As the Rotary Club Of Abuja Garki Neighborhood commences a new calendar year today, the new President of the club, Rotarian Ade Aderogba has promised to execute key projects that will impact humanity positively within the next 12 months. Rotarian Aderogba made the promise at a media conference while unveiling the 2023/2024 Rotary Calender year in Abuja. He explained that the club, in line with the theme of the year […]
The US Supreme Court has struck down US President Joe Biden's proposal to wipe out billions in student debt. The 6-3 ruling effectively cancels the plan, which would have forgiven about $10,000 (£7,800) per borrower - and up to $20,000 in some cases. The decision affects the loans of more than 40 million Americans. It has left the US public "angry," Mr Biden said. He pledged to put in place […]
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered a team of policemen attached to the Edo State Police Command to report to the force headquarters for running over a handcuffed middle-aged man with a police vehicle on Thursday. In a video that circulated online on Friday, the handcuffed man was seen lying down in front of the police van. Reacting to the incident in a statement on Friday, the […]
There is a rising anxiety over the worsening scarcity of tomatoes and peppers in most parts of the country, with consumers and sellers adducing different reasons for the scarcity. While traders lament low patronage, consumers lament the scarcity and high prices. Farmers and traders who spoke with Saturday PUNCH highlighted the ravaging Tuta Absoluta, popularly known as tomato ebola; fuel subsidy removal and its effect on transportation; and the rainy season as […]
Following nine episodes of the Big Brother Naija Reunion, the show has come to an end. The finale ended on a lighter note with everyone dealing with their disagreements and assumptions about each other. Here is what happened: Things kicked off with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu addressing the 'Level Up' housemates before focusing on Sheggz's friendship with Beauty inspite of the latter's strained relationship with Bella.Responding to the host, Sheggz said, "I dont think there is a massive issue between them," before […]
The UN Security Council on Friday voted to end a decade-old peacekeeping mission to Mali, whose military junta urged the troops' removal as it aligns with Russia. The Security Council voted unanimously on a resolution that will immediately start winding down the Minusma mission, started in 2013 to prevent a jihadist takeover. The vote came two weeks after Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop stunned the Security Council by calling the […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has called on parliaments across the globe to intensify efforts on climate action as the world marks the International Day of Parliamentarians. Mr. Abbas, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Kirshi explains that Climate change poses a great threat to mankind, hence the need to take concerted action to contain it. He notes that the International Day of Parliamentarism, which marks the […]
Stakeholders in the Fight against Malaria have called for more funding in the Primary Health Care system for prompt treatment and elimination of deadly diseases which includes Malaria. The National Coordinator of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition, Mr. Ayo Ipinmoye made the call at a stakeholders engagement in Abuja. He said adequate investment in the Primary Healthcare would boost surveillance and monitoring as well as ensure timely access to healthcare thereby reducing the burden on Tertiary Healthcare […]
World number one Iga Swiatek has reached the semi-finals of a WTA Tour grass-court event for the first time. The Polish 22-year-old beat Russia's Anna Blinkova 6-3 6-2 at the Bad Homburg Open in Germany. Swiatek will play unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti, ranked 65th, in the semi-finals. Elsewhere, Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic both gained victories in their singles exhibition matches at the Hurlingham Classic in London. British number one […]
Akwa United and Sporting FC have picked the two wildcards for the Naija Super 8 tournament. Former Nigeria Premier League champions, Akwa United and Lagos-based Sporting FC got the nod of the organisers. The two teams joined six other teams who made it from the zonal playoffs. Meanwhile, Nigeria Premier League champions Enyimba have been drawn in Group A with Remo Stars, Katsina United and Sporting FC. Rivers United, Akwa […]
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