News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
Cash Transfer FG disqualifies Nigerians without NIN, BVN, CBN begins payment. The Federal Government is reviewing and expanding the National Social Register to accommodate pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. It is also removing beneficiaries who have excited the poverty line. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the government was also taking out dead beneficiaries […]
Sokoto security guard chair resigns. The chairman of the newly inaugurated Sokoto Security Community Guards, Col. Garba Moyi (retd), on Saturday resigned his appointment. Moyi, a three term Commissioner for Security in the state disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Press centre, Sokoto. Speaking while addressing newsmen, the retired colonel […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Gambari unveils how Obasanjo missed UN Secretary-General role, highlights Boutros Noutros-Ghali’s legacy In a revealing account, diplomat and former Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, detailed how ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s military background hindered his chances of becoming the UN Secretary-General in 1991. Gambari shared this insight during the public […]
Israeli-Hamas Israeli-Hamas: US, UK, Germany ask citizens to leave Lebanon. Washington, London and Berlin on Thursday advised their citizens to leave Lebanon as border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensify over Israel’s war with Hamas. “We recommend that United States citizens in Lebanon make appropriate arrangements to leave the country; commercial options currently remain available,” […]
Labour party LP lawmakers shun Abure, set to collect SUVs. Labour Party lawmakers in the National Assembly have ignored the advice of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, not to be a part of the luxury official vehicles being planned for legislators. Abure had, in a statement on Monday, said the National Assembly leadership was […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta Teacher fatally attacked; colleagues seek justice Tragic Death of Delta Teacher Sparks Outcry; Colleagues Seek Justice In a grievous incident, a teacher, Sunday Ufah, met his untimely demise within the premises of Alihame Mixed Secondary School, Agbor. Ufah was allegedly assaulted by a pupil’s father, known as Uweke, leading to […]
Court Supreme Court begins Atiku’s appeal against Tinubu . The legal battle to unseat President Bola Tinubu will continue at the Supreme Court on Monday as the apex court has listed for hearing the election petition appeal filed by former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party standard bearer in the February presidential poll. The […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria and EU seal €900m deals for developmental projects Nigeria and EU Ink €900m deals for developmental endeavors Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have formalized financial agreements exceeding €900 million for various development projects. The accords were ratified during the EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue held in Abuja, signifying a crucial stride […]
Téte Antonio Nigeria’s export to Angola hits $16.8m in three years. Nigeria’s exports to Angola hit $ 16.8 million between 2020 and 2022, the Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angola communities, Domingos Lopes, said. Lopes stated this at the first interactive Angola-Nigeria business forum held in Abuja on Thursday. The Secretary, who represented […]
Ogun state Logo Pupils battle leaking roofs in ogun state. Some parents in the Ayetoro Makun community in the Sagamu West Local Government Area of Ogun State have bemoaned the deplorable condition and poor facilities at the only public primary school situated in the area. When PUNCH Metro visited St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School which was said […]
