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Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-,Rufai has signed the 2023 appropriation bill of over N376.4 billion into law, with priority given to the health and education sectors, which received an allocation of 43.70 per cent. The Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Hajiya Umma Aboki, who disclosed this to newsmen in Kaduna, explained that 15.70 per cent Read More source https://punchng.com/ekiti-enugu-kano-kaduna-govs-sign-2023-budgets/

A talent manager and music executive, Enu Jacobs, has advised entertainers to work on their branding and social media presence in order to have successful and enduring careers. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “Entertainers should work more on their branding and social media presence in 2023. Intentional branding will make them stand out. Read More source https://punchng.com/branding-online-presence-important-for-entertainers-success-jacobs/

It was a gathering of music stars as the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria launched its new office in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Juju maestro and a former president of the association, Sunny Ade, aka KSA, led other music and film veterans to the formal opening of the building. On his part, Read More source https://punchng.com/sunny-ade-okafor-formally-open-pman-house/

A few years back, a friend came back from London with a strange-looking capsule that promised larger and firmer boobs; the side effect (according to the leaflet in the packet) was longer hair and stronger nails. My lady couldn’t believe her luck! After about three months and no visible results, she threw away what was Read More source https://punchng.com/as-cosmetic-surgery-is-trending/

The British Council has said it is offering its venues to artists and exhibitors as part of its Creative Economy Showcase Programme till 31 March 2023. In a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Thursday, this is part of the organisation’s engagement with the arts and creative industries in Nigeria, where it supports creatives Read More source https://punchng.com/british-council-supports-creative-industries/

How and when did your journey into skit-making begin? I started skit-making in 2016. I always wanted to be a music artist but my classmate back in secondary school kept telling me I’m more of a comedian because I crack jokes a lot in my class back then. In 2016, I started gathering ideas to Read More source https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-classy-jester/

Some Civil Society Organisations have condemned the budgetary allocations of N30.1bn for severance packages and the inauguration of the 10th Assembly. The National Assembly on Wednesday increased the 2023 budget proposal from N20.51tn to N21.82tn and passed it, indicating an increase of over N1.3tn against the N20.5tn proposed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, Read More source https://punchng.com/csos-knock-nass-over-n30-1bn-lawmakers-budget/

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau on Thursday said it had released a total of 272 safety recommendations and 82 accident reports of air crashes and various incidents recorded in the Nigerian airspace since inception. The Director-General, NSIB,  Akin Olateru, disclosed while briefing newsmen in Abuja. Olateru said that this year alone, seven reports and 30 Read More source https://punchng.com/govt-releases-82-air-crash-reports-272-recommendations/

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, barred the Department of State Services and the Inspector General of Police from arresting and detaining the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over allegations of terrorism and sundry offences against him. Meanwhile, the court has ordered an accelerated hearing in the matter Read More source https://punchng.com/abuja-court-bars-dss-others-from-arresting-emefiele/

The Kano State Hisbah Board said it apprehended 2,260 people for committing various crimes from January to December 2022. Similarly, a total of 1,269 beggars were removed from the streets of eight Kano local government areas out of which 386 were repatriated to their respective states of origin. The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Read More source https://punchng.com/we-stopped-86-immoral-gatherings-destroyed-25-beer-trailers/

Security agents have rescued a female soldier abducted by some armed men on Monday. The soldier identified as Lt. PP Johnson was kidnapped and stripped by her assailants. In a video made by her abductors and obtained by our correspondent, one of the gunmen was heard vowing to deal with all serving personnel of the Read More source https://punchng.com/security-agents-rescue-female-soldier-abducted-by-gunmen/

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing of the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Professor George Obiozor, describing his death as a huge loss to the nation. Jonathan stated this in a condolence message obtained by journalists on Thursday night to the Obiozor Read More source https://punchng.com/jonathan-mourns-ohanaeze-president-obiozor/

Once again, the unsavoury economic news was received in Nigeria. Last time it was that 133 million Nigerians lived in multidimensional poverty, recent news is that it will require a mind-boggling 300 years for Nigeria to bridge the gap and have the necessary infrastructure to function as a modern economy. This is coming from the Read More source https://punchng.com/infrastructure-acquisition-in-bits-and-pieces/

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have awarded scholarships to 460 students of secondary schools and tertiary institutions from its host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The scholarship, which is part of their corporate social responsibility, was presented to 443 secondary school students and 17 tertiary institution students. According to a statement from Read More source https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-offers-460-students-scholarships/

…as club owners insist on regular season The contentious draw of the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season was conducted on Wednesday in Abuja, with only four clubs 3SC, Remo Stars, Niger Tornadoes and newly promoted Doma United in attendance, while the 16 others, who preferred the full league, were absent in protest over the Read More source https://punchng.com/16-clubs-boycott-abridged-npfl-draw-in-abuja/

The Lagos State Government has advised residents of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Ifako-Ijaye Local Council Development Area and Ibeju-Lekki LGA to ensure that rehabilitated road projects in their communities are protected. According to a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, Ajibike Shomade, gave Read More source https://punchng.com/agency-asks-communities-to-protect-roads/

The United States, through the US Agency for International Development, is providing $5m in humanitarian assistance to support people affected by flooding in Nigeria. USAID had initially supported Nigeria with $1m in life-saving aid following the devastating floods. The PUNCH reports that earlier this year, more than 4.4 million Nigerians nationwide were affected by flooding. Read More source https://punchng.com/us-plans-5m-aid-for-225000-flood-victims/

The Oyo State Police command has arrested nine suspects, including a female, in connection with the killing of a member of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Mudashiru Baraka. PUNCH Metro reports that Baraka was allegedly killed by rival political thugs on Wednesday morning in Oyo Town. Baraka, a PDP grassroots mobiliser in the Read More source https://punchng.com/police-arrest-nine-suspects-over-pdp-members-death/

The family of Uchenna Eke who was kidnapped by gunmen three weeks ago at his residence in Igbo-Etche, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, have called for his unconditional release. Uchenna was reportedly abducted by a group of men dressed in police and army uniforms on Friday, December 2, 2022. Speaking to Read More source https://punchng.com/family-of-abducted-rivers-man-demands-release/

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says it has installed 20,124 units of solar electrification facilities with a combined capacity of 1.21 megawatts and constructed 105 classrooms, as well as 15 public toilets. FMARD, which is the arm of the Federal Government responsible for the development of agriculture in Nigeria, said it constructed Read More source https://punchng.com/agric-ministry-builds-1-21mw-power-projects-others/

The OML 83 and 85 NNPC/FIRST E&P Joint Venture has concluded a medical outreach that targeted eight communities in Bayelsa State, including Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Ezetu 1, Ezetu 2, Foropa, Fish Town, Ekeni, and Sangana. According to a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the JV carried out the activity as part Read More source https://punchng.com/2200-benefit-from-medical-outreach-in-bayelsa-communities/

Emotions ran high on Tuesday as actors and actresses commiserated with the family of veteran actor, Kamal Adebayo, aka Sir Kay, over his death. Midweek Entertainment gathered that news of Sir Kay’s death became public knowledge following a post on Instagram by the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, Read More source https://punchng.com/colleagues-react-as-skitmaker-isbae-u-loses-father/

An economic expert, Dr Chiwuike Uba, has said 90 per cent of Primary Health Centres in Nigeria are not functional. In a statement obtained by our correspondent, Uba said the situation needed urgent attention irrespective of the winner of the 2023 general election. Uba also said the future of the Nigerian economy was supposed to Read More source https://punchng.com/90-nigerian-primary-health-centres-not-functional-expert/

Jamaican-American reggae artist Joseph Mersa-Marley died on Tuesday at the age of 31. The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States on Tuesday, according to the streaming service TIDAL. The artist – who went by his stage name Jo Mersa – reportedly had suffered from asthma his entire life and the Read More source https://punchng.com/bob-marleys-grandson-jo-mersa-dies-at-31/

The family of a 35-year-old commercial bus driver, Oluwaseun Atoyebi, has been thrown into mourning after he was shot dead by suspected cultists at Makogi, in the Magboro area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Oluwaseun, who resided at Ibafo, was asked by a friend, identified only as Femi, to intervene in a fight Read More source https://punchng.com/cultists-murder-ogun-bus-driver-wife-demands-justice/

Prof. Oluwasanumi Adepoju has urged researchers to embrace skills from other areas of knowledge in solving problems. Adepoju who said that knowledge was universal, made this plea during Gombe State University’s second inaugural lecture and the maiden edition in the Faculty of Education. The professor in the Department of Science Education delivered his lecture on Read More source https://punchng.com/don-advises-researchers-on-problem-solving-skills/

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has enjoined Mountain Top University, other institutions and research centres in the state to come up with inventions that will contribute to national development. Abiodun who was the guest lecturer at the fourth convocation of MTU spoke on ‘The youths as catalysts in building Nigeria’s future.’ He emphasised Read More source https://punchng.com/be-innovative-abiodun-tells-mtu-others/

