Three lecturers of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, died on the same day. Prof. A. I. Nwabughuogu of History/International Relations Department, Dr. D. S. Okoroigwe of Geography/Planning Department, and a third lecturer from the Department of Political Science, all died on Friday, September 3. A source who spoke to Punch claimed lecturers of the institution were suffering economic hardships….
Young Nigerians make up the largest population of the growing flow of migrants from Africa to developed countries. In 2016, over 20,000 involved in the Mediterranean Sea crossing were reported to be from Nigeria. In addition, from 2017 until late 2019, hundreds of Nigerian migrants were deported from various destinations including Italy, Libya, and South Africa. These young people embark on very risky journeys across the globe,…
Former South African President, Jacob Zuma has been released from prison on medical parole due to his ill health, the government’s correctional services department has announced. Zuma, 79, has been serving a 15-month prison sentence since July 2021 for contempt of court after refusing to appear at an inquiry into corruption during his time as…
Russia on Monday, September 6, called for the immediate release of Guinean President Alpha Conde, who was ousted by soldiers on Sunday following a coup. Moscow has a long history of relationship with Conakry which goes back to trade and economic cooperation during the Soviet times. “Moscow opposes any attempt at an unconstitutional change of leadership,”…
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed what has kept him alive for many years. Speaking on Saturday, Obasanjo who is 84 said the grace of God and the game of squash are the secrets of his longevity. Obasanjo disclosed this during the finals of the 3rd Olusegun Obasanjo National Squash Championship in…
President Muhammadu Buhari and his government have been mocked after it released a list of major projects and policy achievements completed by the Muhammadu Buhari administration since 2015. The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party mocked the ruling party. Recall that the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, had in a statement on Sunday released a…
The military who captured President Alpha Conde on Sunday has announced a nationwide curfew “until further notice” as well as the replacement of governors by the military. The junta also said in a statement read out over national television that it would convene Conde’s cabinet ministers and other top officials at 11:00 am (1100 GMT)…
The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to recover millions of naira wrongly paid to 588 medical doctors. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents in Abuja, according to NAN. He explained that affected doctors wrongly benefitted from Medical Residency Training Fund meant…
Biggie is definitely about surprises this season, after having surprised us Last Sunday by evicting Maria, he delivered to us a quadruple eviction. Well played Bigbrother. The housemates who left the big brother’s house today are Tega, Michael, Peace, Boma respectively and this is how the viewers voted. Did you expect differently? Let us know…
A 39-year-old married teacher identified as Krystal Jackson has been arrested after allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy at least three times during private study sessions in Fresno County, California. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force started their investigation against Jackson who teaches at Mountain View School in Reedley, an independent study high…
President Alpha Conde of Guinea was arrested on Sunday, April 5, by the military in an apparent coup. Conde was detained by soldiers led by Commander Mamady Doumbouya, who heads the special forces, local newspaper Guinee7 reported. The soldiers also said they had dissolved the government and that several government officials were in custody. Photo…
Aisha Hanan and her husband Mohammed Turad Sha’aban celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 4. The talented photographer and her husband took to their Instagram accounts to celebrate each other on their one year of marital bliss. “You are a prayer answered! Happy Anniversary Baby” Mohammed captioned a lovely photo of them together….
US President Joe Biden will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by traveling to all the three sites of the attacks, the White House said Saturday. On September 11, the president and First Lady Jill Biden will “honor and memorialize the lives lost 20 years ago,” according to the White House statement. They will take…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has said that drivers who receive or make telephone calls while driving, regardless of any wireless gadget (AirPods or earpiece), used for such communication stand a risk of bagging a six-month jail term. FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with Punch. Kazeem said driving requires total…
Olajide Sowore, the immediate younger brother of Sahara Reporters Publisher and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has been shot dead in Edo state. Omoyele who penned down a tribute to his brother, said that Olajide was killed today September 4 near Okada in Edo state by “herdsmen /kidnappers”, while on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo state where…
Uyi Imiefan, a law student of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, died in a car crash only 4 days after he took his final exam. Uyi, who took his last exam on Saturday, August 28, was reportedly heading to Ekpoma from Uromi on Wednesday, September 1, when a Nissan SUV rammed into the car he…
The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), Taskforce on illegal revenue collections, has apprehended two suspected fraudsters. The two suspects, Angulu Abdu and Chiahemba Ikyo, all of Ipav, Gboko Local Government Area were arrested for operating an illegal revenue point at the airport, Gboko/Ihugh road. The duo mounted an illegal revenue signpost where they were extorting unsuspecting…
Emmanuel who has never gotten involved in a fight in the house decided to give us drama today, where both he and Cross fight over food. Cross who is of course a lover of food, came to the kitchen and saw Emmanuel cooking and asked for bread, and was stylishly touching him, but that got…
A senior police officer attached to Siaya- Huduma centre, Kenya set himself ablaze in his house at the Administration Police line this morning. According to witnesses, Senior Sergeant George Omomdi Omwa burned down his house at around 8:00 am, and efforts to save the life of the slain officer proved futile. Neighbors noticed smoke billowing…
Taliban officials have declared China as their closest ally in the international community. The militants say Beijing is “ready to invest in and reconstruct” Afghanistan and describe the nation as their “principal partner”. Zabihulla Mujahid, the spokesman for the group, stated the Chinese would help to revive Afghan copper mining. He also praised the Chinese…
