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Islamic-backed terror groups in Sudan will put considerable pressure on West African countries such as Chad, Nigeria, Mali, Niger and others. At the moment, there is no clear leader in Sudan. The implication of this is that some of the terror groups in Sudan like Janjawid, who are Sudanese Arab militia group that operates in Read More source https://punchng.com/sudan-crisis-and-implications-for-west-africa/

Hospitality firm, Lagos Continental says it was recently recognised at the Hotel Managers Awards and World Chefs Championship 2023 Award. A statement by the firm said it was recognised as the Best Luxury Business Hotel in Nigeria at the 2023 Hotel Managers Awards, a globally recognised accolade that celebrates and acknowledges excellence in hospitality. Also, Read More source https://punchng.com/firm-gets-global-recognition-2/

The General Manager of Lagos State Materials Testing Labouratory, Olufunsho Elulade, discusses the agency’s activities and its efforts to enhance construction regulations in the state in an interview with JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI The state has witnessed numerous incidents of buildings collapsing. From your Findings: What are the remote causes of these collapses? Predominantly, fake materials are Read More source https://punchng.com/builders-will-be-prosecuted-for-evading-test-lagos-agency-boss/

This is one of the most difficult articles I have ever worked on in my journalism career spanning over 30 years. And it should be understandable. My mind has been foggy and disturbed since that Sunday morning when Wale Olaleye sent me a Facebook post and wanted me to confirm the content. Unfortunately, I was Read More source https://punchng.com/oso-the-only-area-where-my-prof-failed/

The Senate Majority Whip in the ninth Senate, Orji Kalu, has said that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, won the contest in a free, fair and credible manner. The former Governor of Abia State was reacting to media reports that some unnamed 22 Senators of the All Progressives Congress were planning to leave Read More source https://punchng.com/akpabio-won-free-fair-and-square-kalu-declares/

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress has summoned meetings of its National Caucus and the long-awaited National Executive Committee to douse the crisis rocking the party. The meetings, which are expected to serve as avenues to resolve the lingering crisis rocking the party, are scheduled for July 10 and 11. The crucial sessions of Read More source https://punchng.com/apc-caucus-nec-meet-july-10-11/

A real estate firm, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, has bagged the Real Estate Champion Award at the Origo International Excellence Award, held in Lagos. According to a statement, the award was presented to the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo, by a veteran journalist, Adetola Adeniyi at a ceremony that had in Read More source https://punchng.com/pelican-valley-boss-gets-recognition/

Director of Strategy, Brand and PR Consultancy, Phenom Communications,  Teresa Aligbe, has said that businesses are failing to account for today’s customer.  In an interview with The PUNCH, Aligbe, who has almost a decade of experience in brand-building and PR industry, regretted that  a lot of Nigerian businesses are still sales- and marketing-oriented, often thinking Read More source https://punchng.com/many-businesses-fail-to-satisfy-customers/

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the state’s attorney-general from re-arresting or detaining Rep Alhassan Ado Doguwa pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit. Justice Donatus Okorowo restarted the order following an oral application by Doguwa’s counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN, to Read More source https://punchng.com/court-stops-kano-govt-from-re-arresting-alhassan-doguwa/

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29 as Eid-El-Kabir holidays. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. Akinlade urged Nigerians to make sacrifices for the development of the country as done by  Prophet Ibraheem. The statement partly read, “In the Read More source https://punchng.com/sallah-fg-declares-holidays-osun-cancels-free-train-ride/

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has demanded the recall of the 1,500 teachers employed by the immediate past administration of Adegboyega Oyetola, sacked by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APC in a statement by its Acting Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Lawal obtained in Osogbo on Monday, said the decision by the state governor to Read More source https://punchng.com/osun-apc-demands-recall-of-teachers-employed-by-oyetola/

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has said that she would not comment on the controversy trailing her viral video that has kept tongues wagging on social media platforms. In the video viral video, the singer was heard singing in the Yoruba language. The award-winning singer was singing using the word ‘Aboru boye’, a language Read More source https://punchng.com/aboru-aboye-tope-alabi-declines-comment-on-viral-video/

