Read inspiring stories of former street boys in Nigeria who were rescued from despair, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into society, finding new purpose. Read More: https://punchng.com/rescued-from-the-streets-former-area-boys-recount-journeys-from-despair-to-purpose/
Baba Ijesha got car, not chieftaincy title, Ooni’s palace says
The Ooni of Ife’s palace denies Baba Ijesha’s claim of a chieftaincy title, confirming only a car gift. Get the full story on this royal controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/baba-ijesha-got-car-not-chieftaincy-title-oonis-palace-says/
FG settles NITEL, PHCN, bank workers’ N39bn pension liabilities
The Federal Government has settled over N39bn in inherited pension liabilities for former NITEL, PHCN, and bank workers, fulfilling President Tinubu’s comm Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-settles-nitel-phcn-bank-workers-n39bn-pension-liabilities/
Oyo adjusts school calendar, announces July 6 resumption following NUT strike
Oyo State schools to resume July 6 after NUT strike. The Ministry of Education revises the academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-adjusts-school-calendar-announces-july-6-resumption-following-nut-strike/
FG to conduct national learning assessment every three years — Alausa
The Federal Government will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment every three years to tackle learning poverty and improve education quality in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-conduct-national-learning-assessment-every-three-years-alausa/
Police, forest guards rescue two kidnap victims in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command and forest guards successfully rescued two kidnap victims from Gwamnare Forest, Ningi LGA, following intensified operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-forest-guards-rescue-two-kidnap-victims-in-bauchi/
Tackle rising hunger, poverty in Bayelsa, PDP slams Diri
Bayelsa’s PDP urges Governor Diri to tackle rising hunger and poverty, citing economic hardship. The government refutes claims, highlighting welfare progra Read More: https://punchng.com/tackle-rising-hunger-poverty-in-bayelsa-pdp-slams-diri/
I got car, chieftaincy title from Ooni — Baba Ijesha
Actor Baba Ijesha reveals he received a new car, luxurious gifts, and a chieftaincy title from the Ooni of Ife after the birth of his son. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-got-car-chieftaincy-title-from-ooni-baba-ijesha/
Reps panel seeks special court to tackle crude oil theft
The House of Representatives proposes a special court to fast-track prosecution of crude oil theft, aiming to curb economic sabotage and boost Nigeria’s re Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-panel-seeks-special-court-to-tackle-crude-oil-theft/
Egypt, Cape Verde, Ghana hope to join Morocco in World Cup Round of 16
Egypt, Cape Verde, and Ghana aim to join Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16, hoping to extend Africa’s presence in the knockout stages. Read More: https://punchng.com/egypt-cape-verde-ghana-hope-to-join-morocco-in-world-cup-round-of-16/