The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, on Monday, joined in clamping down on hoarders and smugglers of food items and other agricultural produce, as it announced the deployment of more officers to Nigeria’s land and sea borders. It said the move…
Taraba CJ asks police to prosecute ex-council boss over killing of former lawmaker
Taraba State Chief Judge, Justice Joel Agya, has asked the Commissioner of Police in the state, David Iloyanomon, to arrest and prosecute Shiban Tikari, a former Chairman, Takum local government council over abduction and killing of a former Taraba lawmaker,…
Emefiele defended naira well, Akpabio only currying Tinubu’s favour to avoid EFCC — Ohanaeze Youth
The Ohanaeze Youth Organisation has said that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, defended the Naira very while at the helm of affairs of the apex bank. Consequently, the organisation said the allegations by…
FG begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of academics under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, PUNCH Online has learnt. Multiple sources in the academic sector confirmed the development to our correspondent in…
Food crisis: Maize, sorghum prices drop as major feed producers suspend purchase
Following the decision by major animal feed producers to suspend the purchase of maize and sorghum across the country, the prices of the grains have dropped significantly across the states Daily Trust gathered that by Sunday, major markets saw a…
Association rejects Gov Mbah’s plan to establish cattle ranch in Enugu
The Uzo-Uwani Professionals Association (UZPA) has rejected plans by the state government to establish cattle ranch as a settlement for nomadic herders in Nimbo community of Uzo-Uwani local government in the State. They said the project is not only insensitive,…
NDLEA intercepts large consignments of illicit drugs in 2 states, FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large quantities of illicit drugs and substances in raids carried out in Ondo, Edo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the past week. This is contained in a statement by…
NiMet warns asthma patients, others over 3-day dusty haze
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday. It warned people with respiratory issues among others to be cautious of the weather and wear masks. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday…
‘A brother who impacted the world’, Akwa Ibom Gov condoles Wigwe’s family
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described late GMD/CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, as a dear brother who not only planted his footprints in the sands of time but also impacted the world. Governor Eno…
Ogun monarch suspended over abuse of naira
The Egba Traditional Council has suspended Oba Kolawole Sowemino, the Olu of Owode-Egba in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State, for publicly abusing the naira at a social function. Oba Sowemino, who was seen in a viral video decorating…