Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has identified the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria as the major issue confronting the country, rather than insecurity. Omokri, who stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, however, said the President...
government
By Olayinka Latona ABEOKUTA — AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, Rhema Christian Church and Towers has urged the Nigerian church to remain non-partisan, insisting that its role is to educate consciences and promote justice, truth and good governance rather than endorse candidat...
safety
Police in the FCT have arrested an NSCDC officer, Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing shots in a Kubwa market after his wife was reportedly assaulted by tra Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-nscdc-officer-for-shooting-in-abuja-market/...
News
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Two senior lawyers have engaged in a war of words over the ongoing case concerning an alleged $2.1million Abuja land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Jordan’s lawyer, Dr. Ogwu Onoja,...
Local
The Nigerian Ports Authority says the Apapa access road, designed for 2,400 trucks, is overloaded with over 7,000 trucks daily, causing major congestion. Read More: https://punchng.com/apapa-access-road-overloaded-with-7000-trucks-daily-npa/...
Local
An Ikeja court has adjourned the alleged N4.9bn fraud trial of former AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru, and five others until December 2026 for continuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-december-for-amcon-ex-mds-fraud-trial/...
News
•Says govt has capacity to pay N300,000 *Pensioners blast NLC, FG over exclusion from N70,000 transport relief By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has rejected the proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for federal workers, which was agree...
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•Pays N1.23trn of N3.3trn power sector debt By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Government said yesterday it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West super grids, as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise t...
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*Says Tinubu addressing long-standing challenges By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over the gloomy picture he painted of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governanc...
business
*Say growth crawls at 1.41%, despite broader economic recovery *Urge FG to cut energy, financing costs lAcknowledge govt’s import-duty, value-added tax relief on 875 pharmaceutical raw materials By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo LAGOS — Manufacturers under the aegis of Chemi...
business
A Lagos High Court has acquitted businessman Percy Abah of an alleged N99m fraud, ruling that the EFCC failed to prove he knew the money was proceeds of cr Read More: https://punchng.com/court-acquits-businessman-of-alleged-n99m-fraud/...
safety
The Lagos State Safety Commission has warned motorists and commercial drivers against reckless driving during the ember months to prevent road crashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-motorists-against-ember-months-recklessness/...
safety
By Innocent Anaba The leadership of the GTHomes Estate Residents Association in Lekki area, Lagos, has initiated contempt proceeding against the Inspector General of Police, IGP, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, over the arrest of the outgoing legal adviser of the as...
