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Over 1.18m drivers’ licences issued in 2024, says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a total of 1,180,826 drivers’ licences in 2024, our correspondent gathered on Tuesday. According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, “265,166 licences were issued under a three-year validity period, while 915,660 were issued under a five-year validity period.” Speaking on the corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a total of 1,180,826 drivers’ licences in 2024, our correspondent gathered on Tuesday. According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, “265,166 licences were issued under a three-year validity period, while 915,660 were issued under a five-year validity period.” Speaking on the corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance
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- January 1, 2025
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Borno CJTF member arrested for supplying food to B’Haram
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Muhammad Idrissa, for allegedly supplying cooking ingredients to Boko Haram insurgents in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, disclosed this on Tuesday, stating that the suspect’s arrest followed intelligence reports regarding his activities. Daso added that
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The Borno State Police Command has arrested a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Muhammad Idrissa, for allegedly supplying cooking ingredients to Boko Haram insurgents in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, disclosed this on Tuesday, stating that the suspect’s arrest followed intelligence reports regarding his activities. Daso added that
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- January 1, 2025
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Nigeria on life support when Tinubu took over – Akpabio
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says Nigeria was on life support when President Bola Tinubu took over the government from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in May 2023. Akpabio, however, said notwithstanding the inherited bad economic situation, Tinubu remained determined to turn around the nation’s fortunes. Akpabio, who asked Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu, said
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says Nigeria was on life support when President Bola Tinubu took over the government from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in May 2023. Akpabio, however, said notwithstanding the inherited bad economic situation, Tinubu remained determined to turn around the nation’s fortunes. Akpabio, who asked Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu, said
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- January 1, 2025
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NUPRC releases upstream petroleum decarbonisation template
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has released the Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template which will become a requirement for issuing licences and permits effective January 2025. The move is targeted at ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s broader climate objectives, including its commitment to Net Zero by 2060. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has released the Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template which will become a requirement for issuing licences and permits effective January 2025. The move is targeted at ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s broader climate objectives, including its commitment to Net Zero by 2060. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the
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- January 1, 2025
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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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- January 1, 2025
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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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- January 1, 2025
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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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- January 1, 2025
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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
