The United States of America has offered a $25,000 reward for anyone who could provide it with information that could facilitate the arrest of a Nigerian, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who is reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his child. PUNCH Metro gathered from a statement credited to the Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at an ongoing press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership would ensure a steady, affordable … Read more
Kwara State Government has urged public sector workers to register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency without delay. The state government noted that workers who fail to obtain a valid resident registration number will not receive their November salary or bonuses. This was stated in a release by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr … Read more
The estimated cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, on Nigeria’s shores has seen a considerable reduction of 20.34 per cent, dropping to N971.57 per litre over the past three months. This decline in landing cost, which reflects the price of importing and distributing the product, indicates some relief in terms … Read more
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 33-year-old Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu at the Agodi Correctional Facility following charges of murdering her husband, 39-year-old Oluwasegun Tinubu. The incident occurred on October 30, 2024, during a domestic disagreement at the couple’s residence in Zone 5, Gbelu, Iyana-Agbala, Ibadan, where Comfort … Read more
NLC, Nigeria Labour Congress has announced a statewide strike in states where the 2024 National Minimum Wage has yet to be implemented, effective December 1. According to a communique signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the decision was reached during the Congress’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Port Harcourt on Friday. This … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said vandals again destroyed 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1,in the early hours of Saturday 9th November 2024. Its Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah broke the news in statement on Saturday, said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby reports that vandals have again attacked its … Read more
La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed. Sheraldo Becker’s 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giants to their second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick’s side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian graduates to utilize their knowledge and skills to uplift society and contribute to the country’s growth and development. Tinubu made this appeal during the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), held at the university’s main campus along Nwaniba Road on Saturday. He … Read more
The Senator representing Jigawa North West Senatorial Zone, Babangida Husaini, has called on the Federal, State, and Local Governments to address the rising cost of basic food items, which continues to escalate nationwide despite the harvest season. He made the call in a statement personally signed by him, a copy of which was made … Read more