The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the presidential race for 2027. In the past few weeks, there …
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AU ambassadors blame underdevelopment on corruption
African Union (AU) ambassadors have warned that corruption and unemployment pose significant threats to Africa’s development and stability, urging leaders to take immediate action to address the challenges. The post …
Read More »Domestic airlines ground 42 aircraft over forex shortage
In about two years, 42 domestic aircraft have been grounded primarily due to a lack of foreign exchange to keep the airplanes flying or stringent regulatory actions in the country’s …
Read More »NMDPRA issues operational licence to Edo refinery
The management of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has issued an operational licence to Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, Ologbo, in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area …
Read More »Businesses, households must be metered before 2030 – FG
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says President Bola Tinubu has ordered that all businesses, institutions, households, and industries must be metered in the next five years. Adelabu said this …
Read More »Terrorism financing: NLC mobilises for nationwide strike over Ajaero’s invitation
Following the ongoing face-off between it and Nigeria Police, the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress has asked its members to be ready to commence a nationwide strike if need be …
Read More »FRC vows to sanction erring auditors, accountants
The Financial Reporting Council has vowed to take action against erring auditors and accountants. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr Rabiu Olowo, said this on Tuesday while …
Read More »Otti approves renovation of 200 health centres
The Abia State government has concluded plans to renovate and retrofit 200 existing primary health centres across the state before the end of the year. The Commissioner for Information, Okey …
Read More »PDP intensifies campaigns as Igbodalo returns from US
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party will resume its campaign for the governorship election slated for September 21. A top party member who disclosed to the PUNCH …
Read More »Japa syndrome taking toll on legal profession – Lawyer
In this interview with GBENGA OLONINIRAN, legal practitioner and coordinator, University of Benin Law Class of 2004 20th Reunion Planning Committee, Olakunle Fapohunda, speaks on the nitty-gritty of the legal …
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