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An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kazeem Yusuf, has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that N4.6bn was allegedly diverted to organise prayers for Nigeria. Yusuf spoke on Tuesday while testifying as the second prosecution witness in the trial of a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda. Yuguda is Read More source https://punchng.com/n4-6bn-onsa-fund-shared-to-organise-prayers-against-insecurity-efcc-witness/

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At least 1,500 members of staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria will on Friday resume at its Lagos office following their redeployment from the headquarters, The PUNCH has learned. A source at the apex bank told our correspondent exclusively that the plan, though heavily criticised, was still in motion, and affected staffers would be Read More source https://punchng.com/1500-redeployed-cbn-staff-resume-at-lagos-office/

  The Teranga Lions of Senegal have crashed out of the African Cup of Nations after losing 5-4 on penalties to hosts, Ivory Coast. Regulation time and extra time ended 1-1 but Moussa Niakhate crashed his kick against the post as the Ivorians, who got to this stage as one of the third-best teams in Read More source https://punchng.com/breaking-defending-champions-senegal-crash-out-of-afcon/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared an ex-beauty queen, Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted over suspected illicit drug dealing. PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect, who held the title of Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and is also the founder of the Queen Christmas Foundation, was declared wanted on Sunday according to a statement by Read More source https://punchng.com/ndlea-declares-beauty-queen-wanted-nabs-brazil-returnee/

The Federal Government has declared its commitment to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities by targeting the criminals’ hideouts. This is contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, on Sunday. Many parts of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, are witnessing security challenges,  prompting growing concerns among residents. Read More source https://punchng.com/insecurity-fg-taking-fight-to-criminals-dens-minister/

A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. It is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since the start of Israel’s war with Iran-backed Hamas, Read More source https://punchng.com/biden-says-us-shall-respond-after-troops-killed-in-jordan/

Chichi Nworah, the producer of the popular movie series, ‘Shanty Town’, has confirmed that plans for a sequel to the series are underway. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Nworah stated that the scripting and development for Shanty Town 2 was ongoing, though shooting had yet to begin. When asked about the proposed release date Read More source https://punchng.com/chichi-nworah-confirms-plans-for-shanty-town-sequel/

Ademola Lookman scored both goals as Nigeria defeated old rivals Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday to march on to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerians had an early Semi Ajayi goal disallowed following a VAR review in this last-16 clash before the constant pressing and bullying of the Cameroon defence by Victor Read More source https://punchng.com/breaking-super-eagles-crush-cameroon-to-advance-into-quarterfinals/

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s game against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is underway. This game is the eighth encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, three of these previous meetings occurred in the tournament’s finals during 1984, 1988, and 2000 – with Cameroon emerging victorious in each instance. 90+ Read More source https://punchng.com/live-update-nigeria-vs-cameroon-1-0-full-time/

Manchester City moved into the FA Cup fifth round in dramatic fashion as Nathan Ake’s controversial late goal clinched the holders’ 1-0 win against Tottenham on Friday. As the football world digested the stunning news that Jurgen Klopp will step down as Liverpool boss at the end of this season, the club that might benefit Read More source https://punchng.com/ake-strikes-late-as-man-city-knock-out-spurs-from-fa-cup/

Operatives of the Special Intervention Squad recently launched by the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun in the Federal Capital Territory, have arrested 139 suspected bandits, rescued 154 hostages, and recovered 604 ammunitions within two weeks. Prominent among the successes recorded by the squad is the interception of a group of persons along the Abuja-Kaduna Read More source https://punchng.com/fct-police-arrest-139-bandits-rescue-154-victims/

The face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is far from over as the House on Friday overrides the assent of the Governor to four Bills that were earlier passed and sent to him for assent. The House decided to override the Governor’s assent during its 99th legislative Read More source https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-overrides-fubaras-assent-on-four-bills/

Edo State Deputy Governor and governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2024 governorship election in the state, Philip Shaibu, has expressed confidence that the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, will support him in his ambition of becoming the governor. The Independent National Electoral Commission had fixed September 21, 2024, as the election date. Read More source https://punchng.com/im-sure-obaseki-will-support-me-shaibu/

Africa Cup of Nations hosts, AFCON, Ivory Coast, have failed in a bid to appoint Herve Renard as coach for the remainder of the tournament after the French Football Federation (FFF) refused to release him. The FFF confirmed to AFP that they were not willing to loan the 55-year-old, who is currently the coach of Read More source https://punchng.com/afcon-hosts-ivory-coast-fail-to-appoint-renard-as-coach/

