Author: Isa Isawade
CDS, COAS petitioned over alleged killing of 10 persons, seizure of 518 cows by soldiers
The family listed those allegedly killed by the soldiers as; Nura Abdussalam, Adamu Abdulkarim, Yusuf Haruna, Buhari Haruna, Kabiru Haruna,…
Stakeholders express mixed feelings over 18 years university admission age
“By aligning registration requirements with the 18-year age limit, these institutions can mitigate the risks associated with underage admissions."
Unbundling of TCN will improve access to electricity – Experts
“The separation of responsibilities between entities allows for a concentrated focus, with transmission services management predominantly revolving around technological aspects,…
3 Sales managers sent to prison for allegedly stealing employer’s N7.8m goods
Police prosecuting Counsel, Ishola Samuel told the Court in the charge marked TB/31/2024 that the defendants committed the offence between…
We are not Igbo, Rivers Ikwerre people reply Ohanaeze
“To us at IPO, Ikwerre is Igbo means that all the ancestral communities in Ikwerre originated from Igbo. This is…
Wike, Sani, others sued ‘over failure to account for N5.9trn, $4.6bn loans
“Many years of allegations of corruption and mismanagement of public funds including the loans obtained by the states and FCT…
Cross-dressing: Parents raise concerns on growing trend
A Bill seeking to prohibit cross-dressing in Nigeria failed to pass a second reading at the House of Representatives in…
Driver crashes vehicle into White House gate, dies
“Security protocols were implemented as officers cleared the vehicle,” it said, adding that “there was no threat to the White…
2 Men land in prison over bank’s N24m property
Haruna told the Court that the defendants took the law into their own hands and damaged the complainant's properties valued…
Impressive: 31 students of 2 Kwara schools score between 300 and 358 in UTME
“We are proud of achievements like this. They serve as shining examples for young ones to work harder, be at…
Diri, Jonathan, others pay last respects to Queen Daukoru
Admitting a huge vacuum had been created by her exit at the age of 55, he called on the family…
Death toll from Kenya floods reaches 179
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that 164 adults and 15 children have died from flood-related incidents, with 90 others reported…
I’ll promptly implement new minimum wage, Fubara assures Rivers workers
"We are also committed to implementing the increase in workers’ salaries recently approved by the Federal Government as soon as…
Mining areas record rise in out-of-school children – Report
The study is part of the efforts to implement the Federal Government`s “Roadmap for the Growth and Development of the…
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…