Новости за 13.04.2024

No fewer than 83 people have been killed in road accidents in the last three months in some parts of the nation. According to findings by Saturday PUNCH, the accidents which occurred between January and March 2024, also left 102 people with various degrees of injuries. It was gathered that most of the road crashes

The Nigeria Human Rights Commission was inundated with 4,211 complaints of human rights violations over three months, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The grievances ranged from killings, kidnapping, and domestic violence to abductions and children’s rights issues. According to the commission’s website, it received 1,147 human rights violations complaints in January, 1,484 in February, and 1,580 in

The Commander of Nigeria’s National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Hammed Abodunrin, has emphasised the need to leverage technology to boost school security nationwide, rather than relying solely on armed personnel. Abodunrin shared this insight with our correspondent during a conversation on Friday. The Safe School Response

A member of the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, Prof. Joy Ezeilo, SAN, and some certified nutritionists have advised against the inadequate freezing of foods due to epileptic power supply. Ezeilo and the nutritionists said refrigerated and frozen food must maintain a specific temperature to ensure safe consumption without adverse health consequences.

A professor of Political Science and former Secretary-General of the African Association of Political Science, Professor Adele Jinadu, has said that constituency projects embarked upon by federal lawmakers should not be perceived as their initiatives. A recent report by Sunday PUNCH revealed that no fewer than 50 contractors, consultants, and staff members of Ministries, Departments,

In the throbbing heartbeats of football arenas across Europe, a tale of frustration unfolds as six Nigerian strikers find themselves ensnared in a web of goal droughts. These forwards are currently grappling with a stark absence of goals in their respective leagues and are on a quest for that elusive strike, PETER AKINBO writes Paul

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has insisted that there is no bad blood between him and Anthony Joshua and he would be willing to share a meal with him to prove it, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The two boxing titans have spent years rivalling each other building towards a Battle of Britain bout and Joshua

Israel Adesanya’s manager, Tim Simpson, has revealed that the former middleweight champion is disappointed to missed out on a chance to fight on one of the biggest cards in UFC history on Saturday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The UFC 300 event features a stacked lineup with a number of current and former champions but

Ahead of the April 20 governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, PETER DADA examines the chances of top contenders before the exercise Recently, a group of elders in the Ondo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress came out to endorse Governor Lucky Aiywdatiwa as their preferred candidate for the forthcoming governorship election

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface says he is looking forward to helping his team record a win against Werder Bremen at home, which will see them crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in the club’s history, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 23-year-old striker came off the bench late on to score with a trademark

Inegbenebor Osereme, an award-winning Nigerian sportscaster, talks about the Super Falcons, her love for Lionel Messi, the pains she suffered supporting Chelsea and more, in this interview with JOHNNY EDWARD How did you become a sportscaster? I’ve always had this dream of becoming a television presenter but not a sports TV broadcaster actually. I started

Chelsea are set for face-to-face talks with Napoli and Victor Osimhen’s representatives but are reportedly not keen to “overpay” as they bid to avoid the FFP sanctions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The meeting is planned  specifically to understand whether the Blues are willing to pay his release clause, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly making an offer.

A yet-to-be-identified woman in a Nissan car was, on Friday, killed when a fully loaded 40-foot Mack articulated truck fell on the car at the Alapere, Ogudu axis in Lagos. However, the driver of the car with the number ABJ 692 BG survived unhurt with support from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials at

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday 1,3436 suspects have been arrested for various offences, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running, and rape, nationwide. The police also said they recovered and seized 143 firearms, 741 ammunition, 72 stolen vehicles and have rescued 461 kidnapped victims across the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,

Residents of the Igbonna community in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State have been thrown into mourning following a rainstorm that blew off the rooftops of several buildings. City Round learnt that the rain which started at about 6:30 pm on Thursday was accompanied by a heavy wind storm which damaged several buildings,

Officer Cadet Owowoh Oluchukwu made history on Friday as she became the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.  At just 24 years old, Oluchukwu joined 134 other Officer Cadets in London for the Sovereign’s Parade, marking the culmination of 44 weeks of rigorous training

A disabled photographer from Kogi State, Mr Maxwell Matthew, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how challenging it has been to offset the medical bills of his wife who gave birth to triplets in a hospital in Edo State Where are you from? My name is Maxwell Matthew. I was born in 1992. I am from Kogi State

The remains of an adult male suspected to be one of the victims involved in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday have been recovered.  Two passengers reportedly fell into the lagoon after a commercial bus crashed on the bridge. It was learnt that other occupants of the

Many people experience negative feelings in life, in marriage these feelings can occur during different stages of the relationship regardless of the number of years a couple has been together. Feelings like anxiety, fear, loneliness, illness, and grief are some of the negative feelings of uncertainties couples often experience in marriage. The expectations you build

My darling, precious, glorious, dignified, world-famous, and heavenly celebrated Nigerian sisters, There’s this 19-year-old girl who got into the family way when she was 17. Whenever I see her, I feel so sad because of what may likely befall her and how her life is likely to have reversed, the pain she would have to

A denomyosis is a condition that remains under the radar, often overshadowed by better-known, endometriosis. Yet, for those affected, it’s a daily battle with a wide array of symptoms that extend far beyond heavy menstrual bleeding. The struggle is hidden. While heavy periods are the hallmark of adenomyosis, the condition’s reach is far more extensive.

Sickle cell Living with sickle cell disease means living with chronic anaemia, which is a common feature due to the destruction of red blood cells and the decreased lifespan of these cells. Anaemia we know can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue and weakness however, itchy skin can also be associated with anaemia in individuals

In Nigeria, electrical energy is one of the forms of energy mostly in demand due to the vital role it plays in the country’s economic development. According to Energypedia, “Nigeria is one of the most underpowered countries in the world, with actual consumption 80 per cent below expectations based on current population and income levels.”

“I feel lonely because I miss the company of a man that will be good to me but I don’t miss my late husband. I am not happy that he died but I am happy with where I am, now. “I am a university graduate, yet I felt lost and miserable due to the kind

The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the revenues of government-owned enterprises, ministries, departments and agencies increased to N835.70bn in February. This figure indicates a growth of N681.45bn or 441.78 per cent from N154.25bn MDAs remitted in the same period of 2022. The minister stated this during