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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe is dead
Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe is dead. The Yoruba actor reportedly passed on after battling a chronic ailment. His death was confirmed on Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on her Instagram page. She wrote, ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. ”We…
Police arrest woman, two sons for housebreaking, theft in Nasarawa
Police operatives from the Angwan Lambu Division in Nasarawa State have arrested a woman, Khadija Umar, also known as “Naira,” along with two of her biological children, in connection with a series of housebreaking and theft incidents. According to a…
11 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Military Operation Across West Bank
At least 11 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials. The operation, which targeted multiple Palestinian cities, has been described as one of the most extensive since the second intifada,…
16 burnt to death in Ondo auto crash
Sixteen persons were on Tuesday night burned to death in an accident that occurred along the busy Ore-Ondo highway in the Ajue area of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The accident occurred when an 18-seater Toyota Hiace passenger…
Four Nigerians jailed in UK for forging over 2,000 marriage documents
Four Nigerians have been jailed after forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, 41, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, 38, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, 31, and Adekunle Kabir, 54, were all…