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- January 3, 2025
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Catholic priest arrested for shooting Imo ‘knockout’ thrower to death
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, of St. Columbus Catholic Church, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has been arrested by the police command for allegedly killing a boy who threw a firework, popularly called knockout or banger, inside the church on New Year’s Eve. PUNCH Metro gathered that the event
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A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, of St. Columbus Catholic Church, in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has been arrested by the police command for allegedly killing a boy who threw a firework, popularly called knockout or banger, inside the church on New Year’s Eve. PUNCH Metro gathered that the event
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- January 3, 2025
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Naira weakens to 1,541/$
The Nigerian naira weakened to N1,541.36/$ on the first day of trading in the New Year. According to the NFEM rate data available on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, this is a 0.36 per cent depreciation compared to the closing rate of 2024 which was N1,535.82/$. Some authorised dealers quoted the dollar
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The Nigerian naira weakened to N1,541.36/$ on the first day of trading in the New Year. According to the NFEM rate data available on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, this is a 0.36 per cent depreciation compared to the closing rate of 2024 which was N1,535.82/$. Some authorised dealers quoted the dollar
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- January 3, 2025
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Tackling insecurity will improve standard of living – Bafarawa
A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has called on leaders, especially the federal government, to sort out issues bordering on insecurity to improve the standards of living. Bafarawa, also a former presidential candidate, while speaking with newsmen in his house on Tuesday, said once the question of insecurity is resolved, there
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A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has called on leaders, especially the federal government, to sort out issues bordering on insecurity to improve the standards of living. Bafarawa, also a former presidential candidate, while speaking with newsmen in his house on Tuesday, said once the question of insecurity is resolved, there
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- January 3, 2025
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Vox pop: Nigerians demand better welfare, affordable cost of living in 2025
With the high inflation leading to a persistent rise in food and transportation costs nationwide, Nigerians have called on the government to ensure the reduction of the cost of living…
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- January 3, 2025
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ICC chief eyes U-19 World Cup success
The International Cricket Council’s women’s cricket manager, Snehal Pradhan, says the roaring success of the maiden women’s U-19 World Cup in South Africa will serve as a springboard for the second edition, which will be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is one of the four debutants
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The International Cricket Council’s women’s cricket manager, Snehal Pradhan, says the roaring success of the maiden women’s U-19 World Cup in South Africa will serve as a springboard for the second edition, which will be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is one of the four debutants
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- January 3, 2025
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Wife, parents escape as ex-husband sets apartment ablaze in Edo
While many Nigerians were still basking in the euphoria of New Year celebrations, an Italian-based businesswoman, identified as Tina Suyi, narrowly escaped death by whiskers on Wednesday when her estranged husband, Osaro…
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- January 3, 2025
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My dream is to play for Nigeria – Amayo
Nigerian-Canadian basketball player and Rivers Hoopers guard, Kelvin Amayo, talks about the progress of his career from college to becoming a professional and his desire to represent Nigeria in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Last year, you won the NBBF title with the Rivers Hoopers after playing at the BAL. How does it feel to
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Nigerian-Canadian basketball player and Rivers Hoopers guard, Kelvin Amayo, talks about the progress of his career from college to becoming a professional and his desire to represent Nigeria in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Last year, you won the NBBF title with the Rivers Hoopers after playing at the BAL. How does it feel to
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- January 3, 2025
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Ismail linked with Albanian club, doubtful for CHAN
Super Eagles B and Remo Stars wingback Sodiq Ismail is likely going to miss out on the 2024 African Nations Championship if he completes his speculated transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The CHAN tournament is strictly for players plying their trade in their country’s domestic league and Ismail will no
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Super Eagles B and Remo Stars wingback Sodiq Ismail is likely going to miss out on the 2024 African Nations Championship if he completes his speculated transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The CHAN tournament is strictly for players plying their trade in their country’s domestic league and Ismail will no
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- January 3, 2025
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Umar set to join Valencia on loan
The first half of the season was disastrous for Valencia, and their poor form has meant that they occupy a place in the La Liga relegation zone. New head coach Carlos Corberan has been tasked with guiding Los Che away from trouble, although he will require help on the transfer front for this. On the
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The first half of the season was disastrous for Valencia, and their poor form has meant that they occupy a place in the La Liga relegation zone. New head coach Carlos Corberan has been tasked with guiding Los Che away from trouble, although he will require help on the transfer front for this. On the
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- January 3, 2025
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Orban close to Hoffenheim move
Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Hoffenheim are on the verge of co mpleting their first transfer of the winter as Lyon’s Gift Orban is set to join the club. Orban will move to Sinsheim for around €9m and will complete his medical at the Bundesliga side soon. Since moving to the Rhône-Alpes region
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Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Hoffenheim are on the verge of co mpleting their first transfer of the winter as Lyon’s Gift Orban is set to join the club. Orban will move to Sinsheim for around €9m and will complete his medical at the Bundesliga side soon. Since moving to the Rhône-Alpes region
