The Yoruba tradition, rich in history, culture, and mythology, often presents complex narratives over kingship and lineage that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. A particularly compelling issue in recent times involves the figure of Aladikun, his purported crown, and its contentious relationship with the Alaafin of Oyo. This matter not only raises important cultural…
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for applications into the Federal Civil Service to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many citizens lamented difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, prompting widespread calls for…
The Federal Government has forgone $577.6m in tax revenue under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited from February to December 2024. The FAAC Post-Mortem Report for February 2025 obtained by Sunday PUNCH revealed that $52.5m was deducted monthly from the FIRS JV Gas Company Income Tax, bringing the total…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has advocated for more education for the girl child, saying the more the girl-child is educated, the more the cycle of poverty is broken in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the implementation committees of Luminah 2030 and Quality Education and Learning Outcomes Initiatives, the minister…
