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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 […]

The Ahiazu Patriotic Front (APF), a group of seasoned professionals and governance advocates in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, has commended the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on his efforts to improve security and development in the state. After a quarterly review meeting held in Okponkume, Mpam, on February 4, 2025, the group applauded […]

By Idris Alooma Following the rampant examination malpractices in the country, the Federal Government recently inaugurated the National Committee to Eradicate Examination Malpractice with Professor Ishaq Oloyede as chairman. The committee comprises key stakeholders from various examination bodies, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, ANCOPSS, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and its primary objective is […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Foundation for Public Interest Law and Development (The Pro Bono Centre), a non-profit organisation that champions justice, equity and sustainable development, has secured the release of two suspects, Jimmy Badmus and Ifeanyi Nanim, who had been in detention in the Correctional centre since 2018. According to a statement made available […]

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The Niger Delta Liberators and Ex Agitators Forum (NDLEF) has called for a comprehensive investigation into the management of public funds within the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The NDLEF’s petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raises concerns regarding the allocation of over N50 billion naira intended for the […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Civil Society Alliance for Transparency and Development (CSATD) has called for a shift towards constructive, evidence-based discourse in Kogi State, urging unity and collaborative development in light of rising unsubstantiated allegations against the current administration. The organisation emphasised the importance of accountability grounded in verifiable facts, cautioning critics against […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s overhaul of leadership at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has garnered approval from the university’s alumni, who view it as a significant step towards restoring integrity in the recruitment process for Vice-Chancellors. This initiative is part of the President’s broader agenda to enhance governance across […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A traditional ruler in Kaduna State, the Kpop Ham,has extended an invitation to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, US Ambassador to Nigeria, and Director General of National Museum Commission to attend the 2025 Tuk Ham Cultural Festival in Kaduna State. Kpok Ham extended the invite after the […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Omotayo, has charged citizens of Plateau State to ask questions from their representatives so that they can be clarified on the policies and programmes of the federal government aimed at enhancing the lives of citizens. Omotayo spoke in Jos […]