FIFA has announced the launch of what it has called a “groundbreaking talent development programme” with the aim of reducing the gap between the world’s leading football nations and the rest. The programme was launched by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is now working as the head of global development at world football’s governing […]
The Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel International, has denied media reports that Bishop David Oyedepo was denied an entry visa into the United States. It will be recalled that some online and mainstream media (not The PUNCH) had claimed that Oyedepo was denied a visa into the US and alleged that he […]
David Umahi, chairman of the south-east governors’ forum, says the region has formed its regional security outfit to protect lives and properties. This is coming less than a month after governors in the south-west launched Amotekun, a regional security outfit. Speaking while hosting Lasisi Adegboye, general officer commanding 82 division of the Nigerian army, in […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel International, went ballistic on Thursday after he was denied visa by the US Embassy. A THISDAY report said the embassy did not give any other reason to the bishop, except the standard default explanation that the Bishop did not qualify for visa […]
A total of 150.4 million barrels of crude oil valued at N3.04tn was swapped for refined petroleum products by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation between September 2018 and September 2019, latest figures from the oil firm showed. Nigeria’s refineries are operating far below expectation in terms of crude oil refining and so the NNPC swaps […]
Nigeria’s nurses’ union has expressed concerns over the country’s preparedness for coronavirus despite the government saying it is ready to handle any cases that may arise. The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) leader Abdulrauf Adeniji said nurses were not well equipped to handle the virus. Nurses lack safety kits, while basic supplies […]
Policemen in three trucks have reportedly stormed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos. The policemen were said to have taken over the premises to stop the ongoing protest by the workers against the controversial doctorate of the acting Director-General of FIIRO, Chima Igwe. “Everybody is afraid as I speak with you. They are […]
The workers, under the aegis of National Union of Electricity Employees, have issued a 14-day ultimatum to government. Nigeria might witness another blackout as electricity workers have threatened to go on strike if government fails to implement the December 11, 2019 agreement it reached with them. The workers, under the aegis of National Union of […]
Novak Djokovic once again defeated his great rival Roger Federer at a Grand Slam on Thursday in three straight sets of 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final and remain on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. It was the 50th act of one of the greatest rivalries of the […]
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the sum of $396 million expended on Turn-Around Maintenance of refineries in the country between 2013 and 2015. Accordingly, the Senate mandated the Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Upstream and Gas to carry out a holistic investigation on the Turn-Around Maintenance expenditures […]