Oyetola supports 150 Osun women with N3m business grant
About 150 women drawn from the Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, received an amount totaling N3 million in business support grants under an empowerment initiative by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The sponsor of the initiative, the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mr Olalekan
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About 150 women drawn from the Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, received an amount totaling N3 million in business support grants under an empowerment initiative by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The sponsor of the initiative, the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, Mr Olalekan
Gunmen kill Delta varsity professor
Gunmen have reportedly killed Prof. Emeka Chukwuma, a lecturer at the Delta State University, Abraka. PUNCH Online gathered that Chukwuma returned to his home town, Umueji in Asaba, the Delta State capital on Friday for his usual weekend when the assassins killed him in his house. Sources told our correspondent that the 56-year-old professor usually
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Gunmen have reportedly killed Prof. Emeka Chukwuma, a lecturer at the Delta State University, Abraka. PUNCH Online gathered that Chukwuma returned to his home town, Umueji in Asaba, the Delta State capital on Friday for his usual weekend when the assassins killed him in his house. Sources told our correspondent that the 56-year-old professor usually
CAN lauds Tinubu’s inclusive governance, seeks greater representation
The Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern region and Abuja has commended President Bola Tinubu’s efforts towards inclusive governance, saying it has overshadowed the controversy surrounding the Muslim-Muslim ticket issue. The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Yakubu Pam, stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after the National Executive Committee meeting of the Association
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The Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern region and Abuja has commended President Bola Tinubu’s efforts towards inclusive governance, saying it has overshadowed the controversy surrounding the Muslim-Muslim ticket issue. The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Yakubu Pam, stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after the National Executive Committee meeting of the Association
Go after more terrorism sponsors, bishop tells Tinubu, military
The Bishop of Ijesa North Diocese Anglican Communion, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, Dr. Isaac Oluyamo, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the security agencies in the country to go after more sponsors of terrorism in the country. Oluyamo, who spoke in Ijebu-Jesa on Saturday, on the sidelines of the inaugural award-giving ceremony
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The Bishop of Ijesa North Diocese Anglican Communion, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, Dr. Isaac Oluyamo, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the security agencies in the country to go after more sponsors of terrorism in the country. Oluyamo, who spoke in Ijebu-Jesa on Saturday, on the sidelines of the inaugural award-giving ceremony
FAAN suspends access gate fees at Abuja airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has suspended all access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Saturday signed by its spokesperson, Dr Obiageli Orah, the agency said the move was to alleviate the traffic burden on airport road users. The statement added that the suspension will take effect
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has suspended all access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Saturday signed by its spokesperson, Dr Obiageli Orah, the agency said the move was to alleviate the traffic burden on airport road users. The statement added that the suspension will take effect
Ekiti monarch disbands Sharia panel, summons Islamic leaders
The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, on Saturday, ordered the dissolution of the Sharia panel set up at the Central Mosque, Ado Ekiti in the interest of peaceful coexistence and law and order in the community. Adejugbe spoke in Ado Ekiti during a meeting he held with the chiefs and indigenes of the
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The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, on Saturday, ordered the dissolution of the Sharia panel set up at the Central Mosque, Ado Ekiti in the interest of peaceful coexistence and law and order in the community. Adejugbe spoke in Ado Ekiti during a meeting he held with the chiefs and indigenes of the
A’Ibom youths urge Tinubu, Akpabio to fast-track maritime varsity take-off
Oron Youth Movement, a civil liberty organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to direct the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, to commence the process for the immediate take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron, by ensuring that the provisions of the Establishment Act 2022, are
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Oron Youth Movement, a civil liberty organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to direct the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, to commence the process for the immediate take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron, by ensuring that the provisions of the Establishment Act 2022, are
EFCC promotes 900 officers, reintroduces life insurance for operatives
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has approved the promotion of 900 personnel. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on Saturday. Olukoyede also announced the reinstatement of life and property insurance for EFCC operatives, a policy that had been absent for two decades. He
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has approved the promotion of 900 personnel. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on Saturday. Olukoyede also announced the reinstatement of life and property insurance for EFCC operatives, a policy that had been absent for two decades. He
Transformer vandal electrocuted in Ogun
An unidentified man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a transformer in the Akute area of Ogun State. PUNCH Online gathered that the community has been facing issues with the theft and damage of electrical wires from their power transformer. The spokesman for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed this in
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An unidentified man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a transformer in the Akute area of Ogun State. PUNCH Online gathered that the community has been facing issues with the theft and damage of electrical wires from their power transformer. The spokesman for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed this in
Tinubu to attend energy summit in Tanzania
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement signed Saturday titled, ‘President Tinubu to attend Africa Heads Of State Energy Summit in
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement signed Saturday titled, ‘President Tinubu to attend Africa Heads Of State Energy Summit in