The people of Ntak Obio Akpa, Ikot Okoro and Ikot Akpan villages in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have staged a peaceful demonstration over the alleged …
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FG trains 100 Ondo youths, women in digital marketing
The National Productivity Center, Abuja, has trained no fewer than 100 women and youths in Ondo State in digital marketing in a bid to expose them to modern marketing systems …
Read More »Man caught defecating in public attacks, injures Lagos official
A yet-to-be-identified suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly attacking and injuring a civilian staff member of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources while on duty …
Read More »I regret shredding my NCE certificate, says repentant female insurgent
A repentant female Boko Haram member, who underwent deradicalisation and resettled in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno, Fatima Musa, has said she regrets shredding into pieces her National Certificate …
Read More »Pope seeks end to extremism on Asian tour
Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia. On the …
Read More »NCoS probes poor feeding allegation in Cross River correction centre
The Nigeria Correctional Service has said the alleged poor feeding at the Calabar custodial centre is being investigated and does not reflect the service’s commitment to inmates’ welfare. The Service …
Read More »Did you know a tribe where men breastfeed their children?
It is quite common for men to participate in nursing their newborn, but quite uncommon for men to participate in breastfeeding infants; a practice that is quite distinctive and noteworthy. …
Read More »Gunmen kill two security guards in Imo LG secretariat
Gunmen on Tuesday night killed two vigilante members guarding the headquarters of Isiala-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. PUNCH Online gathered that the gunmen also set cars parked at …
Read More »It’s time to end Gaza war, says US
The United States said Tuesday it was time to “finalise” a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to bow …
Read More »Paralympics: Ogunleke Nigeria’s last table tennis hope
With the exit of Christiana Alabi, Abiola Adesope, and Kayode Alabi from the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Team Nigeria’s medal hope now rests on Isau …
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