News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tinubu honors Nigeria first female Major general. President Bola Tinubu characterized the death of Nigeria’s first female Major-General, Aderonke Kale, as a “heartbreaking loss” to the country on Friday. Kale, the Nigerian Army Medical Corps’ first female commander, died on Thursday at the age of 84. Tinubu, in a condolence statement […]
PA Ayo Adebanjo Afenifere insists on state police, true federalism. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has decried the rate of insecurity in some parts of the country as a result of the attacks by some armed herdsmen on farmers. The group noted that the criminal activities of the bandits against farmers raised the need for […]
Prof Toyin Falola Toyin Falola bags honourary degree. A Distinguished African historian and scholar, Prof Toyin Falola, was on Saturday honoured with an honorary degree by the University of Mktar, Benue State. Falola, the university’s convocation guest lecturer, was awarded the title of Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) during the ceremony that brought together academics, […]
Oba Rilwan Akinolu Tinubu celebrates Oba of Lagos at 80. President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtues of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu, on his 80th birthday today, October 28, 2023. Tinubu congratulated the traditional ruler in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and […]
Nnamdi Kanu Court lifts IPOB ban, awards Kanu N8bn. Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court, Thursday, declared the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra by the South-East Governors’ Forum as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. The PUNCH had reported that in 2017, the South-East Governors Forum, led by former Gov […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Red Cross initiates N23 billion aid package to alleviate nigeria’s Hunger crisis The International Federation of Red Cross has launched a critical emergency appeal, seeking to raise CHF 27 million (equivalent to N23 billion) to bolster the efforts of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in addressing the prevailing hunger crisis in the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi South African Monarch advocates African unity at Olojo Festival in Nigeria His Majesty, Raba Gaye Konjwa, highlights the need for continental unity and cultural preservation at the 2023 Olojo Festival. During the grand finale of the 2023 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State, His Majesty Raba Gaye Konjwa of the Ndebele […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria’s deputy senate president, senator Jibrin Barau, assures citizens of overcoming challenges on Independence day In a message on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, offers reassurance and calls for unity and support. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, expressed confidence that Nigeria’s current […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dallas extends heartfelt congratulations to Yoruba tribe: Proclaims October 7, 2023, as Yoruba festival day In a gesture of profound appreciation and recognition, the city of Dallas has officially designated October 7, 2023, as Yoruba Festival Day, paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Yoruba tribe, not only […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigerian Army commences 86th regular recruits intake: How to Apply In a significant announcement, the Nigerian Army has officially initiated the 86th Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Non-Tradesmen and women. This update was confirmed by the Army Headquarters on their verified platform. According to the statement released on Tuesday, the […]
