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The Chairman of the University of Ibadan Governing Council, Adebisi Akande, has instructed the institution to allocate allowances due to him to students studying science courses. In a letter to the UI Registrar, Ganiyu Oke, Akande stated that he does not wish to receive any remuneration, requesting that his allowances be converted into scholarships for

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor and General Manager, Ogun State Public Works Agency, Akeem Adesina, has been honoured with the Nigeria Labour Congress most distinguished labour support award. Adesina was honoured while playing host to members of the NLC led by its Chairman, Comrade Ademola Benco, at his office in Abeokuta. Receiving

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. T. A. Lagbaja, has inaugurated some special intervention civil-military cooperation projects in Umuahia, Abia State. Speaking during the occasion held at Ekeoba in Oriendu Autonomous Community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday, Lagbaja said, “The idea of the Chief of Army Staff Special

No fewer than 5,000 stakeholders and youths of Ezza clan, on Friday, gave their massive supports to the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru for the establishment of University of Aeronautics in Ebonyi State. In a solidarity rally held at the permanent site of the university at Onueke in the Ezza South Local Government Area, the

Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanage owners operating in the state due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritising the well-being and safety of vulnerable children. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, made this known on Friday during a meeting with the private orphanage owners,

Tragedy struck in the Makwarari quarters in Kano metropolis on Friday when a one-storey building collapsed, killing a 35-year-old woman, Balarabe Tijjani and injuring her two children. It was gathered that the building collapsed following a downpour in the area which lasted for many hours from Thursday night through Friday morning. According to a resident,

The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has applauded the athletes’ sterling outing at the ongoing National Youth Games South-West Zonal Elimination Ball Games in Osogbo, Osun State, stating that the commission has been able to engage the youth, providing them with an avenue to showcase their talents. Expressing the state’s readiness for

In a repeat of their dismal outing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Team Nigeria fell short of expectations at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. It also proved a tough battleground for the country that again failed to secure a spot on the podium despite fielding several promising athletes. Expectations were

The president of the Nigeria Badminton Federation, Francis Orbih, has tipped Mariam Bolaji to finish on the podium in the women’s singles SL3 of the badminton event of the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Sharing his thoughts on the country’s outing at the quadrennial event with our correspondent at Teslim

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed concern over the terrorism plaguing the northern region and has called on defence chiefs to address the security crisis. This was stated in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Henshaw Ogubike. Matawalle

Pastor Isaac Abiara, is the firstborn of three sets of twins born to the renowned Prophet Samuel Abiara, former General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church, and founder of CAC Agbala Itura. In this interview with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, the former US-based cleric gives his perspectives about Christendom, father’s lasting legacies and the crucial role good parenting

Former Agudat Sport Ashdod F.C. of Israel forward, Chikeluba Ofoedu, is delighted to rejoin Rangers, as he looks to continue to defend the badge of the Nigerian champion from where he left off in 2012. Ofoedu started his career at Rangers in 2011 and played one season with the Flying Antelopes before venturing abroad to

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Federal Government’s reforms in the health sector have attracted over $4.8bn in investments. The Vice President said the investments showed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu, to revitalise the healthcare system in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has announced a decisive military campaign against the bandits wreaking havoc in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi states. This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Public Information, Henshaw Ogugbike. Matawalle expressed deep concern over the persistent insecurity in the North West region. He

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen suffered their first Bundesliga defeat since May 2023 as a 3-2 loss at home to RB Leipzig on Saturday snapped their 35-match unbeaten run in the top flight. In a volatile match which saw visiting coach Marco Rose sent to the stands in the first half, Leverkusen jumped out to a