Members House of Representatives The House of Representatives has issued a call to the Federal Government, urging them to discontinue subsidies not only on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) but also on all petroleum products. This appeal comes as a response to the resurgence of long queues at various fuel stations across the country, following […]
One of the 16 people killed in the attack was Chana Nachenberg. Image source: MODIIN NEWS After 22 years in a coma due to injuries sustained in a Palestinian suicide bombing at a pizza restaurant in Jerusalem, a US-born Israeli woman has passed away. It is indeed a tragic incident. A US-Israeli woman, who had […]
Hip-hop pioneer 2Pac, who can be seen here in 1994, is famous for songs like “California Love.” Image source: GETTY IMAGES After 26 years since the passing of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, he will be commemorated with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. This recognition serves as a testament to his […]
NATO peacekeepers in the village of Zvecan in northern Kosovo. Image source: EPA After the riots that erupted as a result of ethnic Albanian mayors being appointed in majority-Serb regions, NATO says it is prepared to send extra troops to Kosovo. The current unrest has been blamed on both Pristina and Belgrade, with Serbian leader […]
Federal Government and the health workers on strike are scheduled to convene today for a meeting. FG and striking health workers meet today. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, Dr. Obinna Ogbonna, the National Vice-chairman of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), revealed that today (Thursday), the Federal Government and the striking union will […]
A statement issued by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isah AbdulMumin, clarified that the exchange rate of the dollar was N465/$1, contrary to the reports circulating. The statement emphasized that the news report was filled with false information and misleading implications, demonstrating a potential lack of understanding regarding the functioning of the Nigerian Foreign […]
The naira has been devalued by the Central Bank of Nigeria to N631 per dollar. In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria adjusted the value of the naira, devaluing it from N461.6 to N631 against the dollar. This decision came just 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the government’s intention to […]
Manager Jose Mourinho Following Roma’s defeat against Sevilla in Budapest, manager Jose Mourinho expressed his thoughts on the heartbreaking loss. After Roma’s defeat to Sevilla in Budapest, manager Jose Mourinho shared his thoughts on the heartbreaking loss during a post-match interview with Sky Sport. Mourinho expressed his disappointment, stating, “Tonight we died of mental and […]
Sevilla maintained the Europa League winner (Photo credit: Getty Images Sevilla maintained their flawless record in the Europa League final by securing their seventh title in as many attempts. In a thrilling match that took place in Budapest, Hungary, on Wednesday, they clinched victory over Jose Mourinho’s Roma in a dramatic penalty shootout. Sevilla’s fans […]
Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with regional ethnic groups in Nigeria in order to foster national unity. Agbakoba expressed concern about the significant divisions within the country, particularly along ethnic and religious lines. He emphasized that the nation requires collective efforts from […]