Tinubu summons Plateau governor over Jos attack
President Bola Tinubu has invited the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, to Abuja for high-level talks following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at a press briefing held on Tuesday in Abuja. Idris conveyed condolences on behalf of the President and […]
We’re not recruiting terrorists or killers into Nigerian military – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared that contrary to some insinuations making the rounds about repentant terrorists being mobilised into the military through the back door, “We are not recruiting any killers into the army, and we can never do that.” This is just as DHQ disclosed that fears in the public domain indicating that […]
Atiku slams Tinubu, Senate over fresh $6bn loan
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Senate’s swift approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request for a fresh $6 billion external loan. PUNCH Online had reported that the Senate approved Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, in a move aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure […]
Akpabio declares three Senate seats vacant
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of members of the 10th Senate. The vacancies affect Enugu North Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Akpabio made the announcement during plenary, noting that the development was necessitated by the demise of […]
Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request
The Senate has expeditiously approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to go for external loans totalling $6 billion.The approval came barely three and a half hours after the senate president, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter from the president, seeking the approval. The Senate approved the loans following the presentation and consideration of the report […]
Edun faults overdependence on foreign loans
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday warned that Africa and Nigeria cannot continue to rely on external borrowing while losing huge resources to illicit financial flows, insisting that domestic revenue mobilisation must take centre stage. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Session of the African Union […]
OREDO 2027 : HON OBAZE CALLS FOR UNITY AND RESPECT AMONG ASPIRANTS
A frontline Oredo Federal House of Representatives Aspirant and former Chairman Oredo LOcal Government Council,Hon. Osaro Obazee, has issued a statement urging supporters to refrain from derogatory utterances against fellow aspirants Eseosa Iyawe and Dr. Paddy Iyamu. In the statement, Hon Obazee emphasizes the importance of unity, respect, and maturity among supporters, reminding them that […]
Iran will be at World Cup, play in US — FIFA’s Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran “will be at the World Cup” and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. “Iran will be at the World Cup,” Infantino said at half-time of Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey. “That’s why we’re here. […]
Canada hikes residence, citizenship fees for Nigerians, others
The Government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website, sighted by The PUNCH on Monday. […]
Japan raises bar for foreigners seeking citizenship to 10 years
The Japanese government has increased the residency requirement for foreign nationals seeking citizenship from five to ten consecutive years, as part of efforts to tighten the naturalisation process. The Justice Ministry announced that the new rule, which takes effect from April 1, also introduces stricter documentation requirements for applicants. As reported by the Economic Times […]
