Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari initially opposed President Bola Tinubu’s emergence ahead of the 2023 presidential election, alleging that divisions within the former administration contributed to the crisis involving former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. Speaking in an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July…
Photos of the newly commissioned Ogbo Central Smart School in Abia State have generated reactions on social media after Governor Alex Otti shared images of the project on his official X account. In the post, Otti said the Ogbo Central Smart School is the first of 20 smart schools planned across Abia State’s 17…
Nigerian lawyer Emeka Ugwuonye has called for stronger domestic violence laws and stricter enforcement, saying Nigeria’s response to abuse cases falls short of international standards. Speaking on the KAATRUTH Podcast on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Ugwuonye said he was surprised by how some domestic violence cases are handled after comparing Nigeria’s approach with the…
Former Liverpool forward Rinsola Babajide says choosing to represent Nigeria over England has been a blessing, reflecting on her international career ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Babajide represented England at Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels and was part of the squad that won bronze…
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi has criticised the National Assembly’s cautious response to reported xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, calling for stronger government action instead of continued diplomatic restraint. Speaking on the Senate floor, Ningi said repeated killings and displacement of Nigerians in South Africa require decisive measures. He urged Senate President Godswill…
Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez says he was moved after seeing captain Lionel Messi in tears following the team’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the match, Lautaro said Messi’s emotional reaction reflected the significance of the victory. “When I saw Leo Messi crying on the field, I…
Mbaorun Adebo, a resident of Anyiase community in Benue State, says many families displaced by repeated attacks are still searching for missing relatives and struggling to survive with little support. Speaking during an interview with News Central TV on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Adebo said residents were forced to flee their homes as violence…
Presidential Panel on State Police Begins Work The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has commenced work following its inauguration by President Bola Tinubu. Represented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President said the implementation of state police could no longer be delayed and tasked…
An Ogun State woman, Oluwatosin Bankole, has alleged that one of her twin babies went missing after childbirth, claiming the hospital where she delivered and members of her husband’s family know the child’s whereabouts. In a video shared by PUNCH News on X, Bankole said multiple medical scans during her pregnancy confirmed she was…
Hon. Aminu Suleiman, Director-General of the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), says the North should not support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, insisting President Bola Tinubu should complete two terms in office. Speaking to journalists at the State House in Abuja after meeting President…
