President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked Senate to approve a $516.33 million foreign loan to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a communication read on the floor of the senate, Tinubu sought a resolution of the National Assembly, in accordance with Sections…
Stakeholders, lawyers query govt’s sincerity on state police, forest guards, as hundreds killed, abducted, thousands displaced in April • What FG must do to combat insecurity –Security consultant By Philip Nwosu, Oluseye Ojo and Lukman Olabiyi Since the beginning of April 2026, Nigeria has been bleeding. Communities have been sacked, worshippers gunned down, travellers abducted and soldiers…
This season’s Premier League is in its final weeks and there will be key matches this weekend. Chelsea and Manchester City will be not involved, as they play their FA Cup semi-final ties against Leeds United and Southampton respectively. There will, however, be games involving the other teams. So, which fixtures could we see shock…
Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court Abuja, has issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Nigerian Police Force, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing or requesting fines from motorists over non-possession of third-party motor insurance. Delivering judgment, Justice Yilwa, held that only a court of competent jurisdiction had the…
The World Health Organisation announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time. Artemether-lumefantrine is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest victims of the mosquito-borne disease. “The prequalification designation indicates that the medicine meets international standards of quality, safety and efficacy,”…
No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across the southern area of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a sustained wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondents gathered from two credible community leaders that the affected monarchs were seeking refuge in urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos….
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He reportedly came on as a second-half substitute before suddenly collapsing without any contact from another…
Excerpt: Nigerian influencer Blessing CEO apologises over cancer claim controversy, pledges transparency with medical records and offers refunds to donors. Nigerian influencer Blessing Okoro has apologised following widespread controversy surrounding. Nigerian influencer Blessing CEO apologises over cancer claim controversy, pledges transparency with medical records and offers refunds to donors. Nigerian influencer Blessing Okoro has apologised…
China’s auto sector is accelerating efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into next-generation electric vehicles, aligning with Beijing’s “AI Plus” strategy to embed advanced technologies across the economy and reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor suppliers The shift marks the industry’s push beyond traditional EV development into AI-powered vehicles that can interpret driver commands, automate complex tasks,…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to build a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, mirroring the scale of his flagship facility in Nigeria, as part of a broader push to deepen industrial capacity across the continent. Dangote made the disclosure at a high-level summit in Nairobi on Thursday, where African leaders, financiers,…
