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A Professor of History, Toyin Folola, has asked for the introduction of a combined honours programme in culture, science, and economics leading to the award of degree certificates in Nigerian universities. Falola,  the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, gave the recommendation on Monday at the University of Lagos

In light of the ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N585m by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Dr Betta Edu, the Presidency on Monday called for restraint and patience from Nigerians, warning against a media trial. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who

A former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission and retired Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos, Prof. Lai Olurode, has paid tributes to a former Osun State governor, Bisi Akande, as he clocked 85. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, Olurode described Akande as prudent, saying he was an

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma,  was on Monday sworn in for a second tenure along with his deputy, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru. Uzodimma, who is the seventh elected governor of the state, and was elected on the All Progressives Congress political platform, was sworn in around 3.47 pm on Monday, while his deputy

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued 13 new licences for the generation of off-grid and embedded power, independent electricity distribution, as well as for the trading of electricity. It said the new licences were issued in the third quarter of 2023, as the cumulative quantum of electricity to be generated

The huge resources required by private investors to tap into President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to build a gas-powered economy before 2030 poses a major challenge to achieving the target, DARE OLAWIN writes Ever since assuming office, President Tinubu has been clear about his desire to shift the country’s reliance away from fossil fuels and towards

As residents of Nasarawa State anticipate the judgment of the Supreme Court on the 2023 governorship election, the state police command has signed a peace agreement with the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress in the state. During the signing of the peace pact in Lafia on Monday, the Commissioner

As the Port Harcourt oil Refinery comes to life, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has concluded plans to hand over the government refinery to private operators. The NNPCL said it was seeking to engage reputable and credible operations and maintenance companies to operate and maintain the Port Harcourt Refining Company. This, it said, was

Counterfeit products – mainly clothes – cost the European economy 16 billion euros a year and result in nearly 200,000 lost jobs, the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office said Tuesday. The findings, based on data from 2018 to 2021, show that fakes take the biggest toll on the clothing sector, costing 12 billion euros ($13.1

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has begun disbursement of N3bn livelihood support grant to 15,000 beneficiaries across the state, with each beneficiary expecting to receive N200,000. Speaking at the ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the governor assured residents of the readiness of his administration to provide the necessary support and priority to achieve a

Three people died while eight others sustained varying degrees of injury in a multiple accident that occurred on Monday at Oko Olowo along the Ilorin/Bode-Saadu/Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The accident involved a truck carrying soybean which was heading to Lagos from the North, a petrol tanker, and another truck conveying soft drinks. The Kwara

President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, were among those who laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the

A retired nurse, Mrs Esther Amali and her housemaid identified as Mercy Mwuese have been stabbed to death by a young man who invaded their residence located around the Federal Low Cost, Makurdi, Benue State capital. The incident, according to an eyewitness, happened on Sunday at about 4:30 pm. An eyewitness told PUNCH Metro that

No fewer than 120 people were rendered homeless, while 44 rooms were destroyed on Monday in Megida Onikahun compound, Edun Isale in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State where fire engulfed the ancient compound and the market in the area. PUNCH Metro gathered that four aged people were evacuated by some Good Samaritans

A yet-to-be-identified member of a four-man robbery gang was shot dead by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command. The suspect was killed for pulling out a pistol in an attempt to shoot police officers who were at a checkpoint. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident happened on Sunday at Igboukwu community in the

Five passengers were reported dead while eight others were injured in an accident which occurred on Monday at about 1:58pm around the Fidiwo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The fatal crash involved a Mazda bus with registration number EKY582 YE and another Mercedes Benz truck with no plate number. The truck reportedly suffered tyre burst

The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami,  expressed disappointment over security agencies’ failure to use the National Identity Number linked to Subscriber Identity Module data to combat crime, especially kidnappings and phone-related offences. This criticism follows the 2020 directive by then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, mandating the linking of SIM cards to the

Mr Oladosu Ariyo, the lawyer-father of slain 13-year-old teenager, Folashade, who was killed by kidnappers on Monday, has confirmed the death of his daughter, calling on the Nigeria Bar Association, under the leadership of President Maikyau, to intervene in the rescue of the rest of his family. PUNCH Metro had earlier reported that kidnappers had

As Nigeria marked the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Monday, President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akbapio, and governors across the 36 states of the federation laid wreaths for the fallen heroes who died while protecting the country. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 15 to honour the country’s military heroes,

President Bola Tinubu has commended Tantita Security Services Limited and other security agencies for combating oil theft, saying their collaborative efforts are yielding results. The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, gave the commendation on behalf of the President while inspecting the MT. Kali vessel that was arrested by Tantita and other security

Like every other sporting event, bettors look forward to making AFCON predictions when the tournament commences in January. Hence, this guide will discuss the AFCON betting odds for various teams participating in the competition. What Are AFCON Betting Odds for 2024? Betting sites are yet to display the AFCON odds for 2024 because the qualifiers

Quite frankly, the telltale scars of general delusions caused by the volatility in the economy in 2023 earnestly need a presidential healing balm to give soothing relief to the many Nigerians whose means of livelihood have disappeared with the times, their self-worth undervalued,  and their manliness of mind continually eviscerated. Thankfully, help may be on

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, invited nine former commissioners who resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for fresh screening as commissioners. The commissioners resigned in the heat of the crisis between Fubara and his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike. A good number of them previously served in Wike’s

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu said Nigeria needs at least $100bn in investments to achieve Nigeria Agenda 2050, with over 80 per cent expected from the private sector. The minister disclosed this while speaking on the 2024 budget at the KPMG Arise TV Budget Day program monitored by The PUNCH

A  heavy-duty truck laden with sand collided with a moving vehicle along the busy Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, claiming the life of radio presenter, Deborah Ohamara A Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, sharing details of the accident said, “A car hit Deborah Ohamara from behind while she was driving and she rammed into a moving