Новости за 28.05.2023

A final year student of the University of Calabar who works part time as a Bolt driver was on Friday night killed by suspected carjackers at the Mary Slessor roundabout, Calabar, Cross River. Sources informed that the deceased, identified as Francis Atabi, had given the two suspected car snatchers a ride around 8pm when the

The Head, Transport and Logistics Sub-Committee of the Presidential Transition Council, Mrs Hadiza Kabir, says 395 vehicles have been deployed for the inauguration activities on Monday. Kabir, who is the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, said the sub-committee had not witnessed any glitch since it was given the responsibility. According

The New Nigeria Peoples Party on Saturday doused apprehension among its supporters, saying its Presidential candidate in the last election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would not defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party was reacting to the recent meeting between Kwankwaso and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, in Paris, France, which had fuelled speculation about his

…security operatives restore normalcy Angry youths, on Sunday morning, shut down Radio Nigeria, Amuludun FM 99.1 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A source told The PUNCH Metro that the youths besieged the station and wanted to take over the running of the programme. An investigation by our correspondent revealed that the stern-looking security operatives

The outgoing governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, will perform the official handing over of the affairs of the state to the governor-elect, Engr. Abba Yusuf, today. The outgoing Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday morning, said the event would be held

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has reacted to the public apology tendered by her junior colleague, Juliana Oloyede, after their years-long feud. In her reaction to Oloyede’s post on Instagram on Saturday, Akindele said she missed Oloyede, who came into the limelight following her role as Toyosi in Akindele’s sitcom, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, and noted that she

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, in Abuja, said he is bequeathing a credible, fair and transparent electoral process as he concludes his two-term presidency on Monday.   Buhari said his legacy is evidenced by the victory of seemingly disadvantaged candidates over their well-resourced opponents who relied on God-fathers. In a televised

My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria.  2. I address you today, in my last assignment as a democratically elected President of our great and well-endowed nation, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, a great deal of appreciation to the Nigerian people and a modest sense of fulfilment.  3. Today we

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, in Abuja, said he is leaving Nigeria much better than he met it in May 2015 when he first assumed office. He also expressed fulfilment in his performance so far as he retires home to Daura, Katsina State, after handing over to his successor, Bola Tinubu,

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, in Abuja, said some of the hard-hitting policies of his eight-year regime were for the “overall good of the country.” Buhari who admitted that his policies brought “temporary pain and suffering” to millions of Nigerians said they “yielded the desired results” nonetheless. In a televised farewell

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, in Abuja, urged opposition parties to accept the verdict of the court even as the election tribunal hearing begins on Tuesday, May 30. “Irrespective of the outcome of the various cases, I urge all parties involved to accept the decision of our courts and join hands

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has stopped selling some emergency seats following an accident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit mid-air, the carrier said Sunday. The incident took place onboard an A321-200 plane, which was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast

Seven men have been charged over the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland earlier this year, investigators said Saturday. Some of the defendants will face terrorism charges, while all stand accused of attempted murder. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, a high-profile officer who has led major investigations, survived the late-February attack, in

The World Bank, in its latest food security update, said seven countries, including Nigeria, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are experiencing “catastrophic levels of food insecurity”. It revealed that 258 million people in 58 countries “faced crises or worse levels of acute food insecurity in 2022”. The bank, in a report

On 31 December 1983, Sani Abacha, then an unknown Brigadier in the Nigerian Army, went on radio to announce the overthrow of the elected civilian administration of President Shehu Shagari, claiming that the military had done so “in the discharge of our national role as promoters and protectors of our national interest” because of “the

A new startup firm, Strix, has said it aims to become an affordable avenue for people to access high-quality gadgets. The firm made this known  during the official opening ceremony of its operations. The Founder of Strix, Elijah Olusehinde said, “Strix wants to build a trustworthy and organic relationship with Nigerians. “We are a bold

The Flying Eagles were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in their last group game of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup on Saturday, but still reached the round of 16 of the tournament as the best third-placed team in the Group stages with six points. Nigeria will face either hosts Argentina or USA for a place

The data protection watchdog for the Netherlands said on Friday it was aware of possible Tesla data protection breaches, but it was too early for further comment a report by Reuter says. Germany’s Handelsblatt reported on Thursday that Elon Musk’s Tesla had allegedly failed to adequately protect data from customers, employees and business partners, citing

A music video director, Anthony Richards, has added another feather to his cap with the publication of a book titled, Cinematic Success. According to him, the book aims to empower aspiring filmmakers and aid them in finding their feet in the industry. Richards, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Frizzle n Bizzle Films,

Kenyan Daniel Ebenyo on Saturday emerged winner in style as he dethroned former champion Yasin Haji of Ethiopia at the 10th Okpekpe 10km International Road Race in record time. Ebenyo crossed the finish line in 28.28 to set the new course record at the event. “I’m happy to win here, it was a different but

Ahead of their Federation Cup quarter-final tie against Bendel Insurance on Sunday, Sunshine Stars coach, Edith Agoye, believes his team could inflict the first defeat of the season on their opponents when they meet in Akwa, Anambra state, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bendel Insurance have become the team to beat in the country, following their

The International Chess Federation has lauded the Chess Academy Ibadan for sustaining the interest of pupils in the game through its annual Children’s Day chess tournament. Vice President of FIDE, Lekan Adeyemi, made this remark during the second edition of the tournament in Ibadan on Friday. The competition was birthed to commemorate the annual Children’s

The  final day of the Premier League season on Sunday will determine if Alex Iwobi or the duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will be relegated with their respective teams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Everton will be home to Bournemouth, Leicester welcome West Ham to the King Power stadium and Leeds will hope to beat

Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck has hailed Gift Orban’s exceptional goal qualities, noting that the Nigeria international is a player every manager wants in his team. Despite spending five months in the Belgian Jupiler League in the 2022/23 season, the Nigerian sensational striker has established himself as one of the best scorers in Belgium. The youngster

A singer, Sean Dampte, has released a new song titled, For my Head, and he says he is sure it will be well received by his fans. He told Sunday Scoop, “I have released a new song for the listening pleasure of my fans, and like always, I did not hold anything back. The song