The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded no fewer than 952 motorcycles, also known as okada, within two weeks in different areas of the state. PUNCH Online reports that the taskforce impounded 344 motorcycles on January 14, and 355 motorcycles on January 23 for plying restricted routes and vowed to end the operations of the recalcitrant Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-taskforce-seizes-952-motorcycles-in-two-weeks/

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its stand on the ban on styrofoam packs in the state. It has, however, given producers and distributors a moratorium of three weeks after which full enforcement will start. PUNCH Online reported that the state government, on Sunday, announced the ban on the use and distribution of Styrofoam and Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-enforcement-of-single-use-plastics-ban-after-three-weeks/

The Lagos State government has banned the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics across the state. The singular reason behind this sudden decision is that these materials immensely constitute an environmental hazard to the already overpopulated city, which remains the commercial capital of the country. Discarded plastic bottles, bags, sachets and Styrofoam Read More source https://punchng.com/how-will-lagosians-survive-without-plastics/

Licensed customs agents have called on the Federal Government to urgently disburse the Cabotage Vessels Financing Funds to enable indigenous shipowners to acquire more vessels. The founder of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, Mr Lucky Amiwero, disclosed this in a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday.  “Nigeria can’t have Read More source https://punchng.com/agents-seek-urgent-disbursement-of-cabotage-fund/

A user on X, Chike Jones, has raised concerns about non-payment of his salary by Ify Rhodes-Vivour,  wife of the Labour Party 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. Chike, who worked as a writer and social media manager for Afroscientric.com, a project owned by Ify Rhodes-Vivour, alleged that he was owed for over Read More source https://punchng.com/man-accuses-gbadebo-rhodes-vivours-wife-of-withholding-salary-husband-hints-at-settlement/

Duplicated National Identification Numbers are responsible for the new wave of complaints from subscribers who have had their SIMs barred despite linking them to their NINs. This, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, is due to the activity of third-party agents who duplicate NINs for unsuspecting telecom subscribers. The commission revealed this at a recent Read More source https://punchng.com/ncc-blames-duplicated-nins-for-barred-lines/

A new report has projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria may ask commercial banks with international banking licence to raise their capital base to over N900bn. This came a few months after the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the apex bank would be asking lenders to raise more capital in order Read More source https://punchng.com/cbn-may-raise-banks-capital-base-to-n900bn-report/

Mozambique scored two goals in the stoppage time to hold Ghana to a 2-2 draw in their Group B clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, a result that likely spells the end of the tournament for the much-fancied West Africans. Two penalties from Jordan Ayew had Ghana comfortably ahead and looking well-placed to finish second Read More source https://punchng.com/mozambique-rally-late-to-send-ghana-to-brink-of-afcon-exit/

Themba Zwane, a 34-year-old once deemed too old for international football, scored twice as South Africa trounced Namibia 4-0 on Sunday to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track. A loss to Mali five days ago meant this was a must-win match for Bafana Bafana (the Boys) and they roared into a Read More source https://punchng.com/afcon-south-africa-cruise-in-4-0-win-over-namibia/

The Federal Government has been urged by the Nigeria Medical Association to implement the agreement on salary increase to ensure doctors do not leave the country anymore. This followed the recent reports that in 2023, the association had given the Federal Government till January 31, 2024, to meet its demands or risk industrial action in Read More source https://punchng.com/nma-urges-fg-to-honour-pay-rise-agreement/

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has called on candidates of the opposition parties in the state governorship election to team up with him to develop the state. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Oborevwori as the duly elected governor of Delta State. The apex court dismissed the appeal by the All Progressives Congress and its Read More source https://punchng.com/delta-gov-woos-opponents-after-supreme-court-victory/

A 20-year-old Nigerian student, Adebola Aderibigbe, was honoured with the Horizon Award at the 15th Realising the Dream Legacy Awards Banquet on January 12 in the United States.   This was made known by the United States Mission in Nigeria on its Facebook page on Thursday. Sharing photos from the banquet, the US Mission Nigeria Read More source https://punchng.com/pictorial-20-year-old-nigerian-emerges-first-african-recipient-of-martin-luther-king-jr-horizon-award/

