Nwabali claims MOTM award on Chippa return Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match in Chippa United’s 2026/27 PSL opener against Golden Arrows on Saturday, producing a commanding display on his first competitive appearance in eight months. According to Fotmob, the 30-year-old finished the goalless draw at the King Goodwill Zwelithini…
How I clothed, supported Obasanjo after he left prison – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he personally provided food, clothing and other support for former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his release from prison, claiming the ex-president had very little at the time. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on…
Trump cancels Iran strike, says ‘deal perimeters’ reached. Trump announced the decision on his Truth Social platform late Saturday, a day after US media reported that Washington and Israel were preparing to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure. He said his decision came in response to requests from Iran and other Middle East countries to “hold off…
Bandits Fleeing From North-West Regroup In South-East States – Police Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, says a coordinated operation led to the arrest of Dauda Mohammed, aged 38, said to be a member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria. Ikenga said investigation linked the suspect to…
More heat on Atiku as APC backs Obasanjo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come under fresh attack from the All Progressives Congress, which backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s assessment of the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Party. Relying on Obasanjo’s comments about Atiku, the ruling party warned Nigerians against giving the former…
Popular Juju Musician St. Janet dies The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St. Janet. The news of her passing was announced on Sunday by publisher and socialite, Otunba Femi Davies, in a post shared on his Facebook…
Save Nigeria’s bleeding health sector NIGERIA’S healthcare system is bleeding profusely, and the latest figures underscore the urgency of decisive action. On July 25, Saturday PUNCH reported, based on official figures contained in the State of Health of the Nation Report 2025, that at least 20,966 Nigerian health workers relocated abroad within one year. The…
Awolowo Foundation opens nominations for 2026 Leadership Prize The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has opened nominations for the 2026 edition of the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The foundation also introduced new Sectoral Leadership Awards aimed at recognising individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity and commitment to public service. In a statement obtained by Sunday…
Building own political structure was Fubara’s grave mistake – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that the biggest mistake Governor Siminalayi Fubara made was trying to do things alone and building his own political structure too early after he assumed office on May 29, 2023. Wike said the development…
2027 presidency: What are the running mates bringing to the tickets? As the January 16, 2027, presidential race takes shape, the running mates chosen by each candidate reveal as much about their tickets’ weaknesses as their strengths. PHILIP IBITOYE x-rays the antecedents, political capital and vulnerabilities of the vice-presidential picks across the field, concluding that…
