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Military Has No Authority To Grant Amnesty – DHQ
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the responsibility of granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits lies outside the military’s jurisdiction. Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this clarification during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, addressing recent reports that bandit commanders in Katsina State had laid down arms and released hostages in exchange...
2027: UNN Pro Chancellor Charges S’West Govs To Support Tinubu
The Pro Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an All Progressives Congress leader in Ekiti State, Kayode Ojo, has called on South-West governors to endorse President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Ojo who belittled the assemblage of some politicians under the African Democratic Congress as “a no...
Nnamdi Kanu: Appeal Court Rejects FG’s Request For Adjournment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday refused to grant the request of the Federal Government for adjournment in an application seeking to stay the execution of the judgment that set free the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The court, which has resumed its noon session on the matter, asked the FG to move...
US React Over Soyinka’s Visa Revocation
The United States Embassy in Lagos has stated that visas granted by the country to foreign nationals are based on privilege, not a right. The US Consulate in Lagos made this clarification on Thursday in response to an inquiry from The PUNCH regarding the revocation of the visa of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. In an email response to our correspondent on Thursday,...
Governor Otti Seals Off Collapsed Shopping Complex Building In Aba
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has ordered immediate evacuation and seal-off of the block of shops that collapsed Wednesday morning in Aba, ABN TV reports. A stretch of building housing about 15 shops inside the Shopping Centre Market, Aba, Zone 13, broke apart and caved in as traders got ready for the day's business, Kazie Uko chief press secretary...
UNIMAID ASUU To Rename School At Upcoming Congress
The University of Maiduguri Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has promised to make its decision on the renaming of the institution after late President Muhammadu Buhari by President Bola Tinubu known soon. In a telephone interview on Sunday with PUNCH Online, the chairman of the university ASUU, Dr. Abubakar MShelia, said their position will be disclosed to...
Bishop Onuoha Celebrates Vision Africa Radio’s 20th Anniversary At ICONS Reality Show 2024 (Video)
Vision Africa Radio 104.1 FM marked its 20th anniversary in a grand celebration held during the 2024 edition of the ICONS Reality Show. The event, which coincided with Vision Africa’s 27th anniversary as an organization, brought together dignitaries, traditional rulers, clergy, students, and well-wishers to honor the institution’s legacy and impact. Bishop Sunday Onuoha, the Founder of Vision Africa, delivered...
Democracy Day: Gov Uba Sani Frees 110 Inmates In Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has secured the release of 110 inmates from the Kaduna Correctional Centre to mark the celebration of the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day. Governor Sani, alongside renowned rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, visited the Kaduna Custodial Centre and explained that the move was part of his government’s efforts to decongest...
HURIWA Calls For Sirika’s Arrest Over Alleged Fraud In Nigeria Air
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria Air., over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria Air. This is contained in a statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Onwubiko, and made available to newsmen...
“FG’s Revenue Increases By 68% To N20.9trn In 2024” — Budget Office
The federal government’s (FG) total revenue inflow increased by 68.11 percent to N20.98 trillion in 2024 compared to N12.48 trillion recorded in 2023, the budget office of the federation has disclosed in its fourth quarter (Q4) 2024 budget implementation report. The report, however, noted that the figure was N4.89 trillion (18.92 percent) lower than the 2024 annual budget estimate. “Total Revenue...
