Just In: INEC moves 2027 presidential poll to January, shifts Osun guber
INEC chairman Joash Amupitan By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has overhauled the schedule for the next general election, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to January 16, 2027. The adjustment comes as a direct consequence of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the subsequent enactment of…
As Usual Disu declares total war on police corruption, impunity
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the newly decorated acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to make the Nigeria Police Force better than he met it, as the country grapples with banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities. The President, who personally decorated Disu with his new rank at the State House, Abuja, said the appointment…
Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends Returns In 2026, As Canada Joins Tour
Nigeria’s longest-running and most consistent comedy tour, LaffMattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends, has officially announced its 2026 tour themed “Next Chapter.” The upcoming edition marks a major milestone as the brand celebrates its 15th edition with a bold expansion that includes Canada for the first time. The Next Chapter edition represents a clear…
Acting IGP Tunji Disu assumes duty as acting IG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right), Mrs. Olufunmilola Tunji Disu (left), decorated Mr. Tunji Disu with the rank of Acting Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. Photo credit: State House The acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, assumed duty on Wednesday. This followed his decoration by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the…
Gunmen attack Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC chiefs in Edo
Obi and some of the ADC chieftains examining the damaged cars and bullet riddled gates after the attack by the assailants in Edo State. Photo Credit: Obidient Movement Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, erstwhile National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress were on Tuesday…
Just In: Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s resignation, names Tunji Disu acting IG
File photo: New acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Egbetokun tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations. Appointed…
Former UBA Chairman, Chief Israel Ogbue Passes On at 99
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announce with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the Bank, who died peacefully today at the age of 99. A revered boardroom statesman and distinguished administrator, Chief Ogbue devoted over six decades of his…
Tinubu: Electronic Transmission No Substitute For Manual Counting Of Poll Results.
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Juliet Umeh APresident Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment) 2026, saying in Nigeria, electronic transmission of election results is merely supportive and not a replacement for manual transmission. This came on a day former Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Mike Igini, blamed the Judiciary…
Nigerian Woman Dies After Arriving UK for Son’s Graduation
Akinyemi. Photo: JustGiving A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, has died in the United Kingdom shortly after reportedly arriving in the country for her son’s graduation ceremony. Learnt that a fundraising campaign was launched on JustGiving to raise £20,000 to repatriate her remains to Nigeria and cover related expenses. As of Wednesday, £2,087 had been raised…
Ramadan 2026: Saudi Arabia Confirms Fasting Begins Wednesday
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447. With the Hilal confirmed, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, while Taraweeh prayers will be held after the Isha prayer tonight. A post by @Muslim on X read, “BREAKING: Saudi Arabia announces the first…
