By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Federal Government declares Eid-el-Fitr public holiday The Federal Government has officially announced April 9th and 10th as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. In extending his felicitations to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Empowering Agro-Tech: Ekiti varsity launches N1bn fund Ekiti State University’s Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has revealed the inauguration of a N1 billion Innovation Fund aimed at supporting agro-tech ventures initiated by the institution’s students and alumni. The announcement came during the university’s 28th convocation held on April 3-4, 2024, where Olowolafe […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Elderly couple brutally murdered in Abuja apartment. An 80-year-old man, Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, were brutally murdered in their apartment at the Apo Legislative Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The elderly couple was found dead around 11 pm on Monday, in their Apo area apartment, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Miyetti Allah leader’s brother denies involvement in ethnic militia establishment. Mohammed Musa, brother to Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore’s President, Bello Bodejo, has refuted claims of his brother’s association with an ethnic militia group called Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. Musa clarified in an affidavit supporting Bodejo’s bail application that his brother only established a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Safety First: FRSC urges compliance with traffic regulations during Easter festivities As the Easter festivities approach, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern reminder to motorists and other road users to strictly adhere to established road safety protocols. Emphasizing the importance of compliance, FRSC Corps Marshal Dauda Biu emphasized […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta police rescue: Three sisters reunited with family In a swift and heroic operation, the Delta State Police Command successfully rescued three sisters who had been kidnapped in Egbudu-Akah, Aniocha South Local Government Area. SP Bright Edafe, the command’s Public Relations Officer, announced this courageous feat, revealing that one suspected kidnapper had […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NYSC registration guidelines: Tips for seamless process Prospective corps members gearing up for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have reason to prepare as registration kicks off from March 25 to 31, 2024. The NYSC DHQ X handle shared vital information outlining nine crucial tips […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Suspected cultists and motorcycle thief arrested in Osogbo In a recent operation conducted within the Osogbo metropolis, the Osun State Police Command, in collaboration with local hunters, apprehended three suspected cultists and a motorcycle thief. According to a resident of Alekuwodo Area who spoke to The PUNCH, the suspected cultists […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Military killing probe: Ex-DSS chief Urges independent investigation A former Director of the Department of State Services, Mike Ejiofor, has advocated against the involvement of the Nigerian Army in probing the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State. Ejiofor emphasized that the army, being a party to the incident, cannot impartially […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Miss World 2024: Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024. Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged victorious as Miss World 2024 during a dazzling event held in India on Saturday, surpassing Indian contestant Sini Shetty, who secured a spot in the top 8. Miss Lebanon, Yasmina Zaytoun, attained the first […]