MURIC Demands NYSC Suspension, Discharge Of 20 Freed Corps Members
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the federal government to suspend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme until the security situation in the country improves. The group also demanded the immediate discharge of the 20 corps members recently released after spending one week in kidnappers’ captivity inContinue Reading
Burna Boy To Host AfroBank FM In Grand Theft Auto VI
Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to feature in the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), where he will host an in-game radio station. The Afrobeats superstar will co-host AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax. He will appear in the game asContinue Reading
FAAN To Close Owerri Airport Runway For 25 Days For Repairs, Expansion
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to shut the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, for about 25 days to undertake repairs, resurfacing and extension works. The proposed closure was announced in a statement issued by FAAN’s director of public affairsContinue Reading
Ondo distributes relief materials, cash to disaster victims
The Ondo State Government has commenced the distribution of relief materials and cash assistance to about 7,000 victims of rainstorms, fire outbreaks and other disasters across the state. The intervention, which covers the three senatorial districts, is aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by residents whose homes, businesses and sourcesContinue Reading
Bauchi gratuity committee visits ailing retiree, presents cheque
A retired but ailing teacher in Bauchi State, on Friday, received his gratuity cheque at his residence in Ningi Local Government Area after health challenges prevented him from travelling to the state capital to collect his entitlement. The gesture followed a directive by the State Governor, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed,Continue Reading
Everton’s US owners consider sale of club two years after takeover
Everton’s American owners, The Friedkin Group, are considering selling the Premier League club less than two years after their £400 million takeover. Read More: https://punchng.com/evertons-us-owners-consider-sale-of-club-two-years-after-takeover/Continue Reading
Mbappé could leave Madrid if his demands are not met – Report
A French journalist has claimed Kylian Mbappé could leave Real Madrid if his demands are not met, suggesting the superstar is not happy with the situation. Read More: https://punchng.com/mbappe-could-leave-madrid-if-his-demands-are-not-met-report/Continue Reading
Fuel discount won’t cost government public funds, FG insists
The Federal Government has insisted that the petrol discount by NNPC Retail is not a fuel subsidy and will not be funded with public money. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-discount-wont-cost-government-public-funds-fg-insists/Continue Reading
Mother, daughter die in Anambra three-storey building collapse
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have died after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on their home in Okpoko, Anambra State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mother-daughter-die-in-anambra-three-storey-building-collapse/Continue Reading
Criticism of Tinubu’s petrol relief disappointing — Lagos APC
The Lagos APC has criticised opposition parties for rejecting the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, calling it politically motivated. Read More: https://punchng.com/criticism-of-tinubus-petrol-relief-disappointing-lagos-apc/Continue Reading