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PDP seeks IG’s intervention in Edo LG crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and traditional institutions to intervene in the ongoing crisis over the suspension of local government chairmen in the state. The PDP’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, made the appeal on Tuesday during a press briefing
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The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and traditional institutions to intervene in the ongoing crisis over the suspension of local government chairmen in the state. The PDP’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, made the appeal on Tuesday during a press briefing
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Strong winds, heavy rain force cancellation of UK New Year’s events
A wave of cancellations has swept across the UK as severe weather forced the shutdown of numerous New Year’s Eve celebrations. SkyNews on Tuesday night reported that the Met Office issued multiple weather warnings, including a fresh amber alert for heavy rain in the northwest, predicting more than 100mm could fall overnight. Events in Edinburgh,
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A wave of cancellations has swept across the UK as severe weather forced the shutdown of numerous New Year’s Eve celebrations. SkyNews on Tuesday night reported that the Met Office issued multiple weather warnings, including a fresh amber alert for heavy rain in the northwest, predicting more than 100mm could fall overnight. Events in Edinburgh,
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35-year-old man found dead in Ogun compound
The Ogun State Police Command on Monday confirmed the discovery of a 35-year-old man, Mukaila Lasisi, who was found dead in a compound on Israel Agbalade Street, Asero, Abeokuta, the state capital. PUNCH Metro gathered from the command that Lasisi was found lying unconscious in the compound by a security guard, identified only as Amusan,
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The Ogun State Police Command on Monday confirmed the discovery of a 35-year-old man, Mukaila Lasisi, who was found dead in a compound on Israel Agbalade Street, Asero, Abeokuta, the state capital. PUNCH Metro gathered from the command that Lasisi was found lying unconscious in the compound by a security guard, identified only as Amusan,
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Lagos to probe DJ’s husband over child molestation allegations
The Lagos State Government has waded into the child molestation scandal involving Ohis Emmanuel, the husband of popular disc jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, also known as DJ Kulet. DJ Kulet had taken to her social media handle on Monday to announce her separation from her husband, alleging that he had been involved in child molestation and
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The Lagos State Government has waded into the child molestation scandal involving Ohis Emmanuel, the husband of popular disc jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, also known as DJ Kulet. DJ Kulet had taken to her social media handle on Monday to announce her separation from her husband, alleging that he had been involved in child molestation and
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- January 1, 2025
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Man arrested for shooting friend after argument in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Obinna Nwigwe, for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument at the Najob Guest House in Bwari. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as a disturbing case of
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Obinna Nwigwe, for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument at the Najob Guest House in Bwari. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as a disturbing case of
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Five motorists escape death in Ogun multiple accidents
No fewer than five motorists escaped death in three road accidents that occurred along the Lagos-Abeokuta and Sagamu-Benin expressways on Monday and Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt from multiple traffic updates released by the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Seni Ogunyemi, that the accidents were caused by speeding and careless
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No fewer than five motorists escaped death in three road accidents that occurred along the Lagos-Abeokuta and Sagamu-Benin expressways on Monday and Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt from multiple traffic updates released by the Commandant General of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Seni Ogunyemi, that the accidents were caused by speeding and careless
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Anambra Catholic priest rescued after N1m payment to police — Cleric
The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as “Father Ebube Muonso” has narrated how a priest and colleague, simply identified as Rev. Fr. Nonso, was kidnapped and spent a week at his captors’ den in a forest, before his rescue. Obimma also stated that the
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The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as “Father Ebube Muonso” has narrated how a priest and colleague, simply identified as Rev. Fr. Nonso, was kidnapped and spent a week at his captors’ den in a forest, before his rescue. Obimma also stated that the
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Police detain Ogun security guards for setting man ablaze
Two security guards, Segun Sodiya and Segun Abatan, from the Agura Sabo area of Sagamu, Ogun State, are currently in the custody of the police for allegedly setting a 44-year-old man, Basiru Aliu, ablaze. PUNCH Metro exclusively learnt from the state police command on Tuesday that the suspects mistook the victim for a thief when
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Two security guards, Segun Sodiya and Segun Abatan, from the Agura Sabo area of Sagamu, Ogun State, are currently in the custody of the police for allegedly setting a 44-year-old man, Basiru Aliu, ablaze. PUNCH Metro exclusively learnt from the state police command on Tuesday that the suspects mistook the victim for a thief when
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Abductor of Benue community leader killed, victim rescued
The Benue State Police Command has rescued the community leader of the Kunav United Development Association, Emmanuel Tor Yaji, who was abducted around 10 pm on Monday. During the rescue operation, policemen were reported to have killed one of the abductors and apprehended one other. Yaji, the President General of Kunav Development Association, was abducted
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The Benue State Police Command has rescued the community leader of the Kunav United Development Association, Emmanuel Tor Yaji, who was abducted around 10 pm on Monday. During the rescue operation, policemen were reported to have killed one of the abductors and apprehended one other. Yaji, the President General of Kunav Development Association, was abducted
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