Despite facing criticism from various quarters, including legal experts who raise concerns about potential bias, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has for the umpteenth time firmly defended the construction of judges’ quarters in Abuja, emphasised that the project, aimed at improving judicial living conditions, received both presidential approval and backing from […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Zamfara State Council has unanimously resolved to demand the immediate implementation of the National Minimum Wage of N70,000 by the Zamfara State Government. This decision aligned with the directive issued by the NLC National Secretariat in its communique after a NEC meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on November […]

The National Population Commission (NPC) has embarked on the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Survey, a critical data-gathering initiative aimed at addressing the high rates of under-five and maternal mortality in Nigeria. The exercise, which commenced on November 4 and will conclude on December 15, was being conducted across the 36 States of the […]

Normalcy is gradually returning to communities in seven local government areas of Kebbi and Sokoto states that were recently invaded by a new terror group, Lakurawa. Top state and local government officials, community leaders and residents told our correspondents that the terrorists had fled their areas following a series of military offensives against the insurgents. […]

The plan by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to bounce back as the dominant party in the country appears to be suffering more setbacks following the outcome of the five off-cycle governorship elections conducted under President Bola Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that since Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria’s president on May 29, 2023, five off-cycle […]

Chidimma Adetshina, the celebrated runner-up at the Miss Universe competition, has made the surprising announcement that she is leaving the world of pageantry behind. In a candid interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina revealed that her journey in the pageant industry has been marked by significant personal challenges, leading her to prioritise her well-being. “The experience […]

The Celestial Church of Christ, Acts of Apostle Parish, Ketu, Alapere, Lagos, has been thrown into crisis following the donation of N5m by the church authority. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the crisis erupted during a Sunday service last week when an acclaimed son of the church founder, Muyiwa Oluponna, stormed the church and disrupted service […]