Less than 30 days to the commencement of the highly anticipated rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas trucks by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, industry stakeholders have signalled an alignment with the refinery’s plan to begin direct fuel distribution to marketers and critical sectors of the economy from August 15. Checks revealed that as […]
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the clampdown on any unlawful gatherings in his effort to tackle the rising cases of supremacy battle among cult groups in the state. Orutugu said the development follows the security intelligence-led policing and community information, which suggested that the “Neo-Black Movement of Africa” will […]
Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East and a former governor of Ogun State, has announced a shift in the state creation agenda pursued by the Remo people. Speaking on Sunday at the 4th edition of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival in Sagamu, Daniel disclosed that Remo indigenes have resolved to pursue the creation […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors two days after marking his 90th birthday. Oba Olakulehin passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, exactly one year after he ascended the throne. Mr. Toye Arulogun, a member of the Olubadan Media Team, confirmed the development to The Guardian […]
The UK government has launched a major overhaul of its immigration system, introducing new rules that will take effect from July 22, 2025. The reforms, described as a “complete reset,” were announced in Parliament by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Wednesday. The reforms are aimed at cutting migration and reducing reliance on low-paid foreign labour. […]
The Lagos State government yesterday commenced full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) less than 40 microns in thickness, with a vow to seal markets and stores found selling or storing the prohibited items. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during a press briefing at the ministry’s […]
MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile have entered into a three-year national roaming agreement aimed at enhancing network accessibility for 9Mobile subscribers across Nigeria. The agreement allows 9Mobile users to access MTN’s extensive network infrastructure, particularly in areas where 9Mobile’s own coverage is limited. The deal was announced in a disclosure notice on Monday, signed by MTN’s […]
Despite the ex-depot petrol price reduction by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday, many marketers have refused to adjust their pump prices, saying they could run into losses. The marketers who spoke on Tuesday stated that dropping their pump prices would not be possible unless they exhaust the product purchased at prices around N900 per […]
A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing deepening internal divisions and unresolved leadership crises. In a letter dated June 27 and addressed to the PDP Chairman in his Otukpo Ward, Benue State, obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday, Mark cited deep, unresolved internal issues […]
Brig-Gen Kapeh Alwali Kazir (Retd.) has advised President Bola Tinubu to adopt strong political will with strong commitment in resolving insecurity in the northern part of the country, as against the declaration of a state of emergency Fielding questions from reporters recently, Kazir kicked against the demand for a state of emergency by the Northern […]
Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State are currently staging a protest over the renaming of the institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The protest has left hundreds of commuters plying Sango-Eleyele Road in Ibadan stranded. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had renamed the institution in honour of the late former governor of the state, Omololu […]
Professor Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania has officially taken office as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO), following his election in May 2025. Janabi assumed the role on June 30, bringing over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, health policy, public health, and health systems development across Africa and […]