2027: APC In Kebbi Remains Strong – Committee
The Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, set up two weeks ago by Governor Nasir Idris to reconcile aggrieved members after the conduct of primary elections, has said that, after completing its assignments, the APC remains strong, united and ready to reclaim all positions, fromContinue Reading
UNDEF-Funded Project Empowers 200 Plateau Women To Tackle Climate Change
The Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) has commenced a two-year project aimed at empowering 200 women in Plateau State to build resilience against climate change and prevent conflicts in their communities. The project, funded by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), is designed to equip women with the knowledge and skillsContinue Reading
South Africa: Tuggar Declares Targeting Of Nigerians, Other Blacks Afrophobia
The immediate past Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has recalled the sacrifices of Nigeria for the liberation of South Africa from apartheid regime and condemned the ongoing targeting of Nigerians and other black Africans in that country as unacceptable. Tuggar said the attacks and killings of only blackContinue Reading
Benue Assembly extends LG chairman’s suspension by six months
The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Kwande LG Chairman, Vitalis Neji, by six months over allegations of gross misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-assembly-extends-lg-chairmans-suspension-by-six-months/Continue Reading
Tiger kills teenager during TikTok shoot in Pakistan, two arrested
A 19-year-old man has been mauled to death by a tiger during a TikTok video shoot at a wildlife farm in Lahore, Pakistan, leading to two arrests. Read More: https://punchng.com/tiger-kills-teenager-during-tiktok-shoot-in-pakistan-two-arrested/Continue Reading
AFCON 2027: Arokodare Seeks To Replicate Ajax Scoring Form for Super Eagles
Tolu Arokodare is determined to translate his impressive club goal-scoring form to the international stage with the Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports. The 25-year-old striker has enjoyed a remarkable start to the season with Eredivisie giants Ajax, recording 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions. However, hisContinue Reading
Bakers Lament 34% Lending Rates, Rising Energy Costs
Bakers in Nigeria have lamented the high cost of borrowing and rising energy expenses, warning that the challenges are threatening the survival of businesses in the industry. The operators said commercial banks were still charging interest rates of between 33 and 34 per cent on loans to small businesses despiteContinue Reading
Nigeria Must Move Beyond Oil Dependence, Says Jibrin
Nigeria must move away from its dependence on crude oil and build a diversified, resilient and productive economy driven by non-oil sectors, former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has said. Jibrin stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the presentation of his book,Continue Reading
2027: Wike, Fubara Target 3m Votes For Tinubu In Rivers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC)/Rainbow Coalition Presidential Campaign Council, setting a target of three million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Wike, who is the coordinator of the TinubuContinue Reading
Singer Moses Bliss supports lawyer’s Christmas charity with N50m
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has donated ₦50 million to his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, to support a planned festive charity outreach for the needy. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-moses-bliss-supports-lawyers-christmas-charity-with-n50m/Continue Reading