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‘Hunger, Injustice Threaten Nigeria’s Stability’ – Bishop Onuoha
Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Founder and President of Vision Africa International and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, has raised alarm over the worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the cleric lamented the growing wealth gap and widespread hunger, describing them as glaring injustices that demand urgent government intervention. “When you see the number of...
We’ve Made Achievements, Nigeria On Its Way To Recovery, Tinubu Says At First Media Chat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on the path to recovery despite severe criticism, citing achievements in security, financial discipline, and grassroots development. Tinubu made this assertion during a nationwide broadcast of his first Presidential Media Chat. During the address, Tinubu pointed to improvements in security, claiming significant progress in making previously unsafe routes viable for travel. “Two decades...
Okpebholo Preaches Unity At Edo Christmas Carol
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, said Christmas represents the values that unite us as a people, regardless of tribe, religion, and politics. Okpebholo stated this on Sunday while delivering his message at the Edo Christmas Carol, 2024, held at the Lawn Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Governor of Edo State,...
Africa Magic Opens Entries For 11th AMVCA
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has called for entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. She said the entries opened on Monday and will close on January 31, 2025. According to her, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards celebrate...
NNPCL Stations Drop Petrol Price To N965 In Abuja
The retail price of premium motor spirit, also referred to as petrol, has decreased to N965 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory. Checks by PUNCH Online on Monday revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited effected the new price across its retail outlets in the capital city, to the delight of customers. The new amount is the second price...
Christmas: Plateau Government Secures Free Transportation To Ease Economic Burden
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang provides free transportation services to residents both inside and outside the state this festive season. The state commissioner for transport, Davou Gyang, disclosed this in a statement made available in Jos, the state capital, on Monday. Gyang said the free transportation services, which will commence on December 23, 2024, are meant to cushion the effect of...
“Tinubu Repeating Buhari’s Borrowing Mistakes” – Atiku
Mr. Atiku Abubakar has criticized the 2025 budget proposal, claiming that President Tinubu is repeating Muhammadu Buhari's borrowing errors. Atiku, who X-rayed the budget, asserted that it lacked the structural reforms and fiscal discipline needed to address Nigeria’s complex economic challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed doubts about the budget’s ability to promote sustainable economic growth or tackle...
Tinubu’s 50% Transport Reduction Scheme May Begin Tuesday
The FG's proposed 50% interstate transport fare price cut, scheduled to start on December 20, 2024, may actually start on December 24. The slash is targeted at cushioning high transport costs during the Yuletide. Recall that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, last Thursday announced that it had agreed with stakeholders in the road transport sector to support Nigerians...
Governor Otti Appoints Ojeikere As New Head Of Service
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Mr. Benson Ojeikere as the new Head of Service for the Abia State Civil Service. This announcement follows a rigorous merit-based selection process. Mr. Ojeikere’s appointment is set to take effect on December 31, 2024. In his statement, Governor Otti congratulated Mr. Ojeikere on his appointment and expressed confidence...
Police Confirm 22 Deaths In Anambra Stampede
22 people were killed in Saturday's stampede at the palliatives distribution site in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, according to the Anambra Police Command. The palliative distribution was organised by a philanthropist in the area. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who gave an update on the development in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha, said that the Commissioner of Police,...
