Retired Workers Demand Probe to Missing NNPC Cooperative Money A group of retired staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised alarm over alleged large-scale financial misappropriation within the company’s Lagos State Multipurpose Cooperative Society, accusing its leadership of mismanaging member contributions and operating without due process. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, the aggrieved retirees called for a forensic audit of the cooperative’s financial records and demanded accountability over what they described as unexplained losses and unpaid entitlements. Platforms Africa reports that Elder Ante Ante, who led the group, said that for…
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•Festering rift stands in the way of Saraki’s truce bid •Coalition shifts decision on platform by two weeks Luminous Jannamike, Abuja THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, is now fighting for its very survival. Since its crushing defeat in the 2023 general elections, the party has been plagued by internal divisions, leadership disputes, and a desperate attempt to maintain its position as Nigeria’s main opposition party. At the heart of this turmoil are influential figures whose personal ambitions and grievances threaten to unravel the PDP’s legacy. One of them is Nyesom Wike, the outspoken…
Seyi Law Marks 20 Years on Stage, Nasboi, 9ice, Destalker, Senator, Others To Perform Residents of Abuja, the nation’s capital, are highly expectant as one of the country’s oldest comedians, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, is set to mark his 20 years on stage in a grand style. The famous merchant of humour and rib cracker has in the last two decades brought joy to the hearts of many with his brand of comedy, bringing thousands of persons psychological healing and relief from stress by making them laugh away their sorrow. He has played on big stages across…
The West African Examinations Council has started investigating the leakage of examination questions in the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, Sunday PUNCH reports. Our correspondents gathered that some officials of the exam body might be connected to the leakage, particularly the circulation of the English Language paper to the public four days before the examination. It was learnt that the police had also opened a probe into the matter. The 2025 WASSCE English Language paper was leaked in some parts of the country, forcing WAEC to reprint new sets of questions. The situation forced many candidates to…
Behold the UCL Top Scorers After PSG Beat Inter Milan To Lift Trophy Two top scorers in the UEFA Champions League this season has emerged following the conclusion of the competition. recalls that on Saturday night, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final in Munich. Goals from Desire Doue (two), Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu ensured Luis Enrique’s men defeated Inter. However, Barcelona winger Raphinha and Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy finished as top scorers in the 2024/25 Champions League. The pair have thirteen (13) Champions League goals each to their names. 2024/25 Champions League…
Glo Offers Unbeatable Roaming Packages for Nigerian Pilgrims, Travellers to Saudi Arabia Leading digital services provider, Globacom, has unveiled a range of highly affordable international roaming packages for Nigerian pilgrims and other travellers heading to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj. In a statement, the telecommunications giant disclosed that the new packages are tailored to offer customers the best value for voice calls and data usage while abroad, whether they are visiting for pilgrimage, business, or leisure. “Globacom is providing the best roaming solution where customers can make voice calls and browse using a single bundle,” the company said.…
… Says suspect’s mansions already demolished by govt The Enugu State Government has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service along the Badagry-Seme Road, commending the vigilance of the officers. It also commended the State Police Command and other security agencies for the interagency coordination that led to the cracking and capture of the criminal syndicate. The government disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his Umumba Ndiagu country home in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State had already been demolished by the authorities earlier…
Says, Over 20 of 23 LGAs in Benue taken over by armed herdsmen …your assertions are baseless – CPS A group, the Benue Democratic Ambassadors, BEDA, has raised alarm over the spate of attacks in Benue state by armed herdsmen, saying over 20 out of the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs of the state have been taken over by the invaders. Addressing the media in Makurdi, the National President of BEDA, Mr. Daniel Pila lamented that the state was under siege and nothing concrete was being done by the government to rescue the state and its citizens from the killer…
Delayed Paper: Katsina Govt seeks cancellation of WAEC English language File image The Katsina State Government on Saturday called for the cancellation of the English language examination recently conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The call followed an incident which led to the commencement of the examination several hours behind the scheduled time nationwide on Wednesday. The position of the state was announced in Katsina by Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, during a visit to WAEC office in Katsina. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the position was based on a…
UCL Final Showdown: PSG trash Inter Milan 5-0 to win first title Paris Saint-Germain’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan in Munich, southern Germany on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique’s brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever as teenager Desire Doue scored twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory. Achraf Hakimi, playing against his former club, gave PSG an…