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- January 25, 2025
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Ondo man allegedly kills father for refusing to buy motorcycle
A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa. Sunday allegedly strangulated his father after the deceased turned down his request to buy him a motorcycle. The incident, according to the police, occurred on December 31, 2024, at Eberi quarters, Isua Akoko, the
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A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa. Sunday allegedly strangulated his father after the deceased turned down his request to buy him a motorcycle. The incident, according to the police, occurred on December 31, 2024, at Eberi quarters, Isua Akoko, the
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- January 25, 2025
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Politicians ran away after I demanded N3bn to rig Anambra poll – REC
The serving Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission in Anambra State, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, said she had made elections “unpurchaseable” for politicians in the state in the last three years. According to Agwu, every wealthy politician in the state desires to ‘buy election.’ Agwu made the remarks during a stakeholders’ dialogue engagement
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The serving Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission in Anambra State, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, said she had made elections “unpurchaseable” for politicians in the state in the last three years. According to Agwu, every wealthy politician in the state desires to ‘buy election.’ Agwu made the remarks during a stakeholders’ dialogue engagement
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- January 25, 2025
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APC, PDP bicker as Edo election tribunal relocates to Abuja
The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, exchanged words over the relocation of the state’s governorship election petition tribunal from Benin City to Abuja. Parties in the tribunal were informed of the relocation in a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the tribunal secretary,
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The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, exchanged words over the relocation of the state’s governorship election petition tribunal from Benin City to Abuja. Parties in the tribunal were informed of the relocation in a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the tribunal secretary,
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- January 25, 2025
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Mob lynches Ogun woman accused of turning from bird to human
An aged woman identified as Kehinde Ojo, was on Tuesday lynched by a mob in Oke-Ijeun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, over an allegation of witchcraft. In a series of videos that went viral on social media, Ojo, who appeared weak and could not talk, was seen lying inside a pit. Saturday PUNCH gathered that
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An aged woman identified as Kehinde Ojo, was on Tuesday lynched by a mob in Oke-Ijeun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, over an allegation of witchcraft. In a series of videos that went viral on social media, Ojo, who appeared weak and could not talk, was seen lying inside a pit. Saturday PUNCH gathered that
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- January 25, 2025
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PDP crisis: Reconciliation panel to meet N’East stakeholders
The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Reconciliation Committee has announced plans to meet with members of the National Working Committee to address the internal conflict. A member of the panel and former National Vice Chairman of the party, South-West, Eddy Olafeso, shared this information in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, on Friday. Olafeso, who also revealed
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Reconciliation Committee has announced plans to meet with members of the National Working Committee to address the internal conflict. A member of the panel and former National Vice Chairman of the party, South-West, Eddy Olafeso, shared this information in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, on Friday. Olafeso, who also revealed
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- January 25, 2025
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Before Stardom With… Dr Joseph Oche
Could you tell us about your educational background? I started my academic journey studying Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. This solid foundation sharpened my analytical skills and ignited my interest in technology and innovation. I later pursued a master’s degree at the National Open University of Nigeria and earned a
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Could you tell us about your educational background? I started my academic journey studying Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. This solid foundation sharpened my analytical skills and ignited my interest in technology and innovation. I later pursued a master’s degree at the National Open University of Nigeria and earned a
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- January 25, 2025
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DisCos’ remittance dropped by N156bn amid power outage — NERC
The mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading and the Market Operator dropped by N156bn in the first nine months of 2024, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission have revealed. According to NERC, the financial remittances represent the cumulative upstream invoices payable by the DisCos to NBET and MO
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The mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading and the Market Operator dropped by N156bn in the first nine months of 2024, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission have revealed. According to NERC, the financial remittances represent the cumulative upstream invoices payable by the DisCos to NBET and MO
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- January 25, 2025
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My marriage… With Mike Fagbemi
How did you meet your wife? I met my wife, Comfort, through a pastor friend who introduced us. Our relationship blossomed from there. Was it love at first sight? No, it wasn’t. My feelings for her grew stronger as we got closer. What qualities endeared her to you? First, she is a born-again Christian. I
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How did you meet your wife? I met my wife, Comfort, through a pastor friend who introduced us. Our relationship blossomed from there. Was it love at first sight? No, it wasn’t. My feelings for her grew stronger as we got closer. What qualities endeared her to you? First, she is a born-again Christian. I
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- January 25, 2025
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ALGON, NULGE back LG integration into identity management
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have declared support for the inclusion of local governments in the national identity management system. A former Postmaster General and ex-chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Bisi Adegbuyi, recently called on the Federal Government to incorporate local governments
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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have declared support for the inclusion of local governments in the national identity management system. A former Postmaster General and ex-chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Bisi Adegbuyi, recently called on the Federal Government to incorporate local governments
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- January 25, 2025
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EFCC battles internal scandals as operatives loot recovered assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under heavy scrutiny following theft of exhibits by some of its operatives. Saturday PUNCH gathered that some officials of the agency had been dismissed, while others were being investigated for fraud and theft of recovered assets, including cash and gold bars. No fewer than 27 officers of
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under heavy scrutiny following theft of exhibits by some of its operatives. Saturday PUNCH gathered that some officials of the agency had been dismissed, while others were being investigated for fraud and theft of recovered assets, including cash and gold bars. No fewer than 27 officers of
