Nigeria’s banking industry shut 229 physical branches in one year as customers increasingly turned to Point of Sale terminals for their daily transactions. This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2024 financial sector statistical bulletin. The data showed ...

The political alliance between the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has broken down. Sources who spoke with Sunday Sun say the longstanding relationship, which lasted about four ...

The recent air strikes reportedly carried out by the United States of America in Nigeria have sparked intense debate across the country. It will be recalled that US President Donald Trump had earlier warned of a possible military action against ...

The defection of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun to strengthen the party’s presence in the south. No fewer than eight federal lawmakers are reportedly set ...

Private petroleum depots across Lagos and other key fuel trading hubs have raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to as high as N800 per litre, Sunday PUNCH can report. Data obtained from petroleumprice.ng on Saturday showed that ...

Liverpool midfielder, Alexis MacAllister, has ruled out his team from this season’s Premier League title race. Arne Slot’s men began their title defence in impression fashion recording five straight wins at the start of campaign. With Arsenal beating Bournemouth 3-2 ...

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume office as acting president following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces. The directive was issued on Saturday by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court ...

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stirred renewed discussion around prophecy and spiritual discernment after reflecting on a controversial prediction related to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, campaign. Speaking at ...

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has escaped police arrest after beating up his fourth baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday, January 1, 2026 during Ashabi’s visit to his bar in Ogun state. In a viral video ...

Large crowds of Venezuelans living abroad poured onto the streets of major cities around the world on Saturday to celebrate the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, following a U.S. military operation that ended his rule. The gatherings drew members of ...

A youth, Mr Igwe Akuma from Ndi Uma compound, was on Friday killed during a crisis that erupted in Okon-Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. Also, houses, vehicles and other property belonging to some individuals in the ...

Fresh facts have emerged on why the planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was postponed, despite earlier arrangements for the move. According to Daily Nigerian, Yusuf had last Friday concluded ...

United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has disclosed that the ousted Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, was given “multiple very, very, very generous offers” to leave power but refused, choosing instead to “play around.” Rubio made the statement on Saturday ...

The national leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has set conditions for joining any coalition or forming an alliance with any political party. Kwankwaso said that although they are looking for a party to merge with ...

Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-day expenses—particularly for food, dining, transport and utilities. Using ...