Efforts have continued to locate the whereabouts of three medical students who went missing when the boat conveying them to a destination crashed in the Calabar area of Cross River on Saturday.  PUNCH Metro gathered that officials of the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies in the state alongside local divers were involved in the Read More source https://punchng.com/boat-crash-three-students-missing-cross-river-orders-investigation/

Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin agreed to allow their leader to avoid treason charges and accept exile in neighbouring Belarus. The agreement halted an extraordinary crisis — a private army led by Putin’s former close ally Yevgeny Prigozhin trying to storm Moscow — but analysts said Read More source https://punchng.com/wagner-ends-revolt-withdraw-mercenaries/

The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has vowed that his administration will deal decisively with anyone who commits ‘blasphemy’ against the Islamic Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (PBUH). The governor made the revelation in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, while warning against any act capable of “degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW, Read More source https://punchng.com/butchers-murder-sokoto-gov-vows-to-deal-with-blasphemers/

•Successors beam searchlight on Tambuwal, Ishaku, Ganduje, Ikpeazu, others •Benue, Zamfara govs fight Ortom, Matawalle over vehicles Some state governors have begun the probe of their predecessors’ last-minute appointments and activities, Sunday PUNCH can report. This is as some of the governors inaugurated on May 29, 2023 have set up panels to look into the Read More source https://punchng.com/govs-probe-predecessors-review-contracts-reverse-appointments/

Ireland’s Leona Maguire closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over South Korea’s Jenny Shin after Saturday’s third round of the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. Maguire fired a two-under-par 69 to stand on seven-under 206 after 54 holes at the rain-softened Springfield, New Jersey, layout in the second major women’s golf tournament Read More source https://punchng.com/irelands-maguire-clings-to-lead-at-womens-pga-championship/

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that there is no political relationship between him and the immediate past governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha. Okorocha who spoke with a select group of journalists at his Spilbat mansion in Owerri, the state capital, said that his relationship with Ihedioha had nothing to Read More source https://punchng.com/im-not-in-any-political-romance-with-ihedioha-says-okorocha/

It still feels like a nightmare for Mr Akeem Fatai, a 45-year-old Ogun State panel beater. He had woken up that fateful day in 1999 without any premonition of what awaited him. That day he ended the day in prison with a murder charge hanging around his neck like the sword of Damocles. Mistaken identity Read More source https://punchng.com/freed-inmates-share-bitter-sweet-experiences-in-ogun-prison/

The Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking has arrested one Anthony Igbinogun, 48, and his girlfriend, Joy Umukoro, 28, for selling their one-month-old baby to buy drugs. It was gathered that the couple was connected to the baby’s nuyer by a friend, James Precious, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Abigail Ihonre, Head of the Investigation Read More source https://punchng.com/couple-sell-a-month-old-baby-for-n1-7-million/

The Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 pilgrimage. The 11th and last batch of intending pilgrims landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, Wednesday at exactly 7.45pm. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr Taofeek Lawal, disclosed this in Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-airlifts-3655-hajj-pilgrims/

As the Lagos State University, Ojo, holds its 26th convocation, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a reward of N10m for the overall best graduating student of the 2021/2022 academic session, Aminat Yusuf. Yusuf graduated with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0 from the varsity’s Faculty of Law. Speaking at the Read More source https://punchng.com/lasu-best-graduating-student-gets-n10m-reward/

In a bid to tackle the challenge of faceless shippers and importers, the Nigerian Shippers Council has announced an annual registration for terminal operators and other port service providers. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Emmanuel Jime, said disclosed this on Friday in Lagos, during the launch of the online portal for Read More source https://punchng.com/shippers-council-imposes-annual-fee-on-port-operators/

Recently, about five major newspapers called out the Department of State Services for bashing of sorts. The papers, which used their platforms to express varied views about the modus operandi of the service include Vanguard, Daily Trust, The Sun, The Tribune and The PUNCH. While Vanguard’s piece on June 2, 2023 was “Dousing the DSS/EFCC Read More source https://punchng.com/the-dss-operates-within-its-mandate/

