7 Die, 11 Injured As Truck Rams Into Commercial Bus On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a road accident involving a truck and a commercial bus on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Babatunde Akinbiyi, saidContinue Reading
Obi Condemns Attack As Suspected Thugs Disrupt NDC Gathering In Lagos
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the disruption of the party’s political gathering by suspected thugs in the Oregun area of Lagos State, calling for peace, fairness and an end to political violence as activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum.Continue Reading
Reps Announce Donation Of N100m To Flamingos, Honour Of World Champions At Plenary
The House of Representatives has announced the donation of N100 million to the Nigeria’s Female under 17 National team, the Flamingos and officials of the team, following their historic 2-1 victory over Japan to win the World Cup. The Green Chamber equally resolved to honour the Flamingos at a plenary sessionContinue Reading
FG to unveil export digital platform December 14
The Federal Government will launch a new export digital platform on December 14 to block revenue leakages and simplify export documentation in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-unveil-export-digital-platform-december-14/Continue Reading
We Are Not On Strike, Says KASU-ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has dismissed reports that its members are on strike, assuring students that academic activities are continuing. The chairman of the union, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, who spoke to our correspondent, said the industrial action affecting the institution involved non-teachingContinue Reading
Cultists Gun Down 34 Years Old Man In Imo
Suspected cultists have gunned down 34 years old man, Mr Gift Okoro following a shooting incident at Bishop’s Court around the Imo State University Owerri. This is even as the Imo State Police Command has begun manhunt for the suspected cultists behind the shooting incident that resulted in the deathContinue Reading
ASUU Reports Progress In Agreement Implementation, Names Imo, Taraba As Defaulters
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reported significant progress in the implementation of its renegotiated agreement with the federal government and state governments, identifying Imo and Taraba states as the major defaulters. The union has also warned its members, particularly officials, against engaging in partisan politics, threatening disciplinaryContinue Reading
Akwa Ibom Proposes N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Approves N1.1trn Supplementary Spending
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has proposed a budget estimate of N1.2 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year and approved a supplementary budget of N1.1 trillion for the outgoing 2026 fiscal year. The approvals were among the key resolutions reached at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held atContinue Reading
Delta targets 5,000 jobs from glass factory revival
The Delta State Government says the planned revival of the moribund Delta Glass industry is expected to create at least 5,000 jobs when fully operational. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-targets-5000-jobs-from-glass-factory-revival/Continue Reading
Arsenal hold Barcelona to 1-1 draw in women’s Champions League
Arsenal earned an impressive 1-1 draw against holders Barcelona in a Women’s Champions League group stage clash at Camp Nou on Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-hold-barcelona-to-1-1-draw-in-womens-champions-league/Continue Reading