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NJC rejects bill to sanction corrupt judges
The National Judicial Council has raised concerns about a proposal by the House of Representatives to empower the Nigerian Bar Association to sanction and remove corrupt judges. On March 25, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution by introducing provisions for the removal of corrupt judges from the
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The National Judicial Council has raised concerns about a proposal by the House of Representatives to empower the Nigerian Bar Association to sanction and remove corrupt judges. On March 25, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution by introducing provisions for the removal of corrupt judges from the
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Police hiding corpses of our members – Shi’ites
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the Shiite group, has accused the police of hiding the corpses of its members who were allegedly killed during a clash that erupted on Friday as a result of their procession. Shiite said six of its members were killed, and 380, including women and children, were arrested
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The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the Shiite group, has accused the police of hiding the corpses of its members who were allegedly killed during a clash that erupted on Friday as a result of their procession. Shiite said six of its members were killed, and 380, including women and children, were arrested
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Delta up-and-coming artiste dies in police custody
A 24-year-old up-and-coming music artiste in Delta State, Paul Obukowho, has died in police custody. Obukowho, who was arrested by officers of the Rapid Response Squad of the state police command on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, was allegedly tortured to death. The Director-General of the Young Nigerian Rights Organisation, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was subjected
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A 24-year-old up-and-coming music artiste in Delta State, Paul Obukowho, has died in police custody. Obukowho, who was arrested by officers of the Rapid Response Squad of the state police command on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, was allegedly tortured to death. The Director-General of the Young Nigerian Rights Organisation, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was subjected
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Lynched Edo travellers: Governors move against reprisals as 16 slain hunters buried
Tears flowed on Saturday in Uromi, Edo State, as the remains of the hunters who were lynched by a mob were interred. Members of the Hausa community converged on the community cemetery to pay their last respects to the victims, who were burnt to death on Friday after being accused of being kidnappers. Our correspondents
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Tears flowed on Saturday in Uromi, Edo State, as the remains of the hunters who were lynched by a mob were interred. Members of the Hausa community converged on the community cemetery to pay their last respects to the victims, who were burnt to death on Friday after being accused of being kidnappers. Our correspondents
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Bumpa co-founder’s alleged killer drove recklessly, police tell court
The Lagos State Police Command has accused Abiola Odutayo, the driver involved in the fatal accident that led to the death of the co-founder of the tech startup Bumpa, Adetunji Opayele, of reckless and careless driving. In the charge sheet LA/301/2025, presented before Magistrate M.E. Owumi of the Tinubu Magistrate Court, the prosecutor alleged that
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The Lagos State Police Command has accused Abiola Odutayo, the driver involved in the fatal accident that led to the death of the co-founder of the tech startup Bumpa, Adetunji Opayele, of reckless and careless driving. In the charge sheet LA/301/2025, presented before Magistrate M.E. Owumi of the Tinubu Magistrate Court, the prosecutor alleged that
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Shade Okoya lauds husband over award
The Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Ltd, Mrs. Folashade Okoya, has expressed profound gratitude to her husband, Chief Rasaq Okoya, for his unwavering support following her recognition at the forthcoming Arise Gala for Women Making Impact 2025. The event, organised by Arise News Channel, will take place on Monday, March 31, to celebrate 65
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The Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Ltd, Mrs. Folashade Okoya, has expressed profound gratitude to her husband, Chief Rasaq Okoya, for his unwavering support following her recognition at the forthcoming Arise Gala for Women Making Impact 2025. The event, organised by Arise News Channel, will take place on Monday, March 31, to celebrate 65
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Death toll in Myanmar earthquake rises above 1,600
Death toll from the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 1,600, with fears that the number could rise significantly as rescue teams scramble to locate survivors amid widespread destruction, NBC News reported on Saturday. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction. The earthquake, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, also affected
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Death toll from the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 1,600, with fears that the number could rise significantly as rescue teams scramble to locate survivors amid widespread destruction, NBC News reported on Saturday. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction. The earthquake, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, also affected
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NSCDC pledges smooth Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, has assured the public of a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. NSCDC has deployed a large number of personnel across the country for the celebration. A statement on Saturday, by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed that the corps had activated
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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, has assured the public of a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. NSCDC has deployed a large number of personnel across the country for the celebration. A statement on Saturday, by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed that the corps had activated
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Ife chief, Odeyemi, clocks 86
The Obasewa of Ile-Ife, Chief John Odeyemi, will mark his 86th birthday on April 4, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH. According to the statement, the renowned accountant, industrialist, and philanthropist, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s corporate and economic landscape. The statement said, “Born in Ile-Ife, Osun
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The Obasewa of Ile-Ife, Chief John Odeyemi, will mark his 86th birthday on April 4, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH. According to the statement, the renowned accountant, industrialist, and philanthropist, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s corporate and economic landscape. The statement said, “Born in Ile-Ife, Osun
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Nigerians spent N21tn on food importation – Report
A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The data indicates that despite efforts to boost local production, Nigeria’s dependence on imports continues to rise across multiple sectors. Of the
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A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The data indicates that despite efforts to boost local production, Nigeria’s dependence on imports continues to rise across multiple sectors. Of the
