Author: Charles Pineda

The Central Bank of Nigeria reported an inflow of over $1.5 billion into the economy recently, indicating that its monetary policy efforts are working positively. The bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Sidi Ali, made the assertions in a statement made vailable to The PUNCH on […]

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Former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, survived a car accident overnight when the vehicle he was in was hit by a drunk driver, as announced by the police on Friday. This occurred shortly after electoral officials disqualified Zuma from running in the general election on May 29, leading to increased tension ahead of the polls. The driver's car […]

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The governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has consented to the appointment of Prof Christian C. Ngwu as the Chairman of Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission. The appointment was stated in a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia. The governor also reconstituted essential and other organizations, including the […]

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated on Thursday that his administration will persist with its efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in the field of road building, as a way to promote economic growth and progress. Abiodun revealed this during the launch of the initial six kilometers of the Siun-Owode-Ofada Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government area.

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Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh’s transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without discrimination. The humble structure – a single-room shed with walls and a roof clad in tin – is a new community hub for the minority, who […]

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