Done Deal: Italian Club Snap Up Ohale On Free Transfer
Former Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has completed a permanent move to Italian side Como 1907 following her departure from Mexican club Pachuca. The experienced centre-back joins Como on a free transfer after spending three years with Pachuca, where she scored six goals in 81 league appearances. The 34-year-old isContinue Reading
Xhaka Receives Suspended Fine For Obtaining Forged Covid-19 Vaccination Certification
Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 34-year-old, who is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022 when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad, says the fineContinue Reading
Niger Government Appreciates Federal Govt’s N250m Support For Miners’ Families
The Niger State Government has appreciated the Federal Government for its quick response and the N250 million support pledged the families of the 37 young artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state and the 32 survivors. TheContinue Reading
Nasarawa At 30: How A One-Road State Became A Mining Hub – Jega, Kukah
When Nasarawa State was carved out of old Plateau State on October 1, 1996, it had, in the words of Prof. Attahiru Jega, “one tarred road, no water board and no secretariat.” Thirty years later, in a banquet hall in Lafia, that same state was being described as Nigeria’s heartContinue Reading
NAF Crash: ‘Why Him? You Need To Talk To Me’ — Brother Questions God Over Officer’s Death In Ondo
Temitope Akintoye, brother of Flight Lieutenant M. Akintoye, one of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers killed in the recent aircraft crash in Ondo State, has questioned God over his brother’s death. In an emotional tribute, Akintoye said the loss has left him struggling to reconcile his faith with theContinue Reading
Turn Borno’s Recovery Into Economic Opportunities- Zulum Tells Investors
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has urged Nigeria’s business leaders and private institutions to invest in the state’s recovery from insurgency, help displaced families rebuild their livelihoods, and create jobs for young people. Zulum made the call on Thursday at the opening of a two-day Borno State DurableContinue Reading
AI: Lagos Civil Servants Get 90 Days To Deliver Results
BY ABIODUN SIVOWAKU and SAMUEL TYOTSUA, Lagos Lagos State civil servants have been given 90 days to demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to improve government processes and public service delivery, following a two-day training on emerging technologies and governance. The challenge requires participants from various ministries,Continue Reading
Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank
The World Bank reports that Nigerian states’ revenues rose by 93% between 2023 and 2025, but the share of expenditure on education declined. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-states-revenues-rise-93-but-education-spending-drops-world-bank/Continue Reading
Morning recap: Petrol discount triggers backlash, 25 killed in Ondo crash, other top stories
Read a recap of top stories: FG’s petrol discount sparks backlash, NAF investigates Ondo crash that killed 25, and INEC displays voter register. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-petrol-discount-triggers-backlash-25-killed-in-ondo-crash-other-top-stories/Continue Reading
Execution of military base shooter to be ‘public’ — Pentagon chief
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be made public. Read More: https://punchng.com/execution-of-military-base-shooter-to-be-public-pentagon-chief/Continue Reading