Tinubu moves to flush out criminals from forests with new security initiative President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the creation of a National Forest Guard initiative designed to protect Nigeria’s 1,129 forests and drive out terrorists, bandits, and criminal gangs who have turned them into hideouts. The approval, announced on Wednesday,…
Ganduje, APC Govs hold late-night meeting with Ministers Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including governors and some serving ministers, held a crucial meeting on Wednesday night at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting was attended by about 20 governors elected on the platform of the APC, the National Chairman of…
2025 UTME: JAMB blames tech errors for mass failure, orders resit for 380,000 candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged its role in the widespread poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), attributing the outcome to technical errors during the conduct of the exercise. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq…
UTME 2025: ICONS, AUDCHS students shine, as Olumide Afolabi breaks 10-year-old record with 370 marks Two outstanding students from Ondo State have emerged among the top scorers in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), drawing admiration and applause across the education sector. Olumide Afolabi of ICONS Comprehensive College, Akure, recorded an impressive 370 aggregate,…
First Class ‘Monarch’, Four others arrested in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a self-acclaimed monarch for allegedly involving in illegal installation process that can lead to breakdown of law and order in his town. The self-imposed monarch, Adekolajo Aladeseyi who allegedly installed himself as the Olujare of Ijare, a Community in Ifedore…
Drama As Nnamdi Kanu Disowns Counsel In Court There was a mild drama in court on Tuesday when detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, disowned a lawyer, one Charles Ude, who claimed to be representing him. Kanu is facing terrorism-related charge before the court. During the trial, the…
20 years on, children to celebrate “Deaconess Ayinke Olufemi Eyebiokin” legacy May 24.  Two decades may have passed, but the memory of Deaconess Florence Ayinke Olufemi Eyebiokin of Gbagi Market still burns brightly in the hearts of her children and all who knew her. Come 24th May 2025, the family of the late Deaconess Florence…
S/West youth parliament hails Tinubu, urges Govs to tackle insecurity, wants more youth in governance The Southwest Youth Parliament (SWYP) has issued a strong call for greater government action on key regional concerns including insecurity, climate change, and youth involvement in governance. This was the thrust of a press conference held at the end of…
Palace unveils Coronation activities for Owa Adesuyi Haastrup The Palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesa land has released a detailed schedule of events ahead of the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, as the 41st monarch of the ancient kingdom. The announcement was made in…
EFCC Probes Mele Kyari, 13 Others Over Alleged Financial Misconduct At NNPCL A document obtained on Friday by Punch from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari The anti-corruption agency is also…
