Author: Isa Isawade
We’ll not delay action on new minimum wage, Makinde assures workers
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Bayo Lawal, said notwithstanding the new minimum wage, his government will…
14-Year-old boy killed in London sword attack named
The attack took place just before 7 am on that Tuesday morning. The man has been arrested on suspicion of…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568 – Ministry
During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 33 Palestinians and wounded 57 others, bringing the total death toll…
NLC rejects 35% pay rise, insists on living wage
“What they pretend to have done is a waste of time. It does not amount to anything for us and…
Kidnapped Ondo father, son regain freedom
He told PUNCH that “The father and his son are safe and have reunited with their family," adding that the…
Drop in food prices excites Nigerians
“The reduction in prices is because of the government’s action to ban bulk buying of grain in the markets,” he…
HID Awolowo Foundation celebrates Adebanwi on Guggenheim Fellowship Award
“We at the HID Awolowo Foundation are very proud of Adebanwi’s strings of achievements. We greatly value him as a…
Monitor N200bn intervention fund, Oyintiloye tells Tinubu
Oyintiloye commended the president for launching the intervention fund, noting that it would boost economic growth and industrial development at…
Man drowns in Lagoon while trying to escape arrest
“The deceased was later identified as Azeez. He was later confirmed dead by paramedics of Pre Hospital Care, Lagos."
Minister urges vigilance over zoonotic disease outbreaks
“Mainstreaming this one health concept where human, animal and environmental health workers will work together; the result is such that…
Lagos-Calabar Road: FG begins demolition of properties affected by right of way
Umahi called on those affected by the demolition exercise to take it as a sacrifice for the ultimate impact of…
Oyo LG Election: Awa Bamiji alleges irregularities
"How can you broadcast the names of the successful applicants for OYSIEC work as your ad-hoc staff less than 24…
VP Shettima sends important message to political leaders
“As beautiful as we all look in the various attires we are putting on, so is the beauty in our…
NNPC sued over failure to account for ‘missing $2.04bn, N164bn oil revenues’
“Section 16(2) of the Nigerian Constitution further provides that, ‘the material resources of the nation are harnessed and distributed as…
Fubara sad, confirms 5 deaths, 120 burnt cars in tanker explosion
"I went there this morning to see for myself what really happened, and I can tell you, I've not been…
I’ll not surrender Rivers’ soul on bended knees – Fubara
"And I am happy to say, and I've said it over and again, it doesn't matter the number of people…
Woman lands in prison for allegedly slapping policeman in Lagos
Opara adjourned the case till 10 May 2024 for mention and ordered that the defendant be detained at Kirikiri Correctional…
Woman lands in prison for allegedly stealing employer’s N10.5m phones
The presiding Magistrate granted the defendants a bail of N500,000 each with two sureties each in like sum and adjourned…
Unlock our motor parks we are dying of hunger, drivers beg Sanwo-Olu
“We obliged and relocated about 36 long buses and about 50 minibuses operating from the parks and suffered huge revenue…
Fans raise concern over spate of deaths in Nollywood (list)
@Ayoksmi via X tweeted: “We lost another veteran. This is not the best time for Nollywood. Within a short period…
Man reignites Lagos ‘no man’s land’ debate with new proposal
The proposal has generated serious controversy on the social media platform with many who are opposed to his view condemning…
Heavy rains kill over 38 people in Kenya
“Kenya is among the countries in the Horn of Africa experiencing abnormally heavy rains this season."
FG suspends Dana Airlines, orders comprehensive audit
“This audit should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with our…
NSCDC deploys personnel to JAMB CBT centres in Anambra
He warned unauthorised persons against loitering around designated exam centres, adding that anyone found wanting would be arrested and prosecuted.
1.94 million candidates have sat for 2024 JAMB – Registrar
“The important thing is that we are ahead of the impersonators, we have arrested a father writing examinations for his…
Nigeria Auto Industry Summit holds in Lagos June 27
On his part, Chairman of NAJA, Mike Ochonma, said, "Significantly, the summit shall bridge the information and communication gap between…
Sunak makes 1st official visit to Germany
In the Middle East, the British Air Force was recently involved in the defence against the major Iranian attack on…
National Library cries out to FG to increase funding for education
“Books are very important and the essence of living is reading. Like somebody will say, when you stop reading, you…
Nollywood again mourns as veteran actor Zulu Adigwe dies
He started acting in Europe in 1970 when he got into university, but in 1999, he returned to Nigeria and…
Robbery suspect nabbed for attempting to burgle NAN office
Meanwhile, the incident has been reported to the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Anambra command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.