HE was last seen leading the group of seven aggrieved governors out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) mini-convention on August 31, 2013. Later he was heard explaining how he and those stakeholders plotted to decapitate PDP. Shortly after he was also heard admonishing certain leaders to whom his former boss and ex-President Olusegun […]
THE Nigerian/Chinese tie has gone a step deeper, as Nigerian diplomats and senior government officials get visa exception with effect from February 1. The announcement was made yesterday. The outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Deng Boqing, made the disclosure at the Nigeria-China Business Roundtable and Luncheon in Lagos, which was organised by the Nigerian Institute […]
A South African preacher made his congregation eat grass to “be closer to God” before stamping on them. Under the instruction of Pastor Lesego Daniel of Rabboni Centre Ministries dozens of followers dropped to the floor to eat the grass at his ministry in Garankuwa, north of Pretoria after being told it will “bring […]
It was a baptism of fire for debutants Nigeria and they were outsmarted 2-1 this evening by fellow West Africans Mali in the Group A second match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Malians came out from kick-off looking more likely to win the war of the Eagles at the Cape Town Stadium […]
A 21-year-old man, Mansur Tanko, a Muslim, on Friday, burnt himself to death in Jalingo, capital of the northern Nigerian state of Taraba, after a disagreement with his father, Tanko Mijinyawa, over marriage. Tanko, according to an eyewitness, Alhaji Jibrin Bala, set himself ablaze because his family refused to approve his wedding with a girl, […]
Less than five days before the Senate receives the ministerial list, there are strong indications that President Goodluck Jonathan will make sweeping changes in the federal cabinet. In the impending cabinet shake-up that will affect even special advisers and some influential presidential aides, not more than four ministers are likely to survive what an impeccable […]
Israelis are beginning a short period of mourning for ex-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon who has died aged 85 of heart failure after eight years in a coma. The public will pay their respects when his body lies in state on Sunday before a private burial on Monday. Israeli and world figures have paid tribute to […]
President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday paid a discreet and surprise visit to Lagos State, where he held meetings with some key groups and personalities. The meetings lasted for about seven hours, SUNDAY PUNCH learnt. Security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed Internationa Airport, Lagos, said Jonathan arrived at the President Wing of […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Saturday said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was taking Nigerians for granted. The committee said this in a statement by its clerk, Farouk Mustapha, in response to comments credited to Okonjo-Iweala in some newspapers. Okonjo-Iweala reportedly said she […]
Pastor Fireman The State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos State on Saturday released popular pastor, Dr. Sign Fireman, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. Fireman, who was arrested on Tuesday for conspiracy and murder, was said to have been released at about 6pm. Fireman, whose real name is Ofuche Ukoha, was arrested last Tuesday after an […]
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