INEC rejects PDP’s NEC meeting notice over signature irregularity

The Independent National Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the notice submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party regarding its planned 100th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled f...

17th June 2025

FG pledges support for free press, warns against fake news

The Federal Government on Tuesday restated its commitment to maintaining a free, responsible, and vibrant press, highlighting the media’s essential role in deepening democracy and promoting national...

17th June 2025

Trump urges Iran to embrace peace negotiation

The United States President Donald Trump has urged Iran to resume diplomatic talks, warning that the Islamic Republic is not gaining the upper hand in its ongoing conflict with Israel. Trump also stat...

17th June 2025

Trump leaves G7 summit amid Iran-Israel crisis, urges immediate Tehran evacuation

United States President Donald Trump abruptly departed from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday night, citing escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel. The White House confirmed the early ex...

17th June 2025

Tinubu’s reforms improving macroeconomic environment – UN Resident Coordinator

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, outlines his strategic priorities since assuming office in early 2024. In this interview with GIFT HABIB, he emphasis...

17th June 2025

Nigeria invites B’Faso, Niger to economic summit despite ECOWAS exit

Nigeria has extended invitations to Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to attend the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit, despite their recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States. Th...

17th June 2025

Man charged in deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers

A 57-year-old man is facing state and federal charges after allegedly carrying out a targeted attack on United States Minnesota lawmakers, which led to what authorities described as the largest manhun...

16th June 2025

Despite ECOWAS exit, Nigeria invites Burkina Faso, Niger to summit

Nigeria has extended invitations to Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to attend the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit, despite their recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States, th...

16th June 2025

IPCR condemns killings in Benue

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has expressed deep concern over the persistent violence in Benue State, following the recent massacre of more than 200 people in Yelewata, Guma Local Go...

16th June 2025

Leaders press ECOWAS for reform, financial independence

The Economic Community of West African States has been called upon to chart a new course toward financial independence and institutional reform by reducing its reliance on foreign aid and development ...

16th June 2025

N3.6bn ground rent: FG in last-minute talks with embassies

The Federal Government has indicated that concerns over ground rent obligations involving several foreign embassies in the Federal Capital Territory will be addressed through established diplomatic pr...

16th June 2025

ECOWAS urged to cut reliance on foreign aid

The Economic Community of West African States has been called upon to chart a new course toward financial independence and institutional reform by reducing its reliance on foreign aid and development ...

15th June 2025

Awaiting trial inmates exceed 53,000 – Report

The number of awaiting trial inmates across custodial facilities in the country has exceeded 53,000, Sunday PUNCH can report. Findings revealed that as of June 2025, a total of 53,178 individuals rema...

15th June 2025

FG plans review as 11,000 register for Safe Schools project

The Federal Government is preparing to review the progress of the Safe Schools project, with plans to convene a national summit involving representatives from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Ter...

15th June 2025

Russia ready for new Ukraine talks, Putin tells Trump

Moscow has signaled readiness to resume peace talks with Kyiv later this month, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who spoke with United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, AFP repo...

14th June 2025

Nigeria urges restraint amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

The Federal Government has condemned Israel’s recent strike on Iran, describing it as a move that has dangerously escalated tensions between the two nations. In a statement issued Saturday by th...

14th June 2025

Nigeria now reaching stability, after fuel subsidy removal — Minister

As Nigeria marks 26 years since the return to democratic rule, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to economic re...

13th June 2025

Experts seek urgent reforms to tackle Nigeria’s voter apathy

Experts and stakeholders on Friday expressed concern that decreasing voter participation poses a threat to Nigeria’s democratic stability. With the 2027 general elections approaching, participants a...

13th June 2025

EU commits N900m to combat malnutrition in North-East

The European Union has announced the allocation of €500,000 (approximately N900 million) in humanitarian funding to address the growing malnutrition crisis in Nigeria’s northeastern and northweste...

13th June 2025

Netanyahu survives opposition attempt to dissolve Israeli parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition survived a major political test on Thursday after the Knesset rejected an opposition-led bid to dissolve parliament and trigger early...

13th June 2025