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The Vatican’s foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, has indicated that Pope Leo XIV may undertake an apostolic visit to Nigeria in the near future. Archbishop Gallagher,...
The media team for former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, has officially dismissed viral social media claims alleging that the EFCC raided his Umuahia residence and...
The following table summarizes the exchange rates between the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the Nigerian Naira (NGN) as of Saturday, July 4, 2026: Market Type Buying...
Nollywood star Regina Daniels recently shared a deeply emotional moment on social media, revealing how she marked her sons’ birthdays—Munir and Khalifa—from a distance. Although the...
Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Information and Public Affairs, has acknowledged that it is difficult to rule out the involvement of...
Dr. Taofiq Raimi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has come to the defense of the Presidency concerning the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy....
A new report from the human rights organization Intersociety alleges that 3,550 Nigerians were killed by jihadists between January and June 2026. The data indicates that...
The Berom Youth-Moulders Association (BYM) has threatened legal action against Professor Ayo Omotayo, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), following...
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has officially appointed six new Permanent Secretaries to fill vacancies resulting from statutory retirements. Announced on Friday by the Head...
The Incident: On June 25, 2026, several commuters, including Temiloluwa Faith, Mrs. Blessing Nsofor, and Jimoh Gbadamosi, were abducted by armed men near the Ogbere axis....
Legal practitioner Maxwell Opara has sounded an alarm regarding the reported arrest of Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, the medical expert who provided an independent health assessment...
Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history by equaling a World Cup dribbling record set 28 years ago by Nigerian legend Jay-Jay...
Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission and Chef de Mission for Team Nigeria, has officially welcomed athletes and staff to their pre-Games...
Ahead of today’s World Cup Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, France manager Didier Deschamps has warned his squad against complacency when facing Paraguay. While France...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has scheduled essential maintenance at its Katampe 132/33kV substation in Abuja for Saturday, July 4, 2026. According to a statement...
Successful Rescue Operation: The Ekiti State Police Command has successfully secured the release of worshippers who were kidnapped during a violent raid on the Christ Apostolic...
Critique of the Performance: Ex-Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan did not mince words regarding the Black Stars’ 1-0 loss to Colombia, stating the squad failed to meet...
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa recently advocated for dating within one’s own financial status during an appearance on the MENtality podcast, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu....
Defending champions Argentina narrowly avoided a massive upset, defeating World Cup newcomers Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the Round of 32. Lionel Messi...
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has sparked a fresh wave of public backlash by releasing an AI-generated image of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu...
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured their advancement to the second round of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers following a thrilling 80-79 victory over Guinea in Luanda this past...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially initiated the bidding process for the 2028, 2032, and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), extending an invitation...
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, through its spokesperson Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, has asserted that the scandal involving the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) extends far beyond...
Security analyst Brant Philip has reported that insurgent groups, specifically the Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), launched...
In a significant shift for Ogun State politics, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and current APC governorship candidate Senator Solomon Adeola have reconciled their long-standing differences to...
Mali is facing a renewed surge in violence as jihadist forces and their Tuareg separatist allies launched synchronized attacks on multiple locations across the country on...
South Africa has formally declined Nigeria’s request for compensation regarding assets and businesses abandoned by Nigerian citizens during their recent evacuation from the country. These evacuations...
David Salifu, a former Secretary to the Benue State Government and lecturer at the Federal University, Wukari, has passed away following a fatal shooting by suspected...
The Nigerian Federal Government has formally demanded compensation from Côte d’Ivoire following the death of Usama Murtala, a 24-year-old Nigerian trader who passed away after being...
Evidence from official documents reveals that in 2025, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) authorized the redeployment of federal employees to the Presidential...
The Nigeria Police Force and the Central Bank of Nigeria are facing intense criticism following claims that Stanley Ugagbe, a journalist with Secrets Reporters, was abducted...
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) recently asserted that President Bola Tinubu faces no credible opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that rival parties...
Following the Super Eagles’ second consecutive failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, former international Segun Odegbami is leading a renewed push for a total...
In his testimony before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Friday, prosecution witness Jim Obazee revealed that a controversial $6.2 million withdrawal from the Central...
President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off the first phase of the ambitious 700-kilometre Akwanga-Maiduguri Superhighway. Represented by APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda at the...
Lionel Messi continues to redefine football greatness. The 39-year-old Argentina captain propelled his nation into the Round of 16 with a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde,...
The Presidency has directed the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to identify and...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently explained that he has stopped watching television due to frequent misrepresentations of his statements. Speaking at the inauguration of access roads...
The emergence of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a private security group founded by Yoruba Nation advocate Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), has sparked significant anxiety among...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu visited Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo to address the surge of violence in Osun State leading up to the August...
Temitope Ajayi, Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, announced that approximately 500 Nigerians are currently awaiting evacuation from South Africa. This follows the successful repatriation...
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede recently shared the story of how suspected internet fraudsters managed to steal over ₦7.2 million from a serving judge’s bank account overnight....
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially introduced retired civil servant Bolakale Kawu as its 2027 gubernatorial candidate. Alongside him, the party...
Defending champions Argentina narrowly avoided a historic shock in Miami, requiring a 111th-minute own goal to overcome Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time. Lionel Messi opened...
The Federal Government has formally initiated a criminal case against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged leader of a fraudulent organization known as the Presidential Foreign Investment...
Fresh documentation acquired by Saturday Punch challenges the Presidency’s assertion that the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) is a fictitious entity. These records indicate that...
Pastor Johnson Odesola, the Continental Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for Continent 3, has publicly defended General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye regarding...
On Friday, July 3, 2026, the dollar to naira exchange rate at the Lagos parallel market (black market) was ₦1410 for selling and ₦1395 for buying,...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension for the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Originally set to conclude on July 10,...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that he will not protect anyone involved in criminal activities, explicitly stating that this commitment includes members of his...