Kwara enjoys greater funding under Tinubu’s leadership, says Abdulrazaq
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies with enhancing state-level development. Abdulrazaq made the remarks on Wednesday during a New Year homage paid to the president at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria
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Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies with enhancing state-level development. Abdulrazaq made the remarks on Wednesday during a New Year homage paid to the president at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria
Man killed in Delta cult clash
A young man identified as Oyeme Eguari has been reportedly killed in a suspected cult-related attack in Abbi, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which occurred on December 31, 2024, during a crossover night celebration, cast a shadow over New Year festivities in the community. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the
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A young man identified as Oyeme Eguari has been reportedly killed in a suspected cult-related attack in Abbi, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which occurred on December 31, 2024, during a crossover night celebration, cast a shadow over New Year festivities in the community. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the
Abducted retired Anglican Archbishop, driver released after 25 days
The abducted retired Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province and former Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Prof. Godwin Okpala, and his driver have regained freedom from their captors after about 25 days. Okpala, together with his driver, went missing on Friday, December 7, 2024, after they set out on a trip to Umuchu community in Aguata
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The abducted retired Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province and former Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Prof. Godwin Okpala, and his driver have regained freedom from their captors after about 25 days. Okpala, together with his driver, went missing on Friday, December 7, 2024, after they set out on a trip to Umuchu community in Aguata
S’African education dept urges support for students awaiting results
The Limpopo Department of Education encourages students to seek emotional support as South Africa’s Grade 12 (matric) class of 2024 awaits their National Senior Certificate results. According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday, the results will be released on January 13, with provinces set to announce their top performers on January 14. Education MEC
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The Limpopo Department of Education encourages students to seek emotional support as South Africa’s Grade 12 (matric) class of 2024 awaits their National Senior Certificate results. According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday, the results will be released on January 13, with provinces set to announce their top performers on January 14. Education MEC
Pay attention to combating corruption, Obi tells Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to pay attention to combating corruption in the public service. Speaking on Thursday during a press conference in Abuja, Obi said the president must ensure proper investigations and recoveries of missing or stolen funds while addressing
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to pay attention to combating corruption in the public service. Speaking on Thursday during a press conference in Abuja, Obi said the president must ensure proper investigations and recoveries of missing or stolen funds while addressing
Nigeria issues travel advisory on Australia amid rise in discrimination reports
ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa noted that recent incidents, including antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes, have raised safety concerns for Nigerians in Australia.Read More
Gunmen kill retired FG worker on New Year’s Day
Ajani was killed at his residence around 3 p.m. on Dele Gege Street, Awolowo Road, in the Tanke area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Reports indicate that Ajani had…
Peter Obi prays for new Nigeria
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, has noted that he joins Nigerians in praying for a new Nigeria. Obi made the statement via X, where…
2024: 140 FCT operatives killed, N409,992,000 recovered from criminals
About 140 operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command were killed on duty in 2024 and N409,992,000 recovered from criminals, a report from the Force has said. The command’s…
Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans
Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It’s hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to…