A United States-based Nigerian expert in the automotive manufacturing industry, Sunday Aluko, has raised the alarm that hackers are now stealing cars using just a phone camera. Speaking with our correspondent on Wednesday, Aluko emphasised the urgent need for car manufacturers and owners to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to combat this evolving crime. He … Read more
The Afro hip-hop sensational, David Tamarapreye Konwei, popularly known as Davidaino has begun to round off year 2024 with the release of three singles, titled: “Cassamengo”, “Halleluyah”, and “Flenjor” being projects targeted at inspiring music lovers all over the world. Davidaino a graduate of International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Abuja, while briefing journalists about … Read more
The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, Agbateyiniro Isaac, on Monday, expressed excitement following reports that the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, has been resuscitated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The Council Chairman, in reaction to the announcement of the Warri refinery resuscitation, described the development as “reassuring”. … Read more
Enyimba FC has officially unveiled former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye, solidifying his addition to the squad weeks after completing the signing. The club had announced signing the 36-year-old striker on December 10, PUNCH Online had reported. The Aba-based club on Monday held a ceremony to introduce Ideye to fans and media, emphasising the … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, came down hard on ex-Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, describing him as a rent seeker and an ingrate for siding with incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike was reacting to Odili’s recent remark that Fubara stopped him (Wike) from turning Rivers into his private … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction 15,325 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at ₦400 per litre to help ease transportation challenges during the festive season. Hussein Ejibunu, National Coordinator of the service’s Operation Whirlwind, made this announcement on Saturday during a press briefing at … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission has dismissed claims of a telecommunications tariff hike allegedly set to take effect in January 2025. The Commission described the reports as false and unfounded, urging subscribers to disregard the misinformation. A senior NCC official, speaking to PUNCH on Sunday, emphasised that the regulatory body operates under a transparent framework … Read more
No fewer than 12,000 supporters of Prophetess Naomi Ogunwusi, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have demanded justice for her, describing her arrest, arraignment and remand in a custodial facility as unfair. Naomi was arrested alongside the Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, after the stampede at … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has informed residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, about looming blackouts in some areas. In her statement on Saturday, the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN, disclosed that TCN engineers would conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations on Saturday and Sunday. She said, “Maintenance … Read more
The Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun on Saturday confirmed the abduction of an Anglican priest, simply identified as Cannon Olowolagba, his wife and two children. The victims were reportedly kidnapped along Ise Akoko-Iboropa road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State last Sunday. According to a source in … Read more