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Tinubu, NASS Criticised Over 2024 Budget Extension
The Senate and the House of Representatives have, for the second time, extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget to December 31, 2025, sparking renewed criticism against President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly. Economists, financial experts, and the Organised Private Sector have described the repeated extensions as evidence of poor execution capacity by Ministries, Departments,...
NYSC Denies Service Extension For corper Who Criticised Tinubu
The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. PUNCH Metro reports that Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video shared on...
“Fix Nigeria Or I Quit APC” – Ndume Tells Tinubu
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has thrown jabs at former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his political troubles with President Bola Tinubu, suggesting El-Rufai is now suffering the consequences of abandoning a former minister, Rotimi Amaechi. At the same time, Ndume warned that if Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s challenges, he too may dump the ruling All Progressives Congress. The...
Police Launch Night Patrols To Strengthen Security In Anambra
In a move to strengthen public safety and deter criminal activity, the Anambra State Police Command has launched intensified night patrols across the state. This development was disclosed in a statement issued Tuesday by the command’s public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the initiative follows a directive from the commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu. According to the statement,...
Oil Prices Fall Sharply As Israel Accepts Ceasefire Deal With Iran
Oil prices fell by 3.5 percent on Tuesday after Israel agreed to a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, easing fears of further escalation in the 12-day conflict with Iran. The news provided a lift to global equities, with stock markets across Asia and Europe opening higher. By 08:30 GMT, Brent crude had dropped to $69.00 per barrel, while...
Reps Order Customs To Halt Import Suspension Levy
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to stop the collection of the Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme levy with effect from June 30, 2025. The Chairman, House Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Abejide (ADC, Kogi) issued the directive on Monday in Abuja during the 2024 budget performance review of N6.11 trn and 2025 budget defence of...
FAAN Increases Airport Charges, Automate Payment System
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to increase tariffs for all service providers operating at its airports as part of efforts to improve revenue generation. Additionally, the authority will phase out all cash transactions at payment points, moving toward a fully automated and contactless payment system. FAAN disclosed that 92 per cent of its current revenue comes from...
Edo, AfDB Partner On Infrastructure
The Edo State Government and the African Development Bank have concluded plans for a strategic partnership focused on urban transportation, infrastructure, urban renewal, youth employment, and human capital development. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Fred Itua, stated that the agreement was reached at a high-level technical meeting between the two entities. The...
Fuel Tanker Explodes In Oyo
A fuel tanker transporting 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, somersaulted and caught fire on Monday at NICO Farm along the Iseyin/Oyo Road in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State. According to investigations by The PUNCH, the tanker—bearing number plate Lagos LM62XP—lost control while in motion, tumbled into a nearby ditch, and subsequently exploded. Confirming the...
Coalition Target To Remove Urban Bandits Destroying Nigeria – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that political leaders coming together to form the anti-Tinubu coalition are all focused on one target. According to El-Rufai, Nigeria is targeted for destruction by a collection of urban bandits. El-Rufai stated this during an interview on Arise News on Monday evening, saying he feels quite empowered and encouraged by the attitude of...
