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BREAKING:French Open: Djokovic wins 19th Grand Slam title
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas at the end of their men’s final tennis match on Day 15 of The Roland Garros 2021 French Open tennis…
You may have Sango as your god, Jesus Christ is My Oniduro – Adelegan replies Tope Alabi
Nigerian gospel artiste, Evangelist Toluwalase Adelegan, has reacted to the comment from her colleague, Tope Alabi, condemning the song ‘Oniduro mi’. Adelegan, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, noted…
Unknown Gunmen kidnap 12, release two in Zaria
Some bandits have invaded Kofar Gayan/Kofar Kona Area of the ancient city of Zaria in Kaduna State on Saturday night and kidnapped no fewer than 12 residents. It was learnt…
Sterling scores as England beat Croatia in Euro 2020 opener
Raheem Sterling ignited England’s Euro 2020 campaign as the Manchester City forward’s clinical finish sealed a 1-0 win against Croatia in their Group D opener on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s side…
Why we arrests 13- year- old boy for Killing bandit- Police
The police in Katsina have arrested a 13-year-old boy, for killing two men suspected to be bandits in the state. The police said the suspect, Abdulkarim Mati, was once an…
My haters want me dead ― Bobrisky
Social media star and famous cross-dresser, Bobrisky, has sent a note of strong warning to his haters. In a blunt but fiery social media post, Bobrisky also made them realize…
God will expose anyone trying to harm me —Davido Cry out
Following a prophecy that was credited to a Lagos-based pastor that Nigerian singer, Davido may be poisoned by those who are close to him, the singer has reacted to the…
Don’t cripple Nigeria’s democracy, Atiku group warns APC
Atiku Support Organisation has warned the All Progressives Congress as well as National Assembly leaders not to destroy Nigeria’s democracy. The group said this in a statement signed by its…
June 12: Why we dispersed protesters —Police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Saturday justified the decision by its men to disperse protesters at the Gudu Area of the nation’s capital, Abuja The PUNCH had reported…
FG suspends salaries of 331 civil servants
The Federal Government says it has suspended the salaries of 331 civil servants for failure to update their Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System as was directed. Mr Mahmuda Mamman,…
Osun CSOs Accuse Police of Harassing Members
The Osun Civil Societies Coalition has condemned in strong term the harassment of strong members of the organization, by overzealous policemen during the celebration of June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day,…
June 12: End attacks on peaceful protesters, Amnesty tells FG
Civil society organisation, Amnesty International, has called on the Federal Government to end attacks on peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The group made this known in a statement on Saturday, stressing…
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Bans Nigerians, Others For 2021 Hajj
The Saudi Arabia government has banned Nigerians and others outside its Kingdom from 2021 Hajj. The Saudi Arabia government made the announcement through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on…
Democracy Day: Activities Hold Rally In Osun, Call For Better Nigeria
Members of Civil society coalition on Saturday held a peaceful rally at the popular Oke-fia roundabout in osogbo capital of Osun. The groups condemned the spate of killings, kidnapping and…
June 12: Comedian Mr Macaroni joins protesters in Lagos
Popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has joined protesters at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos…
Just in : June 12: Fight breaks out among #IStandWithBuhari protesters in Abuja
An internal tussle broke out on Saturday morning amongst members of the #IStandWithBuhari protest group at the Unity Fountain, Abuja. Leaders of the group were seen in a heated exchange…
Just in : Police tear-gas June 12 protesters
Men of the Nigeria Police Force on Saturday morning thwarted a June 12 protest in the Gudu area of the Federal Capital Territory when they stormed the area and started…
BREAKING: Police Surround Gani Fawehinmi Park of Lagos June12 protest
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad have surrounded the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, the venue of the June 12 protest in Lagos State. About three Hilux Vehicles and two…
I almost peed when pythons were placed on my neck while acting –Destiny Etiko
Actress, Destiny Etiko, has recounted her experience carrying a python in a movie she starred in. Speaking during an Instagram Live session monitored by Saturday Beats, she said, “The movie,…
BREAKING: My commitment to democratic culture remains strong, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says his commitment to democratic values remains resolute. The ex-military-leader-turned-president spoke on Saturday morning during his June 12 Democracy Day Broadcast. He said,…