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Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda has appointed Nafiu Musa as the new Coordinator of Katsina Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus.   PUNCH Online learned that the new KT-CARES coordinator’s appointment was to re-energise the outfit for the collective benefit of the good people of Katsina.   Radda prayed that Musa’s extensive background

United States presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely accused election rival Kamala Harris of being an anti-Semite who plans to allow the murder of newborn babies, in a speech meant to rally religious supporters Friday that quickly went off the rails. The vice president, who is married to a Jewish man, has gained ground on Trump

At a time when many are grappling with the harsh realities of the country’s economy, popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, stands firm in her resolve not to compromise her standards. In a recent Instagram post, Makinwa boldly declared that no matter the economic challenges, she would not suffer or settle for less. She said, “No

As the Central Bank continues to initiate various economic policies to reduce the volatility plaguing the exchange rate market, economists have explained why commercial banks in Nigeria appear to be making profits while manufacturers count losses amid the prevailing forex crisis. Against the backdrop of foreign exchange revaluation gains arising from the depreciation of the

Former Super Eagles skipper Mikel John Obi has seriously kicked against some foreign-born players, using Nigeria as a second option when considering which country to represent at the senior international level. Speaking on ESPN Africa on Friday, the Chelsea legend urged them to be proud of their Nigerian roots and not wait until age has

Nobody in the world can stop us, says northern group IG claims foreign infilteration, youths accuse DSS of freezing account Shelve your demonstration, Tantita boss, Tompolo, begs organisers As momentum continues to gather ahead of the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, some organisers, who all the while were tagged ‘faceless’, have revealed their identities, Saturday PUNCH

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yusuf Ali, has called for the autonomy of states in negotiating wages with their employees, aligning this with the principles of federalism. He stated this against the backdrop of the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 by President Bola Tinubu which was also passed into law on Tuesday by the

Entertainment lawyers have said that actors have the creative liberty to express themselves and tell stories as they deem fit. They noted that the actors could function independently of any religious bearing and should not be sanctioned by any religion. They made this known on the heels of the outrage that followed a movie poster

The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers were convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Communication & Publicity,

The Managing Partner of Agbaje, Agbaje & Co, Akeem Agbaje, was recently conferred with the ‘Most Distinguished Ibadan Indigene’ award by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes. In this interview, he speaks with GABRIEL OSHOKHA about the recognition and other matters of interest. What were your achievements as the Chairman of the Oyo State Branch

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, as the Premier League giants intensify their search for a prolific frontman this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international has been in scintillating form since joining the Italian side from Lille in 2020, netting 76 times in all competitions. His goal-scoring prowess has

The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said indicators from the National Gas Flare Tracker shows that Nigeria flared 148.7 million standard cubic feet of gas in the first six months of 2024 which is about seven per cent above the level for the same period in 2023. Salako, who disclosed this

The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, has called out men for the increasing spate of heartbreaks they are causing women. In a post on X, the PPRO, who took on the unexpected role of a relationship advisor, expressed dismay at the increasing number of men who led women on, only

Following the altercation between the Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, over allegations of substandard products from the Dangote refinery, Professor Dayo Ayoade, University of Lagos, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI on the government’s shortcomings in the energy and power sectors, among other issues What

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. The governor also emphasised that the state government is open to dialogue and peaceful resolution of issues, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun is basking in the euphoria of having a one-on-one with Brazil legend Marta Vieira da Silva after Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat against Brazil in the 2024 Olympics Women’s Football Tournament Group C opener in Bordeaux on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Gabriela Nunes Da Silva’s first-half strike, moments after Marta was

Brazil agree Thursday’s Women’s Football Tournament Group C opener against Nigeria was a difficult match despite securing a 1-0 win over the African giants, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Gabi Nunes, who scored the decisive goal, and goalkeeper Lorena made the observation while reflecting on the nail-biting encounter at Stade de la Beaujoire in a chat

Filling stations in Abuja and neighbouring states of Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, were shut on Friday as oil marketers expressed worry over the planned nationwide protest. Retail outlets, including those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Kubwa, Salbas Oil, Eterna, and Gegu Oil, among others located on the Kubwa-Zuba expressway, stopped dispensing

Former local government chairmen in Rivers State have threatened to resume office in the councils if the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, refuses to obey the recent Supreme Court judgment outlawing the use of caretaker committees to run councils’ affairs. The former chairmen loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, issued the threat

The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Evans Bipi, has ordered the immediate stoppage of the construction of a multi-purpose town due to alleged violations of the area’s development master plan. The project was initiated by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission,

In a bid to evade strategies deployed by law enforcement agencies to end their illegal activities, fraudsters, commonly known as ‘Yahoo boys’, who primarily exploit digital cyberspace to defraud unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money, now resort to various shady means, including seeking spiritual protection to hide their identities, Victor Ayeni writes

Video sharing platform, YouTube, is now a veritable way for actors and filmmakers to share their movies with fans. With this avenue, the filmmakers bypass conventional marketers and take their movies straight to the audience, while getting paid by the platform. In this first part of a series, TOFARATI IGE takes a look at female

President Bola Tinubu, on behalf of Nigerians, has extended his best wishes to Team Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Tinubu conveyed his message through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled, ‘President Tinubu sends best wishes to Team Nigeria at 2024 Paris Olympics.’ 88 Team Nigeria

Nigeria’s male table tennis stars, Quadri Aruna and Omotayo Olajide, will be in action on Saturday (today) in the men’s singles round of 64 games at the South Paris Arena, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olajide will be the first among the four Nigerian table tennis players in Paris to get involved by taking on Iran’s

The Central Bank of Nigeria has disbursed $148m to 29 authorised dealers as part of steps to stabilise the foreign exchange market amid the recent free fall of the naira. A statement posted on the apex bank website on Friday said the sales were made to the dealers on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July