12 states plan power projects, anger spreads over tariff hike

Dare Olaiwin, Animasahun Salman and Tukur Muntari Lagos, Kano, and 10 other states have concluded plans to start generating power in their respective states in conformity with the Electricity Act 2023. The... Read more »

Ohanaeze plans talks with Lagos monarch, others for Kanu’s release

By Makua Ubanagu In a bid to secure the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has unveiled plans to engage in peace talks... Read more »

BREAKING: Bobrisky fails to meet EFCC bail conditions

By Abiodun Sanusi Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Bobrisky was arrested and detained by the Lagos... Read more »

Another Faux Pas Of Governor Siminialayi Fubara – Chief Tony Okocha

Re: RIVERS PEACE PACT: “IF YOU DARE ME, I WILL SURPRISE YOU”. When a butterfly thinks itself a bird, it ventures into an area that turns it to a mere prey to... Read more »

BREAKING: Ekwunife recognized and inducted into the 2023 Hall-of-Fame Membership of UNIZIK

Named as Major Donor… By Tony Ezike Senator Uche Ekwunife has bagged a deserving honour from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in appreciation of her landmark contributions to the institution. Presenting... Read more »

Your Easter message provocative, CAN demands apology from FIRS

By Nathaniel Shaibu The Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded a public apology from the Federal Inland Revenue Service over an Easter advert which the Christian body said it deemed offensive. The FIRS,... Read more »

Current electricity tariff no longer realistic, says Presidency

By Stephen Angbulu The Federal Government has disclosed plans to remove electricity subsidy for 15 per cent of consumers.⁣⁣The move would reduce its N3.3tn cost and save the government about N1.1tn annually, the... Read more »

UPDATED: Ekwunife delivers newly constructed road to Anambra community

By Tony Ezike The completion and official commissioning of the newly constructed Hospital Road Nri, in Anaocha council area of Anambra State on Monday April 1st, 2024 was yet another firm confirmation... Read more »

Zenith Bank extends win as Nigeria’s best bank

By Oluwakemi Abimbola Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024 for the fourth time. A statement from the bank on Monday... Read more »

NEC sits over state police as govs plan forest guards

The National Economic Council will reconvene later this month as more state governments have submitted their reports on the establishment of state police, The PUNCH has learnt. This came to the fore on Monday... Read more »