Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has described life in Nigeria as a form of “hell” for its citizens, stating that after enduring so much suffering, Nigerians should not have to face more torment beyond this life. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to shift from...

A coalition of civil society groups has issued a strong warning to Nigerian security agencies ahead of the planned June 12 demonstrations, urging authorities not to use force against peaceful protesters. In an open letter dated June 2, the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other security bodies against any...

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, Musawa lauded Ejeagha’s immense contributions to Nigerian music and cultural heritage,...

The Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Federal Government to stop posting prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps to states plagued by insecurity. Speaking in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, the PTA National President, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, described the continued deployment of corps members to states battling insurgency and banditry as “dangerous...

The Federal Government has announced the theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The announcement was contained in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen....