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”Reverse Telecom Tariff or Face Protest” – Students Warn FG
The South-West zone of the National Association of University Students has called on the federal government to reverse the hike in telecommunication tariffs. The university student body said the country would witness the mobilization of learners against the hike if the government and other stakeholders failed to address the issue. Other imperative issues that NAUS asked the government to address included...
Eid-el-Fitr: Police Deploy Tactical Teams, Tighten Security In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has ramped up security measures to ensure public safety before, during, and after the 2025 Eid-Fitr celebrations. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Musa has directed all “area commanders, divisional police officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to intensify intelligence gathering.” He also urged them to conduct raids on identified black spots to preempt potential security threats and maintain...
Wike, Fubara In Dispute Over Funds Sharing — Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, has stated that the conflict between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of the oil-rich state, is about sharing money. Amaechi said this in an interview with DW on Saturday. The ex-governor also said the emergency ruling on the state by President Bola Tinubu...
‘My Knight In Shining Armour’ – First Lady Honors President Tinubu At 73
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has congratulated her husband, President Bola Tinubu, on his 73rd birthday, calling him "my knight in shining armor." The first lady, in a personal message felicitating her husband on Saturday, expressed gratitude to God for His faithfulness in the life of the president over the years. “I rejoice and thank God Almighty for His faithfulness...
Rights Group Calls For Justice After 24-Year-Old Dies In Police Custody
A 24-year-old man named Paul Obukowho has been accused of being tortured to death by the Delta State Police Command. This is as the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, SP Bright Edafe, said the deceased was not tortured, and if the family feels there is any foul play, an autopsy is the last resort. Speaking to PUNCH Online...
Saint Kitts PM Holds Talks With Tinubu, Seeks Investment In Trade, Agriculture
Dr. Terrance Drew, the prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has stated a strong desire to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria, specifically in the areas of trade, logistics, energy, food security, and agriculture. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Saturday evening, Drew emphasized that both leaders share a commitment to food...
Tinubu Joins Muslims For Eid-el-Fitr Prayers In Abuja
In Abuja, President Bola Tinubu joined Muslims at the National Eid Prayer Ground on Airport Road on Sunday to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, which signal the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Tinubu, who arrived at minutes before 9am, was received by top government officials, religious leaders, and other dignitaries. Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin,...
Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Passes Away After Collapsing In Ghana Fight
Former West African and National light-heavyweight champion Segun "Success" Olanrewaju passed away on Saturday after passing out during a boxing match in Ghana. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred. PUNCH...
Lassa Fever Death Toll In Nigeria Hits 118 In First Quarter Of 2025
According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention , 3,465 suspected Lassa fever cases were reported in 33 states and 91 local government areas between January and March. The nation’s disease control and prevention agency, in a statement on Sunday by its head of corporate communication, Sani Datti, said sadly, “Out of the above figure, 645 cases were confirmed,...
Nine Reportedly Dead In Katsina Road Accident
A fatal traffic accident on the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State on Sunday morning claimed the lives of at least nine people. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers. Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers died on the spot, while 11...
