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Why military can’t stop northerners from paying levies to bandits — Retired generals
Some retired generals have stated that the Nigerian military cannot prevent residents in some troubled areas from paying levies and ransoms to bandits, despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts. The retired officers expressed doubts about the ability of the military to stop the residents from meeting the bandits’ demands amid fears of attacks. Since banditry became an
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Some retired generals have stated that the Nigerian military cannot prevent residents in some troubled areas from paying levies and ransoms to bandits, despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts. The retired officers expressed doubts about the ability of the military to stop the residents from meeting the bandits’ demands amid fears of attacks. Since banditry became an
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Corpers knock FG over unpaid N77k allowance
Corps members have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed
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Corps members have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed
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12 burnt to death in Edo road crash
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal collision between a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Cyril Mathew, confirmed the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. at Igueoviobo community, near an army
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Tragedy struck early Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in a fatal collision between a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Cyril Mathew, confirmed the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. at Igueoviobo community, near an army
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Tax revenue as Nigeria’s new ‘crude oil’
Before Nigeria’s Independence in 1960, agriculture was the mainstay of its economy, as reflected in the economic activities of the country’s regions at that time. Famous stories of the First Republic chronicled how the defunct regions were reliant on revenues from the groundnut pyramids in the North, the cocoa export receipts from the defunct West,
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Before Nigeria’s Independence in 1960, agriculture was the mainstay of its economy, as reflected in the economic activities of the country’s regions at that time. Famous stories of the First Republic chronicled how the defunct regions were reliant on revenues from the groundnut pyramids in the North, the cocoa export receipts from the defunct West,
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Of eagles perching on Aso Rock, peeping at the President
On Friday afternoon, President Bola Tinubu hosted the latest Super Bowl champion, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Morotoluwa Ojomo, at the State House. For Ojomo, it was one of those moments of pride when one could sigh “It all paid off!” Having left Nigeria for the United States at age seven in 2009, Ojomo’s career
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On Friday afternoon, President Bola Tinubu hosted the latest Super Bowl champion, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Morotoluwa Ojomo, at the State House. For Ojomo, it was one of those moments of pride when one could sigh “It all paid off!” Having left Nigeria for the United States at age seven in 2009, Ojomo’s career
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Ramadan: Four northern states vote N16bn for palliatives during holy month
As the annual Ramadan fast commenced on Saturday, state governments across the country have rolled out relief packages to Islamic clerics, organisations, and Muslims during the holy month. Sunday PUNCH gathered that governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Kano approved over N16bn for Ramadan feeding and palliatives. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially
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As the annual Ramadan fast commenced on Saturday, state governments across the country have rolled out relief packages to Islamic clerics, organisations, and Muslims during the holy month. Sunday PUNCH gathered that governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Kano approved over N16bn for Ramadan feeding and palliatives. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially
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Chemistry key when acting romantic scene — Saga
A former Big Brother Naija housemate and actor, Adeolu Okusaga, better known as Saga, has given his take on the importance of chemistry in portraying romantic scenes effectively. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he emphasised that a genuine connection between actors can significantly enhance their performances. He stated, “There have been instances where I
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A former Big Brother Naija housemate and actor, Adeolu Okusaga, better known as Saga, has given his take on the importance of chemistry in portraying romantic scenes effectively. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he emphasised that a genuine connection between actors can significantly enhance their performances. He stated, “There have been instances where I
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NBA president, ex-IG defend Egbetokun’s tenure extension
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said the tenure extension of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is constitutional. This was as a former IGP, Otunba Sunday Ehindero, declared that Egbetokun deserved the extension because of his competence, performance and academic qualifications. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, Osigwe explained that
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The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said the tenure extension of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is constitutional. This was as a former IGP, Otunba Sunday Ehindero, declared that Egbetokun deserved the extension because of his competence, performance and academic qualifications. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, Osigwe explained that
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My lifestyle reflected in music— Seyi Vibez
Popular singer, Oluwaloseyi Balogun, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has said that his lifestyle is reflected in his music. In an interview with Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida, Seyi Vibez said, “I think an entertainer should entertain. The only job I have to do is to entertain everyone, both locally and internationally.
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Popular singer, Oluwaloseyi Balogun, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has said that his lifestyle is reflected in his music. In an interview with Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida, Seyi Vibez said, “I think an entertainer should entertain. The only job I have to do is to entertain everyone, both locally and internationally.
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N’Delta youths fault S’Court order to seize Rivers allocation
THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi
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THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi
