The House of Representatives adjourned plenary to honour late Gombe lawmaker, Bauchi Tongo, who died last month. Learn more about the tradition. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-adjourn-plenary-to-honour-late-gombe-lawmaker/
Coastal highway not responsible for Lagos flooding, Sanwo-Olu, Umahi insist
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Minister Umahi dismiss claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for Lagos flooding, citing natural occurrences a Read More: https://punchng.com/coastal-highway-not-responsible-for-lagos-flooding-sanwo-olu-umahi-insist/
NDDC strengthens anti-corruption, transparency unit
The NDDC has revitalized its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit to boost accountability and good governance in the Niger Delta. Learn more about the NDD Read More: https://punchng.com/nddc-strengthens-anti-corruption-transparency-unit/
Afternoon recap : Babachir seeks probe of ‘fake’ agency, Army detains terrorist commanders, and other top stories
Stay updated with top Nigeria news: Babachir Lawal seeks probe, Army detains terrorists, Oluremi Tinubu’s garden, and Mbappé’s World Cup row. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-babachir-seeks-probe-of-fake-agency-army-detains-terrorist-commanders-and-other-top-stories/
Xenophobia: Senate threatens diplomatic action against South Africa, orders fresh probe
Nigeria’s Senate warns South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks, threatening diplomatic action and ordering a fresh probe into the safety of Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-senate-threatens-diplomatic-action-against-south-africa-orders-fresh-probe/
Protesters ask N’Assembly to halt ex-FUOYE VC’s ambassadorial confirmation
Protesters storm the National Assembly, urging the Senate to suspend Professor Abayomi Fasina’s ambassadorial confirmation over sexual harassment allegatio Read More: https://punchng.com/protesters-ask-nassembly-to-halt-ex-fuoye-vcs-ambassadorial-confirmation/
Police demote inspector, corporal caught using POS for extortion in Delta
Delta State Police demotes an inspector and corporal caught using a POS machine for extortion, reiterating the ban on electronic payments in stations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-demote-inspector-corporal-caught-using-pos-for-extortion-in-delta/
Insecurity: Senate decries disturbing pattern of attacks on military personnel
The Nigerian Senate expresses grave concern over the disturbing pattern of attacks on military personnel, highlighting the escalating insecurity in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-senate-decries-disturbing-pattern-of-attacks-on-military-personnel/
Peter Obi knows he can’t face me or Tinubu — Umahi
Minister David Umahi dismisses Peter Obi as a political threat to President Tinubu, stating Obi “cannot even face” him. Umahi criticizes Obi’s tenure and O Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-knows-he-cant-face-me-or-tinubu-umahi/
Two dead, 20 injured in Portugal bus crash
Tragedy strikes near Lisbon as a Portugal bus crash leaves two dead and 20 injured. Prime Minister expresses dismay and offers condolences. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-dead-20-injured-in-portugal-bus-crash/