The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has approved the posting and appointment of some top officers to command, instructional and staff positions across formations and units. The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Director, Army…
Air travelers have begun groaning bitterly under the prohibitive fares airline operators have rolled out for flights within Nigeria as a one-hour flight now costs over a hundred thousand (N100, 000) naira. When The PUNCH visited the domestic wings of…
The Lagos State Government has begun payment of compensation to 800 people affected by the right of way of the 32km Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red line project in Ogun State. The Managing Director, Lagos State Metropolitans Area Transport…
Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has condemned the position of the Federal Government regarding media reporting and coverage of the lingering insecurity in the country. He specifically faulted the government’s plan to sanction the BBC Africa Eye and Daily…
Folayemi Joshua Fashion, also known as FJ Fashion, a brand synonymous with simplicity, comfort and class, has relased a new set of henley shirts. According to a statement announcing the release, every man desires to be comfortable while looking stylish…
Fidelity Bank Plc has rewarded 10 customers with N1 million each in the eight monthly draw of its Get Alerts in Millions Season 5 promo. Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Chairman and Executive Director, Lagos and South West, said it was…
“My husband, his brothers beat me while naked” (Punch) A housewife, Kendra Njoku, has told an Ogba Magistrates’ Court how her husband, Chukwueke Njoku, 38, and his brothers, allegedly beat her up. She claimed that her brother, who was also…
A series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar has killed 20 people in less than 24 hours as more extreme weather is expected in the coming days. Forecasts show that thunderstorms are expected to continue in…
Russian regulators have fined chat service WhatsApp and Snapchat for failing to store Russian users’ data on local servers, part of government efforts to control online activity. A Moscow court on Thursday imposed an 18 million ruble ($300,000) fine on…
Tinubu my in-law, not qualified for presidency – TeeMac (Punch) Veteran flutist, Tee Mac, has advised Nigerians against the choice of All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to succeed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Born Omatshola Iseli,…
