Gunmen abduct Delta poly student, demand N10m ransom
A yet-to-be-identified student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku has been kidnapped while a stray bullet from gunmen killed a woman in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that the lady said to be a Higher National Diploma student at the polytechnic was abducted when her perceived boyfriend was
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A yet-to-be-identified student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku has been kidnapped while a stray bullet from gunmen killed a woman in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that the lady said to be a Higher National Diploma student at the polytechnic was abducted when her perceived boyfriend was
Read moreDecomposing body of abducted Anambra lawmaker found on Second Niger Bridge
The lifeless body of the member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, has been found along the 2nd Niger Bridge. Azuka’s lifeless body, said to be already decomposing was found by a joint team of security operatives in the early hours of Thursday. This is coming 44
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The lifeless body of the member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, has been found along the 2nd Niger Bridge. Azuka’s lifeless body, said to be already decomposing was found by a joint team of security operatives in the early hours of Thursday. This is coming 44
Read moreLagos hotelier in police net for sodomising teenager for N5000
The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 46-year-old Managing Director of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Macdonald Opara, for allegedly sodomising a 16-year-old boy. The Zone’s spokesperson, Ayuba Umma, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday said, the victim’s father (name withheld) submitted a petition to the Assistant Inspector
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The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 46-year-old Managing Director of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Macdonald Opara, for allegedly sodomising a 16-year-old boy. The Zone’s spokesperson, Ayuba Umma, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday said, the victim’s father (name withheld) submitted a petition to the Assistant Inspector
Read moreSinger Portable’s proteges arraigned for assaulting Ogun officials
The police in Ogun State on Thursday arraigned nine proteges of the famous singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly assaulting officers of the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Those arraigned were Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25;
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The police in Ogun State on Thursday arraigned nine proteges of the famous singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly assaulting officers of the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Those arraigned were Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25;
Read moreAddress private sector constraints, World Bank tells FG
The World Bank has urged the Federal Government to address key constraints hindering private sector growth in Nigeria, stating that reforms in critical sectors could unlock billions of dollars in investments and create thousands of jobs. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic and Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja on Thursday, the World Bank’s Country Director
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The World Bank has urged the Federal Government to address key constraints hindering private sector growth in Nigeria, stating that reforms in critical sectors could unlock billions of dollars in investments and create thousands of jobs. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic and Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja on Thursday, the World Bank’s Country Director
Read moreElumelu advocates increased capital, mentorship for entrepreneurs
The Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu, has called for greater access to capital and mentorship to empower Africa’s burgeoning entrepreneurial sector and unlock its vast potential. Speaking at a two-day conference held on February 4th and 5th in Florida, USA, Elumelu remarked that African entrepreneurs, particularly the continent’s young people, need more support to
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The Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu, has called for greater access to capital and mentorship to empower Africa’s burgeoning entrepreneurial sector and unlock its vast potential. Speaking at a two-day conference held on February 4th and 5th in Florida, USA, Elumelu remarked that African entrepreneurs, particularly the continent’s young people, need more support to
Read moreTUC threatens mass protests over proposed highway tolling
The Trade Union Congress has aligned itself with the Nigeria Labour Congress in voicing strong opposition to the government’s proposed hikes in electricity tariffs, tolls on selected highways, and telecom tariffs. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made these concerns known during a press conference in Abuja following a meeting of the National Administrative Council of the
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The Trade Union Congress has aligned itself with the Nigeria Labour Congress in voicing strong opposition to the government’s proposed hikes in electricity tariffs, tolls on selected highways, and telecom tariffs. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made these concerns known during a press conference in Abuja following a meeting of the National Administrative Council of the
Read moreSenate probes Niger Republic’s claim on Lakurawa
The Nigerian Senate has launched an investigation into allegations made by Niger Republic’s Head of State, Brig. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilise his country through a militia group known as Lakurawa. The Senate also resolved to conduct a fact-finding visit to Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States, where the alleged
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The Nigerian Senate has launched an investigation into allegations made by Niger Republic’s Head of State, Brig. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilise his country through a militia group known as Lakurawa. The Senate also resolved to conduct a fact-finding visit to Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States, where the alleged
Read morePDP demands EFCC probe as Okpebholo suspends AG
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission into the financial recklessness that led to the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. In a
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission into the financial recklessness that led to the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. In a
Read morePolice drop N1.3bn fraud charges against Obanikoro’s son, others
The police have dropped the N1.3bn fraud charges they filed against Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others. The decision was communicated to the Federal High Court in Lagos via a Notice of Withdrawal filed under Section 108(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. In the document, dated February 4,
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The police have dropped the N1.3bn fraud charges they filed against Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others. The decision was communicated to the Federal High Court in Lagos via a Notice of Withdrawal filed under Section 108(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. In the document, dated February 4,
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