Political party lauds Tinubu’s cutting down of entourage
The Action Alliance (AA) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s cutting down of entourage, for local and international trips, thereby slashing cost of governance. Mr James Vernimbe, the AA National Secretary, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the action was long overdue and […]
If Tinubu succeeds cutting down waste, Nigeria will move forward, says group
The Joint Action for Good Governance (JAGG) says Nigeria is on the path to growth and progress if President Bola Tinubu succeeds in cutting down wastes. The National Vice President of the advocacy group, Mr Abdulwaheed Odunuga, made this remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He […]
Court grants UNICAL professor temporary bail to undergo eye surgery
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the release of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), on a temporary bail to enable him go for a glaucoma surgery. Justice James Omotosho made the order following an application by Ndifon’s counsel, Okon Efut, SAN, and which was […]
NLC suspends Imo delegates’ conference indefinitely
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has suspended indefinitely the proposed planned Imo Delegates’ Conference. Mr Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement addressed to all its affiliates. He said the suspension of the delegates conference in the state was due to unforeseen circumstances in the state. […]
A student’s diary on a tour of The Punch
By Odufote Kanyinsola As part of our industry experience and education – a sort of town meeting the gown – the Department of Mass Communication decided to organize a visit for students of the Department of Mass Communication to visit some media establishments in Lagos. On December 5, 2023, we were privileged to attend […]
Uzodimma urges CAN to pray for Tinubu’s administration
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has called on members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to commit President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers. Uzodimma made the appeal at the Secretariat of CAN in Owerri, during the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of rice to the five South East States on Tuesday. The News […]
Support govt to curb insecurity, expert urges Nigerians
A security expert, Edewor Egedegbe, has urged Nigerians to support the government in curbing insecurity in the country. Egedegbe, who is a Pastor and Chairman, RobbyGee Security Limited, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri that the fight against insecurity should not be left to the government alone. He urged citizens […]
Ìkà
By Toyin Falola Ìkà is an evil person. Wicked people exist in numbers, littering every place they are with their evidently obnoxious, outrageous, and even sadistic attitudes. Yorùbá people accurately define the wicked ones whom they call Ìkà, in their sayings that Ìkà kò kò, kí oun tó dùn kó bàjé, which literally means “the […]
Harmattan heralds brisk business for nose mask sellers in Kano
Hawkers of dust masks in Kano metropolis are making brisk businesses as the harmattan season has set in, increasing the sale of the commodity on a daily basis. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mask is being used by many residents, especially motorcyclists, to cover their mouths and noses to prevent themselves […]
Yuletide: Lagos residents downplay decorations, gifts, fireworks
As Christmas and New Year celebrations approach, a cross-section of Lagos residents, on Monday, said that the economic hardship had forced them to downplay giving of gifts, cheery outing, gaily decoration of homes and fireworks during the season. A cross-section of the residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), […]
