FUNATO Invites Public Entries for University Anthem as Deadline Nears
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) has called on members of the public including musicians, poets, and creative writers to submit entries for the composition of its official university anthem, in what the institution describes as part of efforts to strengthen identity and institutional pride. In a Continue Reading
Oyo: Two Constituencies, Two Realities: Kajola Applauds, Atisbo/Saki East Raises Concerns
A recent empowerment initiative by the member representing Kajola State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Musbau Azeez, has ignited political debate over the quality of representation across constituencies in the state. Azeez, popularly known as “ACTION,” distributed various items and financial support to more than 500 Continue Reading
Varsity VC laments high rate of ritualists in Nigeria, warns students
Vice-Chancellor of Mercy Medical University, Iwo in Osun State, Prof. Ibrahim Sule, has warned students against collecting money from “yahoo boys,” saying it could expose them to danger and untimely death. The VC, who lamented that many of them are ritualists moving around campuses, also warned male students against involving Continue Reading
Power Play in Lagos APC as Aspirants Scramble for Influence and Endorsements
Political activities within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have gathered momentum as aspirants intensify efforts to secure the party’s tickets ahead of forthcoming elections. Across the state, party faithful and hopeful candidates are deploying various strategies to win the support of key leaders and influential Continue Reading
2027: NDC courts Obi, Kwankwaso with joint ticket,gives duo 2-week window to join party
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is making moves to attract key opposition figures, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into a possible joint ticket arrangement. In a post shared on X, the party hinted at a narrow window for both politicians to Continue Reading
Kwara Govt Defends Charges Against Saraki Over Offa Robbery, Urges Respect for Judicial Process
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
37-Year-Old Nigerian Dies Suddenly at UK Workplace
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
Atiku Warns Against Suspending Campaigns Over Insecurity in Northern States
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
Nigeria Faces Air Travel Chaos as Airlines Eye Shutdown on Thursday
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
Obasanjo: A Government That Can’t Secure Its People Shouldn’t Exist,blames Tinubu
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