PDP Postpones NWC Meeting Amid Wike, Governors’ Tension

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2024, due to the increasing tension between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum. The meeting was expected to address the disagreements between Wike and the governors regarding the Rivers State party congresses. […]

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Army Arrets Suspect Connected with Murder of FUNAAB Student

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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Adeleye Ayomide, the suspect responsible for the death of Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke with PUNCH Metro

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Dangote Refinery says NNPC yet to lift Petrol while contract negotiation is ongoing

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Dangote Refinery has refuted reports that NNPC Limited has commenced lifting petrol from its facility, stating that negotiations are still ongoing. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, clarified that the company cannot determine the price of petrol as the sector is regulated. “We would like to state that NNPC has not

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Tems defends afrobeats Genre against Buju Banton’s criticism

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Nigerian singer Tems has responded to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism of afrobeats, stating that the genre is meant to be an escape from the harsh realities of life in Nigeria. Buju Banton had claimed that afrobeats lacks substance and will eventually fade away. Tems, who won a Grammy Award, explained that afrobeats serves

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Bill Gates says Nigeria receives most funds from his foundation

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Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has revealed that Nigeria receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by the foundation in Africa. He made this statement during an interview with journalists in Abuja, Nigeria. Gates explained that the foundation spends billions of dollars in Nigeria due to the country’s large

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Bandits Order Residents to Vacate Estate in Niger State

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Suspected bandits who are believed to be illegal miners have issued a threatening ultimatum to residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State, to vacate their homes or face deadly consequences. The bandits invaded the estate, breaking windows and damaging cars. According to a resident who wished to remain anonymous, the attack occurred after

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Whistleblower PIDOM Arrested and Remanded in Kuje Prison

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded whistleblower PIDOM (Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri) in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on nine counts, including money laundering, cybercrime, and disseminating classified secret documents. The charges against PIDOM include accessing a computer network to mobilize support for the #Endbadgovernance protest, transmitting false information, and unlawfully obtaining and

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NANS Denies Planned Protest Over Fuel Price Hike

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A faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disowned a statement announcing a planned nationwide protest against the recent fuel pump price hike. The statement, which was released earlier on Wednesday, claimed that NANS would shut down major cities across the country on September 15, 2024, if the price hike is not

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IPAC has Proposed a Single-Day Elections to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has recommended amending the Electoral Act to conduct all elections – presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state House of Assembly – on a single day. This proposal aims to address the challenges of the current staggered election system, which is considered economically unsustainable and logistically challenging. IPAC argues that the

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Victor Osimhen Welcomed by Galatasaray Fans Ahead of Loan Move

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Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, was mobbed by Galatasaray fans at the Istanbul Airport as he arrived in Turkey ahead of his loan move from Napoli. The 25-year-old was greeted with chants and applause from the enthusiastic fans, and he reciprocated their affection by joining in. Osimhen is set to sign a one-year loan deal

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