By Oghenefejiro Okoh Delta State Government has assured it will continue to partner with relevant agencies to tackle the menace of human trafficking in the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Chief Patrick Ukah, gave the assurance yesterday in Asaba when the Executive Chairman, Roost Foundation, Dame Julie … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Ministry of Works and Transport is saddled with trained and professionally competent personnel who are committed towards excellence and professionalism doing justice to the sophisticated equipment procured by the State Government under the leadership of Engr. David Nweze Umahi for the facilitation of construction of roads and bridges in the state. … [Read more…]
The trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, resumed at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday without Kanu’s presence in court. When the matter was called up, the prosecution counsel, M. B. Abubakar, informed the court that the matter was slated for hearing and that they were ready … [Read more…]
A report by a committee of the House of Representatives has recommended the arrest of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emiefele, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director Mele Kyari and 52 other heads of government agencies for gross violation of the provisions of the Financial Regulatory Council on rendition … [Read more…]
The Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the contributions of Nigerians at home and abroad could positively impact the nation’s economy to bring about peaceful coexistence, and that remittances from those in Diaspora have brought about development of rural areas and sustenance of the economy. … [Read more…]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Benin Republic, to observe the Monday court proceedings of the case involving Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity to the Olubadan, Mr Adeola Oloko. … [Read more…]
The naira exchanged to the dollar at 503 at the parallel market on Friday according to the Bureau de Change operators. Figures obtained from naijbdcs.com, the official website for the licensed BDCs by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira was bought and sold for 502 and 503.5. The naira … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services has barred The PUNCH and some media organisations from covering the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, as his trial continues today. Also barred along with The PUNCH are The Guardian, Vanguard, Daily Trust, Tribune, Daily Sun, The Cable, and Daily Times, … [Read more…]
Just In- Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho’s Trial; All There is to Know. Alao Abiodun On Monday July 26, Nigerians will keenly follow the court proceedings and arraignment of two prominent separatist leaders – Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho. Kanu is the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and founder of the Eastern Security … [Read more…]
Chief Ikeje Asogwa at 52: Celebrating an Epoch-making Humanitarian By Prince Ejeh Josh The British screenwriter, film maker, philanthropist and best-selling author of Harry Potter, J.K Rowling, while assessing the impact the human specie could make to recreate their cruel environment, create a new world devoid of rancour, hunger, poverty, hopelessness for humanity, and more … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Men’s National Team celebrates after the game on July 10, 2021 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Football has always been Nigeria’s favourite sport with a historic Olympic gold the pinnacle of its success, but the country now eyes basketball for glory at the Tokyo Games. The West … [Read more…]
NIGERIA is an emerging market, middle income and mixed economy, and is ranked the 27th largest economy in the world. It has the largest natural gas economy in Africa and is also the largest oil and gas producer in the continent. The country had a good head start with a well-defined First National … [Read more…]