The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Saturday, denied claims that it had called on the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The organisation stated that it had no position on the political crisis in the state, adding that…
An Abia State High Court sitting in Obehie, the Ukwa West Local Government Area, presided over by Justice L.T.C. Eruba, has stopped the enforcement of the suspension of a former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara. In the court order made available to PUNCH Online…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that the present administration allocated N8 billion for this year’s Ramadan feeding programme. Yusuf disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of 1,250 cartons of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, on Friday This is contained…
The US foreign aid cuts impact has drawn sharp criticism from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who warns that these reductions could have catastrophic consequences for vulnerable populations worldwide. Guterres expressed deep concern over the significant reductions in US foreign assistance, emphasizing that the cuts would undermine global health, safety, and prosperity. “Implementing these cuts will make…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu for tax reform policy following the passage of the tax bills by both the National Assembly for a second reading. The Chairman of the Conference, Adebo Ogundoyin, gave the commendation in a communiqué signed by the body’s Director General, Busari Sarafadeen,…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has released its audited Group Financial Statements for the 2024 financial year, reporting an unprecedented revenue of N1.1 trillion. This marks a significant 81% increase from the N599.6 billion recorded in 2023. A breakdown of the audited results showed a remarkable 51% growth in group gross profit, rising from N212.6 billion in…
The Anambra State Government has suspended two health workers, Njideka Ezeihejiofor and Blessing Offor. Ezeihejiofor, who is the Officer-in-Charge at Ukpo Primary Healthcare Centre, was suspended for her refusal to attend to a pregnant woman who had a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. While Offor, the Officer-in-Charge at Uke Primary Healthcare Centre…
Tributes have continued to pour in, with prominent Nigerians eulogising the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who passed away at the age of 96 in Lagos on Friday. Many have continued to hail his lifelong commitment to democracy, unity, and good governance. Senator Orji Kalu (Abia State) has described Adebanjo as a “patriotic…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of the situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasised that the allegations stemmed from a 2019 audit…
Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, The Headies, has announced its highly anticipated 17th edition of the awards, marking a return after a year’s hiatus. The list released on Wednesday features an array of both local and international artists who have been recognised for their contribution to the music scene in the past year. According…
Kaduna State has become the first subnational government to adopt the Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Policy, formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, announced that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held at…
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Wednesday condemned a reported incident of assault at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where a student physically attacked a lecturer over a TikTok recording. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for students’ rights while upholding…