2024

The Jigawa State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed strong dismay over reports of fraudsters extorting money from farmers under the guise of fake agricultural intervention programmes. In a press…

An explosion from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) claimed the lives of two people on Wednesday at a 200-unit housing estate under construction in Dalwa, Borno State. The incident occurred at approximately 1 pm, coinciding…

OpenAI’s widely-used Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, experienced a significant outage early Thursday, disrupting access for millions of users. Those attempting to use the platform were met with an error message that…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim Beneficiaries of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II in Jigawa State have signed a utilisation agreement to ensure the proper application of the support provided under…

In a bid to strengthen youth empowerment in agriculture, the Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) paid a courtesy visit to Dr Saifullahi Umar, Technical Adviser on Agriculture to the Jigawa State Government. The…

Nigeria has seen a remarkable surge in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres, rising from seven in 2023 to 158 in 2024 – a staggering 2,000% increase. Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, CEO of the Presidential Committee on…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged robust support for Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, describing the nation as a “valued sister country.” Speaking at the launch of South Africa’s G20 presidency in Cape Town on…

The Senate, on Wednesday, amended a bill to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for offenders exporting maize in large commercial quantities. The bill, initially passed by the House…

The much-anticipated draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place in Miami this Thursday, setting the stage for the largest global club football tournament in history. The 32-team event is scheduled to unfold across the United…

Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increased their daily over-the-counter withdrawal limit to ₦50,000, a significant rise from the previous cap of ₦5,000. A survey conducted by The PUNCH on Tuesday…

Gunmen have kidnapped Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, and his wife in Nasarawa State. The attack occurred on Monday evening near Nunku community, Akwanga Local Government Area, while the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspects, Emmanuel Linus and Moses Daniel, for impersonating a Nigerian Army officer. Linus was apprehended on 30 November while wearing full military camouflage…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reiterated the importance of preventive strategies in the fight against corruption. Speaking at a National…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF), an initiative of the Federal Government, has disbursed over ₦104 billion to students in tertiary institutions across the country, according to data released on Tuesday. The funds, covering…

Court documents have tied former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to a sprawling Abuja property comprising 753 duplexes and apartments. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) described the estate as…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns over the contentious Tax Reform Bills. This directive comes amidst mounting opposition from northern lawmakers,…

The Senate and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have called for the establishment of more universities in Nigeria to address the growing demand for tertiary education in the country. This call was made on Monday during a…

By Staff Reporter The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to focus on the transformative benefits of the proposed tax reform bills, urging that a few contentious provisions should…

By Bala Ibrahim A 25-year-old police officer’s wife, Firdausi Muhammad, has expressed gratitude after surviving a cesarean section to deliver triplets in Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The successful delivery, which…

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has soared across Nigeria, defying the federal government’s export ban intended to stabilise domestic supply. Consumers have reported increases of up to 58.68% over the past year, with a 12.5kg…