Shippers have attributed the slow pace of growth of the country’s agro-exports due to the excessive use of chemical preservatives by Nigerian exporters. In separate chats with our correspondent, the shippers claimed Western buyers shunned the country’s agro products because many of them contained excess preservatives. A chieftain of Shippers Association Lagos State, Jonathan Nicol, Read More source https://punchng.com/excess-preservatives-affecting-agro-exports-shippers/

The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation says it is committed to programmes and policy geared towards women empowerment. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Oluyemi Kalesanwo, said, in a statement on Wednesday, that this was in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s policy direction. The statement quoted Kalesanwo to have Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-plans-to-empower-women/

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command has decorated 155 newly promoted officers into various ranks. The Ogun State commandant, Idowu Ojelabi, decorated the officers in Abeokuta, the state capital. He commended the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for the prompt nationwide promotion of officers, particularly those who’ve been stagnant for some Read More source https://punchng.com/ogun-nscdc-promotes-155-officers/

Bendel Insurance FC of Benin has won the 2023 Federation Cup with a lone goal victory over Rangers International FC of Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match was played at the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Wednesday. The only goal of the encounter came in the last Read More source https://punchng.com/fed-cup-bendel-insurance-beat-enugu-rangers-1-0-to-lift-trophy/

The National Open University of Nigeria has commenced training for security personnel on the adoption of digital forensics in order to curtail insecurity and cybercrimes in the country. The five-day training was organised in partnership with the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning and has participants drawn from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Read More source https://punchng.com/noun-trains-dss-army-others-in-digital-forensics-to-tackle-cybercrime/

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, on Monday, confirmed the arrest of popular Baban Aisha herbal medicine manufacturer, Alhaji Salisu Sani, for operating with an expired licence and running illegal promotion of the company’s products in Kaduna State. The agency also said it had commenced a crackdown on illegal herbal manufacturers Read More source https://punchng.com/nafdac-arrests-kaduna-man-selling-medicine-with-expired-licence/

Mike Ozekhome (SAN), lead counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Department of State Services to grant two medical doctors access to the IPOB leader, who is said to be suffering from an ear-related medical condition. According to the lawyer, the demand became necessary because Kanu’s Read More source https://punchng.com/ozekhome-writes-dss-names-preferred-doctors-for-kanus-surgery/

Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, on Sunday, stormed the popular Alaba International Market in Ojo and demolished 17 “distressed” plazas. LASBCA officials, escorted by armed Task Force officials, stormed the market in the early hours of Sunday to demolish the affected buildings. A statement on Sunday afternoon said LASBCA’s bulldozers went to Read More source https://punchng.com/lasbca-demolishes-alaba-market-distressed-plazas/

Children of the four supporters of the Bayelsa Queens Football Club who died in a road accident on June 11 have been granted scholarship to university level by Governor Douye Diri. The governor also directed immediate employment for their wives, while anyone not employable would be empowered by the state government to set up a Read More source https://punchng.com/children-of-late-bayelsa-football-supporters-get-scholarships/

A former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for hitting the ground running and taking bold and landmark decisions after his swearing on May 29. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday at a reception party held in honour of lawmakers, Oshiomhole described the Electricity Act 2023 signed into law by Tinubu Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubu-shocked-edo-no-be-lagos-campaigners-oshiomhole/

Housing stakeholders highlighted challenges bedevilling the sector and how they could be tackled at the 42nd Annual General Meeting of Shelter Afrique. Damilola Aina in this piece examines the fallout of the meeting At the recent 42nd Annual General Meeting of Shelter Afrique, a pan-African finance institution, housing stakeholders focused on how to bridge the huge housing Read More source https://punchng.com/operators-eye-rental-model-as-affordable-housing-remains-elusive/

Mercedes owners in the US will soon add a new luxury to their already luxurious vehicles, ChatGPT. According to TechCrunch, the automaker is adding OpenAI’s conversational AI agent to its MBUX infotainment system, though what it could possibly be needed for is hard to say. US owners of models that use MBUX will be able Read More source https://punchng.com/mercedes-cars-to-get-chatgpt-function/

Bandits have attacked some residents of Arimogija in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, killing two people and kidnapping six others in the community. A resident of the agrarian town, who identified himself simply as Patrick for security reasons, said the bandits carried out the attacks on the farm and along the road Read More source https://punchng.com/ondo-residents-lament-as-gunmen-kill-two-kidnap-six/

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has urged international telecom companies and potential investors to invest in Nigeria’s telecommunication sector. According to the EVC, Nigeria’s population made its telecom sector an attractive investment proposition. He stated that there was enough space for investment in infrastructure provisioning for broadband. A Read More source https://punchng.com/ncc-woos-foreign-investors/

Bruno Fernandes scored a late brace as Portugal eased to a 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday to maintain their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifier. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring just before the break at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, and Manchester United star Fernandes headed in the second with 13 Read More source https://punchng.com/fernandes-nets-brace-as-portugal-beat-bosnia-in-euro-qualifier/

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in the first set of key members of the state cabinet and inaugurated the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin. During the swearing-in which was held on Friday at the Banquet Hall of the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, the appointed Chief of Staff Read More source https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-swears-in-ssg-aides-promises-better-performance/

The gory image that was sent to me a few days back was that of a stab victim. But what drew my ire was the multitude of people that surrounded the victim, yet it didn’t occur to any of them to make an effort or mobilise for support to rush him to a hospital. In Read More source https://punchng.com/is-nigeria-cursed/

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has approved $1 billion to fight against Tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and HIV in Nigeria in the next three years. Mr. Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Bassey Read More source https://punchng.com/global-fund-approves-1bn-for-nigerias-fight-against-tb-malaria/

Recently, President Bola Tinubu gave a marching order that government’s security agencies should work together for the good of the nation. He spoke against the backdrop of squabbles that some engaged in barely 24-hours after he assumed office. He followed this up with a meeting with the concerned institutions where he said he wanted them Read More source https://punchng.com/when-two-ministers-paid-tributes-to-each-other/

The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has arrived at the facility of the Department of State Services. This is following an invitation by the service after his suspension was announced. President Bola Tinubu had suspended Bawa over what he described as weighty allegations against him. However, in a statement Read More source https://punchng.com/dss-invites-bawa-after-suspension/

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun has advised the Nigerian Immigration Service to tackle delays in the issuance of International passports. The Olubadan made the call on Tuesday when the new Comptroller of NIS in Oyo State, Mr Mohammed Umar, visited him in Ibadan. Oba Balogun opined that, an International passport is a document Read More source https://punchng.com/tackle-delays-in-passports-issuance-olubadan-urges-nis/

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to dozens of criminal counts for mishandling some of the US government’s most sensitive secrets and scheming to prevent their return, in a historic appearance Tuesday in federal court. The former president — and the favourite to fight next year’s election for the Republicans — gave himself up to US Read More source https://punchng.com/trump-pleads-not-guilty-in-govt-secrets-case/

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba has ordered the assessment of officers of the Traffic Warden Service of the Nigeria Police for promotion to their next ranks. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday in Abuja said the assessment was part of the pre-condition for the promotion. He Read More source https://punchng.com/promotion-ig-orders-assessment-of-traffic-wardens/

In this interview with DELE OGUNYEMI, a former General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Chief Frank Kokori, relieves the struggle for the actualisation of the June 12, 1993, presidential election w won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, but annulled by the erstwhile military junta headed by General Ibrahim Badamasi Read More source https://punchng.com/pdp-buharis-years-of-locusts-wrecked-oil-sector-kokori/

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has held the bid opening exercise for the 2023 planned disposal of assets forfeited to the Federal Government. Its Spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. She quoted the ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, as promising in his opening Read More source https://punchng.com/icpc-begins-auction-of-forfeited-assets/

Al Ahly of Egypt on Sunday came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Wydad Athletic Club in Casablanca to clinch a record 11th TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title. Egyptian international Mohamed Abdelmoneim scored a 78th-minute header that gave Al Ahly the edge. The Red Devils won the tie with a 3-2 aggregate score, Read More source https://punchng.com/al-ahly-win-record-11th-caf-champions-league-title/

