The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, aka SeaKing, who was arrested by the police and arraigned in court for criticising the cleric on social media. The revered cleric also distanced himself from the arrest, stating that he was…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two suspected drug kingpins at Port Harcourt International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, who excreted a total of 125 wraps of heroin. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, revealing that one of the suspects, Onyekwonike Elochuckwu Sylvanus, operates…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Saturday, said it has secured the conviction of a medical doctor, Dr Geraldine Orok, for N127m fraud. A statement by the anti-graft agency, on its X handle on Saturday, said a Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie convicted and…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has carried out a resource verification at McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State. A statement made available to PUNCH Online by the university’s Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, Olatokunbo Olakunle, on Saturday noted that the visit was in response to the institution’s request for an increase in its…
Mohammed El-Rufai, eldest son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he supports the probe of his father’s administration by the Kaduna State Government, provided it is done with clear, unbiased intent. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, Mohammed stressed that while accountability is crucial, any probe…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Kosisochukwu Okafor, for allegedly killing his brother, Emmanuel Okafor. The incident occurred on Friday at Adegbe Village, Abagana, in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to eyewitnesses, a heated argument over the use of foodstuffs in their home escalated into a physical…
There was tension in Bori, the traditional headquarters of Ogoni land on Saturday, as a planned congress to begin talks on the planned oil exploration resumption in the area ended abruptly. Recall that President Bola Tinubu at a meeting with some Ogoni leaders in Abuja over a fortnight ago had urged them to return home to get…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Josef Onoh, has said that former President Mohamadu Buhari’s eight years in office were characterised by monumental corruption and insecurity. Onoh stated this in a statement issued on Friday while responding to Buharis’ claim that Nigeria experienced significant improvements in its security and economy under his tenure. The former President stated…
The Oyo State Government has said its brilliant performance in the Value Added Tax contribution can be attributed to the efficient stimulation of the economy. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this on Saturday while featuring on a radio programme in Ibadan, the state capital. He said Oyo State came…
The European Union on Saturday said it is complementing the efforts of the Nigerian government to improve and strengthen democracy across the country by supporting programmes that build the capacity of young people in politics and governance. Through the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme, the EU said it funds Yiaga Africa’s Constituency Office…
Lagos residents commuting along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor can now enjoy improved rail services as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an increase in the Red Line train service capacity. In a statement on its X handle on Saturday, LAMATA revealed that the enhanced schedule will take effect from Monday, February 10, 2025, allowing…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise, and Tariff, Senator Isah Echocho, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the North Central Development Commission. Echocho, who described the initiative as a landmark achievement that will foster development and address the region’s unique challenges, also said North Central feel vindicated for…