The leader of Akin Shuga Band, a grandmaster of Nigeria’s live band entertainment, is dead. A statement by his family said”It is with profound solemnity and total submission to the will of God, that the family of Akinloye Tofowomo (Akiin Shuga) — revered music icon, Grandmaster, and Managing Director of Shuga Limb Foundation and Shuga…
The United States Embassy in Lagos has indicated that visas provided to foreign nationals are a privilege rather than a right. The US Consulate in Lagos sent this statement on Thursday in response to The PUNCH’s inquiries over the revocation of Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka’s visa. In an email answer to our correspondent on…
Foluke Adeboye, wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a chilling testimony about how poisoned food intended for their family claimed the life of their dog instead. Speaking in a recent video address to members of the church, the 77-year-old cleric revealed that the…
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned ministers and presidential aides against turning themselves into praise singers rather than giving the President honest advice that can save the nation’s economy. Sanusi gave the charge in Abuja at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership…
Beyond playing on words to entertain readers, this wounded relationship between the US of Donald Trump and Nigeria of Bola Tinubu is an issue of a particular concern to both nations and to other nations that share economic tie with both nations. A threat of invasion is not a melodious track sung to dance away…
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed the reasons why she invited Senator Godswill Akpabio to a project commissioning in Kogi State. According to her statements which were shared by VANGUARD, she pointed out that she was celebrating her second year as a lawmaker.The news regarding the invitation extended to…
The House of Representatives yesterday inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges imposed on customers’ accounts across the country. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, said the committee was established…
Tension has gripped the National Assembly following reports of a possible terrorist plot to bomb the complex in Abuja. Lawmakers have expressed deep concern, urging urgent action to tighten security around the nation’s legislative building. According to reports, intelligence agencies recently uncovered credible information suggesting that terrorists are planning a coordinated attack on the National…
A coalition of youth leaders from the North-East has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding a probe into the activities of the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The group warned that it would embark on peaceful protests if the federal government fails to take action within the stated period.The…
Popular gospel musician and radio proprietor, Dr Yinka Ayefele spoke about how God gave him inspiration to ‘resolve to live’ while he was on admission in one of Africa’s flagship tertiary health institutions, the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. The owner of FreshFM, a broadcasting outfit with 10 terrestrial radio stations paid a visit to…
