Lagos to Host Africa’s Maiden E1 Electric Powerboat Race in October 2025
In a historic development for African motorsport and sustainability, Lagos has been officially announced as the first African city to host the UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s premier all-electric powerboat racing series. The event is scheduled to take place on October 4 and 5, 2025, along the iconic Lagos Lagoon, positioning the city alongside […]
Buhari’s Alleged Integrity: A Masterful Propaganda Campaign Sold to Nigerians, Says Sowore
Human rights advocate Omoyele Sowore has refuted the prevalent notion that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari embodied integrity, describing it as “one of the most perilous propaganda projects ever foisted upon the populace.” During his interview with Sunday PUNCH, Sowore argued that Buhari’s reputation as a disciplined and incorruptible leader was a “myth” […]
Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry Carrying 280 Passengers, Dozens Jump Overboard
Tragedy struck off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a massive fire engulfed a passenger ferry, KM Barcelona VA, on Sunday, July 21, forcing terrified passengers to leap into the sea to escape the raging flames. The vessel, which was carrying around 280 people, was en route from the port of Likupang to Banggai Laut […]
Missing N6 Trillion: SERAP, Others Pursue Legal Action Against Tinubu Administration at ECOWAS Court Over Non-Disclosure of NDDC Report
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), along with four concerned Nigerian citizens, has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing its failure to release the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This report allegedly implicates prominent officials and politicians in the disappearance of N6 trillion from the commission […]
Tacha Declares Intent to Run for Political Office
Popular Nigerian media personality and former Big Brother Naija star, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced her decision to run for political office, sparking reactions across social media and the entertainment industry. Tacha made the announcement on Saturday via a post on her verified social media platforms, stating, “It’s time. I […]
Tragedy Averted as Vehicle Transporting Tunisian Delegation to African Athletics Championship was Involved in Accident
A potential tragedy was narrowly averted on Saturday, July 19, when a vehicle transporting members of the Tunisian delegation to the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship in Abeokuta was involved in a road accident. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed in a statement that the incident occurred while the athletes were en route from […]
Sergius Ogun Emerges ADC Candidate for Edo Central Senatorial District By-Election
Former member of the House of Representatives, Barrister Sergius Ogun, has officially emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial District by-election. The primary election was held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, and was supervised by the leadership of the ADC in Edo State, with delegates, party stakeholders, and […]
FG to Enforce Load, Clearance Limits on Bridges Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the strict enforcement of vehicle weight and clearance height limits on bridges across Nigeria, in a move aimed at preserving the structural integrity of the country’s ageing infrastructure and enhancing road safety. The policy comes in response to rising concerns over frequent damage to bridges caused by […]
Liquidity Surge from FAAC Raises Inflation Concerns, Says Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has voiced apprehensions regarding the inflationary repercussions of the burgeoning liquidity levels within the banking system. He cautioned that the escalation in statutory revenue disbursements via the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) could jeopardize the Bank’s disinflationary endeavors if not counteracted by […]