The Chief Executive Officer of Coleman Wires and Cables, George Onafowokan, has implored President Bola Tinubu administration to address the challenges confronting the manufacturing sector. Onafowokan disclosed this while speaking at the 2023 distributors’ forum of the organization, which was held recently at its factory in the Arepo area of Ogun State. He said Nigerians Read More source https://punchng.com/coleman-urges-fg-to-tackle-manufacturing-challenges/

Zainab Yusuf, a mother of two tells EMMANUEL OJO how her husband, Najim Yusuf, a 45-year-old truck driver and businessman, was swept away by flood in the Alakuko area of Lagos State on May 14, 2023 and has since been missing. Where was your husband going on the day of the incident? He is a Read More source https://punchng.com/im-shocked-flood-swept-my-husband-away-despite-his-hefty-stature-wife/

Former National Director of Legal and Public Affairs, Christian Association of Nigeria, Samuel Kwamkur, talks to JAMES ABRAHAM about the controversy trailing the comments credited to a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, in a viral video on the dominance of Muslims in Nigerian politics Why did you criticise El-Rufai’s over comments credited to Read More source https://punchng.com/el-rufais-utterance-on-muslim-domination-against-nigerias-unity-ex-can-director/

A multinational consulting firm, KPMG, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s goal of increasing the country’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate to six per cent cannot be achieved in four years. The company in its issue Eight Flashnotes released on Friday said the government plan, which means growing the value of real GDP from Read More source https://punchng.com/six-per-cent-gdp-growth-projection-unachievable-says-kpmg/

Zamfara state government has confirmed the operation of the Nigeria Police Force that led to the recovery of vehicles looted by the former state Governor, Bello Matawalle. Recall that security agents stormed Matawalle’s residence on Friday while some vehicles were recovered and impounded by the police. In a statement issued on Friday night in Gusau, Read More source https://punchng.com/zamfara-govt-confirms-recovery-of-40-vehicles-from-ex-gov-matawalle/

Governors from the North Central region of the country on Thursday paid a visit to the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation,  George Akume, in his office. The governors are Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State;  Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State; Yahaya Bello of Kogi State; AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State; and Read More source https://punchng.com/north-central-govs-visit-akume-pledge-support/

The Edo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, cleared 15 commissioner-nominees presented by Governor Godwin Obaseki. According to a statement on Thursday by the Government House, a  letter addressed to the Speaker of the state House of Assembly by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, stated that the nominees were the first batch, Read More source https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-clears-15-commissioner-nominees-2/

Four Nigerian artistes – Burna Boy, Tems and Ayra Starr, Asake have been nominated for the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. Tems, who is also a Grammy winner Read More source https://punchng.com/full-list-burna-boy-tems-ayra-starr-asake-earn-2023-bet-award-nominations/

Motorcyclists in Cameroon have reportedly staged a protest condemning fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. Eons Intelligence, a Twitter account specialised in publishing security updates, stated via a video on Twitter on Wednesday that commercial motorcyclists in Cameroon had organised a peaceful protest in solidarity with Nigerians on the effects of the subsidy removal in their Read More source https://punchng.com/motorcyclists-in-cameroon-protest-nigerias-fuel-subsidy-removal/

Ondo State commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Bamidele Ologun, says the state’s female football team, Sunshine Queens, has not been abandoned by the state government, The PUNCH reports. He said why much has not been heard about the team in recent times was because they were relegated last season. Sunshine Queens were relegated to Read More source https://punchng.com/ondo-didnt-abandon-sunshine-queens-commissioner/

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure religious and ethnic balance in the appointment of security chiefs and other top political positions that would assist in stabilising his government. According to CAN, it will be crucial for the appointments to reflect the diversity of Nigeria, adding that the President Read More source https://punchng.com/ensure-balance-in-appointments-can-tells-tinubu/

A conservative US think tank urged a federal judge on Tuesday to order the release of the immigration records of Britain’s Prince Harry, who was awarded a visa despite the admission in his memoir that he had used illegal drugs. Lawyers for the Washington-based Heritage Foundation are seeking the release of the records from the Read More source https://punchng.com/prince-harrys-past-drug-use-at-issue-in-us-visa-case/

