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The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024 as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako, on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man. The statement partly read, “Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness, and compassion, which are essential…

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, has sworn in a six-man committee comprising six governors to coordinate the party affairs in their various geo-political zones. The six governors were officially inaugurated by Ganduje at the APC national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. They arw Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Bassey Otu (Cross River), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Uba Sani (Kaduna) and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe). After their oath-taking ceremony, the APC national chairman announced that the governors have the mandate to initiate periodic interfaces with other members of the Progressive Governor’s Forum within their…

Julius Abure has secured his re-election as the National Chairman of the Labour Party for a second term, with unanimous support from delegates, Channels TV reports. The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr Ikechukwu Emetu, announced the winner at the party’s national convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. Abure has been engaged in a conflict with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, headed by Joe Ajaero. Details later…

A group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Equity and Justice has expressed dissatisfaction with the Acting Publicity Secretary, Michael Ogunsina, for his recent remarks praising a federal lawmaker, Hon. Abass Adekunle Adigun Agboworin, while seemingly overlooking the achievements of other PDP lawmakers in the state. In a strongly worded statement made available to newsmen by its publicity Secretary Hon. Adedayo Tirimisiyu in the state capital on Wednesday, the group criticized Ogunsina for using the party as a yardstick to commend one lawmaker, implying that others were not performing up to expectations. They emphasized that such actions…

The University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan has requested the intervention of the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr Wale Edun in offsetting its outstanding electricity bill to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC. The electricity company had disconnected UCH three times this year owing to the backlog of electricity bills it owes the company accumulating to the sum of N494m This has put the facility in incessant darkness, exposing patients, their relatives and medical staff alike to hardship and health hazards. In the letter to the Minister, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo lamented that…

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has warned against what he termed as deliberate efforts by some individuals to drag his name in the mud, saying his silence should not be taken for cowardice. Adams, while speaking on the controversy generated by an audio clip, said he was ready to set the records straight on the various questions hanging in the balance on the alleged defamation contained in the clips which he said was “concocted, distorted, and disjointed.” The PUNCH had reported Tuesday that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho; and the Chief of Staff to Governor…

The Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, on Tuesday, raised concern about the absence of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a Monday meeting of the Council of Obas to deliberate on the enthronement process of Oba Olakulehin as the new Olubadan. The ancient and revered Olubadan stool became vacant on March 14, 2023, following the death of Oba Lekan Balogun. Balogun died aged 81 about two years after ascending the throne. The PUNCH had reported that the Council of Obas would meet on Tuesday to formally nominate Oba Olakulehin to Governor Seyi Makinde as the Olubadan. But speaking…

Today marks the one-year remembrance of the late Yeye Justina Iyabo Ogundoyin, beloved mother of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebowale Ogundoyin. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media handles, Speaker Ogundoyin reflected on the passing of his mother, highlighting the enduring bond they share and the everlasting impact of her love and warmth. As the family honors her memory on this solemn occasion, they offer prayers for her eternal rest and express gratitude for the love and joy she brought into their lives. The remembrance serves as a poignant reminder of…

Muslims in Nigeria have been tasked to be steadfast and put their trust in Allah amid the rising cost of living (inflation) and economic hardship being experienced in the country. An Ibadan based Islamic scholar who is the Chief Missioner, Forum for Comparative Sermons (Focus), Dr. Dawood Amao Alaga gave the charge at the 2024 Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Oyo State House of Assembly Muslim Community held at the Western Hall of the Assembly. Dr. Amao who spoke on the topic ” Hard times and difficulties : The faith of Muslims and Islamic panacea, admitted that Nigerians were passing…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the monetary policy rate, known as the interest rate, by 200 basis points per cent to 24.75 per cent from 22.75 per cent in efforts to tackle rising inflation. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this on Tuesday at the 294th Meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee press briefing in Abuja. The bank retained the Cash Reserve Ratio to 45 per cent. The Apex bank boss said the move was to ensure that the country’s rising inflation rate, which stood at 31.70 per cent in February, was moderated. Recall that the MPC raised…