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Tension as 30-year-old cultist stoned to death in Bayelsa
A 30-year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening, stoned to death by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensified. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out of
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A 30-year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening, stoned to death by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensified. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out of
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Fake drugs: NAFDAC reopens Abia markets, Afenifere urges DG’s protection
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reopened shops belonging to traders cleared of wrongdoing after its crackdown on fake drugs and substandard products in Abia markets. The South-East Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Martins Iluyomade, announced the reopening following an appeal from the Abia State government. This was as pan-Yoruba sociopolitical
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reopened shops belonging to traders cleared of wrongdoing after its crackdown on fake drugs and substandard products in Abia markets. The South-East Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Martins Iluyomade, announced the reopening following an appeal from the Abia State government. This was as pan-Yoruba sociopolitical
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Kano probes workers’ salary underpayment
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting civil servants in the state. Describing the situation as a violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust, the governor vowed to expose and punish those responsible. His spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, disclosed this in a press
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting civil servants in the state. Describing the situation as a violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust, the governor vowed to expose and punish those responsible. His spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, disclosed this in a press
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Ramadan: Sultan alerts Muslims on moon, Bauchi, Kebbi schools shut
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, presided over by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to look out for the 2025 Ramadan moon from Friday, February 28, 2025. The Sultan made the call on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the NSCIA, Prof Ishaq Oloyede.
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, presided over by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims to look out for the 2025 Ramadan moon from Friday, February 28, 2025. The Sultan made the call on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the NSCIA, Prof Ishaq Oloyede.
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Rivers crisis: Fubara questions INEC’s neutrality
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed doubts about the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission under the leadership of Prof Mahmood Yakubu, citing the commission’s failure to enforce constitutional provisions on political defections. Fubara criticised INEC for selectively enforcing the constitutional requirement that lawmakers who defect from the party on whose platform
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed doubts about the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission under the leadership of Prof Mahmood Yakubu, citing the commission’s failure to enforce constitutional provisions on political defections. Fubara criticised INEC for selectively enforcing the constitutional requirement that lawmakers who defect from the party on whose platform
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Okoye two weeks from return, doubtful for W’Cup qualifiers
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye still has about two weeks more on the sidelines and remains doubtful for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Okoye went under the knife in December after suffering an injury on his right wrist. Although the club did not stipulate how
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Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye still has about two weeks more on the sidelines and remains doubtful for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Okoye went under the knife in December after suffering an injury on his right wrist. Although the club did not stipulate how
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Oyebanji mourns as driver dies, others injured in govt bus crash
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a government driver in a fatal road accident involving a state-owned luxury bus and a truck. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, also left four other commuters injured. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a government driver in a fatal road accident involving a state-owned luxury bus and a truck. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, also left four other commuters injured. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
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No crisis in Lagos Assembly, I remain speaker – Obasa
In this interview with TVC, monitored by GBENGA OLONINIRAN, ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, speaks on his return to the House You were sighted today at the Lagos assembly in the company of your security details and supporters. Just two weeks ago, the House passed a vote of confidence
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In this interview with TVC, monitored by GBENGA OLONINIRAN, ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, speaks on his return to the House You were sighted today at the Lagos assembly in the company of your security details and supporters. Just two weeks ago, the House passed a vote of confidence
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Minister inaugurates roads in Rivers, commends NDDC
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has inaugurated the 7.3-kilometre Oyigbo Road network, which spans Obunku, Umuosi, Obeakpu, Mgboji, and Ndoki communities in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State. He also launched the reconstruction of the Mgboji-Umuagbu Akwete Road, linking Rivers, Abia, and Akwa Ibom states. Speaking at the inauguration, Momoh lauded the Niger
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The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has inaugurated the 7.3-kilometre Oyigbo Road network, which spans Obunku, Umuosi, Obeakpu, Mgboji, and Ndoki communities in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State. He also launched the reconstruction of the Mgboji-Umuagbu Akwete Road, linking Rivers, Abia, and Akwa Ibom states. Speaking at the inauguration, Momoh lauded the Niger
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NANS elects new president, vows to resist tuition hike
Olusola Oladoja, a student of the University of Jos, has been elected as the new President of the National Association of Nigerian Students. Oladoja emerged victorious in the election conducted during the NANS national convention, which began on Sunday with the arrival of delegates, a stakeholders’ meeting, and candidate screening. The process culminated in voting
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Olusola Oladoja, a student of the University of Jos, has been elected as the new President of the National Association of Nigerian Students. Oladoja emerged victorious in the election conducted during the NANS national convention, which began on Sunday with the arrival of delegates, a stakeholders’ meeting, and candidate screening. The process culminated in voting
