Former President Jonathan and Governor Diri call for urgent action and environmental justice in the Niger Delta after 70 years of oil exploration. Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-diri-urge-action-after-70-years-of-oil-exploration-in-niger-delta/
Abacha’s regime marked by brutal repression, rights abuses, says ex-DSS operative
A former DSS operative details the Abacha regime’s brutal repression, widespread human rights abuses, and political persecution in his new memoir. Read More: https://punchng.com/abachas-regime-marked-by-brutal-repression-rights-abuses-says-ex-dss-operative/
US invests $1.2m to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage
The US has invested $1.2 million over five years to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage across 21 states, strengthening cooperation and combating illicit Read More: https://punchng.com/us-invests-1-2m-to-preserve-nigerias-cultural-heritage/
Release Gbajabiamila’s interrogation video on fake agency, Sowore tells ICPC
Omoyele Sowore challenges ICPC to release the full, unedited video of Femi Gbajabiamila’s interrogation regarding the fake investment agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/release-gbajabiamilas-interrogation-video-on-fake-agency-sowore-tells-icpc/
IG urges newly promoted AIGs, CPs to shun corruption, abuse of power
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, urges newly promoted AIGs and CPs to shun corruption and abuse of power, emphasizing integrity and accountabili Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-urges-newly-promoted-aigs-cps-to-shun-corruption-abuse-of-power/
NSCDC uncovers fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 students
The NSCDC has uncovered a fake university operating in Lagos, rescuing 106 students lured by promises of foreign admission. Learn about the fraudulent sche Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-uncovers-fake-university-in-lagos-rescues-106-students/
Throwback: I would rather stay at home than work for APC, says Fayose
Despite previously stating he’d rather stay home than work for APC, former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has been appointed Chairman of the Rural Electrifi Read More: https://punchng.com/throwback-i-would-rather-stay-at-home-than-work-for-apc-says-fayose/
BREAKING: CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has retained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5% for the second consecutive time. Get the latest on CBN interest rate decisio Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-cbn-retains-interest-rate-at-26-5-2/
Police nab cleaner for stealing NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car in Adamawa
Adamawa police arrest a cleaner for stealing an NYSC doctor’s ₦18m car. The stolen vehicle was recovered in Kano. Investigations are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-cleaner-for-stealing-nysc-doctors-%e2%82%a618m-car-in-adamawa/
Sowore slams seven-year jail term for man advertising cannabis online
Omoyele Sowore criticizes the seven-year jail term for a Kano man advertising cannabis online, calling it “jungle justice” and urging judicial reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-slams-seven-year-jail-term-for-man-advertising-cannabis-online/