Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, has apologised over his comment about Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Youtuber made the apology in a video he shared on his YouTube account on Wednesday, following the backlash he faced after the interview. Tiamiyu, who is known for advising…

A secondary school in Osogbo, Osun State, Fakunle Unity High School, hurriedly shut down academic activities on Tuesday, after some pupils became unconscious after inhaling teargas fired by men of Mopol 39 Base, located directly opposite the school premises. A source in the school, who preferred not to be named over fears of harassment, told…

The daughter of President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Aisha Hanan Buhari on Tuesday said that her father was a silent achiever. Hanan made this known on her Instagram story while sharing a photo of the President during the Fleet Review held at the Naval Dockyard Limited in Victoria Island, Lagos. She wrote, “My Father…

Popular actress, Adunni Ade, has denied owing her late colleague, Murphy Afolabi, N250,000 before he died. The actress made this known in a statement signed by her lawyer which was shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday. A Muslim cleric called out the actress Adunni Ade during the eight days Fidau prayer for the late…

Former Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry has lost his bid to challenge the United Kingdom government over his security arrangements in the country. This was disclosed in a ruling published on Tuesday. The prince had asked for a legal review of a decision refusing him permission to pay for UK security. Though he and his…

Supporters of musician Seun Kuti gathered outside the magistrate’s court in Yaba, Lagos State to demand the singer’s release. The trial, which was slated for today, was said to have been adjourned as a result of the judge’s absence from the court, a source who pleaded anonymity told PUNCH. Justice Adeola Olatubosun of the Chief…

American professional basketball player, Lebron James, 38, is reportedly considering retirement from basketball after Denver Nuggets swept out Los Angeles Lakers from the National Basketball Association league playoffs on Monday. TNT broadcaster, Chris Haynes, citing league sources, said that James’s retirement was “under consideration.” Lakers’ defeat which brought the curtain down on James’ 20th season…

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on Tuesday, arrived in Nigeria and is currently in talks with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu made this known on his Twitter page on Tuesday. He wrote, “I received former British Prime Minister and founder Tony Blair Institute for Good Governance, Mr Tony Blair,…

The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for a second term. The PUNCH reports that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), reappoints Dabiri and wrote to the Senate to confirm her appointment. In a letter addressed to…

An analysis of visas the United Kingdom issued to Nigerians in 2022 has revealed that more visas were granted to dependants than students. Though the figure of visas issued from June 2022 to April 2023 would be out on Thursday, the UK, however, enacted a law that banned migrating students of some countries, including Nigeria,…