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Gunmen Kidnap Two Benue Varsity Students
Two students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, were abducted by gunmen in the late hours of Tuesday outside the university’s campus. The incident has sparked panic among students and raised concerns about security in the area. According to a student of the institution, Ashar Lubem, who spoke to *PUNCH Online* on…
Shaibu Weighs In on Natasha-Akpabio Seat Dispute, Says It’s ‘Not a Gender Issue’
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has weighed in on the ongoing seat arrangement dispute between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that the issue should not be reduced to a gender matter. Shaibu, a former federal lawmaker, emphasized that seats and offices in the National Assembly are privileges that require…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 3.84% year-on-year in real terms, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth rate represents an improvement over the 3.46% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023…
Federal Government Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders to End Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on religious and community leaders to join forces in the fight against open defecation in Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, as part of the…
FG Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders on Campaigns Against Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on religious and community leaders to support the Clean Nigeria Campaign, aimed at ending open defecation and promoting the use of toilets across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of…
NSCIA Endorses Tax Reform Bills but Demands Removal of Provisions Violating Shari’a Law
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has thrown its weight behind the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly but has called for the removal of provisions that conflict with Shari’a law. The council, led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, made the demand during a…
Jonathan Blames ‘Ghost Voters’ for Inaccurate Election Results, Calls for INEC Officials to Resign if Pressured
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections in Nigeria to the prevalence of “ghost voters.” Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized the need for credible electoral officials who are willing to resign rather than succumb to…
Nigeria Demands Full Investigation into Death of Its Footballer in Uganda
The Nigerian government has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who died under unclear circumstances in Uganda. The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has demanded a full autopsy and a transparent inquiry to unravel the events leading to Lawal’s death. In a statement…
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct LG Vice Chairman and Scores in Zamfara Communities
Bandits have unleashed a wave of violence in Zamfara State, killing four people and abducting the Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Hon. Bala Muhammad Maijidadi, along with scores of others. The coordinated attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, have left several communities in Gusau and Zugu districts in shock and…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…