The National Association of Nigerian Students has faulted the recent decisions of some federal universities to increase registration and tuition fees for students. The association has therefore set up a committee saddled with the responsibility of negotiating with the authorities of the affected universities on behalf of the students. The association’s South West Coordinator, Emmanuel Read More source https://punchng.com/students-fault-fee-hike-in-varsities-demand-review/

Arsenal have defeated West Ham 3-1 to extend their points at the top of the Premier League table by seven points. Arsenal gave a thrilling performance at the Emirates Stadium on Monday in their Premier League clash with the Hammers. Although they were a goal down in the first half they went on the stun Read More source https://punchng.com/table-toping-arsenal-beat-west-ham-go-seven-points-clear/

A businessman, Dapo Olofinmakin, has accused his mother, Olufunmilayo, of exhuming the corpse of his late father, Segun, in a bid to sell his property on Sanya Street in the Aguda area of Lagos State, where he was buried. PUNCH Metro gathered that Dapo, 47, had opposed the plan by his mother to move the Read More source https://punchng.com/woman-exhumes-ex-husbands-corpse-fights-son-over-property/

The Lagos State Government has shut down the popular nightclub, Quilox, at Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island area of the state. The government, through its Environmental Protection Agency, shut down the club on Saturday over non-compliance to LASEPA’s directive and organising events without obtaining a sound control permit. Confirming the seal-off exercise, LASEPA General Manager, Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-seals-off-firm-over-noise-pollution/

Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited has completed its rebranding process to Nepal Energies in line with the ongoing transition from a focus on fossil fuels to a renewable energy major. The company also adopted a new vision statement, “To accelerate Africa’s transition to reliable and sustainable energy” and a new mission statement, “To increase Read More source https://punchng.com/oil-firm-rebrands-to-focus-on-renewable-energy/

The Federal Government and Germany have pledged commitments to deepen bilateral ties, meet the energy transition target, tackle climate crises and strengthen collaborations across all sectors. A statement forwarded to The PUNCH said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, disclosed this at a bilateral meeting in Abuja on Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-germany-deepen-ties-on-climate-energy-transition/

The political atmosphere in Osun State reeks of uncertainties ahead of the 2023 presidential election, as the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and others test their strength and popularity, BOLA BAMIGBOLA writes The result of the July 16 governorship election in Osun State surprised many, especially Read More source https://punchng.com/can-adeleke-tame-apc-again-deliver-osun-to-atiku/

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state’s Smart Digital Identity initiative, referred to as ‘Edo Card’, is directly linked with the National Identity Management Commission’s database to provide a single form of identity for its residents. Obaseki, speaking at the official launch of the Edo State Residency Card in Benin, described the Read More source https://punchng.com/edo-card-linked-with-nin-database-obaseki/

Seyi, a son of the presidential candidate of the APC and a former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, shares a strong bond with his father, and this is event in many of his actions, especially since his dad announced his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 election. Ever since, Seyi has been working Read More source https://punchng.com/on-bond-between-tinubu-and-son-seyi/

Former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, shares with JUSTIN TYOPUUSU his prison experience and the 2023 elections, among other issues During a reception for you after your release from prison at the stadium, you told the people of Taraba State that you would like to play the role of a pathfinder. What do you Read More source https://punchng.com/why-i-allowed-dariye-use-my-prison-bathroom-ex-taraba-gov-nyame/

The World Bank has said that it would cost Nigeria N3.7tn to eliminate poverty, which has been on the rise in the country. The financial institution stated this in its synthesis report for the Nigeria Country Economic Memorandum: Charting a New Course, which was released this month. The World Bank also noted that the N3.7tn Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-n3-7tn-annually-to-tackle-poverty-wbank/

Tesla has announced the introduction of a Wireless Charging Platform, similar to the Apple Airpower charging mat which Apple announced in 2017 but was never released. Inside the Cybertruck-inspired aluminium casing is a wireless charging platform called FreePower from a startup called Aira. According to TechCrunch, this is the same platform used by other multi-device Read More source https://punchng.com/tesla-announces-300-charging-mat/

A midnight fire on Saturday razed the timber market on Whetheral Road in Owerri, Imo State.  Our correspondent, who visited the scene, saw residents counting their losses. Some of the victims told our correspondent that the fire started at about 1am and destroyed valuable goods before their owners arrived.  One of them said, “We called Read More source https://punchng.com/fire-destroys-goods-in-imo-timber-market/

