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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to patronise goods made in Nigeria to strengthen the local currency and boost the Nigerian economy. The president made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,...

As seven million Senegalese go to the polls on Sunday, the Police have identified the social media and candidates who insist their supporters remain at polling units to guard their votes, as the most likely source of security breach...

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has affirmed that despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he does not believe in insulting President Bola Tinubu, who belongs to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This...

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Emmanuel Ogalla, a vice admiral, has approved the appointment of Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu as the new director of Naval Information and official spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy. This contained in a statement by the Chief...

At least 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall concert centre near Moscow, officials have said. The Friday attack has been condemned by the Russian government while Ukraine, which is at war...

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday announced the release of the results of the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB- WASSCE) for private candidates, 2024 series. According to the examination body, a total of 2,519...

A three-day photo exhibition, as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of PUNCH newspapers, opens in Lagos Wednesday, with a former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Lagos State, Steve Ayorinde, as curator. The photo exhibition, showcasing iconic...

Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has provided insights into his management of state resources, particularly regarding palliative measures initiated by his administration and those supported by the Federal Government. In response to recent reports and inquiries from various groups, Mr...

A man in Abia State, south-east Nigeria, has allegedly killed his son for eating up the last portion of food in their family’s kitchen. The suspect, Marcel Udeh, hails from Eziama Lokpa-Ukwu, a community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of...

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara says the state government will immortalise the late group chief executive officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. Governor Fubara disclosed this while paying tribute to the late banker on Tuesday evening at a...