The Nigerian Navy, Delta State Command on Tuesday handed over a merchant tanker vessel, MT NELI, to its owner, three years after the ship was arrested for allegedly engaging in crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, among other crimes. PUNCH Metro gathered that the release of the vessel followed the directive of the Naval Headquarters, Read More source https://punchng.com/alleged-oil-theft-navy-hands-over-arrested-vessel-to-owners/

United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York elected Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea and Slovenia as non-permanent members of its Security Council. The five newly elected countries join Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland as non-permanent members of the Council. The five new members will take up seats currently occupied Read More source https://punchng.com/un-elects-sierra-leone-four-others-security-council-non-permanent-members/

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has rescheduled its investigative hearing on the controversial launch of Air Nigeria, Nigeria’s national carrier, by the last administration led by Muhammadu Buhari. The committee had invited relevant stakeholders to the hearing earlier scheduled for Monday in Abuja. However, representatives of most of the stakeholders had left the Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-air-reps-grill-aviation-justice-ministries-officials-today/

The total value of foreign trade has declined by N2.55tn as Nigeria recorded lower exports within a year, according to findings by The PUNCH. The new Foreign Trade Statistics Report by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total value of trade decreased from N14.6tn in the first quarter of 2022 to N12.05tn in  Read More source https://punchng.com/foreign-trade-declines-by-n2-6tn-over-fx-shortage-nbs/

Despite losing the final of the 2023 WAFU B U-20 Cup to Ghana on Saturday, four Falconets players made the team of the tournament, following their individual brilliance at the championship. After regulation time ended 1-1, Christopher Danjuma’s side lost 3-1 on penalties to Ghana, who won the first edition of the tournament on home Read More source https://punchng.com/four-falconets-make-wafu-xi/

A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a pastor, Chidiebere Okoroafor, to death by hanging for murder. Okoroafor, who is the General Overseer of the Altar of Solution and Healing Assembly based in Oyigbo, Rivers State was tried for killing his choir mistress, Orlunma Nwagba, who he allegedly impregnated. He also faced murder Read More source https://punchng.com/pastor-to-die-by-hanging-for-killing-choir-mistress-others/

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has rescheduled its investigative hearing on the controversial launch of Air Nigeria, Nigeria’s national carrier, by the last administration led by Muhammadu Buhari. The committee had invited relevant stakeholders to the hearing earlier scheduled for Monday in Abuja. However, representatives of most of the stakeholders had left the Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-air-reps-grill-aviation-justice-ministries-officials-today/

Iga Swiatek targets a place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday as she closes in on becoming the first woman in 16 years to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros. In the bottom quarter of the men’s draw, which was blown wide open by the first round exit of world number two Daniil Medvedev, Read More source https://punchng.com/french-open-three-matches-to-watch/

An estate developer, Kelly Nwogu, was on Friday remanded by the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N65m from a church under false pretence. The defendant is facing three counts of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and fraudulent conversion, preferred against him by the Police Special Fraud Unit. Nwogu was arraigned alongside his Read More source https://punchng.com/estate-developer-in-court-for-duping-church-of-n65m/

The Super Parents Foundation on Sunday held the public presentation of a book titled, “Everyone Belongs”  to celebrate differences in kids and foster the inclusion of special kids in society. The book, written by Islamiyat Akinsola and Mofoluwasho Liasu, was unveiled at the sixth inclusion children’s party held at Adeyemo Bero Hall, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking Read More source https://punchng.com/dont-hide-children-with-disabilities-foundation-tells-parents/

Oil marketers have projected that the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, would hit N515/litre once they source foreign exchange rate at the parallel market for the importation of PMS. Ex-depot price is the price marketers buy products at the depot and it determines the price at which they sell to motorists Read More source https://punchng.com/fuel-importation-marketers-demand-equal-access-to-forex/

No fewer than seven Guinean schoolgirls drowned Sunday after a pirogue — a long wooden vessel — they were travelling in capsized, the education minister said. The girls were crossing the Niger river in the northeast of Guinea in West Africa to take high school entrance exams that begin on Monday. “We are struck by Read More source https://punchng.com/seven-drown-in-boat-accident/

