Don’t Let Rivers Crisis Escalate, Clark Urges Tinubu

Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has, again, pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to help halt what he described as the threatening political crisis in Rivers State. Clark, in an open…

Resist Politicians’ Interference, Yiaga Africa Tells State Electoral Body

YIAGA Africa has charged the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) to resist attempts by political actors to interfere with the forthcoming local government election in the state. The executive…

Abia to pay salary arrears in tranches

The Abia State Government has said it would pay salary arrears owed workers in the state civil service, in tranches. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Mike Akpara, made this known…

Fubara wades into FAAN, Ipo community crisis

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mediated between the management of Port Harcourt International Airport and Ipo community after women led a protest which temporarily disrupted flight operations at the…

Cholera: Tinubu sets up cabinet committee to oversee emergency operations

As part of his ongoing effort to nip the spread of cholera in the bud, President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of cabinet committee that would oversee daily…

FEC to boost NDLEA operations with N1.99bn

The Federal Executive Council has approved the procurement of 33 units Mikano CNG-powered vehicles at the cost of N1.99 billion, to boost the operation of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…

NMDPRA, marketers allay fears over dirty fuel, products

• Authority affirms quality specification for AGO supply in Nigeria The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has debunked the allegations of dirty fuel import into the country.  …

Step-by-step guide to applying for Oyo teacher, caregiver jobs

The Oyo State Government has announced that the job portal for public primary school teachers opened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The site address for the recruitment…

CBN reforms boost diaspora remittances by $172m in a month

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported a $172m increase in direct remittances in one month. The latest CBN data analysed by PUNCH Online showed that the remittances totalled $138.56m…

High hopes for Kanu’s release, says Deputy Speaker 

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would soon regain his freedom.   …

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