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punchng.com > osun-terror-alert-adeleke-urges-vigilance-tightens-security

Osun terror alert: Adeleke urges vigilance, tightens security

18+ hour, 33+ min ago   (331+ words) Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday urged residents to report suspicious movements or individuals in their areas or neighbourhoods to security agencies without delay. The governor’s remarks followed an exclusive report by Sunday…...


punchng.com > dikko-rejects-calls-for-nbbf-board-resignation

Dikko rejects calls for NBBF board resignation

14+ hour, 8+ min ago   (489+ words) File: NSC chair, Shehu Dikko Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has rejected calls for the Nigeria Basketball Federation board to resign following D’Tigress’ disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany. D’Tigress lost all…...


punchng.com > kaduna-senator-builds-ict-centre-to-bridge-digital-divide

Kaduna senator builds ICT centre to bridge digital divide

16+ hour, 52+ min ago   (428+ words) File: Senator Sunday Marshal Katung The senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has said his decision to construct a 700-capacity Information and Communication Technology and Computer-Based Test centre in Zonkwa, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, is aimed at…...


punchng.com > dangote-refinery-offer-to-boost-fx-earnings-cis-ashon

Dangote Refinery offer to boost FX earnings — CIS, ASHON

17+ hour, 20+ min ago   (380+ words) The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria have welcomed the initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise, describing it as a landmark development for Nigeria’s capital market. The…...


punchng.com > coca-cola-says-70000-nigerian-youths-gain-skills-jobs

Coca-Cola says 70,000 Nigerian youths gain skills, jobs

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (416+ words) The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria says more than 70,000 young Nigerians have benefited from its empowerment programmes through training in life skills, entrepreneurship and access to internship opportunities. The company, in statements made available to The PUNCH on Sunday, said its…...


punchng.com > ndlea-uncovers-opioids-in-bread-arrests-real-estate-agent

NDLEA uncovers opioids in bread, arrests real estate agent

16+ hour, 50+ min ago   (733+ words) Cargoes containing illicit drugs. CREDIT: NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of synthetic cannabis, opioids and other illicit drugs concealed in consolidated cargoes, music speakers and loaves of bread in operations across several states. The agency…...


punchng.com > lagos-moves-to-enforce-building-standards

Lagos moves to enforce building standards

16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (593+ words) General Manager of LASBCA, Gbaye Florence The Lagos State Building Control Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that building construction activities across the state conform strictly to approved building plans, standards, specifications, and applicable building regulations. The General Manager…...


punchng.com > petrol-subsidy-return-may-cost-nigeria-n19tn-annually-cppe

Petrol subsidy return may cost Nigeria N19tn annually – CPPE

18+ hour, 33+ min ago   (539+ words) The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has warned that a return to universal petrol subsidy could cost the government about N19.16tn annually. The think tank said such a huge expenditure would impose an enormous opportunity cost on Nigeria’s already…...


punchng.com > states-miss-jobs-revenue-from-700bn-mineral-wealth

States miss jobs, revenue from $700bn mineral wealth

18+ hour, 23+ min ago   (1191+ words) Dele Alake, Minister for Solid Minerals Development Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are sitting on vast deposits of solid minerals estimated at more than $700bn, yet most states have done little to turn the resources within their territories into…...


punchng.com > dangote-petrol-price-rises-by-n185-in-three-weeks

Dangote petrol price rises by N185 in three weeks

18+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1215+ words) FILE: President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to increase the price of premium motor spirit (petrol) despite the international price of crude oil remaining below the level recorded during the earlier surge in March....