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President Tinubu congratulates Tokunbo Abiru on his 60th birthday

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Adetokunbo Abiru, who turned 60 on 25 March 2024. Mr Abiru, the senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was managing director/CEO of Skye Bank, which later became Polaris Bank. “The President...

Plateau communal dispute results in multiple fatalities

Many people have been reported killed and property destroyed in a dispute over land in Ponglong in Lalin district of Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State. Locals said the violence began began on Saturday night and continued until Sunday...

Tinubu urges Nigerians to support the Naira by purchasing locally-made products

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,...

Senegal election results uncertain as police uncover polling threats

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...

The Unique Perspective of a PDP Member: Insights from Akwa Ibom Governor

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...

New Navy Spokesperson Announced

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...

Gunmen attack Russian concert centre, leaving 40 dead

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...

Results of first CBT WASSCE released by WAEC, with a 30.95% pass rate recorded

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...

Photo exhibition featuring PUNCH opens today, Soyinka scheduled to speak on Thursday

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...

Managing Osun Palliatives and Resources: My Approach

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...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...