July 2024
Anambra building collapse: Two die, others hospitalised
Two yet-to-be-identified persons have been confirmed dead in the two-storey building collapse that occurred at the Ekeoyibo market, Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. It had reported that the two-storey building still under construction, housing traders and shop owners suddenly collapsed at about noon on Thursday, initially trapping some […]
Reps summon minister over alleged diversion of N1.5bn
The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors, but allegedly diverted by principal officers of the Federal ministry of women affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in Abuja against the backdrop of petitions by contractors over non-payment of contracts executed. Rep. […]
9mobile appoints new CEO
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, has announced the appointment of Obafemi Banigbe as its Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader plan to embark on a new phase of business transformation, Nigeria’s fourth biggest telecom operator by market share said in a statement to The PUNCH […]
Kogi assembly extends tenure of LG chairmen
The Kogi State House of Assembly has extended the tenure of Transition Committee Chairmen by another Six months. This was the resolution of the hallow chamber during the House plenary on Friday. The extension of the tenure of the Transition Committee Chairmen is a sequel to a letter sent to the House by Governor Ahmed […]
Keir Starmer officially appointed UK Prime Minister as Rishi Sunak resigns
Britain’s head of state King Charles III officially appointed Labour leader Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Friday during an audience at Buckingham Palace. A photograph released by the palace showed the monarch shaking hands with Starmer, whose party won a landslide election victory. The king earlier accepted the resignation of Conservative leader Rishi Sunak. […]
BREAKING: UK’s Labour party wins general election
The United Kingdom’s Labour Party swept to power early on Friday after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” Labour leader Keir Starmer told supporters at a triumphant dawn rally in London, moments after the […]
21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
ABUJA – THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, who disclosed this, along the Minister […]
Lagos police rescue pregnant teenager from committing suicide
LAGOS—A 19-year-old pregnant girl, who was on the verge of committing suicide has been rescued by police officers attached to Ikorodu Area Command, Lagos. The girl, said to be eight months pregnant, called one of her bosom friends, lamenting that she was fed up with life after the boy that impregnated her abandoned her. Worse […]
43-year-old father beats son to stupor for eating in neighbour’s house
Sapele — A 43-year-old man, named Silas Ossai is currently on the run after allegedly subjecting his son to severe beating. The incident occurred last Wednesday when Ossai discovered that his son had eaten a meal at a neighbour’s house. Infuriated by the development, he locked his son indoors and proceeded to mercilessly flog him, […]
TASUED suspends exam as cultists kill final-year student
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, on Thursday, suspended ongoing examinations in the institution, following the killing of a final year student of History and Diplomatic Studies, Ayinla Fabiyi, by some suspected cultists on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mrs Odubela Ayotunde, disclosed this in a statement […]