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A cleric, Evangelist Felix Adunpe, says periodic change in government cannot bring the desired progress and development of moving Nigeria forward socially, economically and politically. “We need to come together and pray to God, regardless of our beliefs, if we must move forward as a nation,’’...

Three persons aged between 70 and 100 years have been confirmed dead and over 12 houses razed during an attack by Fulani herdsmen in Huke village, Miango in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims are Ahmadu Hwie, Odoh Hwie and Gado Kondo. READ MORE HERE

The N400m fraud case involving a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, will resume on Monday (tomorrow) at a Federal High Court in Abuja, without former President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance It was learnt on Saturday that the bailiff from the...

Angelique Kerber crushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a battle of former champions at the Australian Open on Saturday. The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the unseeded Russian 2008 champion 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes to reach the last 16. READ ALSO: US govt in shutdown …...

A 70-year-old man, Ilesanmi Akamo, was on Wednesday brought before an Ebute Meta chief Magistrates’ Court for the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl. The accused had appeared before the court on a charge for having carnal knowledge of a minor. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge...

A software engineer, Sidney Osahon, who was about being evicted by his landlady, has won the N20m Give ‘n’ Take national lottery jackpot in Abuja. The 35-year-old native of Edo State explained that he was contemplating selling his mother’s landed property in the Federal Capital Territory, when...

Power generation in the country may have hit a fresh snag following the explosion that ruptured the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline on Thursday, even as generation from hydropower plants dropped by 494 megawatts in six days. There was pandemonium as a heavy explosion rocked the pipeline criss-crossing...

Here are some selected headlines in today's newspaper, January 12, 2018. Headlines from Punch Federation Account gets N2.63tn non-oil revenue in 12 months Blackout looms as explosion rocks Escravos gas pipeline again Benue killings: If FG can’t protect us, we will raise an army, says Unongo...

A native medicine seller in Katsina State, Usman Saidu, has been remanded in the prison custody in connection with the death of a 27- year - old man, Aliyu Yahuza. Yahuza, it was learnt , died after being shot with a dane gun. The deceased was said to have drunk a ‘ bullet- repelling ’...

The Federal Government said on Tuesday egg production, processing and marketing could create no fewer than one million jobs through its National Egg Production Scheme. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, made this known in Abuja at a meeting with the Technical...

A counsel to alleged Badoo kingpin, Abayomi Alaka, on Friday said that the wanted suspect had submitted petitions against the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr.Edgal Imohimi. According to the lawyer, Babatunde Ojehomon, the petition was addressed to the Inspector General of...

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said the party leadership was not involved in the compilation of the controversial list of appointees into the boards of federal agencies. He explained that this led to the embarrassing situation which the government...

Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan The Oyo State Police Command said a manhunt has begun for the alleged drunk driver who killed Olufemi Oluwajobi, a presenter with Fresh FM radio station in Ibadan, on New Year’s eve. On Tuesday, the remains of the deceased were interred at Sango cemetery, Ibadan...

Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday declared that he would be contesting for a second term in office based on instructions he received from God READ MORE HERE

Here are some selected headlines in today's newspaper, September 21, 2017. Punch Court proscribes IPOB, FG says group gets funds from France S’West military operation to tackle Badoo, others –Army Patience accounts: Gbajabiamila, Sagay oppose Reps panel unfreezing order Health workers begin...

Below are headlines in some selected Nigerian Newspapers today, 01 June, 2017. PUNCH: No date for signing of budget yet — Presidential aide Successful protest shows Biafra is near – Kanu Don't sell national oil assets, Ajumogobia advises FG NBET can now access N701bn power fund –...

Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian Newspapers for today, Sunday,14 May, 2017. Punch We have confidence in Osinbajo – US, UK Presidency won’t reinstate SGF, NIA DG – Source Ebola: FG orders compulsory test for fever patients BoI shops for N1tn to finance economic recovery plan...

Below are the headlines in some selected Nigerian Newspapers for today, 13 May, 2017. Punch FG won’t provide updates on Buhari’s health, treatment –Govt source Senate, Reps to spend N13bn on refreshment, travels, welfare Buhari, Osinbajo will be together beyond 2023 –Presidential aide...

Below are some of the headlines in some selected Nigerian Dailies for today, Sunday, April 30, 2017. PUNCH: Joshua knocks out Klitschko Saraki, others right to block Tinubu’s VP bid — Northern elders NNPC reduces petrol importation by 45% FRSC arrests traffickers with 17 children in...

Below are some of the headlines in some selected Nigerian Dailies for today, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. PUNCH: Deliver your judgment on Jegede’s case, S’Court orders A’court Frozen $15.5m: Court rejects Patience’s application to restrain EFCC ASUU ends strike FG’s huge debts crippling...