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm over planned violence at parks and garages in Ogun State. The transport union in the state whose chairman, Titilope Akinu, was shot alongside five other members at a public function in Abeokuta attended by the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said there might likely be Read More source https://punchng.com/ogun-rtean-raises-alarm-over-planned-violence-in-parks/

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Mallam Mukhtar Zubairu-Sirajo, has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace in line with the mood of the Yuletide season and eschew bitterness, especially as we progress towards the 2023 general elections. According to the president, the Christmas season calls for sacrifice on the part of Read More source https://punchng.com/yuletide-nipr-president-sues-for-peace/

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; and the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, have been named as part of dignitaries to grace the centenary of Baptist Boys’ High School Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, scheduled to start on January 16, 2023 with a road walk and climax on Read More source https://punchng.com/obasanjo-osinbajo-afdb-boss-for-bbhs-centenary/

In compliance with the amendment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, signed into law by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc says it has deleted about 1.65 billion ordinary shares that remained unissued as at December 23, 2022. Shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Lagos on Read More source https://punchng.com/caverton-shareholders-okay-1-65-billion-share-capital-cancellation/

The acting Director-General of the National Blood Service Commission, Dr Omale Amedu, on Friday said Nigeria was open to new technologies in blood medicine. The commission is saddled with the responsibility of regulating, coordinating and providing safe, adequate and quality blood and blood products for transfusion in a cost-effective manner to all who may require Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-open-to-new-technologies-in-medicine-nbsc/

Bandits in Niger State have killed the village head of Mulo village in the Mashegu Local Government Area of the state, Usman Garba, after he was abducted. This was made known during a press briefing in Minna on Friday by the state Commissioner for Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar. He stated that the terrorists invaded Mulo Read More source https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-niger-village-head-abduct-three/

The Co-founders of a real estate firm, Pertinence Group, Dr Sunday Olorunsheyi and Mr Wisdom Ezekiel, have published a book titled, ‘The Pertinence Way – Our Partnership Story.’ The book tells how they thrived in business partnerships after successfully growing the company, currently worth billions of naira in 10 years. The book titled was unveiled Read More source https://punchng.com/book-teaches-benefits-of-partnership/

The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has awarded 35 individuals for their excellence in the field of Information and Communication Technology during Huawei’s ICT Competition National Finals. According to Huawei, its competition began with 400 students from over 50 universities across the country. It stated that the minister awarded 10 students from Read More source https://punchng.com/pantami-rewards-winners-of-ict-competition/

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Engineering Automation Technology Limited, Dr Emmanuel Okon, has lamented the gap between engineers that are produced from Nigerian academic institutions and the required expertise to practise the profession. Okon, therefore, advised stakeholders in the industry to come together and find ways to close the gap. He stated this in Read More source https://punchng.com/expert-decries-declining-standards-in-engineering/

The Federal Government on Thursday announced that the implementation of the National Minimum Wage was critical to national development. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, at a public enlightenment and sensitisation workshop for field officers monitoring the implementation of the National Minimum Wage in Abuja, which was organised Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-minimum-wage-compliance-begins-implementation/

The Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance to defend the amendments proposed to the 2022 Finance Act which was sent to the National Assembly by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd.). Briefing the panel, the minister highlighted the key provisions in the Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-considers-renaming-firs-in-2022-finance-bill/

A cross-section of security experts across the country has commended the Nigerian Army on its efforts in combating insurgency, especially in the last one year. The security experts who spoke at the presentation of the Annual Report on the Federal Government’s War Against Insecurity/Insurgency In Nigeria organised by the Centre for International And Strategic Studies Read More source https://punchng.com/security-experts-commend-army-in-fight-against-insurgency/

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has recovered from fever and returned to full training at Atalanta and could be available against Real Betis in their mid-season friendly on December 23. The Nigeria international has been an inspiration and rated as one of the best players for Atlanta since his arrival from  Leicester City in the Read More source https://punchng.com/lookman-returns-to-atalanta-training/

Mr Oladipo Quadri is the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party for the forthcoming House of Representatives election in the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State. He speaks about the state of the nation, the 2023 general election, and some other political issues in this interview with PETER DADA People see the NNPP as Read More source https://punchng.com/parliamentary-system-wont-accommodate-all-nigerians-ondo-nnpp-rep-candidate/

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has attributed the high cost of foodstuff in the country to the war-risk insurance premium on Nigerian-bound vessels and cargoes. The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, who said this recently in Port-Harcourt, pleaded with major insurance companies around the world to stop the collection of the premium Read More source https://punchng.com/nimasa-blames-rising-food-prices-on-vessel-insurance/

