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He faulted the award of the contract, describing it as extravagant. According to Adeyanju, the move is unacceptable, especially considering the state’s financial constraints and pressing developmental needs. A human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has taken a swipe at the Bayelsa State Government for its decision to award the sum …

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested. It was gathered that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. His flight left Washington Dulles International Airport at 6.14 EDT and arrived in Lagos …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has honoured two heads of security agencies for their roles in improving security in the FCT. The honorees are Assistant Inspector-General (AI-G) of Police, Benneth Igweh and Assistant Director-General (D-G), Department of State Services (DSS), Ado Muazu. Igwe, the …

The high cost of sourcing petroleum products from third-party marketers other than the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly led to many filling stations in Aba shutting down. Sunday Punch reveals that some filling stations in the Abia State commercial city that sell petrol to the people at …

Former Anambra Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his willingness to consider a vice-presidential role in the 2027 general election. In an exclusive interview with New Central TV, Obi stated his primary ambition is to move Nigeria forward. When asked about potentially being a vice-presidential candidate, …

 Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Interior Minister_   The federal government has declared Monday, September 16 as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the …

Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) held the second edition of its annual Media Roundtable event, centred around the theme: “Beyond Critique: The Importance of Constructive Media Engagement in Governance and Nation-Building.” The event brought together prominent media leaders, practitioners, students, academics, and various media stakeholders. In his welcome address, Dr Peter Bamkole, the Deputy …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said bank executives are complicit in aiding money laundering in the country, adding that it would commence prosecution soon. Speaking at the 17th annual conference of the Chartered Institute Bankers of Nigeria, the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede said the …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has described allegation by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that its officers had taken control of its Abuja and Lagos offices, as “inaccurate and misleading”. The DSS, in a publication on its website on Tuesday, said a team of two unarmed operatives …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has cautioned transporters against exploiting the public in response to the recent fuel price hike. He announced the release of 100 brand-new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to mitigate the impact on transport costs. During a meeting at his office in Abeokuta with …