Political news and analysis
A support group, Peter Obi Our President (PETOOP), has inaugurated its members and state executives from Rivers, Bayelsa and Cross River States in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, with a renewed call to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony, held on Saturday, drew a large crowd of supporters [âŚ]
*Atiku hails troops George Okoh n Makurdi A combined team of security operatives have rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted on Wednesday night in a transport vehicle along the busy Makurdi Otukpo road. âCommissioner of
Chuks Okocha in Abuja A former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Mohammed Hayatudeen, has noted that a free and independent press was indispensable in a democracy like
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Rivers State,. Dr. Peters Nwagor, on Friday hosted members of the Ogbakor Etche, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) Rumuolumeni Chapter, during a courtesy visit that underscored unity and mutual respect between the Ministry and key stakeholders. The delegation was led by the Chapter Chairman, Prof. Gift Nwiyi, who spoke [âŚ]
Nigeriaâs largest listed companies are facing an energy crisis that is changing the business landscape in the continentâs most populated market, a BusinessDay analysis has found. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Group shows that 10 of the top 30 firms saw their combined energy costs more than double, rising 108 percent to N7.98 billion in [âŚ] read more Two-fold energy cost jump strains corporates
Kayode Tokede Shareholders of CWG Plc have unanimously approved a final dividend of N0.70 kobo per share for the 2025 financial year, applauding the Board and management for sustaining a
â         Calls for strong tariff to protect domestic refineries Dike Onwuamaeze The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the recently approved â2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd., the parent of Indiaâs top discount broker Groww, reported fourth-quarter profit that was above analyst estimates.
Nigeriaâs top player, Daniel Adeleye, comes from a set down to win his opening qualifier at the ATP Challenger 50 event in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleye-advances-at-atp-challenger-50/
Atilola Mofifun and Zara Adegoke emerged as champions at the Tennista Foundation Junior Tennis Tournament, showcasing Nigeriaâs rising tennis talents. Read More: https://punchng.com/atilola-zara-others-shine-at-junior-tennis-tournament/
Amnesty International and SERAP condemn the NBC directive, calling it an unconstitutional attempt to stifle press freedom and journalistic independence. Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-serap-seek-withdrawal-of-nbc-directive/
Lightning coach Jon Cooper was not happy with the penalties his team committed in its Game 1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.
