Monday, March 17, 2025
United States President, Donald Trump, on Monday, sacked more than a dozen Justice Department lawyers who brought two criminal cases against him. The officials were sacked after the Acting Attorney General, James McHenry, a Trump appointee, concluded that they could not be trusted to faithfully implement the President’s agenda because […]
Nigerian striker Gift Orban finally silenced his critics on Friday, scoring his first Bundesliga goal in Hoffenheim’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. The 22-year-old, who joined the club earlier this month, delivered a moment of redemption after a turbulent year, reigniting hopes for both his career and Hoffenheim’s survival […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant traffic regulatory agencies to implement stringent measures aimed at preventing fuel tanker explosions across the country. The directive comes in response to a tragic tanker explosion in Enugu State on Saturday, which claimed 18 lives and left several others injured. In a statement […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, over the alleged ”arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable 50 percent telecom tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission,NCC Also joined in the suit as defendants are the NCC, which recently approved a 50 percent […]
The US will not go ahead with tariffs on Colombia, after Bogota agreed to accept – without restrictions – deported migrants, the White House says. Donald Trump had ordered 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods after its president barred two US military deportation flights from landing in the country on […]
•Imported PMS landing cost now cheaper than Dangote’s price as dealers import 76.84m litres in two days Oil marketers have revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) as of Friday was N922.65 per litre. Dealers said this cost factors in various expenses including shipping, import duties, and […]
Retired generals behind illegal mining, says Oshiomhole The Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that retired military generals are behind illegal mining across the country. Oshiomhole, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday when the Chairman of the […]
Nigerian international and Super Falcons striker Francisca Ordega has signed a two-year deal with Al Ittihad Ladies in Saudi Arabia. This move marks another milestone in Ordega’s illustrious career and highlights the growing global appeal of Nigerian talent in women’s football. Ordega, known for her pace, skill, and goal-scoring prowess, […]
Last night, Cyriel Dessers etched his name deeper into football history by scoring his 150th club career goal in Rangers’ colors. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the Nigerian striker’s talent, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence on the pitch. Dessers, who joined Rangers in 2023, has quickly become […]
The $1.96bn Kano-Katsina-Jigawa-Maradi rail project is still ongoing despite the recent tensions between Nigeria and the Niger Republic. Arewa PUNCH reports that the Kano-Katsina-Jigawa-Maradi rail project, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council in September 2020, aims to connect Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states in Nigeria with Maradi in […]