September 19, 2024
Appeal Court Permits FG, Onnoghen to Settle Alleged Unlawful Sack Dispute Out of Court
A three-member panel of justices of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday permitted the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to resolve the dispute surrounding his sack outside of the court. The administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari had in 2019, suspended Onnoghen from office, paving the […]
Edo election: Govt declares Friday work-free day
Edo Government has declared Friday, Sept. 20, a work-free day to enable workers and others travel to their voting areas ahead of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state. A statement by Joseph Eboigbe, Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), reassured that security measures had been provided to ensure a free, fair, and credible […]
Super Eagles Slip In New FIFA Ranking, Drop To 6th Spot In Africa
Despite an impressive start to the African Cup of Nations – AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one place to the 6th in Africa but maintained 39th spot globally in the latest World rankings released by the soccer governing body (FIFA) on Thursday. Super Eagles, under the interim coach […]
Driver escapes death as vehicle overturns in Lagos
A driver narrowly escaped death after his vehicle overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos State, on Wednesday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. He noted that the accident occurred when the vehicle veered off the road at […]
Olubadan assures UNICEF of children’s rights protection
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige, has stated that he will support the realisation of the United Nations Children Funds’ objectives in Oyo State. The Olubadan gave his word on Wednesday when the UNICEF team paid him a courtesy visit to solicit his support for the protection of children’s rights in the country. […]
Nigerian striker celebrates Champions League goal with ‘I am a Chosen’ inscription
Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji made a remarkable UEFA Champions League debut, contributing both a goal and an assist in Sparta Prague’s commanding 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday. Olatunji doubled Sparta Prague’s lead in the 42nd minute, finding the back of the net before assisting Qazim Laçi in the 58th minute for the […]
NAFDAC seizes drugs affected by Borno flood, promises compensation
A joint team from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the Borno State Ministry of Health has raided warehouses in the Gamboru area of Maiduguri, seizing drugs worth millions of naira that were improperly stored and compromised by recent flooding. The operation aimed to prevent the sale and distribution of […]
Osun monarch asks landlords to eject student cultists
The Timi of Ede in Osun State, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, and the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, have resolved to collaborate to improve security of lives in and around the campus of the institution. Speaking while receiving members of the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the institution, led by Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, in […]
International traders reject 50 containers of Kano foodstuffs
International customers rejected over 50 containers of suspected adulterated foodstuffs supplied from the Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano State, The PUNCH learnt on Wednesday. The market President, Alhaji Muntaka Isa, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing newsmen during an inspection visit to the market. He regretted that the rejection tarnished the image and reputation […]
Enugu requests 4,000 policemen for LG poll
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has said that no fewer than 4,145 security personnel would be involved in the council polls slated for September 21. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that that the council polls is to elect candidates into 17 chairmanship and 260 ward councilorship positions in Enugu State. The Chairman of […]