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Politicians flooding Govt House distracting me – A’Ibom...

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged politicians to allow him to concentrate on the job he was elected to do. The governor complained that he was being distracted by too many unexpected visits from politicians in the state. The governor was captured in a video on...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Others

What Ilorin issue revealed about Lagos-is-no-man’s-land gimmick

The recent misunderstanding between Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, over the Isese festival proved that the no-man’s-land narrative bandied during the March governorship election in Lagos was political. About two weeks ago, there was a news story that the Emir stopped the...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Others

Stop those obscene perks, benefits

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Features

Non-adherence to international organisations’ goals

It is a pedestrian information that the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday July 11, 2023, as part of programmes lined up to mark the 20th anniversary of the Maputo Protocol, an essential instrument for the advancement of women’s rights on the African continent, expressed its commitment...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Politics

Fubara vows to compensate PH ring-road affected communities

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has promised to compensate communities that would be affected as a result of the construction of the Port Harcourt ring road project. The road which has been described as a legacy project by the current administration is expected to traverse six local government areas...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Entertainment

Taylor Swift sets women’s record for most number...

Taylor Swift now has more number one albums than any other female artist in history following the recent release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” Billboard said Monday. The record debuted at the top of the Billboard charts, becoming the pop queen’s 12th number one album and surpassing Barbra Streisand...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Headlines

Nigeria at high risk of anthrax outbreak, FG...

The Federal Government said the risk assessment conducted by the human health sector showed that the likelihood of an outbreak of anthrax disease in the country is high. The FG also said that the potential impact of the disease on humans is high. These were made known on Monday...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Headlines

Army intercepts Anambra-bound truck with ammunition

The Nigerian Army has intercepted a truckload of ammunition en route to Anambra, has learnt. The ammunition, according to the Army, was intercepted by troops of the 192 Battalion on Saturday, during a rigorous stop-and-search operation. A statement on Monday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen....

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Headlines

Again, Ogun PDP, APC bicker over vote-buying allegation

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, on Monday, issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alamutu, to release the report on the allegation of vote-buying levelled against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his party, the All Progressives Congress. The Ogun State PDP Chairman,...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

Sports

Napoli offer Osimhen N6.5bn annual salary

Italian champions, Napoli, have offered Victor Osimhen a new two-year contract extension with a salary worth N6.5bn — €6.5m plus €1m in bonuses, reports. Osimhen, who has two years left on his contract at Napoli, had demanded a salary of €7m annually to extend his current deal with...

PunchNews - 18 July 2023

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Headlines

Soun gets staff of office Dec 16, court...

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will officially present the staff of office to the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Saturday, December 16, The PUNCH exclusively learnt, on Monday. This was as state High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, on Monday, granted a stay of execution of the...

28 November 2023

Headlines

Worker dies, two injured at Lagos buildng site

A 40-year-old man simply identified as Chinedu has been confirmed dead while two sustained varying degrees of injury as bags of cement collapsed on the three construction workers in a site at Usman Mogaji Street, Ajangbadi in Lagos State. learnt that the incident happened at about 1:00 am on...

27 November 2023

Headlines

Tinubu presents budget Wednesday, FEC okays $1bn loan

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. This came as the Federal Executive Council on Monday approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5tn. This is an increase from the N26.01tn earlier considered by the council. The Minister of Budget and...

27 November 2023

Headlines

ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit...

ECOWAS to send high-powered delegation on solidarity visit to Sierra Leone President Maada Bio Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga By...

27 November 2023

Headlines

Tinubu re-appoints Kyari as NNPCL GCEO, constitutes company’s...

Tinubu re-appoints Kyari as NNPCL GCEO, constitutes company’s board Tinubu and Kyari Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu...

27 November 2023

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N650m debt: Oyo clamps down on advertising practitioners, third-party agents

PmNews - 24 April 2024

N650m debt: Oyo clamps down on advertising practitioners, third-party agents An official of Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency on duty Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement A

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2024 UTME: Father apprehended for writing exam for son

PunchNews - 24 April 2024

2024 UTME: Father arrested for taking exam for son File photo: Candidates for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board/Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinati