The federal government has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland in honour of the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry. Speaking at a Night of Tribute in Abuja yesterday, Umahi described Mprigi’s death as a profound loss to the nation and recalled his unwavering commitment to national development, integrity, and […]
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended the ongoing Local Government Service recruitment exercise following allegations of racketeering and widespread irregularities. The development follows reactions from residents, many of whom had raised concerns over the alleged monetisation of job slots and lack of transparency in the recruitment process. The decision was announced in […]
The Kaduna State Government has inaugurated a 17-member taskforce to track and prevent the diversion of nutrition commodities across the State. The Government said that the decision is aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring that life-saving supplies reach vulnerable populations, particularly women and children in dire need. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, Commissioner, Planning […]
Jose Manuel Albares reiterates Spain’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, UN Interim Force in Lebanon The Spanish foreign minister on Wednesday reiterated Madrid’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, saying the Middle Eastern country “must be included” in the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. “Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire reached today in the Middle […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,200 per litre, reversing its earlier increase amid a sharp drop in global crude oil prices triggered by geopolitical developments. The latest adjustment represents a N75 reduction from the previous price of about N1,275 per litre, which the […]
The Zimbabwean central bank has announced that all is in place to distribute the new ZWG notes. In an official statement, the bank said financial institutions have finalized the necessary logistics and operational modalities to ensure a “seamless” transition. Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said the “Big Five” series has already been rolled out nationwide […]
Türkiye on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. “We emphasise that the temporary ceasefire must be fully implemented on the ground and hope that all parties will adhere to the agreement reached,” a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said. It added that lasting peace can only be achieved […]
Lecturers at the University of Jos have embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their March 2026 salary. The Chairman of the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Professor Jurbe Molwus, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday. “We are on strike, and we […]
Several explosions rocked Iran’s Lavan Island refinery hours after Washington and Tehran announced a two‑week ceasefire, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The cause of the blasts remains unknown, and no information on casualties or damage has been released. The incident follows President Trump’s acceptance of a “workable” 10‑point Iranian proposal. Iranian state‑affiliated Mehr News Agency reported […]
North Korea fired another short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday afternoon after launching multiple such missiles earlier in the day, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, in a rare back-to-back launch that came amid Pyongyang’s hostile stance toward Seoul. The JCS said it detected the missile launched from the Wonsan area […]
President Paul Kagame has warned against the dangers of genocide denial and historical distortion, stressing that the facts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi are well-documented and cannot be erased. He rejected claims that the genocide was spontaneous. Kagame said the facts of the genocide have been established by international courts and the extensive […]
The Ugandan government has announced visa waivers for visitors traveling to the country during the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Uganda will co-host the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania between June 19-July 18, 2027. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dennis K. Mugimba, Uganda’s AFCON chairperson, during a press conference at the Uganda […]