President Tinubu orders sanction of civil servants drawing salaries after relocating abroad
President Bola Tinubu has directed that all civil servants who are drawing salaries from the government after relocating abroad should be made to refund the money. The President also directed that the supervisors and department heads of the culprits must also be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud under their watch. Tinubu’ gave the […]
Bandits have been killed by the military in Kaduna Forest
The Kaduna State Government says several bandits have been killed in a coordinated attack by the military in the Bula community within the Yadi Forest of Giwa Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner overseeing Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, stated this in a statement released to newsmen on Friday. Aruwan […]
Osun-Osogbo Festival Sets Sights on Guinness World Record
History is about to unfold as the 2024 Osun-Osogbo Festival sets its sights on a Guinness World Record with the most traditional dances performed in a single row. From the 29th of July to the 9th of August 2024, at the Osogbo Township Stadium, Osun State will showcase its cultural richness through 40 traditional dances in a […]
Police take over 23 Rivers LG Secretariats after two deaths
The Rivers State Police Command has taken over all the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police said the decision to take over the councils was taken to forestall more bloodshed and prevent […]
NCDC caution Nigerians on the spread of cholera
Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that beverages, ice, and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread cholera. The NCDC raised the alarm on its X handle today, and urged Nigerians to protect themselves and their loved ones by not consuming foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources. […]
Visa ban restricting Nigerian travelers to UAE to be lifted soon
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has revealed plans by the United Arab Emirates government to soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. Keyamo, during an interview on the State House YouTube channel, noted that a resolution has been reached between President Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed Al-Nahyan during Tinubu’s visit to the […]
Nigerian pilgrim dies on his way to Jamaraat
A Nigerian pilgrim who was on his way to Jamaraat to perform the ritual of throwing stones collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke. Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj, Dr Abubakar Adamu, confirmed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
FG denies spending N1.5bn on hotels for ILO delegates
The Presidency has denied the viral reports that the Federal Government spent N1.5bn on hotel accommodation and other logistics for the delegates in the just concluded International Labour Organisation conference that held in Geneva, Switzerland. The rebuttal was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an […]
Senate to receive supplementary budget July
The Senate has said President Bola Tinubu will send the 2024 Supplementary budget to the legislators for approval after resumption. The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, informed The PUNCH that the N6.6tn supplementary budget, although still being computed by the executive, would be sent to the National Assembly after its July 2 resumption. He said, “The […]
INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]