The victory of the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, at the Supreme Court last Friday, has been described as a validation of the people’s mandate. Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, said this while reacting to Otti’s Friday victory at the apex court, against the candidates of the Read More source https://punchng.com/ottis-scourt-victory-validation-of-peoples-mandate-abia-monarchs-chair/

Abia State Government has said that it is offering a free one-week foreign humanitarian medical mission to Abians in late January, 2024, in collaboration with the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. Chief of Staff to the governor of Abia State, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, in a release, highlighted the medical conditions to be treated during the free Read More source https://punchng.com/abia-fmc-offer-free-medical-treatment-to-residents/

Political stakeholders in Afikpo bloc of the Ebonyi South senatorial district have expressed concern over perceived plot to relegate it to political oblivion and extinction, against the backdrop of concentration of both appointive and elective positions in the Ohaozara bloc of the district. Both the old Afikpo bloc, which consists of Afikpo and Edda local Read More source https://punchng.com/ebonyi-therere-plots-to-relegate-afikpo-bloc-say-stakeholders/

Some traditional rulers from communities in the South-West and North Central Nigeria, Yoruba Obas Forum, have called on the government at all levels, to engage traditional rulers in grassroot governance and fight against illegal mining. The Forum, consisting of royal fathers from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara and Kogi States, on Wednesday, made Read More source https://punchng.com/engage-traditional-rulers-in-grassroots-governance-monarchs-urge-govt/

Foreign exchange experts have urged the Federal Government to include forex trading, risk and financial management into the curriculum of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department of the National Youth Service Corps. The convener of the Forex Millionaire Expo, Benson Jeffrey, made the call during a press conference recently in Lagos. According to Jeffrey, forex Read More source https://punchng.com/include-more-training-in-nysc-scheme/

The Director-General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Mr Adewale Oyerinde, has said that the disposable income of an average Nigerian worker has been severely affected by the high rate of inflation in the country, fuelling economic struggles among them. He stated this during an interview with The PUNCH in Lagos recently. He said, “The pervasive Read More source https://punchng.com/inflation-fuelling-hardships-among-workers-says-neca-dg/

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has fully repaid an N950m MSMEs grant to the Development Bank of Nigeria two months ahead of the due date. DBN disbursed the N950m MSMEs fund to the bank on March 1, 2021, for a tenor of 36 months, with the facility expected to lapse on March 1, 2024. However, LivingTrust Read More source https://punchng.com/livingtrust-mortgage-bank-repays-n950m-loan-to-dbn/

Algeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, with a second-half Mabululu penalty denying the 2019 champions a winning start. Baghdad Bounedjah gave Algeria the lead after 18 minutes in Bouake, Ivory Coast’s second city, and the striker then had a stunning Read More source https://punchng.com/afcon23-algeria-held-by-angola-in-group-d-opener/

Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA’s best men’s player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London. Messi claimed the award for the third time, but the 36-year-old was a surprise victor ahead of Erling Haaland on an otherwise glorious night for Read More source https://punchng.com/messi-bonmati-scoop-awards-for-fifas-best/

Substitute Garry Rodrigues pounced in injury time to give Cape Verde a shock 2-1 win over four-time former champions, Ghana, in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Black Stars looked set to come away with a draw after Alexander Djiku headed home to cancel out a Jamiro Monteiro goal Read More source https://punchng.com/cape-verde-strike-late-to-beat-ghana-at-afcon/

Vinicius Junior struck a first-half hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to Spanish Super Cup glory in a thumping 4-1 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski scored for Barcelona, who had defender Ronald Araujo sent off in the second half on what coach Xavi Hernandez described as the team’s “worst” night. Read More source https://punchng.com/real-madrid-thrash-barcelona-to-win-spanish-super-cup/

Daniel Bwala, ex-spokesman for the campaign organisatuion of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the February 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has refuted claims that his declared support for President Bola Tinubu portrayed a betrayal to his party’s candidate. “It’s absolute nonsense for somebody to say because I said I will support President Bola Tinubu, Read More source https://punchng.com/supporting-tinubu-not-betrayal-to-atiku-pdp-chieftain-bwala/

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated the Nigerian-born professor, Ogechi Adeola, who was appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda. Adeola was announced as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday. The Governing Body of the institution said her appointment takes effect from January Read More source https://punchng.com/obi-congratulates-nigerian-professor-appointed-rwandan-varsity-deputy-vice-chancellor/

