*PUNCH* FG begins computation to fast-track retirees’ pension payment Alake urges FG to declare July 13 Wole Soyinka Day Reps to probe WAEC revenue, expenditures 30% poultry farms shut down in six months – PAN Niger gov mourns as deputy loses wife Sultanate welcomes Emirate Council Law amendment by Sokoto Assembly Lions Club plans N250m…
A 36-year-old man identified as Amos Daniel shocked Nigerians after stealing his employer’s car (a green Lexus) and took it to church to give testimony that he had bought a new car. Daniel who confessed after being paraded by the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, said he stole the car on 23rd June 2024,…
Cross River State Government has splashed the sum of $1,000 (N1.5 million) as the ultimate prize for the winner of the maiden International Skating Championship held in Calabar on 15th June 2024. The skating competition is revolutionising the way the government approaches youth empowerment and sports development. The initiative brought together youths from different African…
…vows to deal with protesters The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent a strong warning to promoters of a planned protest against the Commission. This was disclosed in a press release sighed by Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC, on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024. According to the statement, the planned protest…
By Anietie Akpan Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, forward Asisat Oshoala and 15 others in his final list of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Squad members who are currently on holidays in Nigeria will join home-based players and team officials aboard…
98 lawyers have been shortlisted by the Legal Practitioners Privilege Committee (LPPC) for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki Bello, on Monday, 1st July 2024, inviting the general public to make…
Motorists have been warned against the illegal use of tinted glass, sirens and covered number plates in Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed by ASP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer in the state on Wednesday, who said the Commissioner of Police has directed the clampdown and full enforcement on defaulters. According to the statement…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asserted that many people will not recognise Nigeria again by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his remaining years in office. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday while flagging off Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja. Akpabio expressed his confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, saying, “I have no doubt that by the time…
The Government of Cross River State has enforced a ban on tricycles (keke napep) and commercial motorcycles around Calabar metropolis. This was disclosed in a public service announcement with reference number: SSG/SSO/430/S.I/VOL.II/445, signed by Maj. Gen. Okoi Ubi Obono, State Security Adviser, on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024. Accordingly, operators are advised to adhere to the…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan 11 Cross River communities are beneficiaries of the Section 3A Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This was announced the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu in his appreciation letter to President Bola Tinubu dated 1st July, 2024 as contained in the press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Nsa Gill. The…
