By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Against the backdrop of frustrations faced by the general public in Nigeria and some other Sub-Saharan African countries undergoing economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund, IMF, has rolled out a set of recommendations on how to make the reforms acceptable and supported by the citizens. The IMF, in its latest…
The appointment of Abisoye Fagade to head the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is another step in the right direction by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is a government agency established in 1987 to manage and aid the development of tourism in Nigeria. Fagade…
A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of…
Stock image for illustration. Nigeria has, for the ninth time in 2024, been thrown into darkness following the collapse of the national power grid. A check by Vanguard on the official X page of the Nigeria National Grid (@NationalGridNg) revealed an official statement signed by the JosDisco, Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Friday Adakole. The…
The minors •Police deny maltreatment as released protesters narrate three-month ordeal behind bars After being granted reprieve by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, several minors, aged between 14 and 17, who were arrested during August’s #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests against hardship in the country, have shared their harrowing experiences while in custody with The PUNCH. On…
Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead, This was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the…
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A yet-to-be identified driver of a commercial bus has allegedly set ablaze himself, his bus and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officer. The driver was allegedly attempting to evade arrest over traffic offence. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who confirmed the incident, said it happened on Tuesday morning. Bakare-Oki stated: “The…
By Luminous Jannam A large crowd of activists flooded Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, yesterday, demanding sweeping reforms in the oil sector. Organised by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum and comprising youth and civil society organisations, the protesters expressed frustration over soaring fuel prices, persistent fuel scarcity, and the intensifying economic hardship affecting Nigerians. Speaking to…
Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State Oladotun Olakanle has died. Mr Olakanle, popularly called Tant’olorun, died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 54. Olakanle died four years after his predecessor Babatunde Oke died of complications arising from COVID -19 in August 2020. Governor…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the suspension of Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello following allegations of homosexuality. The suspension, which also includes another pastor, was communicated through an official memo dated October 28, 2024, signed by the RCCG’s national overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande. According to the memo, the RCCG has initiated a thorough…
