THE late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes, ending an illustrious military career that spanned decades. The internment took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s capital marking an end to two days of funeral rites …

THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Friday inaugurated the upgraded 3.1 kilometer runway of Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Abakaliki. Mrs Tinubu inaugurated the project alongside the Wife of the Vice-President, Hajia Nana Shettima. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was part of the activities marking …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has conferred a posthumous national honour on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Tinubu announced the conferment of the Commander of the Federal Republic honour on Lagbaja during the burial ceremony of the late Army Chief on Friday in Abuja. The president said the …

THE family of the late Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has publicly distanced itself from the endorsement of a Social Democratic Party candidate by his younger brother, Olufemi Akeredolu. They described the move as a personal decision that does not reflect the family’s views or stance. Earlier, PUNCH Online reported …

KUNLE Afolayan’s KAP Film and Television Academy has launched a four-day cinematography and directing workshop for emerging filmmakers in collaboration with the United States Embassy. The programme kicked off on Tuesday at KAP Hub in Ikeja, Lagos. It features the third edition of the academy’s Reel Circle. The event’s opening …

WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 14th November, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria booked a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday night. Augustine Eguavoen’s side earn a place at the AFCON 2025 finals following Rwanda’s 1-0 home loss to the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. With the result, Rwanda, who occupy third position in Group …

VICE-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday announced that President Bola Tinubu had approved the establishment of a new Disaster Relief Fund to strengthen Nigeria’s humanitarian response system. Shettima made this known at the launch of the Humanitarian Supply Chain Management – Partnership for Localisation Project, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has admitted the co-defendants in alleged money laundering charge filed against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to administrative bail. EFCC’s counsel, Jamiu Agoro, informed Justice Maryann Anenih of an Abuja High Court on Thursday upon resumed hearing in the charge. …