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    World Cocaine production jumped 31 percent in Colombia in 2017 – UN – Punch Newspapers

    Cocaine production in Colombia, the world’s top producer of the drug, soared in 2017 by an estimated 31 percent amid a big jump in farmland devoted to its cultivation, a UN report said Wednesday. The UN Office on Crime and Drugs said about 423,000 acres (171,000 hectares) in … Read more via...
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    Politics Osun: Saraki, Atiku, Secondus rally support for Adeleke – Punch Newspapers

    Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday in Osogbo, canvassed support for the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, PDP...
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    Politics BREAKING: I will contest Lagos gov election –Jimi Agbaje – Punch Newspapers

    Mr Jimi Agbaje, the 2015 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday ended speculations about his re-run bid, saying he was back in the race. Agbaje made the confirmation via a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. “It is true …...
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    Politics Decide electoral cases on merit, CJN warns judges – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Tuesday, warned judges, particularly, … Read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2NYVjYw Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Metro 1,095 people benefit from free health care in Ogun – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    Olushola Ricketts More than 1,000 residents of Idogo town in Ogun State have benefited from ... Read more via Punch Nigeria Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2xnUj6z Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Politics Osun must remain APC state, says Buhari – Punch Newspapers

    President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the electorate in Osun State to vote for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday. He said this in Osogbo on Tuesday while addressing supporters of the APC at the … Read more via...
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    Politics Gov primary: Lagos APC picks Salvador, Pedro, five others to screen aspirants – Punch Newspapers

    The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has set up a seven-man committee to screen aspirants for the October 4 state assembly primary. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the state Chairman of the party, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, inaugurated the committee on Tuesday at the …...
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    Metro For stealing N1m, court sentences man to 30 days – Punch Newspapers

    A 26-year-old employee, Isaac Ayoke, is to spend the next 30 days in prison for stealing his employer’s N1million, an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos ruled on Tuesday. Magistrate F.F George pronounced the verdict after the accused pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing and burglary. She...
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    Politics FG assures of maximum security during the 2018 Independence celebration – Punch Newspapers

    The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of maximum security at the 58th Independence celebration, scheduled to hold from September 25 to October 1. Mr Gabriel Aduda, Chairman, 2018 Independence Day Central Organising Committee, gave the assurance at a news briefing in Abuja on Tuesday...
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    Business Stocks decline as market capitalisation sheds N46bn – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    Feyisayo Popoola the equities market of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, on Monday, reversed some of the … Read more via Punch Nigeria Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2xkPDhX Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Business Stanbic IBTC, others shine at NSE Corporate Challenge – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    Stanbic IBTC Capital, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and PZ Cussons Plc emerged winners … Read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2xiMyP9 Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Entertainment Emmy Awards 2018: ‘Game of Thrones’ wins best drama series – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    HBO’s record-breaking fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” stormed back onto the Emmys stage on ... via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2OADFqL Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Metro No mining operation without community agreement – FG – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    Everest Amaefule, Abuja The Federal Government says no mining company is allowed to begin operation … Read more via Punch Nigeria Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2xqnF3n Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    World Israeli PM, Netanyahu, gives 1,000 Ethopians right to immigrate – Punch Newspapers

    Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, decided to allow 1,000 Ethiopians to immigrate to Israel, his office announced, in a rare intake of the Falashmura community. The Falashmuras claim to be descendants of Ethiopian Jews, and they have long fought for the right to settle in...
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    Politics Buhari should not contest 2019 election, says Anglican bishop – Punch Newspapers

    The Bishop of the Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Stephen Oni, has said the nation needed a young and visionary person to become the next President of the country and urged President Muhammadu Buhari to drop his re-election bid in 2019. He … Read more via Punch...
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    Sports Hazard can be Premier League top-scorer, says Chelsea’s Sarri – Punch Newspapers

    Eden Hazard can score 40 goals this season and win the Premier League Golden Boot, according to Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri after the Belgium forward scored a hat-trick to maintain the club’s perfect start to the season. Sarri believes Hazard can become the best player in Europe and … read...
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    Entertainment Emmys Awards: Game of Thrones battles Handmaid’s Tale – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    Hollywood’s top television stars will strut their stuff on the red carpet Monday at the glittering … via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2MGvpUq Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Digital Seven ways to keep your bank account secure – Punch Newspapers

    The risk of a fraudster accessing your bank account through the card you use at the ATM or a shop terminal is very real. In fact, card fraud accounts for more billions a year according to www.macquarie.com. But there are a few simple steps anyone can take to minimise … Read more via Punch...
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    Metro Child marriage impediment to increasing Nigeria’s working population –UNFPA – Punch Newspapers

    Dr Mabingue Ngom, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, United Nations Population Fund, has said that child marriage has remained an impediment to achieving Demographic Dividend in Nigeria. Ngom made this known while fielding questions at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja...
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    Metro NAF destroys Boko Haram vehicles in Borno – Punch Nigeria Newspapers

    The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has tracked and destroyed … Read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2OqNlEq Get More Nigeria Metro News
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