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Four arrested for burning 74-year-old Anambra woman
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a lady for allegedly setting ablaze a 74-year-old woman in a wheelchair. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, but the police operatives recovered the burnt remains of the victim and her wheelchair
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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a lady for allegedly setting ablaze a 74-year-old woman in a wheelchair. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, but the police operatives recovered the burnt remains of the victim and her wheelchair
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34-year-old man arrested for raping Ogun teenager
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Olayinka Isaac, for allegedly defiling and raping a 17-year-old girl in the Rounder area of Abeokuta, Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the incident, which occurred at about on January 23, 2025, around 4:00 PM, sparked outrage in the community. The spokesperson for
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Olayinka Isaac, for allegedly defiling and raping a 17-year-old girl in the Rounder area of Abeokuta, Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the incident, which occurred at about on January 23, 2025, around 4:00 PM, sparked outrage in the community. The spokesperson for
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Whyte wants Joshua showdown
British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is targeting a ‘trilogy’ fight with Anthony Joshua as he vows to retire his bitter rival. The heavyweight duo first clashed on the amateur circuit 16-years ago, as ‘The Bodysnatcher’ claimed a points victory over a novice Joshua who hadn’t long had his first contest when the pair met. Their bitter
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British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is targeting a ‘trilogy’ fight with Anthony Joshua as he vows to retire his bitter rival. The heavyweight duo first clashed on the amateur circuit 16-years ago, as ‘The Bodysnatcher’ claimed a points victory over a novice Joshua who hadn’t long had his first contest when the pair met. Their bitter
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Bolaji claims gold at int’l para badminton tourney
Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has etched her name in history once again by clinching gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025 on Sunday. In a commanding performance, Bolaji defeated Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) in the women’s SL3 final, underscoring her dominance in the event. The African champion also showcased her prowess
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Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has etched her name in history once again by clinching gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025 on Sunday. In a commanding performance, Bolaji defeated Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) in the women’s SL3 final, underscoring her dominance in the event. The African champion also showcased her prowess
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Lagos mulls total ban as Okadas return to highways
The Lagos State Government has lamented the persistent operations of Okada riders on the highways in Lagos where they have been banned. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, expressed this concern during a dialogue with journalists in Ikeja on Friday, asking whether Okada should be totally banned in the entire state or not.
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The Lagos State Government has lamented the persistent operations of Okada riders on the highways in Lagos where they have been banned. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, expressed this concern during a dialogue with journalists in Ikeja on Friday, asking whether Okada should be totally banned in the entire state or not.
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MASSOB congratulates Ohanaeze leader, insists Ikwerre are Igbo
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. MASSOB stated that Azuta-Mbata’s emergence as the leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization had debunked the long-held misconception that the Ikwerre people of Rivers State are
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The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. MASSOB stated that Azuta-Mbata’s emergence as the leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization had debunked the long-held misconception that the Ikwerre people of Rivers State are
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NAICOM, NCAA set up joint committee on aviation insurance
The National Insurance Commission and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority have set up a joint committee on aviation-related matters. The committee was inaugurated at the NAICOM Office in Abuja on Wednesday when a delegation from NCAA led by the DGM, Financial Health & Aviation Insurance, Mrs. Dorcas Rominiyi, visited the Commission. The Commissioner for Insurance/Chief
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The National Insurance Commission and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority have set up a joint committee on aviation-related matters. The committee was inaugurated at the NAICOM Office in Abuja on Wednesday when a delegation from NCAA led by the DGM, Financial Health & Aviation Insurance, Mrs. Dorcas Rominiyi, visited the Commission. The Commissioner for Insurance/Chief
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Obasa: Assembly tightens security as police promise peaceful plenary today
The Lagos State House of Assembly has tightened security at the Assembly Complex as lawmakers hold plenary on Monday (today), The PUNCH reports. There are speculations that there might be a showdown at the House as the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday claimed he remained the Speaker of the House. Obasa was removed by
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has tightened security at the Assembly Complex as lawmakers hold plenary on Monday (today), The PUNCH reports. There are speculations that there might be a showdown at the House as the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday claimed he remained the Speaker of the House. Obasa was removed by
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NDIC endorses deposit insurance module in ICAN curriculum
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has reiterated calls for the introduction of a deposit insurance module in the curriculum of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. According to a statement from the Corporation on Sunday, the call was made by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan, during a
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has reiterated calls for the introduction of a deposit insurance module in the curriculum of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. According to a statement from the Corporation on Sunday, the call was made by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan, during a
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N1.3bn fraud: Police to arraign Obanikoro’s son, others Feb 27
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed February 27, 2025, for the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others for alleged N1,356,057,330.43 fraud. To be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited. The police charged them
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The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed February 27, 2025, for the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others for alleged N1,356,057,330.43 fraud. To be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited. The police charged them
