Yoruba nation: UK didn’t endorse Sunday Igboho’s petition – FG
The Federal Government has said the petition by Yoruba nation agitator, Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho”, calling on the United Kingdom to consider the Yoruba nation was not endorsed by the UK government. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said […]
We listen to US but make our own decisions – Israel
The Israeli Government has said that it will listen to the opinion of the United States, but ultimately act in its national interests. This is contained in a statement from the office of Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday The statement came in response to press inquiries about a story in the Washington Post. The […]
BREAKING: National grid collapses again in less than 24 hours
Nigeria’s power grid has collapsed again just under 24 hours after its last failure. The incident happened around 9:17 am on Tuesday, leaving most areas of the country facing another power outages. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the collapse in a post on X, stating: “Dear Valued Customer, Kindly be informed there was […]
Order to divert Super Eagles’ flight came from Libya’s highest authorities – Pilot
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian team to Libya has shed light on the circumstances that led to the unexpected diversion of their flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi. The diversion has been a subject of controversy since Sunday when the Nigerian delegation en route to Benghazi for […]
Ericsson posts $374m profit in Q3
Ericsson said Tuesday it returned to profit in the third quarter as a big contract with US carrier AT&T gave the Swedish telecommunications equipment giant a boost. Ericsson posted a net profit of 3.9 billion Swedish kronor ($374 million) in the quarter after a heavy loss of 30.5 billion kronor over the same period last […]
Sokoto to sell foodstuffs at 55% discount
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday, inaugurated a special committee on the sales of assorted food items to the people of the state at a 55 per cent discount. In light of this, the governor said his government had procured food items and other essential commodities to be sold at a discounted price. Speaking […]
NAFDAC denounces staff claims amid ongoing strike
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency is not in charge of determining the number of staff to be promoted. Adeyeye said this while reacting to the ongoing indefinite strike embarked on by the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and […]
Niger stops salaries as fraudsters forge appointment letters
The Niger State Government has raised the alarm that some suspected fraudsters have forged the appointment letters of the state government and employed officials who are now on the payroll of the government. Arewa PUNCH learnt that the activities of these fraudsters have resulted in the delay of September salaries to genuine appointees. As a […]
Flood ravages Kogi, Benue
The over nine hours downpour on Monday caused major flooding at several places within Makurdi metropolis. The rain that started around 3 am lasted till noon and affected Gyado villa, Wadata, Wurukum, Achussa and parts of North Bank, all in Makurdi metropolis. In Kogi State, over 200 communities have already been submerged with close to […]
Adesanya reveals financial struggles after Pereira loss
UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has opened up on a dark period in his career when he was left financially poor following a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC star and former middleweight champion, known for his flashy style and confidence in the octagon, shared a surprising tale […]