Former Spokesperson, Nigerian Air Force, Sadeeq Shehu has hinted at the possible repercussions of retiring over 100 Major Generals from the Armed Forces of Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that over 100 Generals in the army, comprising Major Generals, Brigadiers General and some Colonels were recently told to proceed on retirement by the military authorities. The signal which…
There is a rising anxiety over the worsening scarcity of tomatoes and peppers in most parts of the country, with consumers and sellers adducing different reasons for the scarcity. While traders lament low patronage, consumers lament the scarcity and high prices. Farmers and traders who spoke with Saturday PUNCH highlighted the ravaging Tuta Absoluta, popularly known as…
The Director, Publicity and Advocacy, Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed advises President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to rush, but thread with care and not put too much burden on the already overburdened citizenry, adding that the effect of his policy such as liberalisation of the exchange regime, the increase in the cost of power,…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the setting up of a joint working committee to resolve issues surrounding the recent demolition of properties in some markets in the state, especially the Alaba International Market. He made this known while speaking to the press after a meeting with Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State,…
Mosun Nkanga, the wife of a former military governor of Akwa Ibom State, Idongesit Nkanga, has evicted her step-children from the family house in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, SaharaReporters learnt on Thursday. SaharaReporters learnt that Mosun drove all her four step-children, identified as Utibeabasi Nkanga, Etietop Nkanga, Lance Nkanga, Ini Idara Nkanga, out…
Private depots at the weekend crashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N495 – N496 per litre from N502 to N503/litre, The Nation has learnt. The development came amid rumour that the prices of petrol may soar in July owing to the recently devalued exchange rate. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
Adeyeye Adeola, a talented Nigerian chef, has embarked on a remarkable culinary journey to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon (individual). Adeola’s cook-a-thon began on Friday, June 30, 2023, in the Ile-Oluji Local Government Area of Ondo State and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, July 6, 2023. This is…
•Households, businesses under renewed inflationary pressures•Naira depreciation continues•Energy crises festers as electricity generation declines•Stock market rises 13.5%, investors gain N3.9trn•Portfolio investors are returning•Credit ratings may rise, says Bank of America•Oil sector reform beckons, says Int’l agencies•Analysts see rays of hope The Tinubu Presidency in 30 days is impacting individuals, businesses and the economy in an inescapable…
The Chief of Defence Staff and service chiefs, who were retired by President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, June 19, 2023, are to get bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicles, personal aides, guards and other perks of office, including generous allowance for medical treatment abroad, as retirement benefits, Saturday PUNCH has gathered. The affected senior military officers are…
There has been confusion at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, following the appointment of two persons as acting Chief Medical Directors for the facility within one week. Sources in the hospital said Prof Oladiran Adegbehingbe was made the acting CMD of the hospital in a letter dated June 22, 2023, signed by Hassan…