( Pictures) EFCC recovers 735 duplexes from ex-governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed the recovery of an estate in the Lokogoma District of Abuja, measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and…
Govt begins malaria vaccination for children today
The federal government will commence malaria vaccination in Kebbi and Bayelsa states, today. The exercise marks the introduction of the malaria vaccine in the country. The National Primary Health Care…
Mother, two kids dead as arsonists set family ablaze
A 22-year-old fashion designer, Eniola Oduse and her two children, four-year-old Eri and two-year-old Onoara, have been burnt to death after suspected arsonists set their home ablaze at the Ita…
Firearm conviction: President Biden grants son pardon
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises…
Convocation: Tinubu , Otti urge graduates to go into farming
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has adviced university graduates to make use of skills acquired while in school to explore the agricultural sector in the country. The President, who was represented…
How I saved Obasanjo from death- Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said…
Dismissed policewoman recounts how she caught her colleague raping suspect
Former police inspector at the Edo State Police Command, Edith Uduma, in an exclusive interview with The Punch, recounts the circumstances surrounding her dismissal from the force after exposing a…
Herbalist wounds self during bullet proof charm trial
A mild drama unfolded in an Abuja community when a herbalist, Shandam Michael, sustained injury while testing a 'bulletproof' charm meant for a customer. In a statement announcing the incident…
Money laundering: Yahaya Bello arraignment before Justice Nwite stalled
The arraignment of a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, was stalled on Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of his defence counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed…
Abia State Government urges youths to embrace agriculture.
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engineer Ikechukwu Emetu, has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education and intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector.…
