Author: Lilian Azuh
Trump The United States has deported eight individuals—convicted of serious crimes including murder, sexual assault, and robbery—to South Sudan, following a drawn-out legal battle and despite only one of them being a South Sudanese national. The deportation, carried out this week, comes after weeks of delay. The men, who had either completed or were nearing the end of their prison sentences, were initially flown out in May. However, their flight was diverted to Djibouti after US District Judge Brian Murphy temporarily blocked the deportation, ruling that individuals being sent to third countries must be given notice and an opportunity to…
Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s MD/CEO speaking at a strategic panel discussion session on gas development at the NOG Energy Week 2025, alongside Engr. Emeka Ene (L), CEO OIDA Energy Group and Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, EVP, Gas Power and New Energy, NNPCL, in Abuja…on Tuesday NLNG, on Tuesday, said that natural gas holds the key to accelerating Africa’s and Nigeria’s development, but only if stakeholders across the value chain embrace a culture of performance and integration to drive real, measurable results. Speaking at a strategic panel discussion session titled “Accelerating Gas Development for Domestic and Global Energy Needs” during the 24th annual…
(L-R) Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development moderates a strategic panel session on strengthening interconnected gas markets at the 2025 NOG Energy Week with panellists Odey Adamade, WAPco; Engr. George Amara, UTM FLNG Limited; Dr. Ransom Owan, Aiteo Global Group; and Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi from the Presidential CNG Initiative in Abuja…on Wednesday
Rufai The Nigerian football community, and indeed the world, continue to mourn the passing of an icon, Peter Rufai, a 61-year-old, who died on Thursday. Known affectionately as “Dodo Mayana” for his incredible agility and fearless saves between the posts, Rufai was far more than just a gifted goalkeeper. His impact stretched beyond the pitch, encompassing a life rich with unexpected turns, pioneering achievements, and a deep commitment to the future of Nigerian football. In this report, Punch Online delves “beyond the gloves” to explore 10 key facts that truly defined Peter Rufai. These insights offer a deeper understanding of…
Peter Rufai with DAYLIGHT Publisher, Azuh Amatus, at Akwa Ibom Airport, during an event…few years ago Adieu, Dodo Mayana…Forever in our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and loved ones, you left behind. God will surely console and comfort them. Peter Rufai, may your gentle soul rest in peace. -Azuh Amatus
Image The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a viral press release circulating on social media, which falsely claims that a Computer-Based test for its ongoing recruitment will be held in July 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, described the publication as fraudulent and misleading. “The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a fake press release currently circulating on social media and other messaging platforms, falsely announcing the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT),” the statement read. According to the NCS, the purported…
Jazzy Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has revealed that he does not believe he has the discipline to remain committed to just one woman. Speaking during an episode of The Nancy Isime Show, Don Jazzy said his honesty about this may drive some women away, but he prefers to be truthful rather than make promises he cannot keep.“I don’t believe that I am strong enough to be with [only] one person. I think. People will run away from me being truthful. I will not be dating you and telling you that you’re the only person,” he…
Tuface Family members and friends of popular singer, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba (formerly 2Face), have made several attempts to meet with him in recent times over his recent actions, but all have been unsuccessful, Saturday Beats can authoritatively report. A source close to the family told one of our correspondents that 2Baba’s siblings are seriously worried about their brother’s state of mind because of some of the actions he has taken in recent times. Earlier in the week, while appearing on a podcast co-anchored by a controversial media personality, Nedu, 2Baba had espoused the view that men are not built to be…