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APC To Elect Ganduje’s Successor At NEC Meeting
A new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress may emerge on Thursday during its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, The PUNCH has learnt. In June, former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, resigned as the party’s national chairman citing health issues but political analysts believe his exit from the party was tied to internal power play and strategic...
Israeli Protest In Tel Aviv Over Gaza Food Shortages
Israeli activists gathered at HaBima Square on Tuesday for a protest march towards the Israeli Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, denouncing the ongoing food shortage and forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The activists, bearing placards with inscriptions like ‘Starvation is a War Crime; We are all responsible, it is being done in our name,’ marched with...
Jigawa Gov. Pass Hisbah Board Bill Into Law
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has signed the state Hisbah Board Bill into law, establishing the Hisbah Board as a statutory body to bring greater social order and moral discipline in the state. This development comes days after the state House of Assembly passed the bill at its plenary session, aimed at supporting the activities of the Jigawa State Hisbah...
Amaechi’s Wife Denies Wike Allegation Over N4bn NDDC Funds
The wife of former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, Judith Amaechi, has denied allegations that she received N4bn monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission as alleged by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking through her media aide, Dr Dike Bekwele, in a statement on Tuesday, Mrs Amaechi challenged Wike to make public his version of...
Palmpay Secures Global Recognition
Digital bank PalmPay has once again secured global recognition, earning a place on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year the fintech platform has been listed among the world’s most innovative and impactful financial technology firms, placing it alongside global giants such as Revolut, Nubank, and Ant Group. In a...
Deloitte Warns EU Airlines Over Fuel Policy
Deloitte has warned that the European Union’s current sustainable aviation fuel policies could unintentionally weaken the competitiveness of European airlines and slow progress toward decarbonisation. A new study by Deloitte for airlines for Europe, published recently on Green Air News, raised concerns that the ReFuelEU mandate, which requires increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel, may drive passengers toward non-EU...
‘Nnamdi Kanu Is Not A Violent Man, He’s A Voice For Peace’ — Igbo Monarch Speaks Boldly (Video)
His Royal Majesty Ozo Prince Chukwubuzor Mba, the Ozo Akajiofor II of Igbo Land and Ozo Ementa Emeimo I of Igbo Land, has emphasized the urgent need for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating that his freedom is key to restoring peace and progress in the South-East region. Speaking during an...
Senate To Hold Special Session In Tribute To Buhari
The Nigerian Senate has scheduled a special session for Wednesday to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, following his recent passing. According to DAILY POST, the tribute session will reflect on Buhari’s legacy and his contributions to national development over the years. This follows a similar gesture by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which held a special session in his...
NCAA Directs International Airlines To Enforce $10,000 Currency Declaration Rule
All foreign airlines entering Nigeria have been instructed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to adhere to the $10,000 currency declaration requirement. The authority said the rule is required for passengers to declare cash or negotiable instruments above the limit as part of efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering compliance. According to the NCAA, the directive, referenced as NCAA/CPD/ABV/298, dated 24 April...
PSC, NDLEA Partner To Conduct Drug Integrity Screening For Police Recruits
The Police Service Commission (PSC) of Nigeria has requested that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) help administer drug tests to prospective police officers in an effort to strengthen the integrity of the country's police hiring procedure. The request was made by PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, during a courtesy visit to the...
