PUNCH selected for Google, FT Strategies’ AI launchpad programme
The PUNCH Newspapers has been chosen as one of eight organisations from Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions to participate in the Google News Initiative AI Launchpad programme, delivered…
August 1: Bayelsa APC calls for counter-protests
The All Progressives Congress, APC has urged its members in Bayelsa to shun the proposed nationwide protest, calling instead for a rally in support of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at…
Unknown gunmen kill 54-year-old businesswoman in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it had begun an investigation into the death of 54-year-old Olakunbi Adene who was found dead in her residence located at Oda…
August 1: Nigerian govt highlights Tinubu’s achievements, begs citizens to shun protest
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has highlighted the achievements of the Tinubu administration ahead of the planned nationwide protest. Akume spoke at a World…
World leaders condemn killing of Hamas leader, Haniyeh
The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Tehran on Wednesday blamed on Israel has stunned the international community. Israel has not commented on the…
Bandits, insurgents may hijack hunger protest — FG
The Secretary to Government of the Federation, Senato George Akume, on Wednesday, raised concerns over the planned hunger protest billed for August 1-10, claiming that the demonstrations may be hijacked…
Shun calls for anti-hunger protest, SGF tells Nigerians
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has urged Nigerians to shun the proposed nationwide protests and instead pursue peace, dialogue, and collaboration in addressing the…
Kano to conduct LG polls November 30
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled November 30, 2024, for the local government elections in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Sani Malumfashi, announced the date while…
Chairman’s investigation, not an indictment – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has said that the invitation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jalal Arabi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to give accounts…
‘We’ll be eating, protesters can go protest’, Akpabio mocks organisers
Ahead of the hunger protest scheduled to begin on Thursday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has mocked organisers to go ahead with the demonstration while they watch on eating. Akpabio…