Deji Adeyanju By Dirisu Yakubu Renowned activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Deji Adeyanju has described The PUNCH as a defender of democracy and human rights. Adeyanju stated this in a goodwill message issued on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the widely read newspaper. The message read in part, “Congratulations on reaching the milestone of 50…
Slain Plateau APC spokesman, Sylvanus Namang By James Abraham Tributes flowed on Saturday in Jos as the slain Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Sylvanus Namang, is laid to rest. Namang, who hailed from the Mangu Local Government Area, was shot dead in the neighbouring Pankshin LGA where he attended a burial about…
President Bola Tinubu By Abdulrahman Zakariyau The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum and Arewa Economic Forum have endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s stance on restructuring. During his recent trip to Ondo State, President Tinubu stated that his government aims to establish a strong base before implementing national restructuring to enhance true federalism. In response, the President of the…
Bayero University Kano By Tukur Muntari The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof Sagir Abbas, on Saturday, called on the Federal Government to release the monetary provision for fencing the university given the security challenges facing the institution. The VC made the call during the 38th convocation of the university held at the new site…
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani By Tukur Muntari The Federal Government has restated its commitment to enhance Nigeria’s participation in the global technology trade over the next four years. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, stated this at the closing of the 11th meeting of the National…
Power Outage By Okechukwu Nnodim The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has summoned the chief executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company over the worsening power supply in their regions. Also summoned is the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulazeez, over the deteriorating power situation across the country since…
Huawei logo By Godfrey George Chinese multinational, Huawei Technologies, has released the world’s first 5.5G intelligent core network solution at a product solution launch event held during MWC 2024. According to the company’s media team, this is the first year for commercialisation of 5.5G, with the 5.5G intelligent core network as an important part of 5.5G….
Vice President Kashim Shettima By Godfrey George, Olaide Oyelude The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, will declare open the Expanded National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Business Clinics in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday. Shettima, who will embark on a one-day visit on Tuesday, will be hosted at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The…
Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah By Raphael Ede The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has signed the New Enugu City Development Agency Bill, Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Bill, and Enugu State Independence Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill into law. Mbah, who signed the bill on Friday evening, in the presence of the Speaker of the State…
Nigerians at the airport By Stephen Angbulu At least 14,917 Nigerians from across Africa and Europe voluntarily returned to the country between 2021 and 2023. This is according to Sunday PUNCH analysis of data obtained from the International Organisation for Immigration under its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme for the years under review. It also…
President Bola Tinubu By Animashaun Salman Over a week after the resolution of the Economic Community of West African States for all land borders between its member countries and the Niger Republic to be open, residents of the Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State have appealed to the Federal Government for immediate action. The land…
Mr Ibu Eric Patrick John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu was a Nigerian Nollywood actor and a comedian from Enugu State. His death, announced on Saturday, March 2, 2024, threw colleagues and fans into mourning. In October 2023, the veteran actor was reported ill and required financial assistance. In November 2023, Okafor’s family confirmed…
