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Four days before the September 15, 2024, date announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to start lifting Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, from the Dangote Refinery, investigations by The PUNCH show that no commercial agreement has been reached to that effect by both parties. Multiple sources from NNPC and Dangote confirmed on

Farmers in Anambra State have started harvesting their crops prematurely to beat the looming flood that is set to occur as the water levels of River Niger begin to rise following upstream activities from other neighbouring countries. It was gathered that many farmlands in the riverine communities and flood prone areas of the state are

Thousands of Maiduguri inhabitants have been displaced, with the Nigerian Correctional Service recapturing three inmates after a jailbreak, while 80 per cent of animals at the Sanda Kyarimi Park zoo died as Borno State suffered its most devastating flood disaster in 30 years, The PUNCH reports. Following the disaster, President Bola Tinubu, who’s currently abroad,

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, directed the Theatre Commander to provide all necessary assistance to the flood victims in Borno. Floodwaters have submerged major roads, homes, and shops across Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, as well as parts of Jere Local Government Area. The flood also breached a prison

Did you know that 35% of adults worldwide don’t get enough sleep? In Nigeria, nearly half the population struggles with sleep disorders, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a shortened lifespan. In this video, we explore why sleep is more than just rest—it’s your body’s essential nightly tune-up, repairing tissues, boosting

On this episode, we discussed the ongoing investigation by NAFDAC into Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin miracle” water and soap which he claimed are NAFDAC approved. We also touched on the heartbreaking story of an 8-year-old girl in Jigawa State who was raped by a 32- year- old man. Next, we talk about the buzz around a

The Batammariba, also known as the Somba or Tamberma are famously known for their unique tradition which includes the use of herbal treatments and massages, believed by some to enhance manhood. These practices are a part of their broader cultural focus on physical strength, vitality, and fertility, although they have not been scientifically proven.

Sun King has introduced the PowerPlay Pro, a cost-effective solar solution capable of powering lights, high-efficiency refrigerators, and televisions, marking the latest addition to its solar inverter product line. This new model provides a budget-friendly option compared to the more powerful Sun King PowerHub Solar Inverter System. [Lagos, Nigeria] Sun King, Nigeria’s leading solar energy

Niger Delta youths have agreed to work with the newly Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Joachim Okafor, for the overall interest of the state and region. The youths came to the decision following a meeting between the national leadership of the South-South Youths Initiative and the new

The Nigerian Army will continue to conduct operations to recover the military equipment and arms carted away in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. This was disclosed by the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen Jamal Abdussalam, on Tuesday. He spoke as the special

Bauchi State Ministry of Education has trained educators and education administrators to focus on innovative practices in instructional delivery. The Information and Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Jalaludeen Usman, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday. He explained that the three-day training aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning in

American superstar, Taylor Swift, has endorsed Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, for presidency in the forthcoming 2024 US election in November. The billionaire made the declaration a few minutes after the end of the presidential debate between the US Vice President and the Republican ex-president, Donald Trump, which was held at the National Constitution Centre in

Vice President Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of telling lies and “insulting the women of America” with his policies and statements on abortion in a fiery exchange with her Republican rival during their televised presidential debate on Tuesday. “You’re going to hear a bunch of lies,” Harris said, before dismissing Trump’s claim that Americans on

As the crisis rocking the Labour Party intensifies, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, on Tuesday, threw her weight behind the 29-man caretaker committee put in place by the party’s stakeholders last week. This was as activist Aisha Yesufu attcked LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged misappropriation of campaign funds. An

Victor Osimhen is once again in the spotlight after the striker deleted all traces of his parent club, Napoli, from his social media page and flaunted pictures and colours of Galatasaray, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. While awaiting his Galatasaray debut after the international break, Osimhen continues to hug the headlines, the latest of them being

Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma says his team are excited about the prospect of facing Japan in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia at Bogota lash on Friday. Nigeria reached the stage after piping the Korea Republic 1-0, losing 3-1 to Germany, and then earning a comprehensive

Super Falcons and Racing Louisville FC, Uchenna Kanu, has announced having successful surgery to finally shake off an injury she has been playing with for some time, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old shared the cheering news in a statement on her Instagram page on Wednesday, buttressing the revelation with the picture above, which shows

Victor Moses, a former Chelsea utility ace and Nigerian international, has returned to England after eight years to don the colours of Championship side Luton Town. The 33-year-old, who last played for Spartak Moscow, joined the Hatters on Wednesday as a free agent on a permanent contract subject to international clearance. Moses was excited after

It is a record time for Nigeria Basketball as the country’s boys and girls teams have qualified for the quarter-finals of the African U18 basketball championship ongoing in South Africa. It is a historic time for Nigeria in the Afrobasket U18 event, which serves as the qualification tournament for the FIBA Junior World Cup billed

The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the mock accreditation in Benin, confirming INEC’s readiness to conduct a free, fair and credible election in Edo State on September 21. The INEC chairman gave the assurance when he paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the three Local Government

A Lagos State Special Offences Court, in Ikeja, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced an American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez, to  74 years imprisonment, for defrauding victims of $1.2m, through an EB-5 visa scam and an additional $368,698.24, in fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada, who handed down the sentence, found Ramirez guilty on two separate consolidated charges

The Nigerian naira has lost further ground against the United States dollar, with the exchange rate hitting N1637.59 at the close of trading on Tuesday. According to data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange, the naira depreciated by N14.63 against the dollar, down from N1622.96 on Monday. This decline marks a 0.90 per cent drop

The Edo State Government, on Tuesday, raised the alarm over the arrest of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, urging the security agencies to halt the arrest. The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, in a statement on Tuesday, said the arrest was the handiwork of the All Progressives Congress. But

The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, stating that their inability to resolve their lingering leadership crisis was enough vindication that they can’t be trusted with the country’s administration. The ruling party also took a swipe at its former National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman,

After being convicted by a jury at the Northampton Crown Court in the United Kingdom, two Nigerians, Tosin Dada and Solomon Adebiyi, now face the possibility of life imprisonment for multiple rape charges, PUNCH Metro reports. According to findings by our correspondent, on Tuesday, information gathered from Lawtons Solicitors, a UK-based law firm, and a