A pill has been shown to halve the risk of death from a certain type of lung cancer when taken daily after surgery to remove the tumor, according to clinical trial results presented on Sunday. The results were unveiled in Chicago at the largest annual conference of cancer specialists, hosted by the American Society for Read More source https://punchng.com/pill-reducing-risk-of-death-in-lung-cancer-discovered/

The inaugurations of new political leaders in different parts of the country on Monday, May 29, 2023, were quite remarkable. For President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, their swearing-in ceremony marked a new dispensation in their lives. Though they had both held different political offices before, it goes without saying that this is their Read More source https://punchng.com/parties-galore-as-president-governors-resume/

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has promised that due process will be followed for the replacement of Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, member-elect for Surulere I Constituency for the 10th Assembly. The development is coming following his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, a position he will assume on Read More source https://punchng.com/how-gbajabiamilas-replacement-will-emerge-lagos-apc/

A senior citizen (he is 92 years old) called my attention to the fact that some of the plants I listed as natural blood thinners once appeared in my article on erectile dysfunction. I feel there is a need to talk about it here. You might have seen “broad spectrum” on a leaflet inserted in Read More source https://punchng.com/how-to-get-rid-of-garlic-breath/

A former Chairman, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, speaks to GODFREY GEORGE about the recent declaration of the President, Bola Tinubu, on fuel subsidy and the subsequent panic buying and price hike as well as supply issues in the oil market The President, Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address on Monday Read More source https://punchng.com/govt-must-protect-the-vulnerable-from-fuel-hardship-ex-moman-chair/

The member representing Yabo constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Abubakar Shehu Yabo, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Religious Affairs, tells ANIMASAHUN SALMAN about the bill he sponsored to regulate marriage expenses in the state What motivated you to sponsor a bill to regulate marriage expenses in Sokoto State? The Read More source https://punchng.com/bill-to-reduce-marriage-expenses-will-curb-divorce-sokoto-lawmaker/

An actress, Angela Eguavoen, has said she cannot marry a man who is tied to the apron strings of his mother. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I cannot marry a mummy’s boy. He has to be a man of himself. Of course, I want a man that has someone in his family Read More source https://punchng.com/i-cant-marry-mummys-boy-angela-eguavoen/

An Ondo State teenager, Miss Mistura Badiru, who has been battling heart and brain diseases, has solicited help to undergo two surgeries in India. The 14-year-old was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease, which required her heart to be replaced. She was also diagnosed with a brain condition. City Round gathered that the Senior Secondary School Read More source https://punchng.com/teenager-needs-n20m-for-heart-brain-surgeries/

The controversial national carrier, Nigeria Air, has failed to progress to phase two of the Air Operator Certificate certification process, according to a letter from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The PUNCH reported that the Federal Government took delivery of the first plane of the country’s national carrier, Nigeria Air, amid protest from local airline Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-air-misses-out-on-phase-two-of-aoc-certification/

Godfrey George tells the story of five men who were kidnapped in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State in September 2020 at the funeral of an influential man and have not been seen since then Dreaming is the only way Nelly feels closer to his missing father. Whenever his eyelids close to this Read More source https://punchng.com/the-forgotten-five-families-of-abducted-funeral-guests-wait-in-vain-three-years-after/

The Head, Department of Management & Accounting, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Grace Akinola, on Friday, said plans were ongoing for the establishment of OAU Business School. She said the school was being processed alongside the Doctor of Business Administration programme and would commence after Senate approval. Akinola, who stated Read More source https://punchng.com/oau-to-establish-business-school-don/

Stella Obialor, the chairman of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Edo State and a human resources practitioner, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her career and life experiences How will you describe your experience as an HR practitioner? I am a seasoned and strategic HR practitioner with over two decades of experience in executive Read More source https://punchng.com/women-shouldnt-be-afraid-to-take-risks-edo-cipm-chairman/

The Director-General of the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Imuwahen Ajoonu, has said that 2,500 Edo workers have been trained out of 10,000 approved by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Ajoonu said that the State Government had a vision of transforming Edo State into a high-performing, progressive, self-sufficient state, and recognised that civil service Read More source https://punchng.com/joopsa-trains-2500-edo-workers/

