APC, PDP bicker as Edo election tribunal relocates to Abuja

The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, exchanged words over the relocation of the state’s governorship election petition tribunal from Benin City to Abuja. Parties in the tribunal were informed of the relocation in a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the tribunal secretary,
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The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, exchanged words over the relocation of the state’s governorship election petition tribunal from Benin City to Abuja. Parties in the tribunal were informed of the relocation in a notice dated January 24, 2025, and signed by the tribunal secretary,

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Mob lynches Ogun woman accused of turning from bird to human

An aged woman identified as Kehinde Ojo, was on Tuesday lynched by a mob in Oke-Ijeun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, over an allegation of witchcraft. In a series of videos that went viral on social media, Ojo, who appeared weak and could not talk, was seen lying inside a pit. Saturday PUNCH gathered that
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An aged woman identified as Kehinde Ojo, was on Tuesday lynched by a mob in Oke-Ijeun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, over an allegation of witchcraft. In a series of videos that went viral on social media, Ojo, who appeared weak and could not talk, was seen lying inside a pit. Saturday PUNCH gathered that

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PDP crisis: Reconciliation panel to meet N’East stakeholders

The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Reconciliation Committee has announced plans to meet with members of the National Working Committee to address the internal conflict. A member of the panel and former National Vice Chairman of the party, South-West, Eddy Olafeso, shared this information in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, on Friday. Olafeso, who also revealed
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Reconciliation Committee has announced plans to meet with members of the National Working Committee to address the internal conflict. A member of the panel and former National Vice Chairman of the party, South-West, Eddy Olafeso, shared this information in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, on Friday. Olafeso, who also revealed

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Before Stardom With… Dr Joseph Oche

Could you tell us about your educational background? I started my academic journey studying Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. This solid foundation sharpened my analytical skills and ignited my interest in technology and innovation. I later pursued a master’s degree at the National Open University of Nigeria and earned a
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Could you tell us about your educational background? I started my academic journey studying Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. This solid foundation sharpened my analytical skills and ignited my interest in technology and innovation. I later pursued a master’s degree at the National Open University of Nigeria and earned a

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DisCos’ remittance dropped by N156bn amid power outage — NERC

The mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading and the Market Operator dropped by N156bn in the first nine months of 2024, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission have revealed. According to NERC, the financial remittances represent the cumulative upstream invoices payable by the DisCos to NBET and MO
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The mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading and the Market Operator dropped by N156bn in the first nine months of 2024, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission have revealed. According to NERC, the financial remittances represent the cumulative upstream invoices payable by the DisCos to NBET and MO

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My marriage… With Mike Fagbemi

How did you meet your wife? I met my wife, Comfort, through a pastor friend who introduced us. Our relationship blossomed from there. Was it love at first sight? No, it wasn’t. My feelings for her grew stronger as we got closer. What qualities endeared her to you? First, she is a born-again Christian. I
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How did you meet your wife? I met my wife, Comfort, through a pastor friend who introduced us. Our relationship blossomed from there. Was it love at first sight? No, it wasn’t. My feelings for her grew stronger as we got closer. What qualities endeared her to you? First, she is a born-again Christian. I

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ALGON, NULGE back LG integration into identity management

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have declared support for the inclusion of local governments in the national identity management system. A former Postmaster General and ex-chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Bisi Adegbuyi, recently called on the Federal Government to incorporate local governments
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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Union of Local Government Employees have declared support for the inclusion of local governments in the national identity management system. A former Postmaster General and ex-chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Bisi Adegbuyi, recently called on the Federal Government to incorporate local governments

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EFCC battles internal scandals as operatives loot recovered assets

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under heavy scrutiny following theft of exhibits by some of its operatives. Saturday PUNCH gathered that some officials of the agency had been dismissed, while others were being investigated for fraud and theft of recovered assets, including cash and gold bars. No fewer than 27 officers of
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under heavy scrutiny following theft of exhibits by some of its operatives. Saturday PUNCH gathered that some officials of the agency had been dismissed, while others were being investigated for fraud and theft of recovered assets, including cash and gold bars. No fewer than 27 officers of

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Tariff hike: Telecoms subscribers issue ultimatum for reversal, oppose NLC threat

Subscriber groups have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission, demanding the reversal of the 50 per cent tariff hike to 10 per cent by Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria have also criticised the Nigerian Labour Congress
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Subscriber groups have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission, demanding the reversal of the 50 per cent tariff hike to 10 per cent by Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria have also criticised the Nigerian Labour Congress

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Oshiomole, retired generals trade tackles over illegal mining

A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, on Friday, accused some unnamed retired military generals of complicity in illegal mining activities going on across the country. Oshiomole, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Sampson Ekong, submitted his report
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A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, on Friday, accused some unnamed retired military generals of complicity in illegal mining activities going on across the country. Oshiomole, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Sampson Ekong, submitted his report

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