in its youths. According to the President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id-Ahmad, Nigerians should not lack quality education due…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly killing a fellow resident following a dispute linked to suspected infidelity involving his wife. Police authorities said the incident took place around 12:30 p.m. on…
Allegations have emerged on social media suggesting that teachers in Enugu State were being coerced into registering for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or risk consequences regarding their employment. Posts circulating online claim that educators were asked to complete the…
