Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said the steady increase in headline inflation from 15.60 per cent in January to 20.77 per cent in September was consistent with global trends. Emefiele said this at the 57th Annual Bankers Dinner, organised by the Chartered institute of Bankers Nigeria (CIBN), on Friday … [Read more…]
Residents of Osun State are anxiously waiting for the inauguration of Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the new governor of the state tomorrow, as the four-year tenure of Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ends. Oyetola was sworn in on November 27, 2018, and he lost the bid … [Read more…]
As the fuel shortage continues to bite harder, the South West Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mr Tajudeen Adigun, has warned that the scarcity might extend to the Yuletide season unless it is quickly addressed. He also said there was a massive shortfall in supply by the importer of last … [Read more…]
Delegates to the 2022 Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Publishers Association, NPA, have unanimously re-elected Chief Uchenna Cyril, PhD, as her President for a second term. The result of the election which was was held on November 25, 2022, at the Rock View(Royale) Hotels, Abuja, was announced by Dr. Samuel Okere, Director, Babcock University … [Read more…]
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, issued warrant for the arrest of the Deputy Speaker of the Imo state House of Assembly, Hon. Amarachi Iwuanyanwu, following his alleged involvement in a N785million fraud. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, yesterday, announced re-introduction of history as a stand alone subject in basic education system in Nigeria, 13 years after it was abolished. No fewer than 3,700 teachers have also been shortlisted for the first round of training for enhanced teaching of the subject. Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, disclosed this during … [Read more…]
Ace gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. The singer died on Friday morning, The PUNCH gathered. He was 51. His project manager, Hillary Vincent, confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call. Responding to inquiries, he said, “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning.”However, unverified sources on the Internet stated that the singer slumped … [Read more…]
Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has slammed Nigerian artistes who glorify the abuse of drugs and substances in their songs. Marwa lamented how the drug-promoting lyrics from songs have become a buzzword among youths, noting how the young population, on the strength of these songs, have come … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi and the Governor of Anambra state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo met today in Awka. Obi and Soludo, who met at St Patrick Cathedral, Awka, during the Thanksgiving mass of Most Rev. Bishop Ezeokafor’s 70th birthday, could be seen embracing each other, while they exchanged pleasantries. Recall that … [Read more…]
The report recalls that of all the several suits that have emanated from the rendition of Kanu, this is the first against Ahmed Abubakar, either in his personal or official capacity. Kanu in his statement of claims said that: “On October 14, 2015, Claimant was arrested in Lagos, a few days after his arrival from … [Read more…]
By Christian Enebe Dr. Peter Mbah, the Enugu State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general election, is without an iota of doubt a visionary, keen on revolutionizing the state. His ideas, which are considered novel and unprecedented, have been hailed as both ingenious and ambitious. The ideas which are condensed into a phenomenal … [Read more…]
Enugu State Fire Service is, arguably, one of the greatest success stories of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led administration with Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa as the State Chief Fire Officer and helmsman. The fire service has been brought back to life, strengthened and refocused for the positive stories that abound today. Engr. Okwudiri Daniel Ohaa was … [Read more…]