Gov. Umahi Condemns Attack On People Of Egedegede By Alleged Herdsmen; Demands Justice Governor David Nweze Umahi has condemned the senseless attack on the people of Egedegede in Ishielu Local Government Area of the State by suspected herdsmen. A statement sent to Newsextra24 by Special Assistant on Media and Publicity …
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Amaechi: We Begged Niger Republic To Construct Railway For Them
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says he personally travelled to Niger Republic to beg the country to allow the Nigerian government to construct the $1.95bn railway from Kano State into Maradi in Niger Republic. Amaechi said this on Channels Television’s ‘News Night’ programme on Monday which was monitored by …
Read More »House Of Representatives’ Provocative Hijab Bill – Punch Editorial Board
IMPERVIOUS to the provisions prohibiting both states and the Federal Government from adopting any religion as state religion in the 1999 Constitution, the House of Representatives is considering a bill on the wearing of hijab in Nigerian schools and establishments. Entitled, ‘Religious Discrimination (Prohibition, Prevention) Bill, 2021,’ the bill has designs on legalising …
Read More »Kogi Agrees To Accept COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Three weeks after Nigeria began inoculating eligible Nigerians with the COVID-19 vaccine, Kogi state is finally set to start administering the vaccine to residents. Saka Haruna, the state commissioner for health, said the state will receive doses of the vaccine today and begin rollout thereafter. Haruna said the state was …
Read More »Osimhen Named Man Of The Match In Super Eagles’ Win Against Lesotho
Osimhen Named Man Of The Match In Super Eagles’ Win Vs Lesotho Victor Osimhen has been named man of the match in Nigeria’s 3-0 win against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Tuesday. Osimhen scored the opening goal for the Super Eagles in the 22nd …
Read More »Danladi Umar: Shameful Statement By CCT Chairman On Banex Plaza Fracas – PM News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwYkhjJ5I-s An attempt by Mr. Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to explain his role in the fracas that broke out at Banex Plaza Abuja on Monday, has ended up badly. A statement issued to clear him raised questions about the competence of his PR unit. The …
Read More »Armed Robbers Attack A Bank In Aniocha Delta, Kill 3 People (Graphic Pics)
Armed Robbers Unleash Mayhem On Bank In Delta, Cart Away Cash Daredevil armed robbers on Tuesday afternoon invaded a new generation bank in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state and carted away some amounts of money yet to be ascertained. The robbers were armed to the teeth, our …
Read More »Budimir Buda Holds His Breath Underwater For 24 Minutes, Sets New World Record
Budimir Buda Šobat, a 54-year-old man from Croatia, managed to set a new world record for the longest time breath held underwater, after spending 24 minutes and 33 seconds underwater without coming up for air. The incredible feat was achieved in a swimming pool, in the town of Sisak, under …
Read More »Kaduna: 100 Victims In Bandits’ Dens, Others Living In Fear – CAN
Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, has said no fewer than 100 residents of the state are in different kidnap camps. State CAN Chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab, in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, said aside the 39 students of Fed. College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka and 8 …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu: Teaching Will Not Be A Thankless Job In Lagos
13 OUTSTANDING LAGOS TEACHERS GET SANWO-OLU’S CAR PRIZES • Teaching Will Not Be A Thankless Job In Lagos, Governor Vows • Sanwo-Olu Has Set New Record – NUT It was a defining moment for teachers in the Lagos State Education family on Tuesday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented handsome rewards to …
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