Ishmael Sadjo of Cross River State made it back-to-back victories at the third Community Marathon Series, which took place last weekend in Asaba. Sadjo breasted the tape first in the male category of the race in 33mins, while Rose Akusho of Plateau State won the female event in 38 minutes. Sadjo and Akusho, who were Read More source https://punchng.com/sadjo-wins-again-as-asaba-10km-race-ends/

As one of the Peoples Democratic Party loyalists in the state, I can’t continue to pave the path for the destruction of our great party both at the state and national levels. Therefore, drawing the attention of the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to urgently reshuffle his cabinet is important for the purpose of inclusive Read More source https://punchng.com/bala-reshuffle-your-commissioners/

As part of activities marking the end of the year party of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club, Para Sport athletes and widows will benefit from the Seed of Love Outreach of the Supporters club. The beneficiaries will receive several food items and other materials. According to the National President of ANFASSC, Prince Read More source https://punchng.com/anfassc-shows-love-to-para-athletes-widows/

United States President Joe Biden told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky after a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that Ukraine would “never stand alone.” “Ukraine’s fight is part of something much bigger,” Biden said at an ongoing joint press conference with Zelensky by his side, pledging that the United States would lend its support Read More source https://punchng.com/you-will-never-stand-alone-biden-tells-zelensky/

THE Federal Government has directed polytechnics, monotechnics and other allied institutions to stop awarding degrees. The National Board for Technical Education conveyed the government’s decision to heads of the affected institutions in a circular marked TEB/PRO/E/12/Vol.11/132 dated December 1, 2022. A copy of the document signed by the board’s Director, Polytechnic Programmes Department, Ogoh Ngbede, Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-stops-polytechnics-others-from-awarding-degrees/

The Chief Spokesman for the Obi-Datti Campaign Council, Yunusa Tanko, has said a meeting will soon be held to decide who will replace Doyin Okupe as the council’s Director-General. This was after Okupe announced on Tuesday that he was stepping down from the role following a judgment of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Read More source https://punchng.com/okupe-resigns-obis-campaign-council-plans-replacement/

The Lagos State Health Management Agency has advised residents in the state to have a health insurance plan. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said this at the unveiling of Nigeria’s first diaspora health insurance plan called, the ILERA EKO Diaspora Plan. Abayomi emphasised the importance of having a health insurance plan, especially Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-advises-residents-on-health-insurance/

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, Osun State Chapter, has re-elected, Dr Moronkeji Adeleye as its chairman. The election of the new executives was part of the activities of the union’s quadrennial state delegates meeting held in Osogbo, the state capital. Also re-elected were Olaleye Onitiju, who returned as the vice chairman; Oluwaseun Oguniyi Read More source https://punchng.com/osun-allied-health-professionals-get-new-excos/

The FATE Institute of FATE Foundation has launched the State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria 2022 report as it steps up efforts to boost entrepreneurship The report was inaugurated at the 8th Annual FATE Institute Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship held recently. A statement said this year’s  State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria report was launched alongside Read More source https://punchng.com/fate-foundation-backs-entrepreneurship-launches-report/

Tens of thousands of Moroccans thronged the capital, Rabat, on Tuesday to welcome home their national football team, the first Arab/African squad ever to reach the semi-final of a World Cup. The team and their coach Walid Regragui waved from an open-topped bus as they were driven from the airport and around central Rabat, accompanied Read More source https://punchng.com/morocco-wcup-team-receives-heroic-welcome-in-rabat/

… insists Commission must not undermine rule of law In an attempt to legally prove his stance that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been allegedly breaking the rule of law, especially with the manner it prosecutes matters relating to states of the Federation, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, Read More source https://punchng.com/kogi-agbakoba-drags-efcc-to-court/

…Weapons, motorcycles recovered A joint team of security agents in Bauchi State have killed no fewer than 12 notorious bandits and kidnappers during a gun battle in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Read More source https://punchng.com/bandits-killed-in-clash-with-bauchi-security-agents/

…Weapons, motorcycles recovered A joint team of security agents in Bauchi State have killed no fewer than 12 notorious bandits and kidnappers during a gun battle in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Read More source https://punchng.com/bandits-killed-in-face-off-with-bauchi-security-agents/

The former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday, said that he remains a force to reckon with in Ogun politics, despite leaving office almost four years ago. Amosun who is also a Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District declared that despite that he had left office four years ago, he still has Read More source https://punchng.com/im-still-relevant-in-ogun-politics-amosun/

