Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, donated N105m to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday. The donation was made during a Sunday service, where Rema thanked the church for its support and guidance. In a now-viral video, he said, “I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory. I’m here to give God the glory. I feel like it is important to give back […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that its Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, will be exported if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other petroleum dealers in the country refuse to patronise it. The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, stated this on Monday while featuring on Brekete Family live show. Edwin, who confirmed a report by The PUNCH that the refinery has started […]
Pope Francis lands in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, kicking off a historic trip to the Asia Pacific region. He will also travel to Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore as part of his visit, which is expected to focus on inter-religious harmony. The 12-day trip will mark the longest time the pontiff has spent away from the Vatican. The marathon trip comes despite the fact that the 87-year-old has been […]
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chapter has sought partnership with Helpline Foundation towards championing the course of rural and urban women in the territory. The Chairperson of NAWOJ, FCT Chapter, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang made the call when she led her Executive members on a working visit to the Founder, Helpline Foundation, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, in Abuja. She advocated better welfare for female journalists […]
The Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who was arrested on Monday risks a potential two-year prison sentence in the country or deportation if found guilty of calling for violence against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent, PUNCH Metro findings reveal. Our correspondent learnt on Monday that the suspect is set to appear in court on September 2, 2024, following her arrest by Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly making hate-motivated […]
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated the Vice President, Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Prince Audu describes Senator Shettima as as a key player in the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration. The Minister also describes the Vice President, as an astute economist and banker who held several executive positions in the banking sector before […]
The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted a foreign national and a Nigerian for an alleged plot to destabilise the country and overthrow the democratically elected government through unconstitutional means. Addressing newsmen the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed that nine suspects have already been apprehended as part of this probe. According to him, the suspects are believed to have received substantial financial backing from foreign sources, with […]
Ten members of the #endbadgovernance# protesters were on Monday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of attempt to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Government between July 1 and August 4 this year. The accused persons were said to have committed the offence during the one week nationwide protests when they allegedly levied war against Nigeria contrary to sections 96, 410 and 413 of the Penal Code. […]
Tunisia's electoral commission has approved just three candidates to run in next month's presidential election ignoring a court ruling to reinstate three others. Among those approved are President Kais Saied and Ayachi Zammel, whose campaign team had earlier said had been arrested on Monday. The president faces accusations of trying to restrict the number of those allowed to run against him. Since he won his first term in 2019 Mr […]
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