…tasks NASS, FG on funds to close N97.2 bn funding gag in the Nat’l Oncology Initiative …appeals to Tinubu to immediately intervene with possible incentives measures to stop Japa By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Cancer Society, NCS, has called on the National Assembly to appropriate N25 billion for the transition of the National Cancer […]

Stakeholders have tasked youths on the right mentorship, relationship, network and community service. They noted that the above mentioned are key ingredients that will lead to success. They made the charge at the second edition of a youth gathering tagged, “Be The Force.” The event aimed to impact young people with the right orientation to […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their firm stance on accountability in the dismissal of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia states. The groups in separate statements said, […]

We have often heard that January is the longest month of the year.  This paradigm stemmed from the practice where many organisations paid their staff December salaries early to enable them prepare for Christmas. By the time they are done with the Christmas and New Year day celebrations, they are practically not only broke but broken […]

By Adeleke Hassan Government agencies all over the world have found the auction method of marketing to be the fairest and most effective way to dispose off excess inventory, unserviceable equipment, seized and confiscated property.  For instance, the government of the United States of America is the most prominent user of the auction method of marketing […]

By Ndubuisi Ike The long-awaited reconstruction of Omenuko Bridge in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State officially commenced on February 4, 2025. The flag-off ceremony, graced by dignitaries from various sectors, marked a historic milestone for the people of Abam and the entire Abia State. As a critical transportation link between Abia North […]

By Charles Obeli Let me begin with a honest confession: I was, until recently, an ardent Labour Party (LP) fanatic, one who was deeply convinced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led-administration was steering Nigeria in the wrong direction. Just like many others, I had been caught in the web of emotions, a take of opposition […]

By Kunle Oyatomi Recently in Accra, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, spoke of how African countries can ‘’unlock’’ their potential by exploiting what he called ‘’a game-changing opportunity for AfriAPDcan businesses, entrepreneurs and industries.’’ Speaking at the African Prosperity Dialogues (APD), the Ghanaian leader highlighted the significance of the African Continental Free Trade Area, (AfCFTA), in creating […]

By Tony Ademiluyi I write in response to a feature story by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze published in The Guardian on January 9, 2025, which painted an inaccurate and unnecessarily dismal picture of the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care programme. The article described the initiative designed to make Caesarean sections free for eligible pregnant women as a “gargantuan […]

The leadership of Delta State Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), led by Senior Comrade Enujeke Ndidi Sunday (Chairman) and High Comrade Joseph Lamienghan (Secretary), has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Comrade Andrew Agoyo as the legitimate Chairman of Urhobo Ethnic Nationality HOSTCOM. This declaration comes in response to what the leadership […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS)has taken its new leadership to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in a formal event led by the outgoing President, Comr. Ridwan Opeyemi. Comr. Eshiofune Paul Oghayan (ShopRite),the National President, National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS),in a statement, stated that the historic transition ushered […]

A few days ago, Felix, a childhood friend that I had not seen or heard from since we both left secondary school in Jos (he went to St. John’s College whilst I was to St. Murumba College) called me up from the blue. After all the usual felicitations he commended me for attaining national prominence […]

By Udeme Akpan The Group Managing Director/CEO of UTM Offshore Limited (UTMOL), Dr. Julius Rone, OFR, was among the dignitaries, who bagged different awards at the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Forum Awards. Dr. Rone, a leading African oil and gas leader, has driven many successful businesses and initiatives in Nigeria and […]

I was not the only one who benefited from your charitable and caring personality

During the early years of the Punch Newspaper, I had a colleague who later became a brother. He studied in the US and was besotted with the country. He often talked about life in the US in a way that tickled my curiosity and heightened my expectations. He talked about its system and its advanced technology. Being […]