No fewer than 37,874 members of opposition political parties in Akwa Ibom State were, on Friday, received into the Peoples Democratic Party by the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno. Receiving the returnees who hitherto were members of the All Progressives Congress, Young Progressives Party, New Nigeria People’s Party, and Social Democratic Party among other political…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah says his administration will generate and distribute electricity in the state by the end of 2026. Mbah unveiled the plans to tackle the challenges of epileptic power supply to businesses and residents of the state on Saturday at a town hall meeting with various stakeholders. According to him, the State…
Nigeria, on Saturday, commiserated with the people and Government of the Russian Federation following Friday’s terrorist attack in Moscow. Gunmen in camouflage clothing opened fire on people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, the Russian capital, on Friday. The number of deaths, including children in the terrorist attack at Crocus City…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, says it will collaborate with the Bayelsa State Government and a private firm to train youths in aquaculture at the multi-million-naira Bayelsa Aquaculture Village in Yenegwe, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. The NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Victor Antai, stated this when he visited the Bayelsa State-owned aquaculture farm,…
As the week comes to a close, PUNCH Online presents the nation’s top news stories. Naira staged a comeback as the Federal Government decided to disclose the list of individuals involved in financing terrorism in the country. Following the killing of soldiers in Okuama, Delta State, there have been debates and speculations surrounding a potential…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned the public, particularly those with relatives abroad, about a new fraudulent scheme being orchestrated by impersonators posing as NDLEA officers. This was made known in a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared on the agency’s website on Saturday. The statement said,…
The renowned Afrobeats icon, Ayo Balogun, globally revered as Wizkid, caused a frenzy among fans when a video resurfaced, showing him reminiscing about a heartbreak experience. In a retro interview with Media personality Toolz, bombarded with probing inquiries about his break-up and fervent encouragement regarding the prospect of reconciling with his ex-girlfriend. Wizkid firmly dismissed…
The lady’s video was in reaction to another video featuring a 30-year-old woman who said she had nothing at her age. The 31-year-old lady (@the_lazy_blackmakot) stated that while she is glad for a job that provided her with a car, age is catching up with her. She went on to say that she is afraid…
Verydarkman, a controversial activist, is purportedly in a jail after being detained by police for allegedly cyberbullying actress Tonto Dikeh. @officialstelladimokokorkus, a blogger on Instagram, broke the news, which was verified by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who commended Tonto Dikeh. Verydarkman is reportedly in an Abuja jail for abusing Tonto Dikeh on social media and…
A viral video that has stirred massive reactions online shows the moment a lady goes gaga as iPhone X she bought from a popular phone market reportedly turns to soap. The incident occurred at GSM Village at Circle, in Ghana. She reportedly paid Ghs 1,000 (N129,000) for the phone and was pleased with it until she…
Toke Makinwa, the Nigerian media personality, has disclosed that she underwent surgery to remove 13 fibroids from her body. Toke Makinwa made this known following the release of Stephanie Coker’s documentary titled “Where the Heck is My Period.” She narrated that fibroids affected the majority of women in her family and some had to remove…
Entrepreneur Sandra Ikeji, sister to popular reality show star Laura Ikeji and blogger Linda Ikeji, has sparked a debate among internet users with a recent post. Posting on her Instagram story, she questioned married women about their comfort level with their husbands continuing business relationships with ex-partners. She also clarified that the issue was not…