November 28, 2024
Shettima returns from Côte d’Ivoire
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he attended the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources. Shettima arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday night via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the vice-president on Wednesday travelled to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the International Exhibition of Extractive […]
Lagos seals church, hotels, bakery over noise pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, hotels and other establishments across the state for allegedly causing noise pollution. Officials of the agency carried out the enforcement operation in Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo. A statement posted on the X handle of the agency, […]
Again, EFCC set to arraign Yahaya Bello on fresh charges today
Barring any unforeseen circumstance, former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello will this morning be arraigned at the federal high court in Abuja. The former governor would be docked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 19-count charges of alleged money laundering. He is to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite where […]
Walk through Benin streets for N50m — APC challenges ex-Governor Obaseki
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to reward the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, with N50 million if he could walk freely on the streets of Benin City and receive a rousing welcome from residents. DAILY POST reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the […]
Edo Governor suspends free bus service initiative — hours after announcement
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has suspended the free bus initiative for residents of the state. The directive comes barely 24 hours after the governor announced the initiative, which he described as one of the cornerstones of his administration. Fred Itua, his spokesperson, said in a statement that the service would cover Benin metropolis and […]
Biafra: Sentence Ekpa, release Nnamdi Kanu – Southeast stakeholders
Reactions have continued to trail the arrest of the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, with some South-East indigenes calling for his sentencing in Finland. On Thursday last week, the Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa alongside four others and they were subsequently detained by the Päijät-Häme district court for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” […]
Man jailed four months for vandalism
A yet-to-be-identified man has been sentenced to four months for vandalising public infrastructure in Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained on Wednesday that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps popularly known as KAI, apprehended the man on Jibowu Bridge “for attempting to sabotage public infrastructure by removing screws […]
I will work with NASS, others to bring lasting peace – Acting COAS
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has promised to collaborate with the National Assembly and other stakeholders to bring peace to Nigeria. Oluyede made the pledge when he appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasized that Nigeria’s […]
Terrorism: Finnish court sets May 2025 deadline for Ekpa’s trial
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is scheduled to face charges in May 2025 potentially, according to Finnish authorities. A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed to The PUNCH via email on Tuesday that the district court had set May 2025 as […]
State Visit: Tinubu arrives in France
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day state visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5.10 p.m., Mr Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit, said presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement. The […]