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Nigeria’s worsening economic realities shrink wedding receptions
…as emphasis on ‘aso-ebi’ reduces Nigeria is witnessing a massive disruption in every area. Citizens are scaling down on their expenses, focusing purely on very important areas of their lives. One of the noticeable…
Announcing the arrival of state police
After nearly 70 years of agitation, Nigeria finally looks set to establish state police. That is, every state will have its own police force. On Thursday,…
NSIB Links Dana Air Incident to Failed Landing Gear
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has linked the skidding of the runway by a Dana Air aircraft with registration…
Wike as a Professional Mistake Maker
Last week, veteran singer, actor and activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, mocked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing him as a “mistake maker’ of the…
Boniface scores as Leverkusen make history with unbeaten Bundesliga season
Victor Boniface scored the opening goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Augsburg 2-1 in their final match of the 2023/24 Germany’s Bundesliga season at the BayArena on Saturday. The win ensured Leverkusen, already , finished…
Nigeria to stop petrol importation in June – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, says Nigeria will stop importation of petrol into the country by June. Dangote spoke at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali on Friday. He said the country should…
Policemen kill Nigerian national in South Africa, Diaspora’s group demands probe
A devastating incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, as a 43-year-old Nigerian citizen, Prince Ebuka, was allegedly shot and killed by South African police in Danielskuil, Northern Cape. According to…
Oleksandr Usyk is undisputed world heavyweight champion, beats Tyson Fury by split decision
Oleksandr Usyk did enough to earn a split decision victory in his fight with Tyson Fury on Sunday. Two judges scored in his favour – 115-113 and 114-113 with the other giving it to Fury at 114-113. Usyk’s victory is…
Man City’s Foden Named Premier League Player Of The Season
Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Season. Saturday’s announcement meant the 23-year-old England midfielder completed an awards double after being voted Footballer of the Year…
Nigeria Has Collapsed Under Tinubu – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr Babachir Lawal, has said Nigeria collapsed after the swearing of President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Lawal said the shocking announcement of fuel subsidy…
Muslim lawyers hire five SANs against minister over marriage of 100 orphans
The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) has faulted the position of Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on the proposed mass wedding of 100 orphans in Niger State. Besides,…
FG to deploy 530 CNG buses to six states by end of May
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to deploy 530 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to six states as part of the first phase of the implementation of the President CNG Initiative (PCNGi) by the end of May.…
Police sack Inspector Mohammed for joining robbers to rob victim of N29.8m
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Inspector Adabo Mohammed for joining a robbery gang to rob a victim of the sum of N29.8 million in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday…
Our actions guided by rule of law in Rivers crisis – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that there is a greater and assuring resolve of his administration to follow his course lawfully to the end concerning the festering political crisis in the State.…
It’s unfortunate Peter Obi is demonising Nigerian judiciary – Reno Omokri
A former presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri has attacked former presidential candidate, Peter Obi for demonising the nation’s judiciary. Obi had attacked the judiciary, saying the body was the problem of Nigeria’s…
Three police Inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists
Three police inspectors have been demoted for extorting N29.4 million from motorists in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory. The demoted officers are: Inspectors Osagie Efford, Semiu Agbekin, and Francis…
Rivers elders dump Wike, support Fubara
Elders from Rivers State have declared support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara in his political supremacy battle with his predecessor, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The elders, who spoke…
I won’t offer APC advice, party didn’t pay my school fees — Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who currently represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, has said that he won’t offer advice to his party— the All Progressives Congress. The lawyer,…
CNG pumps: FG may fund installation as marketers lament high cost
The Federal Government may consider assisting independent fuel marketers with funding to install Compressed Natural Gas sales pumps at filling stations across the country, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. This followed the…
Doctor, nurses detained over missing placenta in Kwara hospital
The police in Kwara State have commenced an investigation into the disappearance of the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn baby at Government Cottage Hospital, Iloffa in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the…
IG can no longer dismiss unmarried pregnant policewomen— SAN
Lawyer and human rights activist Funmi Falana (SAN) discusses the court ruling against Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigeria Police Force, which allows the dismissal of unmarried pregnant policewomen, with AJIBADE OMAPE…
Tinubu appoints governing board members for 111 tertiary institutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of at least 555 persons to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of 111 federal universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education.…
AFRICA CEO FORUM: Dangote calls for more investments to propel Africa’s economic growth
President of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has called for increased investments in the African…
I’ll support Obi in 2027 if PDP decides – Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that if in 2027, the party decides that it is the South-East’s turn and…