There was apprehension among journalists in Abuja, on Monday, following the detention of the Religious Affairs and civil society correspondent of Vanguard Newspapers, Luminous Jannamike, on the orders of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Johnson Babatunde Kokumo. The PUNCH was informed that he appeared before the police with Vanguard Read More source https://punchng.com/apprehension-as-police-detain-journalist-for-hours/

The victim of the Department of State Security personnel alleged shooting, who coincidentally is an APC supporter has got an automatic appointment from Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya. The alleged accidental discharge involving the DSS on Sunday, where a 22-year-old in Bojude in the Kwami Local Government Area of the state was shot would have Read More source https://punchng.com/victim-of-dss-personnel-alleged-misfiring-gets-appointment/

Aside from the euphoria of Lionel Messi and Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, one thing, and maybe more will resonate for a long time in African football. There is no prize for guessing; the centre piece of Africa’s football at the moment is Morocco’s incredible run into the semifinal of the tournament, Read More source https://punchng.com/qatar-2022-lessons-for-african-football/

The Lagos Business School has named a food restaurant, So Fresh, the ‘Best Retail Organisation in Sustainable Practice,’ at the inaugural edition of the Lagos Business School Africa Retail Academy’s Africa Retail Awards 2022. A statement by LBS said that the brand joined other leading retail organisations and captains of industry from around the African Read More source https://punchng.com/lbs-honours-retail-organisation/

Twitter’s new boss, Elon Musk, may be considering stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer of the micro-blogging company after less than two months on the job. Musk tweeted a poll via his verified handle Sunday night asking tweeps to vote on whether he should step down as Twitter’s CEO, adding that he would abide Read More source https://punchng.com/elon-musk-may-step-down-as-twitter-ceo/

Suspected kidnappers have killed a man, Mr Augustine Okoye, along Isua-Ise Akoko highway in the Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased was kidnapped along with his wife. While the hoodlums released the woman, her husband was killed. A source said the car which conveyed the victims Read More source https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-abducted-man-free-wife-suspect-arrested/

Stakeholders in the construction industry have warned that the mass migration of trained artisans and certified professionals from the sector to other countries posed a threat to the country’s future of the nation’s development. The experts who were drawn from the seven professional bodies affiliated to the construction industry gave the warning during a round Read More source https://punchng.com/manpower-shortage-rattles-construction-industry-players/

F irst discovered in commercial quantity in Oloibiri in 1956, petroleum crude is at the vortex of Nigeria’s geo-political dynamics, exacerbated by the fact that the economy is dependent on it substantially for its foreign exchange needs. And because the commodity has not translated into the meaningful well-being of ordinary citizens, it is generally regarded Read More source https://punchng.com/on-recent-oil-discovery-in-the-north/

France captain Hugo Lloris said the World Cup in Qatar marked a shift towards the team’s new generation led by Kylian Mbappe following Sunday’s final defeat to Argentina. Argentina triumphed 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the final in Doha ended 3-3 in extra time despite a hat-trick from 23-year-old Mbappe, just the second ever Read More source https://punchng.com/time-for-mbappes-generation-france-captain/

The Lead Consultant, 3T Impex Consulting, Dr Bamidele Ayemibo, has said 94 per cent of Nigerian exporters’ requests for export financing are rejected by banks. Ayemibo, made the statement at a programme themed ‘Stimulating Export Financing Growth in Nigeria,’ held at the NECA House in Lagos. He said in a survey aimed at unravelling the Read More source https://punchng.com/banks-reject-94-export-financing-requests-consultant/

Nigeria leader Muhammadu Buhari turned 80 yesterday.  The older and richer he has grown, the less respected and influential he also has become, and the greater the efforts required to sustain his desired image as a “successful” leader. For instance, Senate leader Ahmad Lawan, in a birthday message, told Buhari that millions of Nigerians are “inspired” by the Read More source https://punchng.com/endsars-youth-back-on-the-chessboard/

Residents of Koseru community in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have yet to get over the attacks on them by some suspected hoodlums from Ikaleland in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state last week. It was reported that the communal clash occurred on Saturday after about 40 armed men allegedly Read More source https://punchng.com/villagers-flee-ondo-community-after-hoodlums-invasion/

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Wema Bank Plc, Ademola Adebise, has said the advancement of technology and digital banking can play a big role in driving financial inclusion in the country. A statement said he spoke during the official opening of the bank’s branch at Constitution Avenue, Central in Abuja. He said, “Wema Bank being Read More source https://punchng.com/digital-banking-can-increase-financial-inclusion-bank-ceo/

