In what border operations analysts have described as dreadful engagements aimed at ending the protracted smuggling activities, the Nigeria Customs Service disclosed it has generated over N500 million from petroleum smugglers across the country. Arewa PUNCH investigations revealed that the newly inaugurated customs special task force team called “Operation Whirlwind” generated the said amount following…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria, praising its potential for equitable development. He emphasized the role of local government chairmen in managing resources for infrastructure, while humorously suggesting that 774 local government leaders, even if corrupt, are preferable to one corrupt state leader. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo…
The hosts qualified thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo in the second semi-final on Wednesday night Ivory Coast will play Nigeria in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts qualified thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo in the second semi-final on Wednesday night. There were…
PRP criticizes APC for baseless accusations amid nationwide protests, urging focus on addressing genuine concerns and fulfilling promises PRP emphasizes citizens’ right to peaceful protest, dismisses APC’s claims, and calls for dialogue to address root causes of grievances Amid nationwide protests highlighting the hardships many face, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has taken aim at…
The All Progressives Congress says the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, in the last presidential election need to do more than castigating president Bola Tinubu over the parlous state of the nation. This is even as he said that offering their ideas to Tinubu will help…
NAFDAC had announced a halt to the registration of beverages in small sachets and bottles in January 2024 The resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Paschal Agbodike on Wednesday during plenary The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ban imposed on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles by the National…
Court granted the order sequel to an originating motion filed and argued by the applicant and human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN A Federal High Court, sitting at Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, February 7, ordered the federal government to fix the prices of goods and petroleum products within seven days. Justice Ambose Lewis-Allagoa granted the…
The lawmaker representing Omala State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya, made the disclosure on Wednesday. Armed herdsmen wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s middle belt region have struck again as the terrorists continue their bloodletting and atrocities unhindered. The armed non-state actors, numbering over 150, attacked Agojeju-odo in Bagaji-Odoh District of…
The baby factory where babies were being sold had the name ‘Mother and Child Hospital and Maternity’ The Anambra State Government in partnership with security agents on Wednesday rescued six pregnant teenagers from ‘a baby-making factory’ at Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, told…
The professor and his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, are currently standing trial on amended four counts of alleged sexual harassment and an attempt to perverse the cause of justice. Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, TKJ who is the second witness on the matter, said the professor boasted of offering admission to about…
