Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has urged the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to stop claiming victory in the 2023 presidential election, insisting that he lost the poll and should accept the outcome. Onanuga made the remarks in response to Obi’s recent interview…
A 27-year-old Nigerian national, Afeez Adewale, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison in the United States for his role in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud scheme linked to a sexual extortion case that resulted in the death of a young man in Pennsylvania. United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky handed…
No fewer than 13 persons have been confirmed dead, while several others remain missing following a deadly attack by suspected herdsmen on Efeyi community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to information gathered, the assailants stormed the village on Tuesday and opened fire on residents, triggering panic as many fled for…
An Ekiti State Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has revoked the bail earlier granted to All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Abimbola Jumoke Olawumi, over allegations of blackmail, cyber bullying and death threats against the Chief Executive Officer of agro-allied company, YSJ Limited, Yemisi Joluwe. Olawumi was initially arraigned before the court on July 23…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that no qualified student will be denied access to higher education because of financial hardship, stating that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has removed financial barriers through student-focused reforms and investments exceeding ₦1 trillion in tertiary education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the assurance during…
Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has said that while marriage should not be regarded as a measure of success, the ability to afford it at a young age is an achievement worthy of recognition. Daddy Freeze made the remarks while commending TikTok star Peller for his decision to marry fellow content…
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has claimed that his once-friendly relationship with Nigerian Afrobeats icon Burna Boy fell apart due to false accusations of infidelity. In a recent interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Shatta Wale explained that he had warmly hosted Burna Boy during a visit to Ghana, offering him accommodation, transportation, and other…
The Nigeria Football Federation and Canadian club AFC Toronto have condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo on social media following the theft of her money at Nigeria’s team hotel in Morocco. PUCNH Online reports that the incident occurred during the Super Falcons’ stay in Morocco for the 2026 Women’s Africa…
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Mbaya, who was reportedly attacked over accusations of stealing a mobile phone in Jos, the state capital. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the incident came to light on the…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has stressed the importance of beginning Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a winning note, describing a strong start as crucial to the team’s quest for another continental title. The Nigerian skipper said the players are fully focused on their opening fixture and understand that securing maximum…
