Obi The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has ruled out any possibility of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi accepting a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general election. Tanko, an ally of Obi, made the clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, responding to speculation that the former Labour Party presidential candidate might consider becoming the running mate of ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar. “We have never put that on the table. Obi is running for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. No more, no less. There is no discussion…
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NNPCL logo The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited to disclose details of the emergency $3bn “crude-for-cash” loan it obtained from the African Export-Import Bank. Delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1631/2023, Justice Emeka Nwite granted an order of mandamus in favour of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, directing NNPC Ltd to supply comprehensive information on the loan. The suit was filed on behalf of HEDA by its counsel, Mr Seidu Mohammed, under the Freedom of Information Act. Justice Nwite ordered NNPC Ltd to disclose the anticipated benefits of the $3bn…
Funke Bimbo Thomas, the Nollywood actress, has revealed how she and her colleagues narrowly escaped a deadly attack during the filming of the second part of Funke Akindele‘s ‘Omo Ghetto’. In a recent chat on the WithChude podcast, the film star said they faced persistent harassment from the very beginning of their shoot in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos. She explained that despite being a native of the community, her local status offered no protection for her and her colleagues. Bimbo said the situation escalated dangerously late one night after the crew had concluded filming. According to her, a group of…
Dakore Actor and producer Timini Egbuson has announced the death of his father, sharing the news on his official Instagram page on Sunday. The actor, brother to actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande, expressed his grief in a post, saying, “Didn’t think I’ll start the year saying this .. Rest in peace Dad. So much left unsaid, but I’ll keep making you proud.”The announcement has drawn widespread condolences from the entertainment industry, with notable figures including Funke Akindele, Uzee Usman, Kiekie, Gabriel Afolayan, and Mercy Aigbe offering their sympathies and prayers for the departed soul. Nation
Joshua during the accident British-Nigerian former World Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided death in a Monday car crash after he swapped from the front to the back seat of a Lexus SUV, a revelation made Friday by his driver’s lawyer. The accident, which occurred on a busy Lagos–Ibadan expressway, killed two of Joshua’s friends — Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36), a Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina (36), a British citizen — and injured others, including the boxing champion. Joshua’s driver, Kayode Adeniyi (46), who has been remanded in custody, faces four charges, including dangerous and negligent driving, and driving without…
Joshua Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two of his close associates. On December 29, a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and his entourage rammed into a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Kevin Latif Ayodele, the boxer’s personal trainer, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, died in the accident. The 36-year-old boxer survived the crash and was taken to a Lagos hospital. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, was discharged from the medical facility on New Year’s Eve. The funerals for…
Wike and Fubara Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress have declared support for the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid renewed hostilities between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said Fubara had the full support of the party for his re-election campaign. “Nobody can frustrate any APC governor. Fubara, like other APC governors, is running the affairs of his state well,” he added. Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling APC on December 9, a move widely regarded…
Doctors The Nigerian Medical Association and the Guild of Medical Directors have warned that the newly introduced tax laws will increase the cost of healthcare services across the country. The laws took effect on January 1 despite calls for a suspension amid controversies surrounding their implementation. They were enacted through a harmonised set of tax bills passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in 2025 and subsequently transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. Speaking on the new tax regime, NMA President Bala Audu said it could exacerbate the economic hardship facing Nigerians and reduce their ability to afford essential…
Edo map The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu on January 2 in Auchi, Edo North. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was said to have been abducted with his brother while trying to access his residence after work on Friday, January 2, 2026. They are both members of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan, Utsogun Heritage Zone, his kidnap has thrown his community into panic. A family source said, “The abduction occurred in front of his residence, off City Pride Road,…
Allwell The family of late Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola has announced her burial arrangements. In a press statement shared online by her cousin, Muyiwa Ademola, the family disclosed that a Service of Songs will hold on Thursday, January 8, followed by a candlelight procession. According to the statement, the actress will be laid to rest on Friday, January 9, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. The family also outlined a dress code for attendees, stating that a customised T-shirt will be provided at the venue on Thursday, while guests are expected to wear white shirts and jeans on the day…