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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceded defeat on Sunday in the country’s local elections, saying the vote was a “turning point” for his party after two decades in power. Partial results from across the nation of 85 million people showed major advances for the Republican People’s Party at the expense of Erdogan’s Justice and Development

Amid the growing volume and reputation of the meme coin market, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Bonk (BONK) are growing to be key parts of the thriving embodiment of the meme projects on the blockchain in 2024. Meanwhile, KangaMoon (KANG), which has witnessed surging presale momentum, is preparing for listing in Q2. When that happens, the token

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi begins his third term this week buoyed by massive fresh financing, but experts say the road out of economic crisis will still be long and arduous. Sisi won December’s presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, standing against three unknowns. He is set to begin his third term officially

The Ogun Area II Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bisi Alade, has sought the support of traditional rulers in the state in fighting smuggling activities and those saboteuring the economy of the nation. Alade has also described the Nigeria Police as a dependable partner that has always joined forces with the Nigeria Customs to

Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash between Nigeria and South Africa for a spot at the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Super Falcons camp opens on Sunday with the Nigeria Football Federation announcing that Asisat Oshoala is not expected until Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to the media team of the

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has described Nigerians as religious people, who are not necessarily godly. According to him, many Nigerians shun hard work but turn to prayers, thinking being religious will guarantee them results. Oloyede called on Nigerians to harness the vast endowment of the country to turn its

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the service personnel are determined to eradicate terrorists, bandits, and other threats. The Army Chief added that he was determined to bring peace to the country. Nigeria is battling security challenges ranging from terrorism, banditry, to kidnapping. In his Easter message on

The Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Hammed Abodunrin, on Sunday, blamed the poor network for delayed security response during the Kaduna and Ekiti schoolchildren abductions. Abodunrin disclosed this to our correspondent on Sunday. The Safe School Response is an initiative of the Federal Government in

The Rivers State Elders’ Council has rubbished the renewed threat of impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara by members of the state House of Assembly loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. The council said the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers lacked the legitimacy to take any action because, according to the council, they had lost their seats by defecting

There was panic on Friday after a middle-aged man identified simply as AJ was found dead in his car at Mechanic Village in the Idimu area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased was attending the Good Friday service in a church located in the area when the incident happened. The late AJ,

As Christians celebrate Easter, governors, senators, and other prominent individuals have urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the face of the economic challenges in the country. In their various Easter messages on Sunday, they expressed confidence that economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu would soon end hardship in the country. The President

In the last two weeks, the Central Bank of Nigeria and other banking institutions have improved dollar supply to the foreign exchange market by $2.5bn, making the naira strengthen to N1,309 against the United States dollar. Official figures obtained from the FMDQ Securities Exchange revealed that the naira closed at N1309/$1 on Thursday compared to

The Kaduna State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has suspended the Women’s Leader, Maryam Suleiman, for criticising Governor Uba Sani over the huge debt inherited from the previous administration. This was as Governor Sani’s spokesman, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu, told The PUNCH that the governor would not dignify the son of the immediate-past governor, Nasir

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has said it will consult with stakeholders and await the disclosure of the complete policy framework from the CBN and the government. The National President of NACCIMA, Dele Oye, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday obtained by The PUNCH. Oye said it was

As Kano residents continue to criticise the nomination of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s son as a commissioner, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alhajj Alhassan Yaryasa, has described the nomination as a “complete clear-cut nepotism”.  According to Yaryasa, the Kano State governor won’t be able to control Kwankwaso’s son as a commissioner, because of his

About 107 companies including Dangote and Mikano International are currently enjoying tax exemption from the Federal Government despite its insistence to discontinue the programme and drastic steps to improve its revenue base, findings by The PUNCH have shown. It also increased the number of beneficiaries enjoying Pioneer Status under the Industrial Development Income Tax Act

A global community with a shared future is central to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ideas and vision for the world. In the last half decade or thereabouts the philosophical concept of a global community with a shared future as proposed by Xi has become mainstreamed in international diplomacy and debate for global peace and harmony.

United States-based global carrier, Delta Air Lines, has renewed its commitment to remain a premium carrier of choice for Nigeria passengers as air traffic continues to grow across countries after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director of Sales, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, Delta Air Lines, Paul Hassenstab, said this during a visit to Nigeria

The Enugu State Police Command has announced the killing of two members of the Eastern Security Network, a security outfit of the Indigenous People of Biafra, during a raid on their camp. The command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Sunday, said the fighters engaged policemen in a gun duel but bowed to superior

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, has disclosed that the state will experience abnormal rainfall in 2024. According to Wahab, a total of 1,936.2 mm predicted rainfall has been predicted for the state. He revealed this at a news conference on 2024 seasonal climate predictions and socio-economic implications for Lagos

A climate resilience organisation, Climate Action Africa, has disclosed that it would be using the inaugural Climate Action Africa Forum to urge governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in climate-smart initiatives. In a statement, the organisation noted that the event brought together stakeholders from across the world who would examine how to encourage collaboration and

Stakeholders in the building industry have disclosed that 94 per cent of property in Lagos State do not have legal titles. They stated this in separate interviews with The PUNCH at the recent launch of Edge Facility Managers, which was held in Lagos. The First Vice President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and

The Federal Government has adopted a virtual means of evacuation of crude oil that involves the utilisation of barges and trucks for the transportation of crude from the point of production to injection/storage points for eventual transportation to export terminals. It said the Alternative Crude Oil Evacuation Systems was implemented to avoid production deferment, losses

Ikoyi Club’s Sunday Olapade, last Friday won the second Custodian Golf Classic at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos, to record his first win on the Professional Golf Developmental Tour. He shot 73, 68, 73 (214), two under par, to pocket the N3m star prize at the 54 holes affair. “It was a tough

The Lagos State Government has disclosed it is working to boost water transportation by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable strategies which are at various stages of implementation. A statement on Sunday noted that the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this during a tour of the Lagos State Waterways Monitoring and Data