Nigeria’s opposition has been handed another reminder that the road to the 2027 general elections may be shaped as much in the courtroom as on the campaign trail. The Federal High Court’s decision in Lokoja to set aside its earlier order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register theContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy, has made startling revelations about his troubled past, admitting that he engaged in white-collar crime and committed several “foolish mistakes” in his youth days. These experiences, he says, are fully documented in his forthcoming memoir, 999. SpeakingContinue Reading
Olasunkanmi Akinlotan, Olufemi Adediran, Biodun Busari and Deborah Musa More than 700 Nigerians remain stranded in South Africa three days before the June 30 deadline issued by anti-immigration groups, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. It was gathered that despite President Bola Tinubu’s approval of funds for their evacuation, bureaucratic delays haveContinue Reading
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for stronger protection, improved welfare and sustained investment in seafarers, recognising their indispensable role in global trade and economic growth. The call was made at the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA inContinue Reading