Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday in Ibadan commended the literary prowess of Prof. Mark Nwagwu in his latest work, “ Time Came Upon Me.’’ Obasanjo spoke at the presentation of Nwagwu ’s book which he dedicated to the memory of his wife, Prof. Helen Nwagwu. Obasanjo, who […]
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said yesterday that the proposed Fulani radio station is not targeted at herdsmen alone. It said the radio station is essentially for nomadic education outreach programmes, including electronically-mediated ones. Reacting to the criticism trailing the introduction of the radio station, the NBC said in […]
Ajayi was attacked, at his residence of Abusoro in Odudun axis of Akure South Local Government Area, after a failed kidnapping attempt by the rampaging Fulani herdsmen. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor was given a gash on his forehead and another deep cut on his […]
Missing Chartered Accountant Adewura Bello is dead. The last time her voice was heard before she went missing was when she told her Sister she was in a bus at Cement bus stop for home. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily and the area was flooded. She was on […]
The Federal Government has commissioned the Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute, (SOMMEDI) in Nasarawa State. Speaking at the commissioning of the institute this weekend, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said that the institute will design, produce and also manufacture all equipment that are […]
The Team lead of the Presidential Committee on clearing of Apapa port and access roads Comrade Kayode Opeifa on Sunday said the gridlock has been cleared by 50 percent. He said the clearing of trucks on Apapa port and access roads are moving steadily and the roads would […]
Youths and vigilance groups at Benin Technical College (BTC) area on Sunday foiled an attempt to abduct the pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in charge of Ologbosere parish in Egor Local Government Council Area of the State. The youths supported by worshippers of the church […]
The Nigerian army has denied reports that 25 soldiers were killed in an attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state. Reuters had reported how the insurgent group attacked the soldiers on Saturday morning while they were evacuating people from villages in the state. The fighters were […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has disclosed that it has found over fifteen thousand (15000) Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from twenty-seven communities affected by banditry attacks from Zamfara and Sokoto States in Guidan Roumji about five kilometers away from Maradi in the Republic of Niger. The Head of NEMA’s Operations in Sokoto, Dr. Kofoworola […]
Outgoing ministers and state governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are intensifying their battle of wits to make their way into the next cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari’s first tenure ends at midnight on Tuesday, May 28, the same day all ministers are required to leave the office. But […]
…Asks victims to pay for security, Senate clearance …Prof petitions anti-graft agency after losing money The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has instituted a probe into the activities of a syndicate ripping Nigerians off under the guise of safeguarding their nomination for President Muhammadu Buhari’s next cabinet. SUNDAY PUNCH learned in Abuja on Saturday that […]
A student of Abia State Polytechnic Aba identified as Chisom has allegedly stabbed his brother, Joseph to death over N500 in the commercial city. Trouble was said to have started when the undergraduate went to their mother’s shop and demanded for N500, which Joseph refused giving him, but rather referred him to their mother who […]
…Outgoing govs, others to provide bank statements, title documents …Lawmakers rush to meet the deadline The Code of Conduct Bureau has said President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, governors and other public officers whose tenure ends on May 29 must submit their end-of-tenure asset declaration forms on May 28, 2019. However, other public officers, […]
