Author: Olumide Akinrinlola

The Federal Government has earmarked N700 billion from the federation account to support the rollout of free electricity meters as part of the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), as disclosed by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media. In an interview with The PUNCH on Friday, Tunji confirmed…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reiterated the Senate’s dedication to pushing forward with the controversial tax reform legislation, highlighting their crucial role in Nigeria’s development. During a plenary session on Thursday, Akpabio detailed the establishment of a committee headed by Senator Abba Moro to engage with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) regarding the…

President Bola Tinubu has rescinded Yazid Danfulani’s previous appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI). This decision was revealed in a press release from the State House on Friday, shared by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The announcement was titled, “President…

The British Government is preparing to deport renowned pastor Tobi Adegboyega back to Nigeria after he lost his appeal against deportation at an immigration tribunal. According to PUNCH Online, the UK authorities shut down Adegboyega’s church, SPAC Nation, following investigations that revealed financial mismanagement by its leadership. Reports indicate that the church was closed after…

Residents of the Edu area in the Idanyin community, located in the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, were left stunned after an unidentified man reportedly collapsed and died on Sunday, according to PUNCH Metro. On Monday, the Ogun State police command provided details about the incident, confirming that the man, thought to be…

Ondo State, Nigeria – In a show of admiration and respect, Dr. Jide Martins Adewinle, JMA, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and successful entrepreneur, has extended warm birthday wishes to Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Ondo State. Dr. Adewinle lauded Pastor Igbasan for his exemplary…

French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited discussions online after greeting Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu with a tweet in Pidgin English during his state visit to France. In a tweet shared on Thursday evening, the Punch reported that Macron referred to Tinubu’s visit as a “great honour for France,” highlighting the enduring partnership and friendship between…

By Miracle Ogunde The Minister of finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wake Edun has explained how the Nigerian government was able to save $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidy and adoption market-based foreign exchange pricing. Mr. Edun, revealed this at an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days…

By Our Correspondent The Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of petrol for oil marketers to ₦970 per litre, down from the previous rate of ₦990 per litre. This price change was announced by the refinery on Sunday, reflecting a ₦20 decrease in its ex-depot price. The refinery noted that this price adjustment is a…

The Federal Government has announced the promotion of 331 directors within the federal civil service, according to reports from Sunday PUNCH. These newly appointed directors were part of a pool of 697 candidates who participated in the oral interviews held on November 4, 2024. Earlier, in May 2024, the Federal Civil Service Commission had issued…