Month: September 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s electoral process, insisting that such assertions are unfounded and not supported by facts. In recent weeks, civil society and religious groups have voiced concerns about growing voter disillusionment. But in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday, INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said evidence shows strong public participation, particularly among young

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations circulating on international media platforms that Christians in Nigeria are facing systematic persecution or genocide. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive,” stressing that they represent a “gross misrepresentation of reality.” “Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is misleading and

No fewer than 5,000 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) may be barred from writing their second-semester examinations, which begin on Monday, for failing to pay their school charges. In a memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, the institution said it would strictly enforce its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, following repeated reminders to defaulters. “The university management is in receipt of the list

Nigerians face looming fuel scarcity and nationwide blackouts as oil workers down tools Nigeria could be heading into tougher days as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) began a nationwide strike on Monday, halting crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Oil marketers warn the move could unleash a twin blow—spiralling petrol prices and widespread power outages—as the action also forces thermal

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has announced the appointment of Pearl Nkrumah as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. Her confirmation, approved by both the bank’s Board of Directors and the Bank of Ghana, marks a historic milestone as she becomes the institution’s first female MD since its entry into the Ghanaian market.   She takes over from Olumide Olatunji, who has served in the role since 2018 and

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for Ibadan, Oyo State, to attend the coronation of the new Olubadan, Rashidi Ladoja. The presidential jet took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with Tinubu expected to join top dignitaries and traditional leaders at Mapo Hall for the historic installation ceremony. Dignitaries Gather for Historic Occasion The President’s presence highlights the national significance of the Olubadan stool, regarded as one