2027: PDP candidate denies stepping down for Ebonyi gov
The PDP governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Odii, has dismissed claims that he has stepped down for Governor Francis Nwifuru ahead of the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-candidate-denies-stepping-down-for-ebonyi-gov/Continue Reading
Tinubu urges states to use ‘higher’ revenues prudently
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governments in the Federation to judiciously utilise their revenues and ensure their administrations prioritise projects that improve the standard of living of the populace. Tinubu, who also called for better investments in the health and education sectors, stated this in a State House releaseContinue Reading
Girl Child Day: Okpebholo pledges to empower women, protect girls
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to expand opportunities in education, healthcare and skills acquisition for women and girls in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/girl-child-day-okpebholo-pledges-to-empower-women-protect-girls/Continue Reading
Trump brags about loyal supporters, says ‘You’d clap even if I said stupid things’
United States President Donald Trump has told supporters at a rally in Tennessee that they would applaud him even if he said “the stupidest things”, attributing their reaction to the strong affection he receives from his political base. Trump made the remark on Saturday while addressing supporters at F&M BankContinue Reading
‘I Really Feel For The Supporters’ –Music Legend Sir Elton John Reacts To Watford’s Humiliating Loss To Burnley
Music legend Sir Elton John has taken to Instagram to voice his deep frustration with Watford’s alarming run of form after the Hornets suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against rock-bottom Burnley on Saturday. The 79-year-old icon, who oversaw the most successful era in the club’s history during his time runningContinue Reading
Euromatch NPFL: Biffo Lauds Officiating Standards In Ikorodu City’s Win Against Kwara United
Nigeria U-20 assistant coach Abdullahi Biffo has expressed delight with the current standard of officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), while calling for continued revitalization across other critical areas of the domestic game. His remarks came in the wake of Ikorodu City’s impressive 2-0 victory over Kwara United,Continue Reading
Corruption: FG Targets NYSC Corps Members In Whistleblowing Campaign
The federal government has intensified its anti corruption drive by taking its whistleblowing campaign to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps across the six geopolitical zones. The government urged young Nigerians to promote transparency, accountability and responsible reporting of financial misconduct. The nationwide Whistleblowing Policy Sensitisation Programme, organised byContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV To Undergo Lung Surgery In Coming Days
Pope Leo XIV is expected to spend about a week recovering from surgery to remove a lung nodule detected during a medical examination, according to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff disclosed the finding during his weekly Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square, Rome, explaining that doctors had identified an early-stageContinue Reading
Trump Reconsiders Livestream Of Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
US President Donald Trump says he will make the final decision on whether the planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be broadcast live, reopening debate over a proposal he had publicly approved a day earlier. US Plans To Livestream Execution Of Fort Hood Shooter Speaking to reportersContinue Reading
Defamation: Actress Threatens To Sue 100 Bloggers, Iyabo Ojo, Daughter
Nollywood actress and businesswoman Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal has threatened to sue more than 100 bloggers, vloggers, YouTubers and social media personalities, including fellow actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter, Priscilla, for alleged defamation, libel and cyberbullying. The actress, through her lawyers, is demanding that the disputed online publications be removed, alongContinue Reading