95-year-old woman dies as fire guts residential building in Anambra
Fire has gutted a residential building at Fabikez Street, Omagba Phase 2, in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing a 95-year-old woman who was reportedly trapped for several hours. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but it was gathered that the inferno, which started in one of the […]
Otedola defends N748bn bad loan write-off at First Bank
Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Mr Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to take a one-time charge of N748bn to clear legacy bad loans, describing the move as a strategic step toward long-term stability despite its impact on reported profits. The billionaire businessman disclosed this via his X handle on Saturday, explaining that […]
Every individual must file tax returns by March 31 – Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to file their annual tax returns. He stressed that both employers and individuals must comply under the law. He made this known during a webinar organised for HR managers, payroll officers, CFOs and tax managers in collaboration with the […]
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
BBC The United Nations is at risk of “imminent financial collapse” due to member states not paying their fees, the body’s head has warned. António Guterres said the UN faced a financial crisis which was “deepening, threatening programme delivery”, and that money could run out by July. He wrote in a letter to all 193 […]
Justice Department releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation
The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein today. The documents contain references to President Donald Trump and other powerful figures, including Elon Musk, Bill Clinton and a former Obama White House counsel. An FBI list of allegations related to Trump — many of which appear to have come from unverified tips — […]
Alleged cyberstalking: Court grants actress Angela Okorie N5m bail
…trial begins March 23 Detained actress, Angela Okorie, got a reprieve on Friday as a Federal High Court in Abuja granted her bail at N5million and a surety in the same amount. Justice Emeka Nwite had on January 28 ordered her remand to Suleja prison in Niger State following her arraignment on charges of criminal […]
I’m not scared of death – Joshua
Anthony Joshua has posted a video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash while acknowledging that death does not frighten him, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former world heavyweight champion, 36, sustained minor injuries in the incident in Nigeria on December 29, which killed Sina Ghami […]
UCL: Real Madrid to face Benfica, PSG drawn against Monaco in Champions League play-offs
Real Madrid will take on Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format. Borussia Dortmund will face Atalanta in […]
Atletico push for Lookman as Fenerbahce near deal
Atletico Madrid have intensified efforts to sign Ademola Lookman as the Turkish club Fenerbahce edge closer to completing a deal for the Nigeria forward, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Spanish side tried to sign the 28-year-old last summer but failed to reach an agreement with Atalanta. Their primary midfield target, Leon Goretzka, announced on Friday that […]
When the stolen lands of Greenland redefine international politics
By Owei Lakemfa Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely claiming it sent its military to disputed Greenland on noble grounds. French President Emmanuel Macron on January 27, 2026 claimed the Europeans are engaged in the face-off to […]