President Bola Tinubu and his entourage, on Tuesday, departed Lagos for Pretoria to attend the inauguration of the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, aboard two private aircraft, The PUNCH learnt. …
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Volunteer guards arrest three suspected kidnappers in Benue
The Benue State security operatives known as Benue State Community Volunteer Guards have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo. According to an eyewitness, Dan Odey, the suspects were nabbed on …
Read More »Kano emirate: Senate denies alleged emergency rule, NBA probes lawyers
The Senate on Tuesday dismissed an alleged plot to declare a state of emergency in Kano State over the emirate tussle between Ado Bayero and Muhammad Sanusi II. The Senate …
Read More »Nine-man panel to probe Anambra school building collapse
The Diocese on the Niger (Anglican Communion), Onitsha, Anambra State, has set up a nine-man panel to investigate the cause of the building collapse at the premises of the Dennis …
Read More »Illegal trade hindering economic growth, says WTO
The World Trade Organisation has stated that illicit trade damages societies and hinders economic growth and development. According to the organisation, in addition to undermining legitimate businesses, it promotes corruption …
Read More »Otti tells parents to prioritise children’s safety
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has advised parents to take care of their children, and prioritise their security, insisting that there is nothing they are doing that is …
Read More »Euro 2024: Conceicao snatches Portugal comeback win over Czech Republic
Youngster Francisco Conceicao snatched Portugal a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 Group F opener on Tuesday just minutes after coming off the bench. The …
Read More »APC demands Kwankwaso’s arrest for accusing FG of breeding insurgents
The All Progressives Congress in Kano State has urged Nigerian security to arrest the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. He was said to …
Read More »BREAKING: Ex-Senate president, Bukola Saraki’s mother dies at 89
Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has lost his mother, Florence. Florence died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Saraki confirmed his mother’s death in a statement shared …
Read More »Investing in palm oil could save Nigeria $600m annually- producers
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria has revealed that the country could save a staggering $600m annually by investing in the domestic palm oil sector. This was disclosed by …
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