SOLUDO sworn in for 2nd term in office
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has been sworn in for a second term in office. The swearing in ceremony took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, in the presence of a wide range of guests from within and outside the state. Soludo arrived the venue at exactly 11:18 am in the company […]
CUSTOM officers allegedly shoot driver dead in Osun
A yet-to-be-identified commuter was allegedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service on Sunday along the Osogbo–Iwo Road in Osun State. According to a video of the scene obtained by PUNCH Online, the incident occurred at the Onibueja area in Ido-Osun near a police roadblock around 10 am. The perpetrators were said to […]
TINUBU orders nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent
Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group of President Bola Tinubu, has received directives from the President to distribute rice nationwide in support of citizens observing Ramadan and Lenten fasts. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement on Saturday. According to the […]
‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Mama Fasoyin alive, 101.7 Yesfm Ibadan confirms [WATCH VIDEO]
101.7 has confirmed that Mama Deborah Adebola Fasoyin of “Odun n lo sopin” fame is hale and hearty. This was confirmed live on radio today when Mama D. A. Fasoyin was called via phone on 101.7 Yes FM Ibadan to personally dispel the rumours about her death. The brief interview was conducted today and Mama […]
YEMI SONDE acquires multi million naira brand new automobile
The Group Managing Director of 101.7 Yes FM, Yemi Sonde, today surprised members of staff with his latest acquisition, bringing excitement and admiration to the station’s premises. It was a moment of joy at the compound of Yes FM when the newly acquired vehicle drove in, drawing the attention of staff who gathered to celebrate […]
LAGOS Assembly recommends relocating Makoko residents to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. PUNCH Online obtained a statement from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicating that the recommendation followed the adoption of a report by […]
UAE shuts down largest oil refinery after Iran’s drone attack
The United Arab Emirate, UAE’s, largest refinery has halted operations after a drone strike sparked a fire near the facility. Sources familiar with the situation said the refinery was forced to stop operations following the incident. The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is currently assessing the extent of the damage at the Ruwais Refinery, […]
DANGOTE Refinery reduces petrol, diesel prices
Dangote refinery has lowered petrol and diesel prices by N100. In the latest pricing template from the refinery, issued on March 10, 2026, the price of petrol at the gantry has been reduced by ₦100, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per litre from the earlier price of ₦1,175 per litre. The refinery has further stated […]
OSUN 2026: INEC warns against hate speech, lifts ban on public campaigns
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced that political campaigns for the 2026 governorship election will officially commence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. In a press statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Public Affairs Officer in the state, Musa Olurode, INEC reminded political parties, candidates and their supporters that the […]
SENATE removes Akpoti-Uduaghan from UN women’s event delegation, replaces her with male senator
The leadership of the Nigerian Senate has removed Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the country’s delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), currently being held in New York. The event, which began on 9 March and will end on 19 March at the United Nations […]