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Friday, 13 June 2025 04:44

Envoys of US, UK, Canada, 2 others weigh in on Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act, cite Farotimi’s case as instance of abuse

On Democracy Day, the heads of missions of the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada would like to recognise and congratulate the Nigerian people’s commitment to 26 years of democratic governance. Healthy democracies are formed of many important ingredients and when marking 25 years of democracy in Nigeria in 2024, President Bola Tinubu underlined that in Nigeria “there must be diverse perspectives and viewpoints.” Free expression has long been a core value of Nigeria’s democracy. Nigeria’s constitution enshrines the right to freedom of expression, aiming to protect its citizens’ rights and foster a society where people can debate…

Thursday, 12 June 2025 04:44

Oshiomhole calls out Air Peace’s passenger extortion schemes, denies flight disruption allegation

Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has strongly refuted Air Peace’s allegations that he disrupted airport operations, instead accusing the airline of systematic extortion and arbitrary policy enforcement that exploits Nigerian passengers. The controversy erupted when Air Peace publicly accused the former Edo State governor of causing disruptions at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport after allegedly missing his scheduled flight. However, speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Oshiomhole painted a dramatically different picture of events. The Tuesday Evening Incident According to Oshiomhole’s account, trouble began Tuesday evening when he arrived at the airport at 6:10 PM for a 6:50 PM departure…

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 05:21

Tinubu seeks $5bn oil-backed loan from Saudi Arabia, but low crude production, prices stall deal

Nigeria and Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco are struggling to reach an agreement on a record $5 billion oil-backed loan after a recent decline in crude prices sparked concern among banks that were expected to back the deal, four sources told Reuters. The facility would be Nigeria's largest oil-backed loan to date and Saudi Arabia's first participation of this scale in the country, although the decline in oil price could shrink the size of the deal, the sources said. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, two of the sources said, first broached the loan in November when he met with Saudi Crown…

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 05:20

Nigeria floors P&ID again, wins UK appeal in $6.6bn claims

A UK appeal court dismissed an application by a director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) seeking permission to appeal a high court decision that overturned an award of $6.6 billion in damages against Nigeria in 2017 in favour of the British Virgin Islands-based company Seamus Andrew, counsel to P&ID during the arbitration, became a director of the company in October 2017 after obtaining a stake in the firm through his company, Lismore Capital Limited, according to a copy of the Tuesday judgement. Andrew is an additional appellant in the suit, with the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the claimant/respondent…

Monday, 09 June 2025 04:31

FG declares thursday public holiday for Democracy Day celebration

The federal government has officially designated Thursday as a public holiday in observance of Democracy Day 2025. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement Sunday through a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. In marking the occasion, Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to Nigerians for sustaining 26 consecutive years of civilian governance, commending the population for demonstrating “resilience, courage and strength” throughout this period. “June 12 symbolizes our transformative path toward establishing a nation founded on truth and justice, where peace endures and our collective future remains secure,” the minister stated. He reflected on the significance of the democratic…

Sunday, 08 June 2025 04:37

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rains across Nigeria for 3 days starting Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In a weather outlook released Saturday in Abuja, NiMet said thunderstorms and moderate rains are expected Sunday morning in parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the northern region. By afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with rain are likely in Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe, and Bauchi. For the North-Central region, a cloudy morning is expected, followed by thunderstorms and rain in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and Plateau later in the day. In…

Saturday, 07 June 2025 04:25

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Mohammed Uwais dies at 88

Mohammed Uwais, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has passed away at the age of 88. He died in the early hours of Friday. Born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Uwais had a distinguished judicial career that spanned several decades. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1979 by then military Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo, becoming a Justice of the apex court at the age of 43. In 1995, he was elevated to the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria, a role he held until his mandatory retirement at age 70 in 2006. Uwais was Nigeria’s ninth…

Thursday, 05 June 2025 04:46

Two years of Tinubu: No progress, only pain – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sharply criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that two years into his tenure, Nigerians have experienced widespread hardship and suffering without any tangible benefits. In a comprehensive review of the administration’s performance, NLC President Joe Ajaero lamented what he described as a lack of meaningful progress since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. “President Tinubu came into office promising bold reforms to steer Nigeria toward economic recovery and prosperity. Yet, two years on, the only thing bold is the level of hardship inflicted on ordinary Nigerians by his policies,” Ajaero said.…

Thursday, 05 June 2025 04:43

Trump implements new travel restrictions targeting multiple countries over security concerns

President Donald Trump has enacted comprehensive travel restrictions affecting nationals from nearly two dozen countries, citing national security threats and inadequate information-sharing protocols. The newly implemented measures completely ban entry for nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, while imposing partial restrictions on travelers from seven additional nations such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Laos. The restrictions stem from Executive Order 14161, signed on January 20, 2025, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats”, which directed national security agencies to conduct comprehensive risk assessments of various countries.…

Thursday, 05 June 2025 04:41

Truck drivers block major Kogi highway over shooting of colleagues

Some truck drivers on Wednesday blocked the Ganaja-lokoja-Ajaokuta expressway in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State over the shooting of their colleagues – a truck driver and his mate. The incident happened when security operatives keeping vigil on the highway allegedly shot the duo for refusing to stop for checking at their roadblock when flagged down. However, no life was lost, as the victims were rushed to the hospital after gunshot wounds. Angered, the truck drivers blocked the road from the Ganaja-lokoja-Ajaokuta junction at the flyover bridge in solidarity with their injured colleagues. Until men of the military were…

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Wednesday, 04 June 2025 04:34

Nigeria’s military chief says building border walls with neighboring countries necessary for national security

Nigeria's defence chief on Tuesday called for the country's borders with its four neighbours to be completely fenced to curb the entrance of armed groups amid escalating insecurity. Nigeria's military has been strained by widespread security issues, particularly a 16-year insurgency in the northeast led by Islamist militant group Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province. Security forces and civilians have been attacked and killed and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Defence Chief of Staff, General Christopher Musa, who spoke at a security conference in the capital Abuja, said "border management is very critical,"…

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 04:34

Over 450,000 Nigerians apply for fewer than 10,000 FG jobs

No fewer than 450,000 Nigerians have applied for Federal Government jobs, The PUNCH has learnt. In January 2025, the Federal Government, through the Federal Civil Service Commission, announced the commencement of recruitment into various positions within the Federal Civil Service. A newspaper advertorial signed by the Director of Recruitment and Appointment, Ogaba Ede, listed over 70 vacant positions. Some of the listed positions include: Administrative Officer, Planning Officer, Programme Analyst, Procurement Officer, Senior Computer Engineer, Dentist/Dental Officer, Population Programme Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Education Officer, and Senior Youth Development Officer. Other positions are: Fisheries Officer, Animal Health and Technologists, Sports…

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 04:32

FG declares June 6 and 9 public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released on Monday through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The minister extended warm congratulations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). He also encouraged Muslims to use the festive period to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the…

Monday, 02 June 2025 04:31

Nigeria left exposed as deadly COVID-19 variant spreads globally while FG remains silent

A highly contagious new COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, which has triggered a surge in hospitalizations in China and is rapidly spreading across multiple continents, has been detected in the United States, exposing Nigeria's dangerous lack of preparedness as federal health authorities remain conspicuously silent on protective measures. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the variant was first detected in America between late March and early April 2025 through airport surveillance testing among international travelers arriving in major cities including New York and Washington. "CDC is aware of reported cases of COVID-19 NB.1.8.1 in China and is…

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