Igboho released, to remain in Cotonou
Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was released from detention on at least two conditions, The PUNCH has learnt. Lawyers in
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CECPC Ag chairman assures of credible APC convention
The Acting Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Sanni Bello, has assured teeming party members and stakeholders of
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Confusion as assailants kill, burn another Ogun monarch
The Baale of Olowe Gbagura in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Akin Muheedeen, has been reportedly burnt to death
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Osinbajo marks birthday with ‘Project 774,’ as friends roll out empowerment plans
Vice-President,, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is set to mark his birthday today with an expansive business empowerment and basic education scheme designed to spotlight and
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Simon may captain Eagles against Ghana
Moses Simon looks set to wear the Nigerian captain’s armband when the Super Eagles take on the Black Stars later this month in
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El-Rufai approves N1.24bn for gratuity, death benefits
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has approved N1.24bn for the payment of gratuity and death benefits for state government workers and
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IPOB unmasks ‘unknown gunmen’ sponsors in S’East
Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), yesterday, said it has uncovered those behind several killings, razing of properties in the South East as well as
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Reps accuse ex-civil servants of diverting FG’s assets to children
The House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Number and Condition of Capital Projects Abandoned by the Federal Government across Nigeria
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Police confirm missing BRT passenger dead
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole, 22, who went missing after boarding a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) service
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Pope Francis approves retirement of Archbishop Obinna
His Holiness Pope Francis has approved the voluntary retirement of His Grace Anthony JV Obinna as Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese. Pope Francis appoints
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Abba Kyari: Drama as co-accused pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A mild drama ensued at a Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday when two co-defendants of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba
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BREAKING: Niger Gov, Bello-led CECPC takes over APC Hqts
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) faction led by the Governor of Niger State, Sani Bello, actualized their threat
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Court stops Buhari, AGF, Senate President, others from tampering with Electoral Act 2022
A Federal High Court sitting Abuja has stopped President Muhammad Buhari, Attorney General of the Federation AGF and Senate President from tampering with
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BREAKING: Police arrest Lagos BRT driver
The driver of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus that took the late fashion driver Oluwabamise Ayanwole on February 26 has been arrested.
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Scores killed, many injured as suspected herdsmen invade Taraba community
At least 26 people including children and women are said to have been killed and many others injured after suspected armed herders attacked
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FG to consider constitutional roles for monarchs – Osinbajo
VICE President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government will consider the request for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in Nigeria.
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Many 2023 political aspirants should be in jail – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday declared that many aspirants parading themselves for one political office or the other ahead of the 2023
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LMC banishes Kano Pillars to Katsina, slams N2.5m fine on team
The League Management Company has relocated Kano Pillars football club from the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, to Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina. The club management
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IPoB: We have uncovered plot to abduct, repatriate top Biafra agitators abroad
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, alleged that it has uncovered plot by the Federal Government to abduct and rendition top Biafra agitators
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How naval officer rescued us from Anambra kidnappers –Victim
An Onitsha-based businessman, Chikamso Ugoh, has revealed how he and two other passengers were rescued from suspected kidnappers at the River Niger bridgehead
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Rumpus in Osun PDP as court okays 215 factional ward excos for guber primaries
THE crisis within People Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State has taken a new twist ahead of the guber primary election billed to hold
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I lost two siblings, mum’s hand to be amputated after power surge, electrocution – Benue lady
In these interviews with JOHN CHARLES, residents of Wadata area of Makurdi, Benue State capital, tell sad tales following a power surge on
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Nigeria, a country with too many sovereigns
By Chidi Odinkalu Colonial rule in Nigeria was conducted through Indirect Rule. It was a system of “native administration” patented in Northern Nigeria, which
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CBN advises manufacturers against taking dollar-denominated loans
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised manufactures whose revenues are in naira against taking dollar loans. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele disclosed
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Obasanjo warns that Nigeria will disintegrate if current drift is not halted.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, warned that if the current security, political and economic debacle, which have put the country on the precipice, were
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Gunmen kill two at Anambra petrol station
Gunmen have attacked the P&F Filling Station, Nnokwa in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing two persons on the
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Why Buhari lacks power to seek electoral Act amendment –Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly seeking amendment of Section 84
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Bagudu, Malami laud Air Unity Aviation for establishing training college in Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Chika Malami, have commended
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Fresh facts emerge on woman, 22, missing from BRT
The family of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old female fashion designer whose whereabouts became unknown after she boarded a Lagos State Government owned BRT
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Russia-Ukraine war: Another 306 Nigerians arrive Abuja from Hungary today
The fourth batch of 306 Nigerians fleeing from the war in Ukraine has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Budapest,
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