 A carbonated soft-drink company, Coca-Cola, have emerged winner at the annual Brandcom Awards. The firm won the “Iconic Carbonated Soft Drink Brand of the Year” for the Coca-Cola brand, and the “Most Outstanding Bottled Water Brand” for its premium water brand, Eva. The event, held recently in Lagos, was widely attended by industry players who Read More source https://punchng.com/firm-wins-brandcom-awards/

The Director of Media and Publicity of the Presidential Campaign Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, said the ugly past of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party could not be rewritten, noting that Nigerians would not accept any more lies from the PDP. According to him, the PDP and its presidential Read More source https://punchng.com/your-roles-in-sacking-pdp-cant-be-forgotten-apc-tells-atiku-saraki/

DIRISU YAKUBU examines the unending disagreement between the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party and the aggrieved G-5 governors that may likely affect the party’s fortunes in the forthcoming general elections Smarting from its second successive defeat in a general election in 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party quickly set up an ad-hoc committee chaired by Read More source https://punchng.com/pdp-fate-uncertain-as-party-g5-govs-face-off-lingers/

Health experts across African countries have projected the continent to produce 60 per cent of its vaccines domestically by 2040. They also said that Africa could increase its overall capacity for pharmaceutical manufacturing on the continent. They made the projection on the sidelines of the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa in the Read More source https://punchng.com/africa-to-meet-60-vaccine-need-by-2040/

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has defended the absence of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, from rallies and town hall meetings of its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Bello was appointed as the National Youth Coordinator of the PCC by Tinubu on September 18. The appointment, which was officially conveyed in a letter Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubu-apc-pcc-defends-yahaya-bellos-absence-from-rallies/

A Nigerian lady, Dichi Lar, who was jailed for three months in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, for taking to Twitter to post a protest video about her encounter with Dubai immigration officers, tells GODFREY GEORGE about her ordeal How does it feel being out of detention after three months? It still feels like I Read More source https://punchng.com/my-dubai-prison-experience-humiliating-nigerian-jailed-over-twitter-video/

The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party, Alpha Muhammad, has berated the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi for ejecting non-indigenes from Anambra State when he (Obi) was governor in the state. Muhammad, who spoke in an interview with Saturday PUNCH on Thursday, said the incident was still fresh in Read More source https://punchng.com/obi-chased-non-indigenes-out-of-anambra-sdp-spokesman/

The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 183, up from the previous 181, according to the latest situation report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The report obtained by our correspondent on Friday also showed that the confirmed cases are now 1,028 across 110 Local Government Areas and Read More source https://punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-183-cases-rise-to-1028/

Gombe State Commissioner for Finance, Muhammad Magaji, has denied owing over N432 billion, adding that instead, the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya reduced the state’s debt profile from N124 billion inherited from the past government. Magaji made this disclosure Friday evening while answering questions shortly after giving the breakdown of the state government’s 2023 ‘Budget Read More source https://punchng.com/just-in-gombe-govt-debunks-n432bn-debt-profile/

The Department of State Services has informed Nigerians that, despite efforts to damage the service’s reputation, it will continue to carry out its duty in accordance with international best practices. Claims that suspects were being mistreated and denied access to their attorneys in detention were referred to as untrue by the service. The DSS spokesperson, Read More source https://punchng.com/dss-denies-violating-human-rights-says-allegations-false/

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday opened the Second Niger Bridge between Asaba, Delta State and Onitsha, Anambra State to motorists for temporary use. The bridge was opened amid jubilation from road users. The government opened the bridge for temporary use for vehicles coming from the West to the South-East through Asaba from December Read More source https://punchng.com/second-niger-bridge-eases-traffic-motorists-excited/

Over the length of my sojourn here in the United States of America, I’ve stumbled on a few of the expository works of Will Durant, an American writer, historian, and philosopher. Each time Durant spoke about civilisation and its sustenance, or when he wrote about nation-building and its maintenance, his submissions and expressions were liberally Read More source https://punchng.com/our-self-affliction/

A member of the petroleum committee in the House of Representatives, Sergius Ogun, has disclosed how petroleum products marketers pay for logistics services in dollars despite that the Federal Government has prohibited local transactions in foreign currency. According to Ogun, marketers paid in dollars to charter daughter vessels with which products discharged by birthing mother Read More source https://punchng.com/npa-nimasa-charging-oil-marketers-in-dollars-rep/

The Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service, in continuation of the implementation of passport administration and immigration service reforms, have inaugurated a special fastrack service that would enable Nigerians in the diaspora with expired passports to return home without hindrance. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Isah Idris, had in a circular dated Read More source https://punchng.com/diaspora-nigerians-to-renew-passports-on-arrival/

