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“The situation remains highly volatile and we fear it will further deteriorate, worsening the region’s already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation,” Mr. Türk said, following clashes in recent days between the Ethiopian army and regional forces. The development comes against a backdrop of deadly conflict in Tigray from 2020 to 2022 between Government troops and separatist Tigray forces, following rising tensions between national and regional authorities.That conflict – in which Eritrean soldiers reportedly participated – is believed to have killed tens of thousands and uprooted more than two million civilians, of whom one million remain internally displaced today.Intensifying fighting  According to the…

Big Brother Naija power couple, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, and Bamike  Adenibuyan, aka Bambam, have sparked fresh concerns about the state of their marriage after observant fans noticed that the pair no longer follow each other on Instagram. The social media development has added fuel to lingering rumours that their over five-year-old marriage may be facing challenges. Speculation about a possible rift first surfaced in December, 2025, when both reality stars shared separate Christmas photoshoots, a move that triggered online conversations about trouble in paradise. Though neither Teddy A nor Bambam has publicly addressed the latest development,…

Serena Williams eligible to return to Tennis this Month Serena Williams will be eligible to return to professional tennis in 13 days if she chooses. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has confirmed that Serena Williams will complete the required six month period in the anti-doping testing pool on February 22, clearing her to compete again under professional rules. This simply means Williams has met the eligibility requirement for a return after time away from the Tour. No announcement has been made by Williams or the WTA regarding future plans. Williams last played competitively in 2022 and stepped away as…

By Dennis Agbo Enugu State was filled with solemnity on Tuesday evening as dignitaries from across the state and beyond gathered for a Night of Tributes in honour of the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District until his passing on November 18, 2025. Senator Ezea was widely remembered as a man of integrity, courage, and unwavering dedication to humanity. Attendees described him as a leader who never gave up on causes he was passionate about and whose vision will continue through his political ideology. Among the dignitaries present were the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi…

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is set to deploy the Joint Special Task Force, known as ‘Savanah Shield’, to clean up terrorists in Kwara and parts of Niger. Oluyede made this known at the 2026 budget defence session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Defence in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that the military had been doing everything with its best to ensure that Nigeria was safer for citizens and investors. According to him, things are currently much better in the North-East zone, adding, however, that there are lingering challenges in…

Access Bank’s proposed acquisition of Bidvest Bank has collapsed, bringing an end to a high-profile cross-border banking transaction that would have expanded the Nigerian lender’s footprint in South Africa. The transaction, which was intended to transfer ownership of Bidvest Bank to Access Bank, did not progress to completion after key conditions attached to the agreement were not fulfilled within the stipulated timeframe. As a result, both parties have discontinued the process, leaving Bidvest Bank to continue operating independently. The failed deal marks a setback for Access Bank’s broader African expansion strategy, which has focused on building a strong presence in…

The Senate has appointed 12 members to work with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, which has stirred recent uproar. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the committee members on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session. The members are Senator Simon Lalong, who will serve as Chairman, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator Tahir Mungono, Senator Adamu Aliero, Senator Abba Moro, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Senator Niyi Adegbonmire (SAN), Senator Jibrin Isah, Senator Ipalibo Banigo, and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. Akpabio said, “After consultation with the leadership, we have moved the…

A couple, Mr Olawale Olulaja and his wife, Blessing Chigozie, were among the graduands at the just-concluded convocation of the University of Lagos, completing their programmes through the Distance Learning Institute. While the husband was a graduate of Business Administration, the wife graduated from the Department of Accountancy for the 2024/2025 academic session. The duo, in a conversation with The PUNCH, spoke about how they overcame the demands of marriage, parenthood, and years of academic disruptions, and graduated at the same time. Olawale, a graduate of Business Administration, said he began the programme before his wife but could not complete…

Amid stubbornly high food prices and rising worries about supply-chain bottlenecks, Nigeria’s food inflation crisis is placing increasing strain on households and businesses. In this interview with DAMILOLA AINA, Kofi Abunu, Managing Director of Food Concepts Limited, shares an operator’s insight into the true drivers of food inflation, contending that post-harvest losses and poor infrastructure, rather than outright scarcity, are key factors To what extent is Nigeria’s current food inflation driven by post-harvest losses? Food inflation in Nigeria is driven by several forces, but post-harvest losses account for a meaningful share that is often overlooked. A significant portion of locally…

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her children received death threats during the #EndSARS protests, an experience she says fundamentally altered her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, Omotola said she had previously grown accustomed to personal threats but was shaken when the intimidation extended to her family. “I am used to death threats; I have received them many times. “But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting death threats. That was when it became real, and when I realised this was no…