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A former National President of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Engr John Erinne, has said that no nation can develop without due attention to research and development. Erinne noted that chemical engineering and its associated new technologies are poised to solve societal problems and ultimately bring about industrial development. Speaking recently at the Nigerian

Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old’s papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia. On the first full day of his four-nation trip to the Asia-Pacific, the pontiff zeroed in on the role all faiths can play on flashpoint security issues.

The Nigeria Correctional Service has said the alleged poor feeding at the Calabar custodial centre is being investigated and does not reflect the service’s commitment to inmates’ welfare. The Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi

It is quite common for men to participate in nursing their newborn, but quite uncommon for men to participate in breastfeeding infants; a practice that is quite distinctive and noteworthy. This practice reflects the Aka’s communal approach to child-rearing and emphasizes the collective responsibility of all members of the community in nurturing and caring for

Gunmen on Tuesday night killed two vigilante members guarding the headquarters of Isiala-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. PUNCH Online gathered that the gunmen also set cars parked at the council headquarters ablaze. Eyewitness said the gunmen stormed the s3cretariat around 8.30pm and shot sporadically, killing two vigilante members on duty and setting part

The United States said Tuesday it was time to “finalise” a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to bow to pressure. Washington would work “over the coming days” with fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar “to push for a final agreement,” said US State Department

A former Chairman of the Sokoto State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Milgoma, has passed away. A statement by the party, made available to newsmen on Wednesday, revealed that Milgoma died on Tuesday after a protracted illness. The party described his death as a colossal loss, not only to the party in the

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has promised to reconstitute the Abia Pilgrims Welfare Board ahead of this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Otti made the promise on Tuesday when a delegation of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission led by its Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, visited him in his Nvosi country home in

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has emphasised the need to establish a military base in the southern part of the state to address ongoing security challenges. Radda made the appeal while hosting the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Government House, Katsina on Tuesday. He highlighted the state government’s measures in

gamp, a leading provider of Device Protection Plan and financing, is excited to announce a strategic retail partnership with Top Success. A prominent electronics retailer with wide spread branches in Nigeria. This collaboration will make it easy for Top Success and her customers across the country to access affordable, comprehensive Device Protection Plans and financing

 The Board of Directors and the entire Regent Secondary School community are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2024. As one of the top-achieving schools in 2024 and leading into 2025, our commitment to “excellence in everything we do” is evident in the outstanding results our students continue to achieve. In

The 16th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed his readiness to intervene in the Fulanis crises in the country with a view to providing a permanent solution to the problems. Speaking while receiving the leadership of a Fulani group, Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, on Tuesday, in his palace, Sanusi said it was

With the exit of Christiana Alabi, Abiola Adesope, and Kayode Alabi from the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Team Nigeria’s medal hope now rests on Isau Ogunkunle against Frenchman Maxime Thomas in the men’s Class 4 quarterfinals on Wednesday (today),  PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Three Nigerian players exited the medal race

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of self-acclaimed whistleblower, Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on Tuesday, on nine counts brought against him by the Inspector General of Police, bordering on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and disseminating classified secret

Several Nigerians have taken to social media to shade the South African Consulate for initially denying the Nigerian U-18 boys’ basketball players visas for the AfroBasket Men’s U-18 competition in South Africa, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The head of delegation, Ugo Udezue, confirmed that the team were later issued visas and are expected to arrive

There are fresh indications that the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, members of his National Working Committee and his loyalists would shun today’s stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti, The PUNCH gathered. The planned boycott comes a few days after the party’s presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, threw his

Chidinma Adetshina, a South African beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, after receiving xenophobic abuse in South Africa will now represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant to be held in Mexico. Do you think her win was deserving?

Since ex-Nigeria midfielder Sylvanus Okpala blazed the trail in 1983, when he joined Uniao of Portugal from Enugu Rangers, there has been an astronomical increase in the number of Nigerian footballers venturing overseas to sign lucrative contracts with foreign clubs, making significant strides in the global football arena in terms of performance and earnings. Based

President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has reiterated the essence of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, whose seventh edition was concluded at the Molade Okoya Thomas Memorial Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking to our correspondent at the end of the event, which

The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast in the state to mourn a former  Secretary to the State Government, Michael Koleoso, who died on Monday at the age of 86. Koleoso was the SSG during the late Governor Lamidi Adesina’s administration between 1999 and 2023. He was

Interim Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed optimism as the camp bubbles with 20 players ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda,  The PUNCH reports. The three-time Africa champions are set to face the Cheetahs on September 7 before facing the Amavubi on the road three

Nigerian duo Asisat Oshoala and Uchenna Kanu are far behind in the USA’s National Women’s Soccer League goal chart, which is dominated by African players, according to PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After 18 rounds of matches, the 14-team league is fast shaping up, and players are staking their places for individual prizes as well. Racing

Victor Osimhen ended his long transfer saga after joining Turkish side Galatasaray on a four-month loan deal from Napoli on Tuesday as the sixth Nigerian to don the Cimbom jersey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen’s transfer and his eventual departure from Italy were one of the most talked about during the summer window, having requested

New Crawley Town FC defender Benjamin Tanimu has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, replacing injured Turkey-based defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Tanimu arrived at the team’s camp in Uyo alongside AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze and his

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed El-Kanemi Warriors coach Aliyu Zubairu as the head coach of the men’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles. Zubairu’s appointment was announced on Tuesday, just over a month after the NFF announced the window for intending coaches to apply for the job. He replaces Ladan Bosso, who last handled