Wildfire displaces 4,000 in North California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday.
Ajose takes over as GOC 8 Division
Brig.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose has assumed office as the Acting General Officer Commanding, the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army Sokoto.
Hunger protest: Tinubu can’t dump 1999 constitution, says APC
The All Progressives Congress has urged organisers of the planned August 1 nationwide protest to shelve its agitation to have President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as a tall order.
Harris to allow newborn babies' murder, Trump alleges
United States presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely accused election rival Kamala Harris of being an anti-Semite who plans to allow the murder of newborn babies, in a speech meant to rally relig
Actors’ creativity not tied to religion — Lawyers
Entertainment lawyers have said that actors have the creative liberty to express themselves and tell stories as they deem fit.
Hardship protest: Organisers dare FG, insist on August rallies
As momentum continues to gather ahead of the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, some organisers, who all the while were tagged ‘faceless’, have revealed their identities, Saturday PUNCH reports.
Uniform minimum wage may lead to job losses, SAN warns
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yusuf Ali, has called for the autonomy of states in negotiating wages with their employees, aligning this with the principles of federalism.
LG caretaker chairman stops NDDC project in Rivers
The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Evans Bipi, has ordered the immediate stoppage of the construction of a multi-purpose town due to alleged violations of the area’s development master plan.
FG mobilised $2.2bn for health sector renewal investments — Presidency
The Federal Government says it has mobilised $2.2bn in external finance for the Nigeria health sector renewal investment initiative.
Ogun community laments bad roads, begs Abiodun to intervene
Residents of Oke-Afa Area Community Development Community Magboro, in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the hardship and suffering they bear due to the deplorable state of the roads in the area.
Incomplete malaria treatment on the rise — Pharmacists
Pharmacists have expressed concern about the increasing number of incomplete malaria treatments by patients in the country.
Nigeria flared 148.7mscf gas in six months, says minister
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said indicators from the which is about National Gas Flare Tracker shows th
N624bn projects allocated to wrong MDAs, says Tracka
A total of 2,558 projects have been reportedly allocated to the wrong Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2024 budget.
Radio Lagos holds concert to celebrate Amititi Day
Radio Lagos/Eko FM is set to hold the annual Amititi Day celebration, a spectacular musical concert aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the people.
Why banks’ profits rise amid forex crisis — Economists
As the Central Bank continues to initiate various economic policies to reduce the volatility plaguing the exchange rate market, economists have explained why commercial banks in Nigeria appear to be m
Hardship protest: We’re open to dialogue, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances.
Fuel queues resurface in Abuja, Ogun, others as minister begs for calm
Filling stations in Abuja and neighbouring states of Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, were shut on Friday as oil marketers expressed worry over the planned nationwide protest.
Rivers ex-LG chairmen threaten to resume office
Former local government chairmen in Rivers State have threatened to resume office in the councils if the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, refuses to obey the recent Supreme Court judgment outlawing
Allowances of stranded foreign students adjusted to forex realities – Minister
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, on Friday, said the allowances of stranded scholars who have been owed for over 13 months were adjusted due to foreign exchange fluctuations.
US partners three Lagos varsities on education
“The US Mission has a longstanding commitment to supporting educational institutions and strengthening an education system...
Oando denies owning blending plant in Malta
Oando PLC has denied allegations on social and digital media that it owns a blending plant in Malta. The energy company also denied importing
Police parade 13 kidnap suspects, recover explosives
The Anambra State Police Command said it recovered no fewer than 20 improvised explosive devices, rifles, and other exhibits during several operations carried out in different parts of the state.
N’Assembly moves to strengthen identity management
Nigeria’s National Assembly has begun the process of repealing and re-enacting the NIMC Act No. 23, to strengthen the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission.
PDP tackles Kwara over palliative distribution
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the state government over the timing of palliative being distributed to people in the 193 wards of the state.
FG relaunches youth empowerment with N110bn
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the re-launch of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund.