2024
NPC Launches Nationwide Survey To Tackle Child, Maternal Mortality
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 […]
Lakurawa Attacks: Normalcy Returns To Kebbi, Sokoto Communities
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. […]
Off-cycle elections: PDP faces uphill battle ahead 2027 polls
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 […]
Rivers will receive federal allocation despite legal battle – FG
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation says it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, following recent legal controversies surrounding the state’s financial entitlements. Speaking to The PUNCH on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, said, “We are going […]
Miss Universe Runner-up AdetshinaTo Leave Pageantry, Relocate To Nigeria Amid Personal Struggles
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 […]
N5m donation tears Celestial church apart, founder’s son disrupts service
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 […]
NATO chief, Trump hold talks on global security
NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security issues facing the alliance”, a spokeswoman said Saturday. NATO’s Farah Dakhlallah said the meeting took place on Friday in Palm Beach.In his first term, Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of […]
NPC, Ekiti Govt Target 156,230 Children For e-Birth Registration
National Population Commission (NPC) yesterday said it is targeting 156,230 children 0-5 years for its digital birth registration programme in Ekiti State. The state director of NPC, Dr (Mrs) Olufunbi Olowokere who made the disclosure said the digital birth registration drive is a collaborative effort between the commission and UNICEF marks a significant milestone towards […]
Simon Ekpa: Nigerians in Finland panic as search for sponsors begins
Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. Ekpa is one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. According to sources, Nigerians in the European country are afraid of commenting on the arrest of the suspect over fear of being attacked. A Nigerian […]
Hardship: Hope not a strategy — Moghalu to Tinubu’s government
Amid economic hardship and rising poverty in the country, Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has declared that hope is not a strategy. Even though Nigeria faces ongoing challenges, he remains optimistic. Moghalu said that the country must strengthen its state capacity for successful governance. According to him, Nigerians must […]