Abure loyalists allege Obi culpable in LP’s crisis

Some chieftains of the Labour Party loyal to the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, have raised a motion for the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, to be sanctioned over the role he played in the internal strife of the party. They warned that Obi might face his worst electoral
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Some chieftains of the Labour Party loyal to the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, have raised a motion for the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, to be sanctioned over the role he played in the internal strife of the party. They warned that Obi might face his worst electoral

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APC, opposition fear Trump’s policies may affect Nigeria

Political parties in the country have raised concerns over the coming into power of United States President Donald Trump, expressing fear that his flurry of executive orders might have affected African countries, including Nigeria. Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump said Washington could impose tariffs on major trading partners; including Canada, Mexico and China, as
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Political parties in the country have raised concerns over the coming into power of United States President Donald Trump, expressing fear that his flurry of executive orders might have affected African countries, including Nigeria. Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump said Washington could impose tariffs on major trading partners; including Canada, Mexico and China, as

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ECOWAS policies fuelling influx of terrorists into Nigeria – Ex-Director, DHQ

A former Director General of the Land Forces Simulation Centre and ex-director of procurement at the Defence Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Dayo Olukoju (retd) speaks with Imoleayo Oyedeyi on how porous borders and soft immigration policies of the Economic Community of West African States are fuelling the influx of terrorists into Nigeria, among other sundry security
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A former Director General of the Land Forces Simulation Centre and ex-director of procurement at the Defence Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Dayo Olukoju (retd) speaks with Imoleayo Oyedeyi on how porous borders and soft immigration policies of the Economic Community of West African States are fuelling the influx of terrorists into Nigeria, among other sundry security

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18 killed, vehicles burnt as tanker fire wreaks havoc in Enugu

Tragedy struck in Enugu State on Saturday when no fewer than 18 people were burnt to death and 13 others injured in a tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, in the Udi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11.30am when a fuel-laden tanker while descending a hill collided
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Tragedy struck in Enugu State on Saturday when no fewer than 18 people were burnt to death and 13 others injured in a tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, in the Udi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11.30am when a fuel-laden tanker while descending a hill collided

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US-based Nigerians panic over Trump’s mass deportation threat

Nigerians and other African illegal immigrants in the United States may be the next target for deportation by the American government, Sunday PUNCH has gathered. The fear of deportation has gripped many Nigerians who are illegally staying in the US, following President Donald Trump’s declaration of war against illegal immigration Trump on his inauguration day
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Nigerians and other African illegal immigrants in the United States may be the next target for deportation by the American government, Sunday PUNCH has gathered. The fear of deportation has gripped many Nigerians who are illegally staying in the US, following President Donald Trump’s declaration of war against illegal immigration Trump on his inauguration day

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Outrage as Force PRO says police can break into homes

Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday, sparked a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) after stating that the Nigerian law empowered police operatives to break into homes without a search warrant. The controversy began when an X user, Somto Okonkwo, shared a video showing masked policemen forcefully entering a house by scaling the
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Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday, sparked a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) after stating that the Nigerian law empowered police operatives to break into homes without a search warrant. The controversy began when an X user, Somto Okonkwo, shared a video showing masked policemen forcefully entering a house by scaling the

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Ongoing cleansing will spare nobody – EFCC chair

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede has warned against corrupt practices among personnel of the commission. He urged the bad eggs to retrace their steps, warning that the internal cleansing ongoing in the commission would not spare anyone. Olukoyede disclosed this during the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on
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The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede has warned against corrupt practices among personnel of the commission. He urged the bad eggs to retrace their steps, warning that the internal cleansing ongoing in the commission would not spare anyone. Olukoyede disclosed this during the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on

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Police begin probe as assailants stab Osun varsity student to death

Osun State Police Command on Saturday said its detectives have commenced an investigation to unravel the identities of some assailants who stabbed a 200-level student of Bowen University, Iwo, Paul Thinker, to death. Speaking exclusively with Sunday PUNCH on the matter, the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said the incident was reported to Iwo Divisional Headquarters
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Osun State Police Command on Saturday said its detectives have commenced an investigation to unravel the identities of some assailants who stabbed a 200-level student of Bowen University, Iwo, Paul Thinker, to death. Speaking exclusively with Sunday PUNCH on the matter, the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said the incident was reported to Iwo Divisional Headquarters

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Adams completes €5.5m Sevilla switch

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has completed his transfer from French side Montpellier to Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla in a deal worth €5.5m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on X on Saturday. “Exclusive story confirmed: Akor Adams joins Sevilla from Montpellier on €5.5m deal. He’s just landed in Spain
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Nigerian striker Akor Adams has completed his transfer from French side Montpellier to Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla in a deal worth €5.5m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on X on Saturday. “Exclusive story confirmed: Akor Adams joins Sevilla from Montpellier on €5.5m deal. He’s just landed in Spain

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Daga joins Norwegian club Molde

Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has completed his move to Norwegian Eliteserien side FK Molde on a three-year deal from FC ONE Rocket, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 18-year-old, who recently helped Enyimba reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage while on loan, has already begun training with his new club. Molde CEO Øystein Neerland expressed
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Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has completed his move to Norwegian Eliteserien side FK Molde on a three-year deal from FC ONE Rocket, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 18-year-old, who recently helped Enyimba reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage while on loan, has already begun training with his new club. Molde CEO Øystein Neerland expressed

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