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By Oluwabukunmi | October 6, 2025 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Aliyu Abubakar Getso, describing his passing as “a monumental loss to journalism and to the state.” In a condolence message issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf hailed the late Getso as a “distinguished professional whose works contributed immensely to the growth of journalism, information dissemination, and public enlightenment in Kano and beyond.” He noted that Getso, widely respected for his integrity, professionalism, and ethical reporting, left a lasting legacy in the media…

By Oluwabukunmi Veteran journalist and Senior Vice Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of Leadership Media Group, Azu Ishiekwene, has released a new book titled “A Midlifer’s Guide to Content Creation and Profit,” offering practical insights on how adults, particularly those in midlife, can leverage content creation for financial gain in the digital age. The 10-chapter publication, which explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and monetisation, focuses on helping older adults navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving media ecosystem — especially with the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement obtained on Sunday, Ishiekwene — fondly called Azu — said the book…

By Peter Omopo The management of the National Assembly has issued a stern warning to parliamentary workers under the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) against carrying out their planned protest or picketing of the legislative complex as lawmakers prepare to resume plenary on Tuesday. The caution came amid growing tension over unresolved welfare and constitutional issues raised by some disgruntled members of the union, who had threatened to disrupt legislative activities. In a circular released on Sunday by the Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, Essien Eyo Essien, on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru…

 By Sola Ojewusi & Peter Omopo | October 6, 2025 Teachers across Nigeria have renewed calls for improved welfare, full implementation of the 65-year retirement age, and enhanced working conditions as the nation joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. At celebrations held nationwide on Sunday, teachers’ unions, education stakeholders, and state governors highlighted the critical role of teachers in nation-building while lamenting the persistent neglect of welfare policies, poor remuneration, and the slow implementation of statutory reforms. Unions Demand Policy Action and Investment The National Union of Teachers (NUT) disclosed that 16 states are yet…

Life is a journey with goals, dreams, and divine assignments. Each of us has a *Target*__ a purpose set by God, and our responsibility is to stay focused, faithful, and determined until we hit it. * Stay focused on your goals * Trust God’s timing * Prepare and aim with purpose * Press forward, no matter what. Distractions will come, but don’t let them pull you away from your divine target. The enemy often uses fear, doubt, and comparison to blur your vision. Sometimes, the journey takes longer than we expect. But missing your target isn’t about failure. Keep pressing…

By Sola Ojewusi Team Brazil on Sunday emerged champions of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, clinching their first-ever win in the electric powerboat racing series. The duo of Timmy Hansen and Leva Millere-Hagin powered Team Brazil to victory after a commanding performance through the group stages, the race-off, and a thrilling final showdown. With 38 points earned from their triumph, Team Brazil’s overall tally now stands at 89 points—cementing their rise in the championship standings. They finished ahead of Team Blue Rising, who claimed second place, while Team Drogba took the third position. Notably, fan favorites Team Rafa and Team…

By Peter Omopo Lagos | October 10, 2025 – The long-awaited finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10 ended in grand style on Sunday night as Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, was crowned the winner of Africa’s biggest reality TV show. Imisi, a 27-year-old creative entrepreneur from Lagos, beat other finalists to clinch the coveted title and a grand prize package reportedly worth over ₦120 million, including cash, a brand-new SUV, a house, and several sponsored trips. The show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced Imisi’s victory to loud cheers from the live studio audience and millions of fans watching across…

By Peter Omopo The Chief of Staff and Media Adviser to Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Chief Kayode Odunaro, has been installed as the Osorun of Isaga-Orile Kingdom, one of the key kingmaker titles in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The installation ceremony, performed by the Onisaga of Isaga-Orile, Oba Joseph Tella, took place at the weekend and marked the revival of a family legacy. Odunaro explained that the Osorun title has traditionally belonged to his lineage and was last held by his uncle, who was installed in 1958 and passed away…

By Peter Omopo Abuja – The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigerians deported from the United States were abandoned in Togo after being reportedly transferred there by Ghanaian authorities, insisting that the returnees are under official profiling procedures. In a statement to Sunday PUNCH, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the deportees were not stranded, as alleged, but were undergoing standard processing in line with international repatriation protocols. NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, explained that the deportation was “special” and required careful handling due to the nature of offences committed by those involved.…

By Peter Omopo Abuja – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has clarified his recent comments about ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged nomination by Boko Haram during his administration, insisting that his remarks were misinterpreted and never intended to portray Buhari as sympathetic to terrorists. Jonathan made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Eze, following a backlash triggered by comments made at the public presentation of the book “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,” authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.), in Abuja on Friday.…