Terrorists, locally known as bandits, abducted the locals from Buzugu and Rayau villages in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Terrorists, locally known as bandits, have abducted at least 73 locals from Buzugu and Rayau villages in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Makama Zagazola, a counterinsurgency publication, disclosed this in […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence issuance, marking a significant shift toward digitalisation in Nigeria’s motor vehicle administration. The development came as the Corps launches its 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign aimed at reducing road accidents during the busy festive period. The […]
The Police Command in Lagos State has assured residents that the state remains safe and calm in spite of reports of protests in some parts of the country. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance while addressing journalists during the Show of Force by the command on Monday in Ikeja. Jimoh […]
The Federal Government, on Sunday, broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, said the government had faith in the military and had no reason to doubt the […]
Nearly four months after President Bola Tinubu launched N50 billion worth of farm tractors to boost food production, the equipment remains idle, exposing Nigeria’s recurring pattern of stalled agricultural reforms, bureaucratic bottlenecks, and waste of public resources that undermine the government’s mechanisation agenda. The machinery is currently gathering dust at the headquarters of the National […]
The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep concern over the growing safety lapses in the country’s aviation sector, citing a recent incident involving an Air Peace aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The PUNCH earlier reported how an Air Peace aircraft, on a Sunday morning of July 13, had a runway excursion after landing at […]
Senator Ned Nwoko has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service to come up with plans to stop some desperate Nigerians from embarking on dangerous journeys that often end in tragedy and bring disrepute to the nation. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this in an interview […]
The Lagos State Government is inviting residents to turn household waste into cash as part of a renewed push to deepen recycling and keep the city clean. PUNCH Online reports that “Cash for Trash’’ is a long-standing initiative in Lagos under the state Environmental Protection Agency. The waste-to-wealth initiative was created to allow residents to […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and enhance capacity building across both central banks. The agreement, sealed on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru, was signed […]
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier and exchanged pleasantries with Senators, was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At […]
