IG backs demand for better welfare by retired policemen

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, met yesterday with the National Security Adviser(NSA), Nuhu Ribadu over the welfare of retired police personnel. He stated this during his meeting with…

NASS showdown: Natasha faces police blockade today

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Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appears poised to resume plenary today, despite warnings from the Senate that her suspension remains in force and binding. The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, who was…

United States visa fraudsters face life ban

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The United States (U.S.) yesterday threatened to impose life ban on anyone caught committing visa fraud. The warning was issued by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on its X page.…

NNPC Recorded N905bn Profit in June, Federation Remittances Hit N6.96tn in 5 Months

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday announced a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N905 billion for its June operations, a drop from the N1.054 trillion recorded in the…

Electricity Act fallout: Gencos, Discos rage as states begin tariff cuts

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More states have announced plans to reduce electricity tariffs in their jurisdictions after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, revising the…

Jim Iyke sparks online buzz with birthday message to Kate Henshaw

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Actor Jim Iyke has sparked online controversy with his birthday tribute to fellow actress, Kate Henshaw. In an Instagram post, Iyke expressed deep admiration and past romantic feelings for Henshaw,…

Ayo Maff, record label fight dirty over contract breach

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Popular singer, Ayorinde Mafoluku, also known as Ayo Maff, is currently embroiled in a dispute with his record label, Tunesbid Limited, over alleged breaches of their contractual agreement. In a…

Venus Williams makes winning doubles return aged 45

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Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has celebrated victory in the last 16 of the women’s doubles at the Washington Open after 16 months away from tennis. The 45-year-old former…

CHAN: Chelle to name Eagles B squad today

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Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, will name his final squad for the 2024 CHAN tournament on Tuesday (today) after two weeks of training in Ikenne, Ogun State, PUNCH Sports Extra…

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid

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The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint…