N6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC releases ex-minister to lawyer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, granted an administrative bail to a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, who was arrested and detained over an alleged fraud of N… 21st December 2023

NDLEA congratulates PUNCH on NMMA awards

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has congratulated The PUNCH Newspapers for emerging the Newspaper of the Year Award at the 31st edition of the Nigeria Media Merit Award. Aside from being the … 21st December 2023

Stop attacking Buhari to get Tinubu’s favour, Amosun tells Oshiomhole

A former governor of Ogun State and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Wednesday, accused ex-governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, of insulting former Pr… 21st December 2023

A’Ibom lawyers stage protest over judge’s kidnap

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, on Wednesday, shut courts to protest the kidnap of an Oron high court judge, Justice Joy Unwana, and the killing of her orderly. The PUNCH … 21st December 2023

Same-sex marriage not biblical, says Kumuyi

The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Wednesday, said same-sex marriage is at variance with the command of Jesus Christ to Christians. He spoke at the… 21st December 2023

Edo poll: Group drums support for Ighodalo

A support group known as Obaseki Finishing Well Group has pledged its support for Asue Ighodalo, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. The group said Ighodalo was th… 21st December 2023

MFM outreach targets 280 FESTAC ‘area boys’

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, FESTAC Mega Axis, Lagos State, said no fewer than 280 hoodlums popularly called ‘Area boys’ living in Lagos slums will be reached out to in its upcoming… 21st December 2023

Caution transport commissioner over threat, Aba tricyclists beg Otti

Tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State, on Tuesday pleaded with the state governor, Alex Otti, to prevail on the state Commissioner for Transport, Sunny Onwuma, to stop threatening and intimidating the… 21st December 2023

LASG warns against improper waste disposal at Yuletide

The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state against improper waste disposal during the Yuletide celebrations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Waha… 21st December 2023

Sanwo-Olu pledges more funding for artisans

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, assured artisans/tradesmen in the state of his administration’s commitment to scale up funding for the sector. Speaking at the 14th Tra… 21st December 2023

Lagos directs tankers, trailers to vacate Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, directed all articulated vehicles parked on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway around Cele Bus Stop inward Tincan Port to vacate the corridor immediately. The Specia… 21st December 2023

Bishop advocates opportunities for global peace

A call has been made advocating a global society where, irrespective of race, gender, religion, or geographical location, people will have adaptive opportunities at the table to co-create peace. The P… 21st December 2023

Mob beats man to death in Ogun

A man identified simply as Idowu was reportedly clubbed to death by a suspected mob in the Welepe Kujore area of Sagamu, Ogun State, on Monday. PUNCH Metro learnt from an eyewitness that the man was f… 21st December 2023

Residents lament as erosion ravages 169 Anambra communities

Several buildings, structures and roads have been destroyed, while over 100,000 persons have been displaced by the menace of gully erosion ravaging communities in Anambra State, South-East PUNCH can a… 21st December 2023

Restoring quality, panacea for improving education in S’East –UMCOBA President

National President of Methodist College, Uzuakoli Old Boys Association, and Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation to the governor of Abia State, Ugochukwu Okoroafor, has insisted that there is … 21st December 2023

ABSUTH seeks to identify, reconnect rescued kidnapped kid with family

The management of Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Abia State, has called on the general public to help identify and reconnect a baby boy of about four or five years of age, who has been … 21st December 2023

Imo unveils Small Claims Court

The Imo State government has inaugurate small claims court in Owerri, the state capital, to adjudicate in claim cases within the range of N5 million. Speaking during the inauguration of the court, the… 21st December 2023

Enugu, SMEDAN partner to boost MSMEs, startups with N1bn

The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has announced a partnership between the state government and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, aimed at boosting Macro, Small and Med… 21st December 2023

Anambra Red Cross elects new exco, restates commitment to disaster management

The Anambra State chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has elected a lecturer in the Law Faculty of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Prof. Charity Emelie, as its n… 21st December 2023

10 pardoned militants, 28 indigents graduate at Gregory varsity

More than 10 presidential amnesty scholars and 28 indigent scholarship beneficiaries are among the 217 who graduated from the Gregory University, Uturu, last Saturday, at the eighth convocation ceremo… 21st December 2023

Yuletide: FRSC opens Enugu-Onitsha highway to ease traffic

Reps probe discrepancy in JAMB remittances

Boko Haram attacks Chibok, kills two, loots foodstuffs

Varsity seeks abducted students’ release, matriculates 2,865 freshers

Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of 11 Supreme Court justices

Senate orders CAC registrar’s arrest for shunning summons

Economic reforms: Nigerians under poverty line rise to 104m — World Bank

World Bank report has indicated that Nigeria’s poverty level has taken a notch higher, at the backdrop of the recent…

Tinubu sacks FAAN, NAMA, NSIB, NIMET DGs

Rivers Assembly crisis: State govt demolishes assembly complex

Guardiola hopes to complete Man City trophy haul at Club World Cup

We’ll rebrand, restore integrity of civil service—FCSC boss, Olaopa

Assembly demolition: No evidence FG is engineering Rivers crisis – Information Minister

Let’s return quickly to path of accelerated progress- Ondo Acting gov Aiyedatiwa pleads

NFL awards 2027 Super Bowl to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Tasks: What teachers, students need to know

As Air Peace seizes my money, By Ikechukwu Amaechi

Customs queries import, export trade data

Insecurity: Police reform to encompass all areas — FG

Assembly demolition: No evidence FG is engineering Rivers crisis – Information Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Malagi said there is no evidence that the Federal Government is engineering the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.

Rivers lawmakers whose seats were declared vacant lack sound legal advice – Falana

Video: Ijaw people angry with Tinubu gov’t over Rivers crisis – Asari Dokubo

Rivers crisis: PDP NWC to write INEC over ’25 vacant seats’

Sanwo-Olu presents N2.246trn 2024 budget of renewal to Lagos assembly

BUSINESS NEWS

AIICO acquires 5% stake in InfraCredit

AIICO Insurance Plc has acquired a five per cent shareholding in Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited. InfraCredit through a statement announced that AIICO is now the second domestic instit… 21st December 2023

Foundation set to begin operations

Oko Opo Foundation, the project of the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, will formally commence on Boxing Day, December 26 at Pelican Valley, Laderin, Ab… 21st December 2023

AfDB asks staff to leave Ethiopia over assault

The African Development Bank has withdrawn its international staff from Ethiopia over what it described as a breach of diplomatic protocol and an assault on two of its workers. The bank said the offic… 21st December 2023

Lekki port opts for road haulage over high barging cost

In this report, ANOZIE EGOLE looks at how the ongoing road rehabilitation on the Leki port axis has changed the mode of cargo evacuation from the port When the $1.5bn Lekki Deep Seaport commenced full… 21st December 2023

Intels donates 1,000 garments to PWDs

Integrated Logistics Services Nigeria Limited has donated 1,000 garments to the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities. Announcing this in a statement on Wednesday, the oil and gas lo… 21st December 2023

Reps probe NNPCL JV deals, $60bn revenue loss

The House of Representatives has expressed readiness to investigate the loss of over $60bn revenue due to alleged inflated cash calls by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Joint Venture A… 21st December 2023

Amending PIA, others key to ramping up Nigeria’s crude oil production — IPPG

Insurers’ claims payment rise 50% as policy-holders strengthen positions

Apapa Traffic: Oyetola sets up committee to review

IN a bid to reduce the Apapa gridlock and strengthen the E-call up traffic management system, Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to review the system and come up with measures to ensure the current abuse of the system becomes a thing of the past.

Keep external reserves in Chinese yuan, Reps advise CBN

SON advocates standards for appliances

Banking stocks drive market capitalisation past historic N40tn

Create fair market conditions, oil marketer tells NNPCL

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