Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday visited the troubled Baptist High School, Iwo, saying his administration never approved the wearing of hijab by female Muslim pupils. The governor, who was dressed in the school uniform with a cap, said this while addressing parents and pupils of the school. He added that his administration […]
A Texas nurse who was the second US healthcare worker infected with Ebola while caring for a Liberian patient left the hospital on Tuesday after being declared cured of the virus. “I’m so grateful to be well and first and foremost I want to thank God,” Amber Vinson, 29, said at a press conference at […]
Iraqi soldiers battling the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have recaptured the heart of the town of Beiji, home to the country’s largest oil refinery, according to state television and a military official. Retaking Beiji, 250km north of Baghdad, could allow Iraqi forces a base to attack neighbouring Tikrit, taken by ISIL […]
The Executive Director of the Lagos State Trust Fund, Mr. Fola Arthur-Worrey, has said the Nigerian military cannot win the war on terrorism without the help of the police and the Department of State Services. Arthur-Worrey stated this during a lecture on Thursday at the Police Officers’ Wives Association complex, Ikeja, Lagos. The lecture was […]
Not fewer than 45 villagers died on Wednesday after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Azaya Kura village of Mafa local local government area of Borno State. According to local sources the Boko Haram insurgents who drove in trucks stormed the village at about 12pm and started attacking the residents and destroyed many houses even as […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged that his administration will rescue the remaining 219 schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram sect at Government Secondary School, Chibok over six months ago. Jonathan, who made this pledge at his declaration for Presidency in 2015 in Abuja yesterday, lamented the increasing attacks on innocent citizens, and reiterated his willingness […]
Database of people convicted of sexual violence has been set up for helping in the effort to deal with violence against women. Notably, this country indeed introduced the first sexual offenders register at the national level, thus setting up the database of people convicted for sexual violence. This move has been seen as a crucial […]
IMN spokesman Ibrahim Musa said he would protest against the ban, as well as the government’s consideration of its “terrorist” activity this weekend. IMN held nearly daily demonstrations in the capital Abuja to call for the release of this movement leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky, who had been arrested since December 2015. The clash between security forces […]
Russia used a 1.5 ton heavy bomb to destroy rebels. Each bomb KAB-1500 of Russia’s improved version weighs 1.5 tons. The war in Idlib is in a tug of war, many times the Syrian army has to fight against the aggressive attack of jihadist rebels. This forced Russia to deploy the Su-24 and Su-34 bombers […]
Farmers in Northern Nigeria expect to increase the consumption and reduce the losses of tomato production with this new method.
Diamond Bank Plc, a leading retail bank in Nigeria, has been commended by Pan-Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), for its robust and unwavering support for young and upcoming entrepreneurs in the country. Speaking at the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Lagos where the bank was recognized as a sponsor at a National Scale, Peter Bankole, Director, EDC, said […]
Miss Wendy Tlou, Chief Marketing Officer, Brand South Africa, has said one of the keys to a successful nation branding initiative is to separate it from the government communication programme. Speaking as the guest speaker at this year’s Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) Annual Public Relations Gold Medal Lecture themed: “Destination Marketing: A Case Study of The […]
There was confusion at the Ilasamaja bus stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway on Thursday when pedestrians found a middle-aged man stripped half-naked and lying dead beside his vehicle. PUNCH Metro learnt that the man, identified as Emmanuel Ochugbu, was found by pedestrians and motorists lying beside a Toyota Camry 2004 model, believed to be his vehicle, […]
Residents of Ajangbadi and Afromedia communities in the Iba Local Council Development Area of Lagos have lamented the lack of government presence in the communities. This, according to them, is in terms of lack of access roads, non-existent drainage channels and poor power supply. The residents said lack of drainage channels had made the communities […]
Four persons were shot dead on Wednesday when some hoodlums went on rampage and shot indiscriminately along the Railway Line in Oyingbo, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt that the hoodlums, who were said to be no fewer than 15, came into the area at about 9.30pm, shooting to scare away shop owners and pedestrians. They were said […]