Former senators on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, on Thursday, appeal to Senate Presidency aspirants to respect party supremacy by abiding by the APC zoning formula for the 10th National Assembly leadership. The ex-senators made the call on Thursday under the aegis of the ‘APC Non-Serving Senators Group from Second to Fourth Republics.’ Read More source https://punchng.com/national-assembly-respect-apc-zoning-formula-osoba-yakassai-urge-aspirants/

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 49 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. According to a Thursday statement, Sanwo-Olu signed the Release Order on May 26, 2023. The statement said the move was part of Read More source https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-frees-49-inmates/

ABIODUN SANUSI writes about the deplorable state of the swimming pools at the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola Stadium, Abuja, the filthy environment, and the poor management of the facilities Asides from the filthy environment especially around the outdoor sports fields and tracks, resulting from poor waste management and open defecation, the 2000-capacity swimming arena at the Read More source https://punchng.com/old-glory-abuja-mko-abiola-stadium-swimming-pools-turn-reptiles-abodes/

The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Prof Timothy Adebayo, has called on Nigerian scholars to take advantage of local and international research grants to develop the nation’s education and improve Nigerian universities’ global rating. Adebayo spoke during a capacity-building workshop for teaching staff of the university, where he also announced that  the ACU Pro-Chancellor and Read More source https://punchng.com/take-advantage-of-grants-vc-urges-scholars/

Argentina U-20 coach, Javier Mascherano, has admitted his side was careless after their 2-0 loss to Nigeria on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. Goals from Ibrahim Muhammad (61st minute) and Rilwanu Sarki in additional time of the feisty encounter secured a remarkable win for Ladan Bosso’s team, who were the underdogs prior to the game. The Read More source https://punchng.com/we-were-careless-against-flying-eagles-mascherano-laments/

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former president, Fernando Collor de Mello to eight years and 10 months in prison for corruption on Wednesday, part of the fallout from the country’s sweeping Car Wash graft investigation. The high court had convicted Collor of taking 20 million reais ($4 million) in bribes as a senator from 2010 Read More source https://punchng.com/brazil-ex-leader-jailed-for-corruption/

The Diocesan Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Rt. Revd. Akinpelu Johnson, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration, while also urging him to revamp the economy and cut waste. The bishop also urged the President to ensure that the nation’s refineries are working before “removing petroleum subsidy.” The call was made in a Read More source https://punchng.com/revamp-economy-cut-waste-bishop-tells-tinubu/

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria has described the Founder of Daar Communications, owners of Raypower FM and African Independent Television, the late Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, as an advocate of a free press and good governance. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the President, NPAN/Nigeria Press Organisation, Mr Kabiru Yusuf, and titled, ‘High Chief Read More source https://punchng.com/dokpesis-death-rude-shock-npan-mourns/

From the benefit of hindsight, almost all new administrations that come on board tend to abandon the projects of the preceding administration to start their own from scratch. The new administration not only abandons or terminates the projects no matter the cost implication or the burden of the opportunity cost of the termination, but they Read More source https://punchng.com/looking-beyond-buhari-the-imperative-for-modulated-continuity-in-tinubu-administration/

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria has said assent to the Arbitration and Mediation Bill by former President Muhammadu Buhari will bring significant developments and shape the future of arbitration in Nigeria. CIArb stated this on Tuesday during a press conference on the bill which began in 2005. Speaking at the event held in Read More source https://punchng.com/assent-to-arbitration-mediation-bill-will-boost-dispute-resolution-ciarb/

Establish spiritual units in hospitals – Don Professor Anthonia Maurice Essien of the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has called for the establishment of spiritual and pastoral units in the hospitals. She noted that such spiritual provisions would complement medical treatments. Essien, while speaking at an inaugural lecture Read More source https://punchng.com/establish-spiritual-units-in-hospitals-don/

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps have rescued a 25-year-old woman allegedly locked in a room for years by her father in Jigawa State. The spokesman of the Jigawa State NSCDC Command, CSC Adamu Shehu, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He said this followed a complaint lodged at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters by Read More source https://punchng.com/nscdc-rescues-25-year-old-woman-locked-for-years/