The Labour Party (LP) has described its defected lawmakers in the House of Representatives as liabilities, asserting that their departure will not impact the party’s strength. The party’s leadership described the defectors as “paper-weight politicians” who only rode to power on the LP’s platform and promise of quality leadership. Speaking to Punch on Friday, the … Read more
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has endorsed Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal as the next GOATThe eight-time Ballon d’Or winner reckons that Yamal is the ‘present and future’ of the sportMeanwhile, the 17-year-old, who has been shattering records for fun, continues to carve his legacy Lionel Messi has praised Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal, hailing him … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over the wave of defections to its platform, cautioning against the potential implications for Nigeria’s democratic structure. Speaking with Punch on Friday, the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, Nze Duru, urged the party leadership to exercise restraint in encouraging defections from opposition parties, warning that … Read more
President Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to contest against 2027 presidential election against President Bola Ahmed TinubuThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that it would be a regrettable development if Jonathan chose another party PDP Ibrahim Abdullahi said if Jonathan runs with another political party, it will expose the hypocrisy within the ruling All Progressives … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has banned the use of firecrackers and knockouts in the capital city during Christmas celebrations. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the ban was to ensure the safety of all residents. A statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the ban … Read more
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the achievements of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in just a decade of its establishment have truly transformed the landscape of health profession education in Nigeria. Aiyedatiwa said his administration was proud of the re achievements of the university, noting that the institution hadgiven the state … Read more
Traders have slashed the price for a bag of beans in the market, raising hope of better days aheadChecks show that the cost of a 100kg bag of bringing down the cost of honey beans and drum beans has dropped by up to 25%The price slash traders say is due to the increase in fresh … Read more
The Federal Government says the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) is offering free cesarean sections to eligible women, thereby improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said this in Abuja on Thursday during a three days 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian … Read more
Paul Pogba is set to return to football action at some point next year after serving his 18-month doping banThe former Manchester United star has ramped up his training ahead of his return after missing regular football for two yearsThe 2018 World Cup winner has dropped a hint on his next club when serving his … Read more
Otukpa is accused of masterminding a sophisticated scam that defrauded a total of 139 Australians, amassing approximately AUD 8,000,000 (about USD 8 million) in the process. Otukpa was taken into custody at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, December 6, 2024, as he arrived from the United States. The operation to arrest … Read more