Last week began on a trembling note for the Aso Rock community as the Commander-in-Chief took his first bite after many barks. On Monday, around 2pm, State House correspondents received public confirmation of a question millions of Nigerians had been asking for days. The previous evening, President Bola Tinubu directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubus-week-of-a-thousand-bites/

Goals from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso gave the host nation, Ivory Coast a deserved victory over the African wild dogs of Guinea Bissau late Saturday night at the Olympic Stadium Ebimpe in Abidjan. 28-year-old Fofana who plies his trade with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia opened the AFCON 2023 scoring chart in the fourth Read More source https://punchng.com/afcon-ivory-coast-beat-guinea-bissau-in-tournaments-opener/

A floor in a former Tuscan convent hosting a wedding reception in Italy gave way Saturday, injuring 30 people, authorities said. Five of the injured were in critical condition after the collapse at the 15th-century building near Pistoia, north of Florence, according to Tuscany’s regional governor Eugenio Giani. Some 60 people were dancing in the Read More source https://punchng.com/floor-collapses-in-italy-injures-30-wedding-guests/

Was writing your childhood dream? Yes, writing was my childhood dream. While growing up, I was obsessed with reading stories, and from these stories, I was often motivated to write my own stories so others could see and appreciate them as well. At what age would you say you started writing? At the age of Read More source https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-collins-okoh/

The  Gombe State Chairman Task Force Committee on closure of all ‘gala houses’ and joints, Group Captain Bitrus Bilal (retd.), on Friday, banned illegal nightclubs and brothels while lamenting proliferation in the conversion of homes in the state. Recently, the committee closed all local nightclubs, also known as ‘gala houses’ in the metropolis, following reports Read More source https://punchng.com/gombe-bans-illegal-nightclubs-brothels/

The Kano State Police Commissioner, Usaini Gumel, has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across the state to intensify patrol in their respective areas of operation following an attempt by some miscreants to come into Kano to cause trouble. Gumel gave the directives on Friday while speaking with newsmen about the security situation after Read More source https://punchng.com/kano-cp-asks-dpos-to-step-up-patrol/

She is a hottie and a show-stopper; a ravishing and jaw-dropping strutting and swaggering beauty, a paralysing and pulverising pulchritude. That’s Dr Betta Edu. At only 37, and one of the youngest ever in Nigeria’s historical annals; she became President Bola Tinubu’s humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation minister. Betta is not only drop-dead gorgeous; she is cerebral. A medical Read More source https://punchng.com/corruption-is-betta-the-beauty-also-beast/

Nigerians on Thursday mourned the death of a female bank worker in Ikorodu, Lagos State, who took her own life. The 32-year-old Amarachi Ugochukwu was said to have died after consuming an insecticide. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on Monday within the premises of a bank. Ugochukwu had around 1pm made her way Read More source https://punchng.com/netizens-mourn-as-female-banker-kills-self-pens-suicide-note/

Following a controversial documentary by the BBC on the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor Temitope Joshua, a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Debo Akinyemi, in a write-up published by ChurchTimes Nigeria, shares his experiences with the late pastor Having related closely, though for a short time, with TB Read More source https://punchng.com/tb-joshua-made-childless-couples-to-exchange-spouses-ex-worker/

The Department of State Services on Thursday said there was no truth in the reports that it arrested a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Aisha Ahmad. It said it did not arrest any current or former official of the apex bank in the last 48 hours. The DSS disclosed this in Read More source https://punchng.com/we-didnt-arrest-any-cbn-official-dss/

  ODF announced the commencement of the annual free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms distribution. This initiative, though not the first time, conducted under the aegis of the “ODF Program,” aims to provide eligible candidates with an opportunity to participate in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Hon. David Opeyemi Falegan, states that prospective candidates who have completed their secondary education and wish to enroll for the UTME are invited to avail themselves of this opportunity at ODF foundation office opposite Muslim prayer ground Ajilosun Ado Ekiti very close to iya kazzem Alamala restaurant. Requirements:  NB: Such Student must have passed his/her O'level with at least (5) credit including Maths and English  ODF foundation phone number is 09134316067. They must bring their SSCE results or equivalent, along with two passport-sized photos, to collect the free JAMB forms ODF dedication to his EKITI PEOPLE have set a b...

