…and painful, but that it offers a strong prospect of recovery. “The patient has a choice. He can begin treatment, endure its discomfort and fight the disease. Or he can ask only for morphine, dull the pain and leave the cancer to spread,” Tinubu said. He said Nigeria’s leaders had, for too long, chosen what he describe…

…with the professional par excellence in person of Dr. Cherry Eromosele the Executive Vice President & Group Chief and Communications Officer of Interswitch to discuss business so far. 1. Tell us about what inspired the creation of Interswitch and how has this Vision evolved over time.When people ask about Interswitch a…

…and hope was nearly gone. The country’s situation was darker than ever. We had no choice but to act,” Tinubu said. He compared Nigeria’s economic condition to that of a patient diagnosed with cancer, saying difficult and painful treatment was necessary to address the underlying disease rather than merely manage its sym…

…data from AIICO Capital Limited. The surge has pushed excess liquidity to more than twice the N3.82tn recorded at the beginning of the year, reflecting the combined impact of OMO maturities and other inflows into the money market. The buildup occurred despite renewed efforts by the CBN to absorb surplus cash through th…

An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Braide, on Tuesday, narrated before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja how her lawyer friend, Chinwe Onuoha, allegedly forged documents to convert her residential property in Ikorodu into an industrial factory and fraudulently secure a loan from the Bank of Industry. Braide,…

…an eight-year-old pupil in the toilet of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School, Epe. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, found Isaac guilty of defiling the girl on March 10, 2022, holding that the prosecution had proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The court also ordered that Isaac’s name…

…lower court. Also, H. N. Amadi, a deputy director in the Rivers State Ministry of Justice who represented the respondents (RSSDA and Rivers State Government) in the matter, did not oppose the application. After listening to both counsel, the presiding judge, Justice Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu granted the application of t…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a petition by the family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, seeking a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The family disclosed this through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in…

A female police inspector, Mercy Bassey, has died after she was reportedly knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while on route-lining duty ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday from a security source who pleaded anonymity that Bassey was hit by a black Highla…

…MAIDUGURI — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Borno State and the state police command have disagreed over the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five youths linked to the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign. The police said the five suspects were arrested over alleged public disturbance, thuggery and…

…country’s GDP”. Also speaking, Executive Director, Funtuna Ventures and Animal Care Services Konsult Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Tolulola Olumide, said Nigeria could no longer afford to delay industrialisation, linking food security with national security and public safety. She said: “When we talk about food security, we’re…

…Calls for early checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases annually, warning that many heart conditions develop silently from childhood into adulthood.The Foundation, at…

…Statistics, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran. The panel, moderated by DataPro’s Chief Rating Officer, Prince Oladele Adeoye, will gather global experts including Torsten Schmidt of RWI-Essen, Daniel Cash of the Credit Rating Research Initiative, Oluwakemi Babalogbon of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, Kai Gehring of the Un…

…Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Addressing the significance of the initiative, the Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, Oluwole Ajimisinmi, noted that wh…

…the HOPE-EDU programme, which builds on gains recorded under the Better Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA, programme. She said the intervention would focus on improving learning outcomes, reducing the number of out-of-school children, recruiting teachers and strengthening basic education delivery across the sta…

…Credit: IG/ drobafemihamzat The deputy governor said his vision remained centred on service and creating a better future for Lagos residents. Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat and his running mate in the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial race, Damilola James meets the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic…

…upgrade, supply of medical equipment and essential medicines and improved service delivery. “Our objective is clear: when a citizen walks into a government health facility, that citizen should find a functional facility, competent health workers, essential medicines and a system that responds with dignity and respect,”…

The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has charged Gender Desk Officers across the state to adopt professionalism, empathy and diligence in handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV cases. Elleman gave the charge on Wednesday during a one-day capacity-building programme organised by t…

…in a move he said is aimed at “accountability.” Hegseth suggested the cuts targeted officers who failed to support his efforts to keep the military focused on warfighting rather than the “woke” policies of previous administrations, calling the reductions an “accomplishment.” “The number-crunchers say we fired 10 per ce…

…the incident, apprehend all those responsible and ensure that they are brought to justice. “The party described the deceased as a committed and dedicated party member whose contributions to the growth of the NDC would be greatly missed, particularly at a time when his service and commitment were most needed. “The NDC e…

…position nationally. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, released on Wednesday, the 2027 ranking, published on September 30, placed UNIOSUN in the 1,201–1,400 global band, alongside Babcock University and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The latest ranking assessed…

…objective is not just to introduce another social media platform, but to expand choices available to Nigerians,” he said. He therefore called on government institutions, technology companies, civil society organisations and citizens to support a digital ecosystem that placed privacy, transparency and users’ rights at i…

…believe him"@kennedybrownopete said: "Wish Jesus can come here to defend himself. Justice for Jesus"@chimaigwe500 reacted: "Pastor Jeremiah just they one side they happy like this "@shuugar_nd also added in a separate comment: "VDM never see this video oh. The pastor don find trouble"@officialbenison wrote: "Na Until J…

The Borno State Police Command explained that five Nigerian youths arrested while wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts were caught with suspected drugs and other itemsThe suspects face charges including criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and inciting disturbance under the Borno State Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected t…

…indefinite leave to remain in the UK, or been a national of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with pre-settled status.The second condition relates to the applicant's own visa history. Their right to be in the UK must have been based specifically on their relationship with that partner, held under a…