The Online Publishers of Nigeria (OPAN), Nigeria’s premier association of new media and online new publishers has urged the federal government to immediately reverse the ban on Twitter operations in the country and stop infringing on the rights of citizens to freely express themselves. In a statement by Austyn Ogannah,... Read more

 Governors of the South-West states under the aegis of the South-West Governors Forum, on Sunday, condemned the fresh attack on Igangan community, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State by people suspected to be herdsmen, leading to loss of lives and destruction of property. The governors have also... Read more

In honor of Africa Day, Canon reflects back on its key milestones and achievements setting a tone of meaningful contribution, collaboration and progress for the future.   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 5, 2021: Each year, Africa day is celebrated on May 25th to pay a tribute to the undying spirit... Read more

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has been ranked the second ‘most admired financial services brand’ in Africa – for the second straight year – at the 2021 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands Event, held on Africa day, 25th May 2021.... Read more

A revered Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has advised the Federal Government to support splinter groups among bandits as a way to end mass abductions of school pupils. Gumi, who spoke to The PUNCH on the telephone on Wednesday on the abduction of 200 Islamiyya school children in the... Read more

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says he does not believe that establishing more universities will solve the problems associated with higher education. The governor stated this view while speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the establishment of the Emohua Campus of the Rivers State University in Emohua... Read more

. Economic activities paralyzed, Streets and highways deserted, businesses shut, residents remained indoors   Streets in many parts of the south east are deserted in the wake of a sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra. The order is to mark two days of Remembrance for Biafra... Read more

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has denied that any of its officers shot Mr Omoyele Sowore on Monday. The spokesperson for the command, Mariam Yusuf, in a statement on Monday said contrary to the report, police operatives deployed in the scene professionally restored calm at the protest venue.... Read more

The South-East Caucus of the National Assembly, Sunday, decried the sustained attacks and killings currently going on in the region. In a statement issued in Abuja by some members of the Caucus, including those in the Senate and the House of Representatives, the lawmakers expressed surprise about the ugly... Read more

The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the killing of six members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) who it accused of killing Ahmed Gulak, a former political adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr Gulak was shot dead on his way... Read more