The National Association of Nigerian Students has sought compensation for students affected by the fire incident occasioned by a gas explosion in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Tuesday. PUNCH Online reports that many people were feared injured in the explosion that rocked a filling station located in the Lagere area, which sources said was triggered by Read More source https://punchng.com/gas-explosion-nans-demands-compensation-for-oau-victims/

Colombia recorded the deaths of 181 rights activists and community leaders in 2023, the ombudsman’s office said Tuesday, as the country battles to halt abuses by armed groups. Carlos Camargo, who leads the office charged with the protection of rights, slammed an “unacceptable situation” over the murders of environmental activists, Indigenous leaders, union leaders, and Read More source https://punchng.com/colombia-reports-181-activists-killed-in-2023/

Some legal practitioners have knocked the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria dragging an advertiser with PUNCH Newspaper to a kangaroo tribunal. They posited it was wrong for ARCON to punish any advertiser for allegedly failing to vet their adverts with the agency The Advertisers’ Association of Nigeria had also on Sunday lambasted ARCON for summoning Read More source https://punchng.com/arcon-lambasted-for-punishing-punch-advertiser-agency-raises-kangaroo-tribunal/

The Redeemed Christian Church of God led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye has explained why a directive was given that non-members of the church should not be allowed to preach in its parishes. A memo that went viral on Monday, titled “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,” dated January 5, 2024, and signed by the Special Read More source https://punchng.com/rccg-justifies-stopping-non-members-from-preaching-in-parishes/

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that 2024 will see a strong push towards enforcing laws and regulations to protect lives and property in the state. Speaking during the annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said, “Without adherence to the rule of law, no society can guarantee progress and prosperity.” In Read More source https://punchng.com/we-will-enforce-laws-this-year-sanwo-olu/

The immediate former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has expressed the plans by the G5 Governors within the Peoples Democratic Party, to support the Presidential and second-term ambition of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Ortom who made this revelation on Sunday, January 7, during a luncheon hosted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Read More source https://punchng.com/why-pdp-g5-govsll-support-tinubu-in-2027-ortom/

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has no regrets making Siminalayi Fubara the governor of Rivers State. Wike, who said he and some leaders of the state picked and worked for Fubara’s emergence as the governor noted that the decision was taken to ensure the unity of the Read More source https://punchng.com/no-regrets-making-fubara-governor-wike/

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of N585 million in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Betta Edu. “In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of Read More source https://punchng.com/n585m-fraud-tinubu-orders-probe-of-humanitarian-ministry/

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, over his re-election as the President of the country. Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, applauded the government and the people of DRC for “ensuring a successful conduct” of the Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-tshisekedi-on-re-election-as-drc-president/

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to secure the services of 27-year-old forward Timo Werner on loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent by the end of the season. Werner, who previously played for Chelsea, is slated to undergo a medical in London, with Spurs taking charge of his wages Read More source https://punchng.com/tottenham-agree-loan-deal-for-chelsea-flop-timo-werner/

The founder of Budget, a fiscal transparency platform, Seun Onigbinde, has criticized the Nigerian government’s budgeting process, saying it lacks clarity, discipline, and performance-driven planning. In an interview with Arise News on Saturday, Onigbinde said that the 2023 budget, which was passed into law under the previous administration, had no clear information on how it Read More source https://punchng.com/nigerias-budgeting-process-lacks-clarity-discipline-expert/

Controversy has surrounded the All Progressives Congress primary election in Benue State. This is as Governor Hyacinth Alia suspended the event, which was meant to select a candidate for the February 4 bye-election for the State House of Assembly. The need for the bye-election arose after Dr. Yamar Ortese, representing the Guma 1 state constituency, Read More source https://punchng.com/benue-gov-suspends-apc-primary-amid-controversy/

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has announced the commencement of recruitment of aid workers for the distribution of relief materials to victims of the crisis in the state. No fewer than 190 people were killed and 10,000 people displaced after suspected terrorists attacked communities in three local government areas Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-recruits-aid-workers-for-plateau-crisis-victims/

More than one week after residents fled Plateau communities in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas following the Christmas Eve attacks by gunmen which left more than 150 persons dead, the affected communities are still deserted. The PUNCH reports that the killing which had been ongoing in Plateau State worsened on Christmas Eve Read More source https://punchng.com/plateau-attacks-fleeing-residents-yet-to-return-home/

