In a disturbing turn of events, enraged youths wreaked havoc within the Angwa Rukuba-Etoo Baba community in the Jos area of Plateau State on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that the youths set ablaze the residence of a farmer and subsequently looted his poultry farm, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Confirmation of the incident came from Mrs. Janet Haruna, a resident of the community, who spoke to PUNCH Online in Jos. According to Haruna, the youths’ actions were sparked by the alleged killing of a security guard who was reportedly employed by the farmer. Haruna detailed the sequence…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected kidnapper identified as Roland Raymond, aged 32, in Detti village, Ganye Local Government Area. The arrest was made as Raymond attempted to collect ransom money from his victims. According to official sources, the suspect was captured following a report by concerned citizens, Alhaji Yahaya Congo and Abraham Paul, who reported receiving threats and demands for a sum of N600,000 under the threat of abduction. Acting promptly on the complaint, authorities, in collaboration with local hunters, mobilized and apprehended Raymond at the very moment he was receiving the demanded ransom. A…
Eight former local government chairmen in Edo State have made a significant political move by returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after previously defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2020. John Akhigbe, Dr. Josie Ogedegbe, Frank Ilaboya, Andrew Osigwe, Napoleon Agbama, Scott Ogbemudia, Austin Okoibhole, and Mrs. Ruth Osahor, all former local government chairmen, expressed their allegiance to the APC and pledged to contribute to the party’s success in the upcoming September 21, 2024 election. The returning politicians were warmly received at the Benin residence of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the leader of the…
In a recent statement released on Saturday, Aminu Gwadebe, President of the Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), credited the recovery of the naira for a relative decrease in the prices of goods and services across the country. Gwadebe commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its decision to permit Bureaux de Change to operate in the foreign currency market, citing it as a pivotal factor in the naira’s resurgence. The CBN’s move marks a reversal from the ban on BDC operations imposed in July 2001 as part of efforts to stabilize the local currency. ABCON…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has called for unity to realise the full rights of persons living with autism, calling for an inclusive and accessible world for all. Guterres made the call in his message to mark World Autism Awareness Day, globally, celebrated on April 2. The annual commemoration on April 2 is a moment to recognise and celebrate the important contributions of autistic people in every country and community. “But around the world, they continue to confront barriers to their fundamental rights to education, employment and social inclusion – as called for by the Convention on the Rights of Persons…
Geregu Power Plc, the pioneering power generating company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has unveiled plans to bolster the capacity of its Ajaokuta power station in Kogi State to 1,300 Megawatts (MW), in a significant show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s power sector reform agenda. Doron Grupper, the Independent Non-Executive Director of the company, disclosed at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) over the weekend that Geregu Power has already invested $550 million in the transformation of the plant. Grupper highlighted the company’s commitment to aligning with new standards, as evidenced by the attainment of…
In a bid to address the longstanding challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government has pledged to tackle the root causes, aiming for lasting solutions. This commitment was reiterated by Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu during a press briefing following a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at the Oyo State secretariat of the party in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Minister Adelabu emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s determination to revolutionize the power sector, asserting, “The government of President Bola Tinubu is ready and determined to change the face of things in the power sector, to change the game in the power sector.”…
The Israeli army has finally withdrawn from al-Shifa Hospital in the city of Gaza, after two weeks of the start of its military operation there, according to Palestinian reports on Monday. Local media reported that the operation had caused severe destruction to the buildings of the largest medical complex in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation at al-Shifa hospital on Sunday evening as a great success. He spoke of a “precise and surgical” military operation. More than 200 terrorists had been killed and hundreds had surrendered, Netanyahu said. According to Israel, the Palestinian Islamist organisation…
The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stirred discussions with its recent announcement of a price hike in natural gas for strategic sectors, potentially impacting the ongoing agitations against electricity tariff increases. In a statement released by NMDPRA’s Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, the authority revealed a new tariff regime for gas, bumping up the price for power Generation Companies (Gencos) to $2.42 per cubic feet from the previous $2.18 maintained since 2021. Additionally, commercial gas prices have surged from $2.50 to $2.92 per cubic feet. This move casts doubts on the validity of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO)…
Earlier today, an explosion rocked the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos State, according to confirmation from the Nigerian Army. The incident, which occurred on a farmland within the cantonment, has sparked concerns, although details remain sparse. No casualties have been reported as of now, and the Army has classified the explosion as a minor incident. Residents are urged to remain calm as the Army’s Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has cordoned off the area for a thorough investigation. The explosion is suspected to have been caused by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer cultivating…
In a recent revelation by the Nomad Passport Index, Switzerland has clinched the top spot as the most powerful passport of 2024. This recognition comes as no surprise, considering Switzerland’s renowned status for its favorable visa-free travel options, robust taxation policies, and global perception. Nomad Capitalist, the consulting firm behind the index, unveiled the intricate factors contributing to the strength of passports. These factors include visa-free travel accessibility, taxation regulations, global perception, the ability to hold dual citizenship status, and personal freedom. Each criterion holds a specific weightage in determining the overall ranking. Switzerland’s supremacy in the ranking underscores its…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has rebuffed claims of legitimacy by the 27 lawmakers of the state Assembly who are threatening to impeach Governor Siminilayi Fubara. The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, asserted their authority to impeach the governor if he continues to allegedly violate constitutional and state laws. However, the PDP, through its Publicity Secretary Sydney Tambari Gbara, urged the lawmakers to address their legitimacy question in accordance with Section 109 of the Constitution, citing their defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gbara criticized the lawmakers for allegedly disrupting the peace…