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Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), has said he was powerless to save his childhood friend, the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, after a military commission found him linked to the December 1985 coup plot against his administration. Babangida disclosed this during a programme on Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio, Minna, as part of activities marking his 85th birthday…

A combustible mix of local political desperation, international pop star clout, historical ghosts, and a White House already scrutinizing Nigerian affairs is converging on Osun State ahead of its next governorship election. At the centre of the storm is a president who, with one stroke of his pen, recently demonstrated the very democratic statesmanship now demanded of him. The question is whether…

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his alleged comment directing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party during the state governorship election scheduled to be held this Saturday, August 15. The summons followed the circulation of a video on social media in which the Osun East senator, while speaking in…

Martins and Mercedes have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show. Their eviction was announced by the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live eviction show on Sunday. Martins became the first housemate to leave the competition, with Mercedes following shortly after, bringing the number of remaining housemates to 22, alongside two Gambits who are immune from…

Troops across all Theatres rescued a total of 384 kidnapped victims between July 31 and August 6, 2026, receiving the commendation of the Chief of Defence (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for their discipline, professionalism and commitment to the defence of the nation. Three hundred and eight (308) of the victims – 163 and 145, were rescued in Kwara and Niger states respectively on August 5. In…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday summoned no fewer than 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State to the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, over growing disquiet within the party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the meeting, which held late at night, followed a report by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Our correspondents learnt that…

For many on social media, Nigerian TikTok stars, Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Aminata, better known as Jarvis, had left widespread notion their relationship was just “content.” They met and started online as friends and collaborators, and every major high and low of their playful relationship was posted supposedly for entertainment.  Their church wedding, which holds…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing growing opposition ahead of the election for his final term in March 2027, with several European football associations withdrawing their support following the controversy surrounding his proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise investment plan. Infantino’s re-election had appeared largely assured until the plan, which sought to invite private companies to invest…

A fire incident occurred on Saturday at the headquarters of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) in Abuja, affecting parts of the building. The blaze was said to have started on the fourth floor of the bank’s headquarters, located opposite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), before spreading to the upper levels of the structure. Emergency responders, including personnel of the fire…

Troops of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army under the 2 Division have rescued 14 people who were kidnapped along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The Army disclosed that the operation was carried out by troops participating in Operation WABAIZIGAN following credible intelligence about the abduction on the night of July 30, 2026. In a statement…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing the poll as a “coronation” rather than a competitive race. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, the minister said the All Progressives Congress (APC) remained firmly positioned for…

Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions online over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed concerns about the treatment of Nigerians living in South Africa. The debate erupted after Tyla announced the dates for her APOP World Tour, which includes a stop in Lagos on December 22 before concluding with performances in Cape…

The Nigerian Army has arrested Private Mohammed Yusuf, a soldier who was declared wanted over allegations of illegally supplying military uniforms and other accoutrements to terrorists and criminal groups. Yusuf was apprehended by troops of Operation HADIN KAI at Jidari Bus Stop in Maiduguri while he was allegedly attempting to escape to the Republic of Cameroon. His arrest followed credible…

Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has rejected claims made by former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Dennis Amachree regarding the circumstances surrounding Abacha’s death. Al-Mustapha described Amachree’s account as false and urged Nigerians not to believe what was contained in the former intelligence officer’s…