The Federal Government has approved three airlines, Air Peace, Flynas and Max Air, to serve as exclusive carriers to airlift passengers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Similarly, the government has approved three cargo companies, Cargo Zeal Technologies Limited, NAHCO Aviance and Qualla Investment Limited, to airfreight pilgrims’ excess luggage. This was contained in a statement Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-approves-three-airlines-for-2024-hajj/

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is leading the partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency to combat corruption and Illicit financial flows with the use of technology. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, held a meeting with the leadership of NITDA on Friday, emphasising the inclusion and Read More source https://punchng.com/icpc-partners-nitda-to-tackle-corruption-with-technology/

Associations of Nigerian university students in Benin Republic and Togo have decried the decision of the Federal Government not to recognise degrees awarded by universities in the two West African countries. According to the student associations, no fewer than 10,900 Nigerian students are currently studying in 46 higher institutions of learning in Benin Republic and Read More source https://punchng.com/fake-degrees-10900-nigerians-in-benin-togo-varsities-lament/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Tincan Island Chapter, said it intercepted 876.453 kilograms of various illicit drugs and controlled substances between January and December 2023. Announcing this in a statement on Thursday, the Area Commander of the NDLEA, Tincan Island Command, Mohammed Abubakar, said a total of 15 individuals were arrested and prosecuted within Read More source https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepted-876kg-of-cocaine-in-2023-tincan-commander/

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off as his side held on for a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round on Thursday. Calvert-Lewin saw red after a VAR review of the England striker’s studs-up foul on Nathaniel Clyne late in the second half at Selhurst Park. Calvert-Lewin made only slight Read More source https://punchng.com/fa-cup-calvert-lewin-sent-off-as-everton-hold-palace/

The National Hospital in Abuja has denied reports suggesting that veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, was referred to a private facility for additional treatment. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, said the family of the thespian took him away from the hospital against the medical advice of the management. The PUNCH reports that Read More source https://punchng.com/zack-orji-moved-from-national-hospital-against-medical-advice-cmd/

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The  Project Director and CEO of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has revealed that the Federal Government plans to create 750,000 jobs by 2027 through the gas initiative. He revealed this at the PCNGi’s first stakeholders and investors’ forum held in Abuja recently. He also said the Federal Government was planning to Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-eyes-750000-jobs-with-gas-initiative/

A New Zealand fisherman has been rescued in what police described Thursday as “an absolute miracle” after spending nearly 24 hours in the ocean before using the sun’s reflection off his watch to attract attention. At one stage during his ordeal a shark swam close to the fisherman to “have a sniff”, police sergeant Will Read More source https://punchng.com/fisherman-spends-24-hours-in-sea-before-miracle-rescue/

The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the budget allocated to the education sector in 2024 is fully implemented. NANS said the funds must be used for everything stated, and no form of diversion should be tolerated going forward. It noted that part of the reason why the Read More source https://punchng.com/nans-promises-to-monitor-implementation-of-education-budget/

The Home Office of the United Kingdom on Monday announced that it had commenced the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing in dependants via the study visa route. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Home Office reiterated that only those on postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship Read More source https://punchng.com/japa-uk-stops-nigerian-students-others-from-bringing-dependants/

The Super Eagles camp for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast will open in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (today), The PUNCH reports. Jose Peseiro’s side have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau, and have adopted the catch-phrase ‘Let’s Do It Again’ as their battlecry Read More source https://punchng.com/eagles-afcon-camp-opens-today/

Syrian dissident Riad Turk, who has been compared to Nelson Mandela for spending years in prison for his opposition to the government, died Monday in exile in France, his daughter said. “My father died peacefully and satisfied with what he has accomplished, surrounded by his two daughters and his grandchildren,” Khuzama Turk told AFP. He Read More source https://punchng.com/syrian-mandela-riad-turk-dies-at-93-in-france/

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, for the umpteenth time, has stressed that he hopes to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reprts. The next edition of the AFCON is billed to hold in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. The Portuguese tactician last year on two Read More source https://punchng.com/peseiro-yearns-for-afcon-win/

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria has urged the National Assembly to commence a review process on the amendment of the Builders Registration Act to ensure that only qualified and content professionals contribute to the nation’s growth. The Chairman of CORBON, Dr Samson Opaluwa, made the call at the 23rd Induction Ceremony for the Read More source https://punchng.com/review-builders-registration-act-corbon-tells-lawmakers/