A Delta State High Court has sentenced one Obinna Eze to death for the murder of a six-month-old baby boy, Chimaobi Igwe. Eze was arraigned before the court, sitting at Akwukwu-igbo, presided over by Hon Justice Marcel Okoh, on a three-count charge bordering on attempted murder, murder and causing grievous bodily harm, punishable under sections … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed ongoing talks between the military and the Federal Government about re-engaging retired military personnel. Highlighting the wealth of expertise retirees possess, he stressed the importance of utilising their skills for national development rather than allowing them to fade into obscurity. Speaking on Friday at a … Read more
Governor Umo Eno has disbursed N750 million business grants to no fewer than 15,000 unemployed youths across the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State to cushion the effects of the prevailing socio-economic challenges. This innovative programme, it was learnt, provides N50,000 monthly grants to 5,000 beneficiaries, with plans to expand the initiative to … Read more
Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year at the awards ceremony in MoroccoThe Atalanta forward beat competition from challengers Achraf Hakimi and Serhou Guirassy, amongst othersSuper Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained the key factor that helped Lookman win the award Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained … Read more
Tensions between Niger and Nigeria have flared again as Niger’s foreign minister accused Nigeria of serving as a “rear base” for efforts to destabilise the junta-led Sahel nation. The allegations were made on Wednesday when the Nigerien foreign minister, Bakary Yaou Sangare, summoned the Nigerian charge d’affaires in Niamey. State television aired a statement on … Read more
Apart from the overwhelmed Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia and its surrounding areas lack a tertiary hospital. As a result , sick residents often have to travel to Abuja, Keffi, Makurdi, or Jos to access tertiary healthcare. Hence, the sense of elation that followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s formal approval for the establishment of the … Read more
Obafemi Martins’ son, Kevin, has seen his international future become a topic of discussion following his exploits with MonzaThe 19-year-old is eligible to represent Nigeria, the Italian national team, as well as the West African nation, GhanaThe former Super Eagles forward has named the country he would prefer his son to represent amid his impressive … Read more
Arewa Women for Empowerment has urged Nigerians to show love to one another as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. The group which stated this in a goodwill message to mark this year’s Christmas, drew attention to the virtues of love, empathy and tolerance, traits exhibited by the Lord Jesus Christ throughout his sojourn … Read more
Agidigbo FM, an Ibadan-based radio station, has taken a major decision after the devastating outcome of a children’s funfair eventHamzat Oriyomi’s radio station announced the suspension of the event and tasked the general public with “the right information dissemination”They arrived at this decision after the police said 35 minors had lost their lives and seven … Read more
The Federal Government has allocated a whopping ₦27bn for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year. According to Saturday Punch investigation, the beneficiaries of this allocation include prominent figures such as former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and … Read more