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Teething problems stalled Osun free train service – Govt

The Osun State Government on Sunday said its free train service for holidaymakers during festive periods has not been cancelled. The government also said the new administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke could not provide the service this festive period due to certain hiccups it encountered in the planning and execution...

PunchNews - 26 December 2022

Business

Funding necessary to provide 300,000 housing by 2025...

The former Managing Director of Family Homes Funds Ltd, Femi Adewole, has said the availability of funds for mass housing was essential to deliver 300,000 homes by 2025 to shore up the housing deficit. Adewole disclosed this at the Annual Memorial Lecture for Late Fatai Osikoya, themed “Agenda for Housing...

PunchNews - 26 December 2022

Politics

Can Adeleke tame APC again, deliver Osun to...

The result of the July 16 governorship election in Osun State surprised many, especially those who believed that the then ruling party, the All Progressives Congress was in firm control, and the development also altered previous political calculations regarding the probable outcome of the 2023 presidential election in the...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

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Lagos govt seals off Quilox over noise pollution

The Lagos State Government has shut down the popular nightclub, Quilox, at Ozumba Nbadwe Road, Victoria Island area of the state. The government, through its Environmental Protection Agency, shut down the club on Saturday over non-compliance to LASEPA’s directive and organising events without obtaining a sound control permit....

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

I’ll be far from Abuja after office –...

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, said he has only one house in Daura to retire to after his tenure elapses in May 2023. “I haven’t built an extra house in Daura. Those who know me know that I have one house and that is where I...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Lagos shuts popular Quilox Club over non-compliance with...

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) on Saturday shut down the popular Quilox club at Ozumba Nbadwe Street Victoria Island. The club was shut for noncompliance to agency directive and organizing event without obtaining sound control permit. The enforcement exercise which was jointly carried out by the agency...

PmNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Anambra traders accuse market leader of N1.6m extortion

About 11 members out of the 13-member committee have passed a vote of no confidence on the chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Onitsha Bridge Head Market, Anambra State, Chinedu Akweke. The traders are accusing him of embezzlement and extortion to the tune of over N1.6m and high handedness...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Kukah gives Buhari pass mark on infrastructure development

By Habibu Harisu Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto Catholic Diocese has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on infrastructure development. Kukah made the commendation in his Christmas message delivered at St. Mary Catholic Church titled: “Let us turn a new leaf”, on Sunday in Sokoto. He called for more alignment on anti-corruption efforts,...

PmNews - 25 December 2022

Entertainment

Pictorial: Celebrities share Christmas pictures with families

In the spirit of the Yuletide, celebrities took to their social media pages to share Christmas-themed family photos. Nollywood stars like Iyabo Ojo, Kemi Adetiba, and Mercy Johnson-Okojie were not left out as they left fans gushing over their photos. Other celebrities who shared family photos include music executive...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

2023: Why Muslims must participate actively

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria has charged Muslims all over the country to actively participate in the forthcoming general election. The election, the student body said, presents the opportunity for Nigerians, particularly Muslims to make a difference since they have the capacity to. The MSSN...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

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Sports

FIFA rankings: Super Falcons move up 8 spots,...

By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s women’s Football National team, the Super Falcons, have moved eight places up to become 32nd in the world and first in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking released on Friday. Super Falcons were previously in 40th place in the rankings released in June before the...

25 August 2023

Headlines

Profiles of the deceased military personnel in Niger...

The Nigerian military is currently holding a mass burial for soldiers who lost their lives in an attack and plane crash in Niger state. Bandits ambushed the troops, resulting in the death of 14 soldiers and injuring seven others. To respond to the situation, the Air Force deployed an evacuation...

25 August 2023

Headlines

Meet three other world leaders with mugshots

Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former US leader in history to have his mugshot taken. He was briefly arrested and taken to the Fulton County Jail on charges bordering on his attempts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. It is the fourth time criminal...

25 August 2023

Headlines

Uzodimma’s aide,bags UN’s Youth Ambassador Africa Award

Special Adviser to the Imo State governor on Youth Affairs, Eric Uwakwe has added another feather to his cap as he was honoured with the prestigious award of Sustainable Development Goal’s “Youth Ambassador for Africa” of the United Nations(UN). He was presented with the award at the 5th annual summit...

25 August 2023

Headlines

Students behind Rivers varsity hostel robbery, sexual assault

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said those who masterminded the raid on female hotels and carted away valuable items at the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt were students of the institution. Fubara stated this while speaking to newsmen during a visit to the university, following the incident and...

25 August 2023

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