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BREAKING: GTCO records largest ever first quarter profit in Nigerian Banking History

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Nigeria's most efficiently run bank, has just announced the largest ever pre-tax profits in Nigerian banking history. According to information contained in its first-quarter earnings, the bank posted a pre-tax

Breaking: Nigeria move up in latest FIFA ranking ahead of 2019 World Cup

Nigeria's Super Falcons have climbed to 38th position in the latest FIFA ranking which was released by the world football governing body on Friday, March 29. Despite winning the African Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, Nigeria dropped one place in the last FIFA

BREAKING: Lawmaker shot dead in Enugu

A Councilor, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa, representing Eha-Ulo ward, in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, Enugu State, has been shot dead. It was learnt that the lawmaker was murdered by gunmen on Sunday night at his residence

BREAKING: NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna

A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, reportedly crashed on Monday morning in Tami community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to Vanguard, the incident occurred at about 5 a m when residents heard a loud sound from the

Breaking: 13 Unilag Students Remanded In Prison

13 students of the University of Lagos has been sent to Kirikiri Prisons pending their bail application for alleged unlawful invasion and disruption of activities. 'A Special Offences Mobile Court in Oshodi, Lagos, on Saturday remanded 13 students of the University

Breaking: FG suspends Twitter's operations in Nigeria

The Federal government has announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter's operations in Nigeria. Below is a statement released from the office of the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announcing the suspension; ''The Federal Government has

Breaking: Notorious Kidnapper, Evans Arrested In Lagos

Luck ran out on notorious kidnap kingpin, Evans as operatives of the police with ACP kyari nabbed him in his mansion. He was recently declared wanted by the police and had been on the run after some members of his gang were arrested. His gang was known to

BREAKING: 12 inmates escape in Kogi jailbreak

Twelve inmates have escaped in a jail break in the early hours of Monday in Kogi State. Kogi State Government confirmed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He commended the swift response of

BREAKING: FCTA bans #EndSARS protests in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Security Committee has banned #EndSARS protests in Abuja, the nation's capital, for alleged violation of the COVID-19 protocols. The FCT Administration said it was concerned that despite the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery

BREAKING: Soludo sworn-in as Anambra Governor

Anambra State governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has officially been sworn-in as the Governor of the State. He was sworn in by the State Chief judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu at exactly 9:45am, at the Anambra State Government House. The event was witnessed

BREAKING: Buhari, Dogara in closed-door meeting

The embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, is currently meeting President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. THE PUNCH had reported exclusively that Buhari will be meeting Dogara today. Issues relating to recent

BREAKING: Soldier dies in Rivers boat mishap

A soldier attached to the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has died in a gunboat mishap that occurred along Bolo waterways in Ogu-Boli local government area, Rivers state on November 25. A statement released by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public

BREAKING: NLC Protest begins in Lagos [PHOTOS]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commenced its nationwide protest against the current living conditions in the country; President of the Congress, Mr. Joe Ajaero, on Monday, said the union would embark on a peaceful rally to express their grievances over

BREAKING: Three Killed In Abuja Community Clash

In the attack, two others, a woman and a young boy, reported to be passers-by who unfortunately ran into the middle of the crisis, were also killed, they were, however, yet to be identified. No less than three people, including two women and a young boy, were

BREAKING: Emirates plane in 'accident on landing' in Dubai

An Emirates plane with 275 people on board was involved in an accident on landing Wednesday at Dubai airport but all the passengers were evacuated safely, the government said. Footage on social media showed smoke billowing from the aircraft. "An Emirates plane

BREAKING: Plateau imposes 24-hour curfew in Bokkos

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Bokkos Local Government Area following the killing of two protesting youths by security personnel. The youth were protesting Monday's killing of a traditional ruler in the area. SAF Ron Kulere, Lazarus

BREAKING: Actress Chinedu Bernard slump, dies in church

Nollywood actress, Chinedu Bernard, is dead. Bernard reportedly died after she slumped in a church. She was said to have slumped while cleaning the Chapel of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church inside Federal Housing area in Enugu State and was confirmed dead

BREAKING: Eleme LGA secretariat in Rivers set ablaze

A section of the Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze, raising concerns over potential unrest in the region. This incident comes shortly after the inauguration of Brain Gokpa, the newly elected chairman of Eleme