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By Daniel Alabrah VP, SP, Govs, Chieftains Welcome Bayelsa Gov, Senators, Speaker He’s New Party Leader In The State – Shettima, Yilwatda ‎Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, disclosed why he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress APC), saying he did his best to salvage his former party. Speaking during his formal defection and reception ceremony in Yenagoa, Senator Diri said the PDP had been hijacked by undertakers bent on destroying the party and that he had no choice than to join the ruling party in order the protect the political…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in partnership with ThinkMint Nigeria and corps members serving within the LCDA embarked on a Market Storm across Oregun and Onigbongbo markets on Friday to empower traders and engage the community. This initiative is part of the FINE Agenda of the administration of the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, which was created to empower traders financially and raise awareness among market men and women on important health topics. Through this impactful outreach, more than 83 traders received monetary envelopes and valuable resources aimed at boosting their livelihoods. …

By Peter Omopo Finnish President Alexander Stubb has warned that the world is entering “a new era of nuclear weapons,” following the United States’ announcement that it plans to resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in more than three decades. Speaking in Helsinki on Monday, Stubb said the balance of global deterrence and strategic stability between world powers was undergoing a dangerous transformation. “We have entered a new era of nuclear weapons, in which, unfortunately, the significance of nuclear weapons has been increasing,” the Finnish leader said. According to Stubb, the “logic of deterrence” that guided global powers…

By Peter Omopo  At least 20 people have been confirmed dead and more than 500 injured following a powerful earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday, Afghan authorities said on Monday. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the 6.3-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles), with its epicentre near Mazar-i-Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest northern cities. Spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Health, Sharafat Zaman, said rescue teams were mobilised in Samangan and Balkh provinces, where most of the casualties were recorded. “Based on the information we have so far, 534 people have been injured and…

By Oluwabukunmi The Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has said that it would be diplomatically improper and a violation of international law for the United States to undertake any military operation in Nigeria without the express consent of the Federal Government. Bwala made this known during an interview with the BBC World Service on Monday while reacting to comments by US President Donald Trump, who recently designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians and warned of possible military action. Trump, in a post on his social media platform,…

By Oluwabukunmi The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) have declared support for the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Their endorsement of the Wike bloc comes amid renewed efforts by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and his loyalists to regroup and remobilise ahead of the party’s National Elective Convention slated for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. In separate statements on Sunday, Ortom and Fayose threw their weight behind the faction led by National Vice Chairman (North Central),…

By Peter Omopo A non-profit organisation, Ashoka Africa, has concluded a year-long professional development programme for 102 teachers across Lagos State, aimed at promoting innovation, social responsibility, and problem-solving in classrooms. The initiative, known as the Changemakers Teacher Activation Programme (CTEACH), culminated in a graduation and induction ceremony held in Lagos, marking the end of a year-long effort to integrate “changemaking education” into the state’s school system. PUNCH Online recalls that in October 2024, Ashoka Africa graduated its first cohort of 52 teachers, drawn from various local government areas across Lagos. This year, the organisation inducted a second cohort of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, marked his one hundred days in Office and used the occasion to officially unveil the Onigbongbo Empowerment Committee. This initiative is aimed at ensuring the dividends of democracy reach every nook and cranny of the LCDA. During the inauguration of the committee at Council Secretariat, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo stated that the vision of the committee aligns with his administration’s FINE AGENDA, a people-centered roadmap designed to rebuild hope, strengthen community development and empower residents across all wards. “Our goal is to ensure that help…

By Tony Amokeodo For those who never believe or see anything good in Nigeria, a first-of-its-kind crude oil export terminal that will change the narrative in the oil and gas sector is unfolding in the South-South geo-political zone of the country. One of the major hindrances to Nigeria’s economic growth is the lack of infrastructure that will signpost dynamic development for a better tomorrow. Incidentally, the country is blessed with abundant human and natural resources that are unparalleled in any African country. Yet, infrastructural deficit is taking its toll on the most populous country in Africa. But a remarkable game…

Sometimes, it feels like our prayers go unheard, especially when we cry out for healing in friendships, peace in marriage, or unity in our community. But unanswered prayers don’t mean God is absent—they often mean He is working in ways we don’t yet understand. God reminds us in Isaiah 55:8: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.” He sees the full picture. In the waiting, He shapes our hearts, deepens our trust, and aligns our desires with His perfect will. In friendship and marriage, God may delay answers not to deny us but to refine…