The 2014 edition of Carniriv: The Port Harcourt Carnival climaxed in grand style at the Carnival Village, Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Saturday 20th December with grand performances by Timaya and a host of other artistes to the delight of thousands of carnival lovers who kept faith with the carnival The carnival, which kicked off […]
Limpopo singer, Kcee and Denrele, recently stormed the set of Chika Ike’s reality TV show, Africa Diva,during auditions and spent time with the housemates vying for the ultimate prize. Commenting, the actress revealed that all is set for the unveil of the TV reality in December. According to the UN Refugee Ambassador for Displaced Persons: […]
In a recent interview with a national daily, popular Nollywood actor Jim Iyke spilled a lot of things about himself. One of them was the reason he no longer appears in Nollywood movies as constantly as he used to. “When you arrive at the pinnacle of a career, where else do you go? I surmounted […]
With sporting events cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there weren’t many highlights for Nigerian sports fans. But, sporting organizations still provided sufficient spark to light up what seemed to be a black year for sports. Record numbers of Nigerian players drafted in the NFL and NBA For all of the twists and […]
Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sports development, Sunday Dare, has confirmed that there is no indefinite postponement of the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF), which was scheduled for Benin, Edo State. Dare said a new date for the Festival would be agreed on by the Ministry and the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the COVID-19 […]
World Poverty Clock has reported that since November 2019 more Nigerians have been plunged into extreme poverty. The most recent figure shows that more than 105 million Nigerians are living in extreme poverty now, compared to 98 million in October 2019. The figures represent 51 percent of the population. According to the World Poverty Clock, […]
L-R: Minister of agriculture and rural development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina and executive director, Forum For Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Dr Yemi Akinbamijo, during the presentation of FARA award to Adesina at the 15th anniversary of FARA in Johannesburg, South Africa. Leadership Newspaper
The future of Nigeria and today By:Japheth Omojuwa, Leadership
We tend to pretend Nigeria will move forward, taking giant strides into the future, but we delude ourselves if we believe that we can move forward without….
Habits you should learn from Nigerian athletes
Running tracks as well as fighting taekwondo might be a lot of an activity for some however the little way of life decisions these athletes make are frequently the meager line that decides if they exceed expectations in their fields or not. Below are some tips and tricks on things to learn from this country’s […]
Tips on living healthy as a Nigerian
In a nation where there’s such a significant amount to stress over, there are some many adverse circumstances that can drive one into a condition of steady pressure, tension or sorrow. As individuals, we should be proactive and cautious about our prosperity and discover approaches to take good care of our mind and body. We, […]
Best Places to Live in Nigeria (part 4)
6. Ibadan West Africa’s self-styled biggest city is commonly called the famous ‘ancient city’ of Ibadan. It is one of the most excellent places to live in the country. Sited in the Southwestern part of the country as well as the Oyo state capital, it is one densely populated city full of tourist attractions, higher […]
Interswitch of Nigeria confirms $1B valuation following Visa investment
Interswitch – the Nigerian digital payments firm confirmed today that it has reached the status of unicorn following Visa acquiring a minority equity stake in Interswitch. “The investment turns Interswitch into being among the most valuable fintech businesses in Africa with a $1 billion valuation,” the firm said in a release. The Visa investment indeed […]
Firm unveils device to reduce car theft
A major manufacturer of security device, Tramigo, has unveiled new products that will assist vehicles owners in the country to reduce the incidence of car theft. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Arto Tiitinen, while speaking on Monday, in Abuja, said the move was part of the efforts aimed at responding to the […]
MTN boss calls for consolidation among mobile phone operators
To avoid market and company failures in the competitive mobile phone ecosystem, the Group Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group, Sifisco Dabengwa at the just concluded GSMA Mobile 360 Series Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa, has called for consolidation among phone operators. The GSMA is an association of mobile operators and related companies […]
