The Kwara State Government has defended its decision to prosecute former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and others over their alleged links to the 2018 Offa armed robbery, insisting that the move is grounded in available evidence and not motivated by political vendetta. In a statement issued at the weekend by Continue Reading

For the third time in April, a Nigerian, Ademola Oke, has died after being found unresponsive at his workplace in the United Kingdom. This is just as the family appealed for public support following his sudden death. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday from a support appeal published by a close Continue Reading

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against moves to suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria, warning that such a step could undermine constitutional rights and deepen fears of disenfranchisement amid worsening insecurity. Atiku’s reaction follows reports that the Senate may be weighing the suspension of political activities Continue Reading

There are strong indications that domestic airlines in Nigeria may halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over what operators described as unbearable and unsustainable aviation fuel prices, raising fresh fears of widespread travel disruption across the country. Industry insiders say the airlines, having engaged both the Federal Government and Continue Reading

Maintains NNPC refineries will never work Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government that fails to guarantee the security of life and property has no justification to exist, delivering a stark assessment of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the leadership challenges confronting the country. Obasanjo blamed Nigeria’s deepening challenges Continue Reading

Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, and Labour Party have rejected the Ibadan opposition summit, stating it does not represent their official stance. They reaffirmed plans to field separate candidates against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The PDP National Working Committee, backed by Continue Reading