August 29, 2024
PIDOM: CSO flays govt’s clampdown on journalists
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NACAT, has condemned the government’s escalating repression of investigative journalists, describing it as a blatant assault on press freedom. The group’s condemnation followed recent arrests, detention and harassment of no fewer than five high-profile journalists, including Isaac Bristol (PIDOM), former BBC Editor, Adejuwon Soyinka, Daniel Ojukwu, Fisayo Soyombo, and […]
NCC announces Sept 14 ‘final’ deadline for NIN-SIM linkage compliance
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by Sept. 14, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, on Wednesday. The statement said that the directive aimed at […]
Methodist Church Nigeria disowns Zimbabwean bishop deported by NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service announced on Wednesday the deportation of a Zimbabwean bishop, Eben Nhiwatawi, for participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process while on a tourist visa in Nigeria. But the spokesman for the Methodist Church Nigeria, Rev. Dapo Damilola, told The PUNCH that the church found the development strange, stressing that the […]
Outrage as Nigerians seek arrest of Canada-based woman inciting violence
Concerned Nigerians have swarmed the Internet, demanding the arrest of a Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, and her accomplices for calling for the death of other Nigerians during a social media engagement. PUNCH Metro observed on Wednesday that Nigerians from all walks of life took to social media in shock and outrage after a […]
Financial autonomy: ALGON partners EFCC on accountability
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to orient its members across the 774 local government areas in the country on procurement, financial spending, due process, accountability and transparency. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s 49th […]
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year jail term in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. PUNCH Online learnt on Wednesday that after the guilty verdict, US District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered the detention of the Nigerian pilot until […]