President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent…
Tension engulfed Rano Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday after a violent protest led to the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and one other individual, following the controversial death of a suspect in police custody. According to a statement from the Kano State Police Command, the unrest began on Sunday evening…
The Catholic Church in Niger State has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Father James Omeh, who was swept away by floodwaters alongside a female passenger, Charity John, in Lapai Local Government Area. Until his death, Father Omeh served as the Parish Priest of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Gulu and was…
An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby. Sources told The PUNCH that one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion. “There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case…
The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal murder and burning of a young woman on Saturday in the ‘Gangare’ area near the canal behind Mile 12 Market, Lagos. The Lagos command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. Mr Hundeyin said the victim, originally from Nasarawa, was attacked…
Former Senate president and Chairman of a reconciliatory committee setup to look into the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Bukola Saraki has reacted to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s withdrawal from Internal Peace agreements. Wike has earlier announced his decision to withdraw in a strong statement on Sunday, blaming Governors Seyi Makinde, Peter…
“In the pursuit of truth and accountability, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of adversity and conviction. This article is a testament to the power of unwavering dedication to the principles of good governance and human rights. Comrade Adedokun Sunday Harshasha, a vocal advocate for human rights and community development, has taken on…
An upper Shariah court in Kano has sentenced Shafiu Abubakar to death by hanging for setting fire to worshippers during prayers at a mosque in Gadan Village, located in the Gezawa local government area of the state. The attack occurred on the morning of May 15, 2024, while the victims were engaged in their early…
Saudi Arabian authorities have barred renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from entering the country to perform this year’s Hajj. In a Facebook post on Monday, Sheikh Gumi revealed that although the Saudi government issued him a visa for Hajj, he was denied entry into Medina to begin his religious rites. “For some obvious reasons,…
Scoring below 180 in the JAMB exam may seem discouraging, especially when your dream is to attend a Nigerian university. However, it’s not the end of the road. There are several alternative admission pathways available for candidates with low JAMB scores. These programs offer second chances to qualify for full-time degree courses and can serve…