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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, over mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. In a document sighted by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was …

Dangote Cement Plc has launched a novel Internship Scheme for students of tertiary institutions in the country that will see the students undergoing a one-year internship fully funded by the leading cement company. The scheme, according to the Dangote Cement Lagos Regional Sales Director, Mr. Tunde Mabogunje during the induction …

Nigerian Twitter influencer Daniel Regha has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for his recent visit to music stars Paul Okoye and his elder brother, Jude Okoye. The visit came after a fallout between Paul and his twin brother, Peter. Obi’s visit appeared aimed at mending their relationship, with Paul …

The National Council of State on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had convened the National Council of State meeting to deliberate on critical issues affecting the nation on Tuesday. At the meeting were former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buahari while …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday handed over the Vice-Chairmanship seat of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), West Africa and Central Region, to Mali at a ceremony held at Abuja, At the ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, handed over to his Malian counterpart, Amadou Konate. …

Handi, a contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 9, has shared that she nearly lost her life due to drug addiction. She disclosed this during the Aquafina Padi of Life task on Tuesday night. Handi expressed her gratitude to her twin sister, Wanni, for her strong support during her toughest …

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has recently shared her emotional struggles on social media. The Yoruba actress, who made her film debut earlier this year, posted a sad photo on Instagram, expressing her hardships but also her gratitude to God for His continued faithfulness. “Been through a lot, but …

Our attention has been drawn to headlines announcing “Marketers Project N600/litre for Dangote Petrol” published in Punch Newspapers of Tuesday August 13,2024. We would like to clarify that Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is not our business partner yet. We have never discussed price of Premium Motor Spirit …

Nestlé Nigeria’s iconic breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, proudly announces the launch of its new sustainable packaging, underscoring the brand’s dedication to providing nutritious food while championing environmental responsibility. This significant update reflects Golden Morn’s over three-decade legacy of nourishing Nigerian families and its forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Aligned with Nestlé’s …

A coalition of Arewa groups led by the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF) along with 72 other civil society organizations (CSOs) have accused Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of fresh plots to blackmail the speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen …