Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s win in the February 15, 2023 presidential election hoping his government will bring peace and prosperity to the country. “On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I congratulate President Tinubu on his judicial victory at the…
Four people have reportedly lost their lives following an attack by bandits in Maru, located within the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. An indigene of the town, Mohammed Bawa, told The PUNCH that the Emir of Maru, Abubakar Maigari, managed to escape when the bandits invaded his palace, but one of his guards…
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is currently being detained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The PUNCH can confirm that Emefiele, who is currently being interrogated at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency, Jabi, Abuja, was picked up by EFCC operatives Thursday night, less than…
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday, called for Hamas to provide proof of life of the hostages it is holding and release them all on health grounds. The WHO disclosed that the International Committee of the Red Cross should be allowed immediate medical access to ascertain their health status, while it stands ready to provide…
he European Union has announced the allocation of €10 million to enhance mental health and address drug use disorders in Afghanistan, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. This additional funding from the European Union is aimed at bolstering the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs…
. Obazee, family, team members receiving death threats from anonymous callers in the past few days. Aso Rock cabal pressuring him to hands off probe. Anonymous callers vow to induce Presidency, FG top officials to influence probe call-off Following the recent launch of a probe into illegal foreign exchange deals and money laundering running to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its immunisation programme with the aim of vaccinating 7.7 million girls the largest number of girls in Africa to receive a single HPV vaccination round. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will deploy 46,084 regular and ad hoc staff for the off-cycle governorship election coming up in November in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi states. Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in his remarks at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held at the INEC Conference Room, Abuja…
Israel is getting ready to attack and Palestinian fighters are preparing to defend Gaza. Both sides are determined and experienced and both have announced that they will ultimately prevail. Leaving aside for the moment the very important question of what would constitute victory for either of the warring sides, it is pertinent at this point…
