…group has raised concerns about the environmental impact of the project on the local community. The co-founder of the group, Walid Ali, told the BBC that residents wanted to see the findings of the environmental impact assessment and the proposed mitigation measures. A group of 133 Lamu residents had approached the Ken…

…The judge noted that Isaac was once the girl’s teacher and that parents in the community also entrusted their children to him for transportation on his motorcycle. He held that Isaac had exploited that trust to lure the child into the toilet and commit the offence. Justice Oshodi also noted that Isaac had denied the of…

…independence from colonial rule as a defining milestone that gave Nigerians the opportunity to determine their own destiny and shape the future of the country. He called for renewed commitment to national unity and development, saying Nigeria had made steady progress over the years despite the challenges it had faced.…

…level. At the local government level, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Barrister Sani Ahmad Haruna, said the council approved N4.08 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed retirees across the state’s 11 local government areas. He said the period covered varied from one local governm…

…of government, including local government authorities, facility managers and community structures to ensure accountability in the implementation and management of the projects. He urged Ward Development Committees and community leaders to protect the facilities and provide feedback to the government, adding that the gr…

…“The NDC extended its condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Fiidi community and the entire NDC family, praying that God will comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement read in part.

…this road to protect the lives of road users from across the country,” he said. A community leader, Amos Sasona, said the damage around the Akerekete bridge had reduced the road to a single lane, making it difficult for two vehicles to pass simultaneously. “If this section gives way completely, transit between Ila-Oran…

Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday, charged Governor Monday Okpebholo to utilize community police in his government’s fight against kidnappers and criminals in the state. Adeyanju told Okpebholo to intensify the fight against kidnappers and criminals by strengthening his state’s security architecture. In a statement h…

…of her undergraduate years, describing a journey that involved leadership roles, community service, and personal growth alongside her studies.LASU student shares how she bagged first-class degreeIn her own words, Soremekun did not simply attend university to pass examinations. She took on responsibilities she sometimes…

…reflected the collective resolve of its citizens and the strength of the country’s unity and diversity. The statement read in part: “The Labour Party wishes to join millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the 66th anniversary of our nation’s independence. “While we acknowledge the many missed o…

…at home more attractive.As richer countries tighten their doors, Nigeria has an opportunity to look inward and ask a difficult but necessary question: what would it take to make more Nigerians see opportunity at home as a choice, rather than migration as the only way forward?

…and plans are to deliver effective representation for the people. We will adopt a community-based approach to tackle the challenges in Anambra South,” he said. Nwosu also pledged to ensure that votes cast across the seven local government areas that make up the senatorial district were counted at the polling units. He…

…imports towards regional supply.He said the development presented Nigeria with an opportunity to emerge as a major regional refining and trading hub.However, Clark said growing domestic refining capacity had not eliminated West Africa’s refined-products deficit, with the region continuing to import diesel and, to some…

…Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He stressed that HFDI had reached 50,000 community members with sexual and reproductive health social and behaviour change messages as part of its intervention in the state. The HFDI executive director added that 250 community and religious leaders had been sensitised, while…

…of students in life. At the event, which was organised in conjunction with Providus Unity Bank, no fewer than 100 secondary students selected from six local government areas of Ogun State were given school bags, notebooks, socks, pens and other stationery. The event also featured a pep talk, games and a career talk. Ob…

…Tanzania in a home-and-away, two-legged fixture in November, giving the team an opportunity to steady their campaign before it unravels further.The result, however, has raised urgent questions about the team's defensive structure and whether the technical staff will make changes ahead of the November fixtures. Ikpeba's…

…project, to mitigate the impact of the disasters. In Edo State, residents of Enwan community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area have been thrown into panic following the overflow of the Ojirami Dam. The dam overflowed its banks and flooded the Enwan-Igarra-Ososo Expressway after a heavy downpour on Sunday, September 27…

Several women from the Tyomu community in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday thronged the Makurdi/Gboko highway to protest the abduction of 18 people from their community. The women were reported to have blocked the highway, calling on the state government to secure the release of their communi…

…of the areas which we believe was a gap or is a gap is we see that there’s a great opportunity for the increased involvement of the private sector,” she said. Mjekula said private-sector involvement could help mobilise additional resources, improve service delivery and reduce fragmentation across existing programmes. S…

…a traditional system of government in the location.It was also added that the community which today is known as Lagos was well organised when it was still being administered by the early inhabitants. Chiefs and traditional rulers played important roles in the community, one of which included settling disputes.Ikeja: Hi…

…the United Nations, the United States Embassy in Nigeria and the international community on notice over what she described as threats to her life and the integrity of the January 2027 elections. The former senator spoke in an interview with Splash FM late Monday while reacting to the disruption of a PDP campaign gather…

…service providers. He urged the pioneer intake to seize the extraordinary opportunity to secure their futures and contribute meaningfully to national development. He also extended appreciation to the host community of Eke for its exemplary hospitality, cooperation and proactive partnership with the Federal Ministry of…

…in Mathematics, joined RCCG.At the time, he was part of Nigeria's growing academic community and had no known ambition to lead a church. According to RCCG records, Akindayomi immediately identified him as the person he believed God had shown him years earlier.RCCG founder Reverend Josiah Akindayomi ordains Adeboye as a…

…at the event.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “The Principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Mrs Racheal Alamu; Headmaster of Baptist Basic School, Yawota, Mr Adejumo Gabriel; and Headteacher of Local Authority Basic School, Ahoro-Esinele, Mr Oke Jacob Sunday, and representatives of the aff…

…legal pathway for women who have previously had little recourse against relatives or community members who excluded them from family property.The announcement marks one of the most direct interventions by Anambra's legal authority on the issue of female inheritance, bringing criminal law to bear on a practice rooted in…