The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has inaugurated four Inter-Ministerial Task Teams to strengthen institutional reforms, governance and service delivery across Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Dasuki I. Arabi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the task t…
The densely forested interior and vast coastlines of West Africa have emerged as a primary global frontier in the production and movement of methamphetamine. Or, as it is commonly known, Crystal Meth. Production and usage of the highly destructive drug has spiked in West Africa in recent years. As a result, governments…
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen. Beyond employment, the report estimated that the Coca-Cola System generated $1bn in value-added economic activity within Nigeria duri…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Thompso…
The Osun State Government has announced plans to audit flood-control infrastructure executed across the state since 2020 and establish an early-warning system as part of measures to prevent a recurrence of the devastation caused by recent flooding. The measures were contained in a series of directives issued by the sta…
The Imo State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers abducted by gunmen who attacked two commercial buses in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. The command also recovered the two buses involved in the incident and intensified efforts to rescue other passengers still in captivity. The buses, travelling from …
Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo posted three images on his Instagram page just days before his death in a helicopter crashChivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people who died when a helicopter went down in rural MaronderaThe final photos, which showed the businessman in different settings, drew att…
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has vowed to make education and healthcare accessible at no cost within his first 100 days in office, if given the mandate to govern the state in 2027. The governorship candidate also pledged that every child in the state’s pub…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria withdrew its earlier demand for NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin's resignation or suspensionThe group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICO…
A Nigerian pharmacist and doctoral researcher at McGill University, Chika Onochie, has won a major research award in Québec for his work on developing new ways to assess male fertility. In an official award letter from the school sighted by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the award, valued at up to CAD $100,000, is supportin…
Manchester City are expected to dispute claims over the source of funding for several of the club’s sponsorship agreements as they prepare to appeal findings that they breached the Premier League’s financial regulations. An independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to alleged financial breaches b…
The Atiku Bagudu Grassroots Network for Tinubu 2027 formally endorsed President Tinubu for a second term at a meeting in AbujaThe group set a target of 19 million votes from the 19 northern states and announced plans to engage traditional, religious and youth leadersSenator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic…
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower published a list of institutions whose foreign students are eligible to work during vacations without applying for a work passStudents must hold a valid Student's Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and be at least 14 years old to qualifyThe list covers 58 instituti…
Canada is expected to unveil its next Immigration Levels Plan for 2027–2029 in early November, setting new targets for permanent resident admissions and temporary resident arrivals, including international students and temporary foreign workers. In a post on Immigration news Canada on X Thursday, said the plan will est…
The City Boy Movement has announced the appointment of Super Eagles players Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to positions in its national leadership structure. The announcement was made by the movement’s National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response Bashir Ahmad, and a member of its National Working Commit…
Suspected hoodlums attacked and tied up Fiidi Council Ward NDC chairman, Igbu Terhemen, in Makurdi, Benue state, on Tuesday, September 29Terhemen was found unconscious in a bush near his home around 2 am on Wednesday, with a needle-like mark on his bodyBenue state NDC condemned the killing and called on security agenci…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, called on citizens to appreciate the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding heroes and remain united in the face of current challenges, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The governor made the call during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Leka…
Russia head coach Valery Karpin spoke about his expectations ahead of the October 6 friendly against the Super Eagles of NigeriaKarpin's comments came after Russia beat Iran 2-0 in their previous international fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended w…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued five abducted women, including a mother and her infant, during an operation in Katsina State. The rescued victimsPhoto: Nigerian Army In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Thursday, the troops acted on intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorist…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has held an interfaith prayer session ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious. Adeola, who spoke at the gathering on Wednesday, said he belie…
An old tweet by pro-democracy activist Susan Mutami resurfaced after Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crashMutami had predicted that Chivayo would die in a plane crash 'very soon,' urging followers to save her postThe resurfaced tweet sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users raisi…
Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson set the internet ablaze after sharing what appeared to be pre-wedding photos togetherThe Nollywood actress broke her silence on the viral images, revealing they were taken for an upcoming film projectThe movie, titled My 30th Wedding, is set to premiere on Ademoye's YouTube channel on T…
A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since the beginning of the…
Zimbabwean billionaire and businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, have been killed in a helicopter crash that claimed six lives. The helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area, about 70km east of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, on Wednesday evening. According to BBC, Zimbabwean police said the aircraft…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday acknowledged that many Nigerians are still struggling to afford necessities, including food, school fees, medical bills and transportation, but vowed that his administration would not settle for merely managing poverty. The President made the admission in his 66th Independence Day addr…