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About 24 hours after the State Working Committee (SWC) of the Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of Adolphus Wabara from the party, a group, Frontiers for Change and Progress (FCP), described the act as a joke taken too far. In a statement, the FCP’s National Coordinator, Mr. Emeka Yellow Ikpegbu, dismissed the expulsion of Wabara, who was a former Senate President and serving Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), as “a futile hatchet job by desperate political hirelings with a seared conscience.” The Abia PDP SWC led by Elder Abraham Amah, while…

The death toll recorded in the building collapse, which happened on Wednesday, at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, has increased to four. This was confirmed in a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday. “Two more dead bodies brought out of the rubble this morning,” he stated in the statement sent to our correspondent. PUNCH Metro reported that six people were rescued while two bodies were recovered after the building collapsed on Wednesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu,…

Father Sylvester Okechukwu, parish priest of St. Mary Tachira Church in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been kidnapped and tragically killed. The incident occurred on March 4, 2025, between 9:15 pm and 9:40 pm, when Father Okechukwu was abducted from his residence in Tachira. His lifeless body was discovered on March 5, 2025. The Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the devastating news in a statement signed by Father Jacob Shanet, Chancellor of the diocese. “After being taken by his abductors, Fr. Sylvester was cruelly killed in the early hours of today, the 5th of March 2025,…

• Asks Tinubu to intervene• State govt denies receiving Assembly’s letter on S’Court judgment• Okiro warns political leaders against turning state to battlefield Former Nigerian Separatist warlord and ex-leader of the Niger Delta People Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) have urged President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against pushing his selfish ambition on Rivers State. In a viral video yesterday, Dokubo told the President that if he allows Wike to push his selfish agenda on Rivers people, it would be very difficult for him (Wike) and the 27…

The African comic book scene is exploding with fresh stories, bold artwork, and diverse narratives that are redefining the global comic industry. From superhero sagas to sci-fi adventures, these comics blend African culture, mythology, and modern storytelling in ways you won’t find anywhere else.Whether you’re a longtime comic book fan or new to the space, here are five must-read African comics that deserve a spot on your shelf.Olila Origins by Alex Lielacher, Olila Lielacher, Mutendei Nabutete & Daniel MuliIf you pick up just one African comic this year, make it Olila Origins. This groundbreaking superhero story follows Olila and his…

Former Manchester United and England striker, Andy Cole, has advised Nigeria-eligible teenager, Chido Obi-Martin, on how to make it through at Old Trafford, Soccernet.ng reports. The 17-year-old came on in the 67th minute against Fulham in the FA Cup, and despite Manchester United’s woeful performance, the youngsters’ cameo turned a few heads as they praised him. Chido Obi-Martin joined Manchester United from Arsenal last summer, and Cole, who won five English Premier League titles, was full of praise for the Nigeria-eligible forward. A dejected Chido Obi-Martin during the Manchester United FC v Fulham FC Emirates FA Cup Round 5 match…

The relationship between France and Nigeria has no doubt, assumed a stronger dimension in the last one year, a development that sceptics attributed to the face-off between France and some Francophone African countries. In this interview with BRIDGET CHIEDU ONOCHIE, French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, dismissed any political undertone. According to him, both countries simply share the same interests and values. He also highlighted areas of mutual benefits as well as his country’s stance on the diplomatic and political situations in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. What is your view about the visit of Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed…

Armed personnel from the Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday assaulted a correspondent of PUNCH Newspapers, Dare Olawin. The military men attacked the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company opposite MITV , Ikeja, Lagos around 7:40 am. Our correspondent was at the office to attend an event at Adiyan. Journalists were to gather at the office from where they were expected to proceed to Adiyan in Ogun State for the unveiling of a solar project. The military men sighted our correspondent, alongside a TVC cameraman and one other reporter in a coaster bus. They were beaten and…

Adewole Adebayo was the Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 General elections. In this interview, he tells LEO SOBECHI that Nigerians should seek consensus on the qualities of a good president instead talking about political alliances to grab power. Some tendencies, especially in the North Western part of this country, are clamouring for an alliance with the South as a basis to stabilise the country politically. Do you buy into that kind of thinking? Well, for me, Nigeria is just one constituency. For someone who is running to be president, there’s only one constituency,…

Agency The Federal Executive Council has approved a contract worth N10.3 billion for various medical products aimed at improving accessible and affordable healthcare services for Nigerians. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the fourth FEC meeting of the year, held on Wednesday. “The first category is N997 million for the contract to procure third line antiretroviral drugs for those who are HIV infected. “I believe you will understand the importance of this, given the changes in global health financing and moving towards domestic financing to allow Nigerians to…