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Adekunmilola Adio-Moses is the Director General (DG), Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC). A Development Economist and Certified Information Systems Auditor, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan and a Master of Science degree from University of Lagos (UNILAG). He is an alumnus of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Ghana; Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government), United States of America and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management. Adio-Moses has over 20 years of professional public administration experience in the Lagos State Public Service where he has been…

Former English Premier League champions Chelsea are favorites to sign Nigerian midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen, according to reports from Soccernet.ng. ​The 16-year-old has emerged on the radar of several top European clubs in recent weeks. A member of the Flying Eagles’ squad at the recent FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, Kamaldeen left a lasting impression during his two tournament appearances. ​The youngster currently plays for the Kwara State Football Academy, and is known as a witty and nifty attacker. He is also known for his explosive pace on the ball and clinical finishing, and that has made him one of…

The people of Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of six siblings in a late-night fire outbreak on Thursday. A resident of the town, Saidu Nasir, confirmed the deaths to Saturday PUNCH in Jos on Friday. He said, “Six children eventually died from the fire incident. I know their father. He is a vulcanizer, and right now, the family is in deep mourning. I pray that God will comfort them.” Family members said the deceased children, who died around the Old Mangu Market area, were aged between four months…

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to deliver free, fair and credible elections in 2027, saying preparations are already underway to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. Amupitan gave the assurance in his New Year message to the commission’s staff nationwide, describing the New Year as a season of renewal and a critical period for institutional consolidation ahead of the next general elections. Reflecting on the commission’s activities in 2025, the INEC chairman commended staff for their dedication, particularly in the successful conduct of the…

As Governor Ahmed Aliyu marks his 56th birthday, it is fitting to reflect on the remarkable journey of a man who embodies humility, resilience, and a dedicated commitment to public service. Born on January 1, 1970, in Tudun Wada, a modest neighborhood in Sokoto metropolis, Aliyu’s life story stands as a powerful testament to the belief that with hard work, discipline, and unwavering determination, even the most humble beginnings can lead to a true success story. What makes his journey especially compelling is that this success has culminated in a position of leadership through which he continues to positively impact…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against the Mambas of Mozambique in the round of sixteen of the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON winners secured three wins from their three group games, but their former captain, Sunday Oliseh, has warned against complacency heading into the knockout rounds. Eric Chelle’s team have been tipped as the tournament favourites to lift the trophy in Morocco, alongside the hosts, Senegal, Egypt, and Ivory Coast. Coach Sunday Oliseh during the Fortuna Sittard game. Photo by IMAGO Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Super Eagles:…

Canada deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, as it intensified its immigration enforcement drive at the fastest pace in over a decade, official data obtained by Saturday PUNCH has shown. The figure, obtained from the Canada Border Services Agency removals programme statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “removal in progress” inventory, awaiting deportation from Canada. The latest statistics, updated on November 25, 2025, showed that Nigeria ranked ninth among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada in the under review, with 974 Nigerians in the fifth position among those awaiting removal. A breakdown of…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State Having formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Friday, at Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, was presented a membership card of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he joins the party.      Mutfwang said his decision to leave PDP was informed by the realities of the moment guided by his unwavering commitment to purposeful leadership.He had declared that his resignation is a personal decision taken in the overall interest of good governance and sustainable development as he seeks an alternative political platform to advance his…

Collins Agwam The Nasarawa State Government has been urged to give maximum support to the Ogbere community in the Toto Local Government Area of the state in order to revive its dilapidated Healthcare Centre. Arewa PUNCH reports that the dilapidated healthcare centre had led to the growing concerns of health related challenges in the area. A Youth leader in the Toto LGA of the state, Musa Jameel, while speaking with Arewa PUNCH correspondent in Lafia on Thursday, described the Ogbere community’s healthcare centre as a death trap that has claimed several innocent lives, especially those of pregnant women and children.…

Customs, NDLEA intercept 30.1kg of cocaine on Marshall Islands-flagged vessel Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine weighing 30.1 kilogrammes, concealed aboard a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, MV Aruna. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Apapa Customs Command, Isah Sulaiman, the seizure occurred on January 2, 2026, at the Greenview Terminal within Apapa Port, Lagos. According to the statement, the illicit substance was carefully hidden aboard the ship, underscoring the sophisticated tactics employed by smugglers attempting to exploit the nation’s…