By Elizabeth Badejo Marriage is a beautiful thing that requires hard work, commitment, and perseverance to sustain love and value the relationship. However, when couples decide to dissolve their marriage, managing the impact on themselves and their loved ones, especially their children, can be challenging. In Nigeria, marital separation is on the rise, and divorce […]
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NURTW: FG Yet to Fulfill CNG Bus Conversion Promise
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has announced that the Federal Government has not fulfilled its promise to assist transporters in converting their buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) following the removal of the petrol subsidy on May 29, 2023. NURTW spokesperson Segun Falade told The PUNCH on Friday, “It was going to […]
Alex Iwobi Named Man of the Match in Fulham’s Win Over Benfica
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Man of the Match following his stellar performance in Fulham’s 1-0 pre-season friendly victory over Benfica at the Estadio Algarve on Friday night, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. The 27-year-old, wearing the number 17 jersey, scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute, finishing from inside the box with […]
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Protesters Hold Sunday Service and Block Roads in Plateau
By Gloria In Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, protesters continued their #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations by conducting a church service on Sunday. This ongoing protest, which began on Thursday, drew a significant crowd at the Old Airport Roundabout, including Christian and Muslim leaders as well as former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung. Protesters, waving Nigerian […]
South East’s Silence in #EndBadGovernance Protests Explained by Josef Onoh
Josef Onoh, the former spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has provided insight into the South East’s lack of participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. According to Onoh, this silence is a statement against Nigeria’s broader systemic issues rather than the current administration. Onoh emphasized that the South East feels marginalized and excluded from significant […]
Erik Ten Hag Hints at Satisfaction with Current Centre-Back Options Amid Transfer Speculation
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has suggested he may be content with his current centre-back options even if the club does not secure the transfers of Matthijs de Ligt or Jarrad Branthwaite before the summer window closes. The Red Devils suffered a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in their final pre-season friendly in the United […]
France Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
France has urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave “as soon as possible” due to escalating fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, which could lead to a broader regional conflict. “In a highly volatile security context, we once again call the attention of French nationals, particularly those passing through, to the fact […]
Ukraine Downs Drones Amid Overnight Russian Missile Attack
The Ukrainian armed forces successfully intercepted five drones during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions in the early hours of August 4. Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, announced on Facebook that the Iranian-made Shahed-type drones were downed in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Zaporizhzhya regions. These […]
FAAN Boss Highlights Airport Transformations Aimed at Enhancing Passenger Experience and Country’s Image
LAGOS – Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), emphasized that the ongoing transformations at the nation’s airports are designed to improve passenger experiences and enhance Nigeria’s global image. Kuku made this statement during a recent courtesy visit by the executive council of the National Association of Nigeria Travel […]
Analysts Assert Only INEC Without Yakubu Can Manage Local Government Elections Effectively
LAGOS – Hon. Dennis Adikwuru, a prominent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member in Imo State, has advocated for the transfer of local government election responsibilities to a truly independent Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adikwuru emphasized the importance of INEC’s independence, which should be constitutionally ensured and supported by the populace. He and other analysts […]