Throughout the week, several events occurred that prompted me to ponder once again at the way we are, why we behave the way we do and how we can’t seem to connect the dots between our actions and the functioning…
Kogi attack: Community leader calls for military base, as death toll rises to 25
The leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi, Chief Elias Atabor, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Atabor made the plea in an interview…
Third Mainland Bridge reopens to traffic
The federal government has issued an order for the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic, bringing relief to commuters in Lagos. The directive reportedly came from the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, who communicated it to the…
New electricity tariff: Ikeja Electric unveils consumers under band ‘A’ category in Lagos
Against the backdrop of the new Electricity tariff approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja Electric) has released data showing 41 areas under its network that are categorised under band ‘A’ in Lagos.…
FG begins renovation of former seat of govt, Dodan Barracks
The Federal Government has started renovating the former seat of power, Dodan Barracks, with plans to complete works by May 29, 2024, Saturday PUNCH has learned. Senior government officials involved in the project exclusively told our correspondent that the work…
Treasonable Felony charge: Kanu files fresh application for bail
The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh application to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr. Alloy…
Lagos to deploy 10,000 neighbourhood officials for state police — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Lagos State is ready for the creation of state police, adding that the state boasts of at least 10,000 men to be immediately deployed once the Federal Government and the National Assembly firm up constitutional provisions…
Despite FG’s clampdown: dollar hits N1,900; pound, N2,250
The naira Tuesday slid further at the parallel market in spite of the clampdown the federal government ordered on foreign exchange market speculators. Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs were raided in Abuja, Lagos and Kano and some operators were arrested.…
Quarantine service begins clampdown on food smugglers, hoarders
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…
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…