Oyo Diocese Mourns as Bishop Emeritus Julius Adelakun Passes On at 91
The Catholic community in Oyo State is in mourning following the passing of the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Oyo, Most Reverend Julius Babatunde Adelakun, who died on Friday at the age of 91. The sad news was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Reverend Emmanuel […]
Katsina Governor Radda Appoints New Officials
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has approved a new set of appointments across key government agencies as part of his administration’s drive to enhance efficiency and service delivery. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed, who confirmed that all appointments take immediate effect. […]
Tinubu’s Shake-Up in Military Leadership Aimed at “Injecting New Direction,” Says Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu’s sudden removal of service chiefs was linked to any alleged coup plot, insisting the move was to inject “new vision and vigour” into the armed forces. Presidential aide on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, told Saturday PUNCH that Tinubu acted fully within his powers as Commander-in-Chief. […]
Obasanjo Reveals He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor, Says Ex-Minister “Wasn’t Mature Enough”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he once turned down a proposal suggesting Nasir El-Rufai, then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as his successor in 2007. Obasanjo said he rejected the idea because he believed El-Rufai was “not mature enough” at the time to handle the complexities of governing a nation as diverse […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Mortgage Fraud Charges, to Be Arraigned in Virginia
New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday for arraignment on mortgage fraud charges, following her indictment earlier this month by a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney, according to court filings. The case, which has drawn national attention, marks a dramatic turn for the Democratic attorney general […]
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, Citing ‘War on Cryptocurrency’
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who had pleaded guilty to charges related to money laundering violations at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, the White House announced Thursday. “President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden […]
Former U.S. Defense Contractor Executive Charged With Selling Cyber Secrets to Russia for $1.3 Million
Federal prosecutors have charged a former executive of a U.S. government contractor with stealing and selling classified cyber intelligence trade secrets to a buyer in Russia for $1.3 million, in what officials warn could represent a major national security breach. According to an October 14 filing in the U.S. District Court for the District of […]
Makinde, APC Senator Warn Defections Threaten Nigeria’s Democracy
As political defections sweep through Nigeria’s major parties, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse of Katsina South have both expressed alarm over what they describe as the collapse of political ideology in the country. Governor Makinde, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, spoke at the launch of […]
Tompolo, Niger Delta Chiefs Urge Jonathan to Shelve 2027 Presidential Bid
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly facing growing pressure from influential figures in the Niger Delta to abandon any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election and instead support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. According to reports by Vanguard, the appeal is being championed by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, along with […]
Kanu Fires Lawyers, Opts to Defend Himself as Police Arrest Sowore Outside Court
In a dramatic twist in his long-running terrorism trial, detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday fired his entire legal team and told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he would now represent himself. Kanu, who stunned both the court and his lawyers with the announcement, declared that he was […]
