Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Friday, intercepted no fewer than 175,000 bottles of codeine shipment from India en route to Enugu State barely one week after …
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UN group urges govts to take lead in education development
Heads of delegations and chairs of committees, including Accredited Ambassadors of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Relief Fund in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of …
Read More »Reps to meet govs as Borno opposes state police
The Borno State government has kicked against the establishment of state police in the country. The Secretary of the National Economic Council, Nebeolisa Anako, disclosed this in a text message …
Read More »Drama as Rangers, Enyimba match abandoned after pitch invasion
There was drama in Enugu on Sunday during the highly-anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 35 game between Enugu Rangers and reigning champions Enyimba, as the game was abandoned deep …
Read More »CSOs, experts call for C’River forestry laws’ review
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and relevant stakeholders in the forestry sector have called for the review of Cross River Forestry Commission laws to address illegal mining and logging in the …
Read More »I saved Tinubu’s political career, says Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, said contrary to the claims in circulation, President Bola Tinubu immensely benefited from his goodwill. Atiku said …
Read More »Poly students, 25 others abducted on Abuja-Nasarawa highway
About 30 travellers, including some students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Abuja-Nasarawa Highway on Friday. PUNCH Metro gathered from a source who …
Read More »Land grabbing: Abuja community laments harassment by developer
Residents and property owners in the Committee on Resettlement and Development Layout in Lugbe, Federal Capital Territory, are frustrated by continued harassment from a developer seeking to confiscate a piece …
Read More »We’ll beat Benin – Onuachu
Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu, has expressed confidence of a victory against Benin on Monday (today) while also looking forward to reuniting with former coach Gernor Rohr, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. …
Read More »What’s the appropriate wage for workers?
When politicians fixed their salaries and emoluments and decided to pay themselves humongous amounts, no hell was let loose. When the government decided to buy imported SUVs for billions of …
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