Custodians of Truth
In what many social commentators have termed an unexpected turn of events, a viral dance by Nigerian comedian and content creator Brain Jotter has brought renewed attention to the music of legendary Igbo folklore musician Mike Ejeagha. The song “Ka […]
Fifty-eight of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have officially endorsed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the incumbent Director-General and former Nigerian finance minister, for a second term. This development follows a robust proposal from the African Group, which […]
In celebration of Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and the non-profit organization Chess in Slums Africa have launched a pioneering chess program at the Maiduguri Maximum and […]
Nigeria is set to restart local crude oil refining in early August, marking the end of a prolonged period of inactivity at the country’s state-owned refineries. The announcement was made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) during an emergency […]
In a significant development, Nigeria’s major labor unions have reached an agreement with the government to raise the national minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($44) per month, ending months of deadlock and averting potential strikes. The agreement, announced on Thursday, […]
Nigerian scientist and associate professor Evidence Akhayere has been awarded the prestigious Top Researcher Award in Nanotechnology. The recognition was announced in a statement provided to PUNCH Online on Friday, marking a significant milestone for Akhayere and the scientific community […]
The Nigerian government, alongside various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international partners, has launched multiple programs to boost school enrollment. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has been at the forefront of these efforts, implementing policies to ensure that every child […]
Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, an award-winning and accomplished educator with over 30 years of experience in Nigeria and the UK, has officially launched her latest book aimed at revolutionizing the Nigerian educational system. Soyombo, known for her passion for teaching and […]
Superintendent of Police (SP) Ibrahim Ezekiel Sini was honored over the weekend for declining a N150 million bribe offered by Lagos businessman and founder of Platform Capital, Akintoye Akindele. The recognition, presented by FCT Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, included […]
The recent unrest in Kenya following the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024 offers critical lessons for Nigeria. The horrific scenes of police shooting at protesters in Nairobi, who were rallying against what they deemed draconian fiscal legislation, serve as […]