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Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
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Uproar as US pastor makes lady apologise to congregation for pregnancy
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FULL LIST: Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
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Oshiomhole lauds PDP for giving Wike to Tinubu’s govt
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Obi visits Farotimi, hails his dedication to Nigeria’s progress
FULL LIST: Taylor Swift surpasses Drake, Rihanna as Billboard names 21st century top 10 artistes
Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, leading the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list. The ranking is based on performances on the ...
9th January 2025
Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,...
9th January 2025
Uproar as US pastor makes lady apologise to congregation for pregnancy
A viral video of Pastor Terry Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ, Hampton, Virginia, publicly rebuking a young woman for being pregnant outside wedlock has sparked outrage and debate on s...
9th January 2025
FULL LIST: Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero...
8th January 2025
Oshiomhole lauds PDP for giving Wike to Tinubu’s govt
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a valuable asset borro...
3rd January 2025
Obi visits Farotimi, hails his dedication to Nigeria’s progress
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed admiration for lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. Obi disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, followin...
3rd January 2025
How Dangote's $750m offer to manage Nigeria's refineries was rejected — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed new details about Nigeria’s refinery woes, recounting failed efforts to privatise the country’s refineries and the subsequent financial loss...
2nd January 2025
Kwara enjoys greater funding under Tinubu, says AbdulRazaq
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies with enhancing state-level development. AbdulRa...
2nd January 2025
FULL LIST: Elon Musk, Zuckerberg, eight other world richest persons as of January 1 - Forbes
Elon Musk begins 2025 as the world’s richest individual, cementing his status as the first billionaire worth over $400 billion, according to a Forbes report on Wednesday. The Tesla CEO and SpaceX fo...
2nd January 2025
2025: Tinubu’s reforms will unlock Nigeria’s potentials, First Lady assures Nigerians
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed optimism about the nation’s future, describing 2025 as a year of “prosperity and abundance.” In a New Year message to Nig...
1st January 2025
FULL LIST: Tinubu's nephew, Dangote, Lookman, others make 100 most influential Africans in 2024
In 2024, Africa continues to make waves globally, with individuals from various sectors driving innovation, development, and progress. The New African magazine, in a press release on Friday, unveiled ...
27th December 2024
Tinubu mourns ex-Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of India over the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from...
27th December 2024
Man City at risk of missing Champions League spot – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted concerns about the club’s potential failure to qualify for the Champions League amid a worrying slump in form. Speaking ahead of City’s Box...
26th December 2024
Switch off your light, let’s learn to manage, Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has advised Nigerians to adopt better energy management practices to cope with rising electricity bills. “It’s not negative to learn to manage. You learn to control your elec...
23rd December 2024
I’m not prepared to downsize my cabinet — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday dismissed criticisms about the size of his 48-member cabinet, stating that he is not prepared to reduce it. “I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,�...
23rd December 2024
Poor video, sound quality of Tinubu’s media chat draw criticism
Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction with the video and sound quality of the first Presidential Media Chat featuring President Bola Tinubu, aired on Monday by the Nigerian Television Authority. Ah...
23rd December 2024
PUNCH's ex-legal adviser Bayo Alabidun loses wife, NASFAT mourns
Former Legal Adviser, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Bayo Alabidun, has lost his wife, Alhaja Abibat Alabidun. Abibat, who was the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Health District VI, Lagos State, ...
19th December 2024
Yuletide: Dangote refinery slashes petrol price to N899.50
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit to N899.50 per litre, in a bid to offer Nigerians some relief as the holiday season approaches. This was contained in a ...
19th December 2024
Trailer crash causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Command, has advised motorists and the public to exercise caution following a road traffic crash on the Kara Bridge, Berger, along the Ibadan-bound section o...
18th December 2024
Top 10 Nigeria’s sporting triumphs and challenges in 2024
2024 proved a thrilling year for Nigerian sports, as athletes across diverse disciplines soared to triumphs and tackled challenges on the global stage. From football to boxing, Nigeria’s Super Eagle...
17th December 2024
FULL LIST: CAF 2024 awards winners
Ademola Lookman, Barbra Banda, and Ronwen Williams were the top winners at the 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday. The ceremony honoured Africa’s best...
16th December 2024
PHOTOS: Tinubu, govs, senators attend wedding of Senator Barau’s children
President Bola Tinubu, House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, governors, senators, and other prominent figures attended the wedding fatiha of the children of Deputy Senate President Senator...
13th December 2024
Landowners cry foul over alleged govt's injustice in Lagos-Calabar highway project
Legal and property experts have criticised the Federal Government’s refusal to compensate landowners without buildings displaced by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing the policy a...
12th December 2024
Yuletide: Affordable Nigerian-style decoration tips to transform your homes
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to transform your living space into a festive wonderland. Wherever you are in Nigeria, creating a holiday ambiance doesn’t have to be expensive or...
11th December 2024
Okpebholo made budget error because he’s not a thief – APC Chair
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has defended Governor Monday Okpebholo after the governor faced public backlash for stumbling over budget figures during the...
11th December 2024
Tinubu appoints new nominees for North West, South East Development Commissions
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a revised list of nominees for the Governing Boards of the North West Development Commission and the South East Development Commission to the Senate for confirmatio...
6th December 2024
[ICYMI] How Dele Farotimi defamed me – Afe Babalola
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, has alleged that lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi defamed him in a book published recently. The accusati...
6th December 2024
Bride's family denies political motive in relocating Deputy Senate President son's wedding
The family of Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of Kano Emirate’s late Emir Nasir Ado Bayero, has clarified the reason behind relocating her wedding to Jibrin Barau Jibrin, son of the Deputy Sen...
2nd December 2024
Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General
The General Council of the World Trade Organisation has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as its Director-General. Her new four-year tenure is set to begin on September 1, 2025. In a s...
29th November 2024
Three PUNCH journalists shortlisted for 2024 Wole Soyinka award
Three journalists from The PUNCH have been named finalists for the 19th Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting. Segun Odunayo, Olukayode Jaiyeola, and Elliot Ovadje are among 15 investigative ...
29th November 2024
Macron tweets in Pidgin, welcomes Tinubu to France
French President, Emmanuel Macron has sparked conversations online after welcoming Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu to France in a tweet written in Pidgin English. In the tweet posted on Thursday...
28th November 2024