The incumbent president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, has been elected for another term in office, defeating close challenger and former minister of sports, Sani Ndanusa, by 21 to 19 votes at the elective congress of the NOC held in Jalingo, Taraba state on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. With 21 out of the Read More source https://punchng.com/incumbent-gumel-emerges-noc-president/

Following the five-day sit-at-home order that has led to the killing of many residents in the South-East recently, Nigerians all over the world are signing a petition appealing to the Finnish government, Nigerian government and the European Union to arrest Simon Ekpa, the brain behind the order. As of the time of filing this report, Read More source https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-nigerians-sign-petition-for-simon-ekpas-arrest/

Shareholders of Dangote Cement on Tuesday unanimously authorised the management of the company to undertake a share buy-back of up to 10 per cent of its issued shares. The company had stated interest to buy back 10 per cent of its issued shares to improve return on equity and shareholders’ value and facilitate future long-term Read More source https://punchng.com/shareholders-approve-dangote-cement-buy-back-shares/

The police in Ekiti State have arrested seven burglars who allegedly broke into a warehouse in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The state Commissioner of Police, Moronkeji Adesina, said the suspects were arrested around 5.30am on December 12 following information “that a warehouse at Km 4, Iworoko Road, Ado Ekiti, was being burgled by unknown Read More source https://punchng.com/seven-ekiti-warehouse-burglars-busted/

The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, hosted the 2022 annual Christmas Concert at the Presidential Villa, his last as Vice President. According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the carol with the theme ‘Messia’ featured sonorous voices, thrilling instrumentals and inspiring ministrations all coming together Read More source https://punchng.com/osinbajo-hosts-carol/

The Acting Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dr Monica Eimunjeze, says the launch of the cyclotron and PET-CT scan by Me Cure Healthcare Limited for cancer care will reduce medical tourism in Nigeria. According to her, the cyclotron and PET-CT scan being the first ever in West Africa Read More source https://punchng.com/scan-machine-will-reduce-medical-tourism-nafdac/

Residents of Fadahunsi Ijoko, Agbado, in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State have nabbed a 28-year-old suspect, Moses Ayomide, after his gang allegedly killed a member of the community. Ayomide was reportedly grabbed by the residents following a distress call by a Point-of-Sale operator after she was robbed of her bag containing N400,000. Read More source https://punchng.com/gunmen-rob-pos-agent-kill-man-suspect-caught/

Residents of Yegunda, Abomiti, and Eyin-Osa development areas, in the Free Trade Zone, Epe, Lagos State, have sought the intervention of the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the alleged invasion of their land by men of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, aka Task Force, on the orders of one Murphy Read More source https://punchng.com/land-grabbers-lagos-community-seeks-sanwo-olus-help/

A 46-year-old Uber driver, Andrew Okhulegbe, who was diagnosed with a heart condition, Acute Myocardial Infarction, has sought help to raise funds for surgery. PUNCH Metro gathered that Andrew had been battling the ailment since February 18, 2022. He was said to have been diagnosed with the condition at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Read More source https://punchng.com/uber-driver-seeks-n6m-for-heart-surgery/

This year makes it 74 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights came into being. According to the United Nations Office of Human Rights High Commissioner, the UDHR consists of a preamble and 30 articles that set out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all of us, everywhere around Read More source https://punchng.com/appraisal-of-human-rights-situation-in-nigeria/

Following an impressive performance for Middlesbrough in the English Championship last month, Super Eagles hopeful, Chuba Akpom, has been named the PFA Vertu Motors Fans’ Player of The Month for November, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. During the month under review, the former Arsenal player was in fine form for Boro under new manager Michael Carrick, Read More source https://punchng.com/akpom-crowned-player-of-the-month/

No fewer than 100,000 residents of Nasarawa State comprising civil servants, orphans, aged parents, among others have been enrolled in the State’s Health Insurance Scheme. Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency, Dr Gaza Gwamna, made the disclosure at a town hall meeting held to mark the International Universal Health Coverage Day in Read More source https://punchng.com/100000-residents-enrol-in-nasarawa-health-insurance/

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has arrested one Michael Owerekwe, an importer of counterfeit Super Delicieur Cooking Margarine. Speaking on Monday at the NAFDAC office in Lagos, the agency’s acting Director-General, Mrs Monica Eimunjeze, added that a distributor of the banned potassium bromate tablets, Joseph Rapoluchukwu, was arrested on December Read More source https://punchng.com/nafdac-warns-against-counterfeit-margarine-arrests-suspects/