Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers.
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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers.
Lagos probes death of pregnant woman denied hospital care during labour
The Lagos State Government has vowed to hold accountable all parties involved in what it described as “tragic and shocking death” of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was rejected by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online reports that the private healthcare facility she sought help from denied her
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The Lagos State Government has vowed to hold accountable all parties involved in what it described as “tragic and shocking death” of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was rejected by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online reports that the private healthcare facility she sought help from denied her
Tinubu to unveil projects in FCT for second anniversary – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu will visit at least one of the Area Councils to commission a project as part of events to mark his second anniversary in office. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from pressmen after inspecting ongoing road projects in Kwali,
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu will visit at least one of the Area Councils to commission a project as part of events to mark his second anniversary in office. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from pressmen after inspecting ongoing road projects in Kwali,
Trump’s tariffs may have minimal impact on Nigeria’s us exports – Report
Nigeria’s exports to the United States account for about two per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a report by Renaissance Capital Africa. The report, titled “The African Continent is (relatively) Immune to Trump’s Tariffs”, suggests that African countries, including Nigeria, may be less impacted by the US tariffs due to their
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Nigeria’s exports to the United States account for about two per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a report by Renaissance Capital Africa. The report, titled “The African Continent is (relatively) Immune to Trump’s Tariffs”, suggests that African countries, including Nigeria, may be less impacted by the US tariffs due to their
Liz Anjorin slams Tope Alabi for snubbing her birthday performance
Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has allegedly refused to perform at the birthday of Nigerian actress, Liz Anjorin. PUNCH Online gathered that the singer declined to come down from her car upon discovering that the celebrant was Anjorin. It was also learned that fans of Anjorin secured the services of Alabi in the diaspora. Although
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Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has allegedly refused to perform at the birthday of Nigerian actress, Liz Anjorin. PUNCH Online gathered that the singer declined to come down from her car upon discovering that the celebrant was Anjorin. It was also learned that fans of Anjorin secured the services of Alabi in the diaspora. Although
Natasha’s recall: INEC doubts fresh process as senator fights ‘forged signatures’
The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed doubt over the likelihood of the petitioners calling for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, meeting the required number of signatures to initiate a fresh recall process. The commission stated this following the renewed push by the petitioners to mobilise more constituents
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed doubt over the likelihood of the petitioners calling for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, meeting the required number of signatures to initiate a fresh recall process. The commission stated this following the renewed push by the petitioners to mobilise more constituents
Nigeria records 100 deaths per 1,000 births – UN report
A new report by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation shows that Nigeria is among the four countries with an under-five mortality rate exceeding 100 deaths per 1,000 live births. The report also stated that sub-Saharan Africa was home to the 20 countries with the highest under-five mortality rates globally in 2023,
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A new report by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation shows that Nigeria is among the four countries with an under-five mortality rate exceeding 100 deaths per 1,000 live births. The report also stated that sub-Saharan Africa was home to the 20 countries with the highest under-five mortality rates globally in 2023,
Unbeaten PSG seal Ligue 1 title with six games to spare
Paris St Germain remained unbeaten as they won their fourth straight Ligue 1 title in style on home turf after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Angers gave Luis Enrique’s side an unassailable lead in the French top-flight. The victory, courtesy of a Desire Doue goal, moved PSG to 74 points with six rounds left. PSG are
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Paris St Germain remained unbeaten as they won their fourth straight Ligue 1 title in style on home turf after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Angers gave Luis Enrique’s side an unassailable lead in the French top-flight. The victory, courtesy of a Desire Doue goal, moved PSG to 74 points with six rounds left. PSG are
Mourinho gets three- match ban, £6,000 fine for nose-grabbing incident
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for three matches and handed a fine of around £6,000 ($7,734.00) after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby, the Turkish Football Federation said on Saturday. The incident occurred at the end of the Turkish Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, in which Mourinho’s side
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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for three matches and handed a fine of around £6,000 ($7,734.00) after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby, the Turkish Football Federation said on Saturday. The incident occurred at the end of the Turkish Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, in which Mourinho’s side
La Liga: Real Madrid stumble at home to Valencia 2-1
Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid’s Spanish title hopes. Duro, a former Real Madrid youth player who came on as a second-half replacement, finished off a counter-attack to head the winner five minutes into added time.
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Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid’s Spanish title hopes. Duro, a former Real Madrid youth player who came on as a second-half replacement, finished off a counter-attack to head the winner five minutes into added time.