The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered all parties involved in the suit seeking to halt the forthcoming National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case. Justice James Omotosho, who gave the order on Thursday, warned that none of the parties should…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters Logistics Command has announced the temporary closure of sections of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road, Lagos, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to facilitate its routine 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Abigail Ologun, the exercise will commence at 6…
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so credible that even losers will willingly congratulate winners. Speaking during his confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, the Kogi-born Professor of Law assured Nigerians that his administration will work closely with relevant agencies, including…
As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, the CEO and Team Lead of MedRoyal Food Hub, Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada, has urged Nigeria to go beyond the conventional quest for food security and begin to build a sustainable and integrated food sovereignty system. Speaking in Lagos, Princess Akran stressed that the nation’s agricultural potential…
The Lekki Automobile Dealerships Union has expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its ongoing environmental and urban renewal exercise along the Lekki corridor, describing it as a necessary step to improve drainage infrastructure, prevent flooding, and enhance public safety. In a statement issued by the Union, members acknowledged that the exercise, carried out…
• N50billion Special placement subscribed by 100%• Total Qualifying Capital now N264billion; above N200bn threshold• Bank further surpasses regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorization Wema Bank Plc is pleased to announce that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its ₦50 billion Private Placement capital raise. This is in addition to the…
The Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its Convener, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Governor’s office as part of activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0). Themed “Social Media and A.I…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 57-year-old farmer, Patrick Mija, in the Labau community of Shelleng Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Yahaya Suleiman, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, noting that the attack occurred on Sunday while the deceased was returning…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his absence from last Thursday’s Council of State meeting was with the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the clarification on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Access Roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu District, Abuja. The minister dismissed as false…
An Ilorin-based constitutional lawyer, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), has urged the National Assembly to urgently amend Section 136 of the Electoral Act, which empowers election tribunals and courts to declare candidates as winners in election petitions. Ali, who is also the Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin, described the provision as “undemocratic,” arguing that it allows…
