The Ogun State Government has commenced the disbursement of N500m soft loans to artisans and traders across the state. The state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who had announced the scheme earlier, …
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Renard fans’ favourite for Eagles job
In a poll conducted by PUNCH Sports Extra on Wednesday, football enthusiasts voted two-time Africa Cup of Nations winning coach Herve Renard as their choice for the vacant Super Eagles …
Read More »Oshonaike loving ‘challenging’ nursing career
Nigerian women’s table tennis legend Olufunke Oshonaike is loving her nursing profession, which she also described as challenging, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The record seven-time Olympian shared her excitement and …
Read More »Tinubu mourns abducted Sokoto monarch killed by bandits
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the death of the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Bawa. …
Read More »Judges must restore public trust, justify pay rise – NBA
The outgoing President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has described as a “historic and truly remarkable achievement for Nigerian judiciary,” the recent signing into law of the …
Read More »Ajaero: Labour mobilises Abia workers for strike
The organised labour in Abia State have commenced mobilisation in view of possible detention of the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, come Wednesday, August 29, 2024. This …
Read More »VIDEO: UFC star Israel Adesanya arrives in Lagos to hero’s welcome
Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, on Wednesday, arrived in Lagos to a warm reception after his loss to Dricus Du Plessis on Saturday. This was made known by the Nigerians …
Read More »Trump holds first outdoor rally since attempted assassination
Donald Trump held his first outdoor campaign event on Wednesday since an assassination attempt, lobbing insults at his surging Democratic opponent Kamala Harris from behind bulletproof glass at a rally …
Read More »BREAKING; Abducted Sokoto monarch dies in captivity
The adducted District head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, has been reported dead in captivity. Confirming the tragic news to our correspondent …
Read More »NHRC unveils anti-corruption unit, partners ICPC
The National Human Rights Commission has unveiled an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit as part of its comprehensive strategy to combat corruption and enhance transparency. This initiative reflects the Commission’s commitment …
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