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States can now generate electricity as Tinubu signs Electricity Act 2023...
President Tinubu has assented to the 2023 Electricity Act which is a replacement for the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005. ...
Wike hails Tinubu for suspending Emefiele as CBN governor
A former Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank...
Reps wind down without approving Buhari’s request for N543.6bn judgment debt...
The House of Representatives wound down on Wednesday without approving the loan request by the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government to...
Politics
‘Politics is over, time for governance’, says Akwa Ibom Gov after...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed that his visitation to President Bola Tinubu is an indication that politics is over.
Tribune reports...
Warm reception from Osun shows I worked for the people, says...
The immediate past Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has said that  the warm reception he received in Osun is a proof that the people...
Adebutu debunks charges by FG over money laundering, others
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State in the 2023 polls, Ladi Adebutu, yesterday, said he had neither been...
Business
Shonubi takes over as Ag CBN Gov as Tinubu removes Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), Mr Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, has been appointed as the Acting CBN Governor, following the...
FG earned N109.6trn from  non-oil tax in 12 years, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria earned about N109.6trillion from non-oil tax in 12 years.
 The NBS stated this in its...
Subsidy scam: RMAFC exposes NNPC, says coy withheld N8.4trn from FAAC...
Commends Tinubu over his uncommon courage in petrol subsidy removal, describes action as game changer Â
In what can be regarded as a startling revelation on...
Entertainment
I settled for acting after I failed law – Actress Genoveva...
Nigerian-British actress, Genoveva Umeh has disclosed that even though acting has always been her passion, she didn’t study it in the first place.
She said...
Citing lack of welfare: Babymama Sophia Momodu threatens to remove Davido...
Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of the famous Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has hinted that she wants to change her daughter’s...
Adeniyi Johnson, wife dedicate twins, share testimony
Actor Adeniyi Johnson and his wife Seyi Edun dedicated their twins in the church at the weekend.
The couple, who welcomed a set of twins...
Sport
Why I joined Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia – Benzema
Karim Benzema has spoken for the first time since he signed for Al-Ittihad.
The 35-year-old’s move to the Saudi Arabian side was officially confirmed on...
Lionel Messi set to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG
Argentina legend , Lionel Messi, has concluded plans to  join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain.
The former Barcelona forward...
How my father destroyed my Super Eagles dream — Saka
Arsenal and England sensation Bukayo Saka has revealed he was close to playing for Nigeria ahead of England as he get set to round...
METRO
Explosion rocks Abuja suburb
An explosion resulting from a fuel tanker crash rocked Gwagwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday night, Saturday PUNCH has gathered.
This...
Sex worker begs Nigerians for assistance to complete her education
A sex worker has urged the government, groups and other individuals that may want to train, empower or assist her to complete her education...
Hilda Baci: Lady begins 120 hours cook-a-thon to break Guinness Records...
Following Nigerian chef Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record of highest hours in cooking, a lady from Ekiti state, Nigeria has been motivated as...
Opinion' Section
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (2)
Stakeholders’ Responsibilities in Educational Development
Attainment of quality education in Nigeria requires continuous and all-round improvement which informs the collaboration of all stakeholders in the...
Tinubu Biting the Bullet from Day One
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is under fire for announcing that petrol subsidy is gone from day one. His inauguration address also touched on a...
Crisis of state and challenges of development in Nigeria (1)
On May 19, 2023, I was in the midst of lecturers and the cream of the academic community in far-away Jos, Plateau State, to...
Interview' Section
‘Take me home’ movie captures how Diasporans successfully trace their Yoruba...
...Why we featured the Ooni of Ife in the movie
Otunba ‘Dotun Taylor is the CEO of non-governmental organisation, Roots and Heritage Renaissance Culture Initiative...
Agbani Darego inspired me – Ada Eme, Most Beautiful Girl in...
Miss Ada Agwu Eme, MBGN winner 2022, is truly a beauty to behold. Her story is one that has to do with not giving...
Hema Malini: If my marriage had been conventional, I would have...
She’s the OG Dream Girl of Bollywood. Hema Malini, 75, actress, danseuse, director, and politician keeps her creative passion alive more through her dance...
Health & Lifestyle Section
70% of food exported from Nigeria are rejected — NAFDAC
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said at the weekend that 70 per cent of food items being exported out...
Nigerian doctors suspend strike, to review progress
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to resume work on Monday, 22 May.
The President of the association, Emeka Orji,...
UNICEF, NGF celebrate remarkable achievements in PHC
* Dish out about $6m in awards
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), have  announced that Borno State...
World News
4 children found alive, 5 weeks after deadly plane crash
Four children have been found alive - five weeks after the plane they were travelling in crashed into thick jungle.
They were rescued by the...
US Police arrest White woman for killing Nigerian neighbour in Florida
A woman accused of shooting and killing a mother in front of her kids last week in a shocking end to an ongoing feud...
I’m in court to stop hate towards Meghan, says Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex has told a court he is suing the publisher of the Daily Mirror to stop "absolute intrusion and hate" towards...
LATEST ARTICLES
DSS makes U-turn, says ‘Emefiele now in our custody’
The Department of State Services (DSS) has recanted its earlier denial of arrest of the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin...
States can now generate electricity as Tinubu signs Electricity Act 2023...
President Tinubu has assented to the 2023 Electricity Act which is a replacement for the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005. ...
4 children found alive, 5 weeks after deadly plane crash
Four children have been found alive - five weeks after the plane they were travelling in crashed into thick jungle.
They were rescued by the...
Wike hails Tinubu for suspending Emefiele as CBN governor
A former Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank...
Explosion rocks Abuja suburb
An explosion resulting from a fuel tanker crash rocked Gwagwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday night, Saturday PUNCH has gathered.
This...