By Ben Nsemo The interim president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Azania Omo-Agege, has accused the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of discriminating against African nations through recent changes to Olympic boxing weight categories. Speaking to The PUNCH, Omo-Agege argued that the IOC’s decision to reduce boxing categories has adversely impacted African medal prospects at…
By Ben Nsemo President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised about the controversial Tax Reform Bills. The directive, issued on Tuesday while the President was in South Africa, comes amid nationwide debates and protests. The proposed laws—Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration…
By Ben Nsemo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has officially recommenced operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking a critical milestone in the nation’s drive towards energy independence. The re-streamed facility has started processing crude oil and distributing petroleum products to the market. On Tuesday, the refinery in Port Harcourt began…
By David Ogar In the early hours of 25th November 2024, terrorists launched an assault on the 101 Special Forces Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Kukawa Town, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. The attackers, mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, attempted to breach the camp using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED)…
By David Ogar The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Bello was arraigned alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money…
By Ben Nsemo The newly elected Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, formally presented their certificates of election to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event was attended by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and Ekiti State Governor,…
By Ben Nsemo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has addressed Nigerians, expressing gratitude for their support following the successful restart of the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which had faced years of inactivity. In a statement by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company dismissed claims alleging that the refinery is not…
By Ben Nsemo The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Omolola Oloworaran as the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). Her nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received approval following the consideration of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service. During the plenary session, the Chairman of the…
By Ben Nsemo The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Thursday that Nigerian troops have successfully neutralized 115 terrorists, including a notorious commander named Munzur Ya Audu, in various operations across the country last week. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja. He emphasized the…
By Ben Nsemo The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has pledged to provide technical support to Nigeria in addressing climate change challenges, with a focus on the aviation sector. This commitment was made by WMO Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Ko Barrett, during a session with Nigeria’s delegation at the ongoing COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan,…
