CBN and NNPC logos President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with immediate effect. The announcement was made in a statement by the Director Communications, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Haruna Imr…
Senator Aliyu Ndume Three out of the four principal officers of the Senate assumed office on Thursday after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, read their nomination letters from their respective zonal caucuses in the red chamber. Saraki at the resumed sitting of the federal lawmaker…
Naij.com, an online portal, is helping to bring free mobile internet to Nigerians via the MTN network and the Opera software application. MTN users will be able to activate their free day of internet through Opera Mini on the MTN network. Which means you have access to browse for free wit…
There are many unscriptural activities going on in the church today which Christians pretend not to see. The more we keep silent, the worse things would become. Though we are aware that many happenings in the church today are signs of the end time, it is our duty to put things right and s…
Keshi Striker Odion Ighalo set up Gbolahan Salami in the second half before converting a penalty kick as the Super Eagles defeated a resilient Chadian side 2-0 in their opening match of Group G in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna State. The…
There are strong indications that two power blocs within the All Progressives Congress are now engaged in a fierce battle for the soul of the party. Saturday PUNCH’s investigations on Friday revealed that the battle between the two power blocs to control the party: one led by Asiwaju Ahm…
Members of the Senate Unity Forum, on Wednesday threatened to take a legal action against the election of Senator Bukola Saraki, which, according to them, did not follow due constitutional procedure. The leader of the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, stated this while addressing journalist…
Timaya told Punch that he wanted more than what he was offered by the telecommunication company. According to Timaya, “I have always wanted to become an ambassador to a telecommunications company and I was approached by both Globacom and MTN. I chose MTN. I am a businessman and I feel I…
Facebook on Thursday released a ‘Lite’ version of its application that was tailored for people using Android smartphones in places where wireless data bandwidth is scarce. Facebook Lite was built to use less data and work well despite potentially constrained telecommunications network con…
Senator Ahmed Lawan The All Progressives Congress on Saturday announced Senator Ahmed Lawan and Senator George Akume as sole candidates for the position of President and Deputy Senate President of the 8th Senate respectively. This followed a primary election conducted by the National …
Ebenezer Obey Renowned musician, Chief Ebenezer Obey, speaks on the his early life. Juju maestro and evangelist, Ebenezer Obey, has said that, at 73, he still composes songs inside toilets. Part of the revelations he made three years ago during his 70th birthday celebration was that h…
Barcelona have won their fifth European Cup in 23 years, their fourth Champions League in nine years. They have joined Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the quintuple stakes. They deserved it but Juventus had them rocking and played very well, particularly in midfield. Goals from Rakitic, N…
Add caption Craftsmen at Aba, Abia State as well as traders at Onitsha, Anambra State should get prepared to receive new apprentices from Ekiti State. This is being promoted as a bid by the Ekiti State government to ensure that Ekiti youths are trained to be self-reliant and look be…
R-L; Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Dahiru Musdaher, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Abdulrhman Dambazu; Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Abdullaziz Yari Abubakar; President Muhammadu Buhari and his personal aide, Abba Sarki during a prayer in remembrance of Late Emi…
The club president says an "excellent" season will become a "fantastic" one if they can see off Juventus and claim a fifth European title Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says a Champions League final victory over Juventus would cap a wonderful season for th…
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi & ohn Obi Mikel The Super Eagles handler has explained why he exempted the duo from his team to face Les Sao in next week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kaduna Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has cleared the air on why he dropped Chelsea midfield…
Saidi Balogun Saidi Balogun and his ex wife, Fathia Balogun, went their separate ways a long time ago. Their marriage broke up years back over allegations and counter allegations of infidelity and sundry issues. Eventually though, it was reported late last week that the break-up had b…
The inauguration of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has kicked off and several dignitaries and residents of the state are presently at the occasion. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State was welcomed into the hallowed chamber amidst loud roar of cheers from the audience. He will be per…
As part of efforts to reduce the effect of challenges encountered on rampant power supply on daily business and personal activities, Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management has launched an innovative solution called APC by Schneider Electric Mobile Power Packs to prov…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Alhaji Balarabe Musa FOURTEEN opposition parties under the aegis of Credible Alternative Alliance on Thursday in Abuja said it was “too early” for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to be relying on foreign countries for support and directio…
The Naira and dollar The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday made a slight adjustment to its naira-dollar exchange rate peg, data on its website showed. The bank adjusted the rate at which it sold the United States dollar from N197 to N196.95, Reuters reported. Prior to Thursday’s act…
Yaya Toure has ended speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester City, saying he wants to the stay at the club and help the team win major titles. The Ivorian was strongly linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium following the 2014/15 season, with Italian club Intern…
The Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus tomorrow in Berlin will see the controversial Luis Suarez come up against two old enemies. The Barcelona and Uruguay striker will be in direct opposition to Giorgio Chiellini and Patrice Evra in the Juve defence as the clubs battle…
After the just concluded JAMB 2015 CBT exam since March 21st, 2015, questions have re-surfaced about the UNILORIN’S Post-UTME form, when it will be out, how it will be, etc. Here is a compilation of what I think is necessary for you to know at the moment: 1) To qualify for UNILORIN…
The Deputy National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Uche Secondus, has taken over as the acting National Chairman of the party./National-Chairman-Peoples-Democratic-Party-Alhaji-Adamu-Muazu-360x225.jpg the resignation of the party Chairman, Adamu Muazu, who threw in the towel on…
At some point in your blogging career, you might realize that without a little networking and collaboration, your ability to gain new readers is limited. It’s a huge misconception that other bloggers in your niche are your competition. The opposite is in fact, true. There are countless t…
