Ajayi Returns After Injury-Induced Layoff As West Brom Suffer Home Defeat

Semi Ajayi was an unused substitute for West Brom in their 2-0 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Wednesday. Ajayi had been out of action since October…

Delta microfinance bank reiterates commitment to better corporate governance, empowerment

Revelation Microfinance Bank Limited, Ughelli, Delta State, has restated its commitment to strong corporate governance, robust risk assessment and strategic collaborations. Speaking to South-South PUNCH in an exclusive interview, the bank’s Managing/CEO, Mr Patrick Okhimamhe, said that the bank’s strong internal organization, risk assessment processes, and collaborative approach position it for success in the microfinance
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Revelation Microfinance Bank Limited, Ughelli, Delta State, has restated its commitment to strong corporate governance, robust risk assessment and strategic collaborations. Speaking to South-South PUNCH in an exclusive interview, the bank’s Managing/CEO, Mr Patrick Okhimamhe, said that the bank’s strong internal organization, risk assessment processes, and collaborative approach position it for success in the microfinance

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Brig Gen Togun’s interview: In defence of Fawehinwemi’s integrity

My attention has been drawn to an interview granted by Brig.-Gen. Kunle Togun (rtd), a former Deputy Director of State Security Service, to Edmund Obilo podcast, wherein he made some egregious, insidious, insensate and fallacious allegations against Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN (of blessed memory). Togun was one of the two security chiefs of Gen. Ibrahim
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My attention has been drawn to an interview granted by Brig.-Gen. Kunle Togun (rtd), a former Deputy Director of State Security Service, to Edmund Obilo podcast, wherein he made some egregious, insidious, insensate and fallacious allegations against Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN (of blessed memory). Togun was one of the two security chiefs of Gen. Ibrahim

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Ecologist calls for sustainable forest management to tackle climate change

Plant ecologist and researcher in Akwa Ibom State, Dr Richard Ita, has called for proper management of forests to tackle climate change issues in Nigeria. Ita, who spoke with South-South PUNCH correspondent in Uyo, Akwa  Ibom State on Tuesday, said his research on carbon storage in the forests of Akwa Ibom State, co-authored by a
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Plant ecologist and researcher in Akwa Ibom State, Dr Richard Ita, has called for proper management of forests to tackle climate change issues in Nigeria. Ita, who spoke with South-South PUNCH correspondent in Uyo, Akwa  Ibom State on Tuesday, said his research on carbon storage in the forests of Akwa Ibom State, co-authored by a

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Enugu businessman rewards loyal apprentice with N15m, shop in Lagos

The Managing Director of Enugu Amaka Construction, whose name was not disclosed, has settled one of his longtime apprentices simply identified as Junior with a shop in Lagos and a cash gift of ₦15 million. According to a viral video published by the group on February 9 via Facebook, the apprentice, who served diligently for
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The Managing Director of Enugu Amaka Construction, whose name was not disclosed, has settled one of his longtime apprentices simply identified as Junior with a shop in Lagos and a cash gift of ₦15 million. According to a viral video published by the group on February 9 via Facebook, the apprentice, who served diligently for

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Enugu businessman rewards loyal apprentice with N15m, shop in Lagos

The Managing Director of Enugu Amaka Construction, whose name was not disclosed, has settled one of his longtime apprentices simply identified as Junior with a shop in Lagos and a cash gift of ₦15 million. According to a viral video published by the group on February 9 via Facebook, the apprentice, who served diligently for
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The Managing Director of Enugu Amaka Construction, whose name was not disclosed, has settled one of his longtime apprentices simply identified as Junior with a shop in Lagos and a cash gift of ₦15 million. According to a viral video published by the group on February 9 via Facebook, the apprentice, who served diligently for

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Transmission line tripping caused power disruptions in Lagos, others – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has attributed Wednesday’s power supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo to the tripping of the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. In a statement on Wednesday, TCN explained that the transmission line tripped at the Omotosho end at 11:34 a.m., causing a cascade outage that affected parts of the national
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has attributed Wednesday’s power supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo to the tripping of the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. In a statement on Wednesday, TCN explained that the transmission line tripped at the Omotosho end at 11:34 a.m., causing a cascade outage that affected parts of the national

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UCL: Onyedika Helps Club Brugge Beat Lookman’s Atalanta, Chukwueze Features In Milan’s Defeat

Super Eagles midfield star Raphael Onyedika helped Club Brugge overcome Atalanta 2-1 in the Champions League play-offs first leg. Onyedika played for 90 minutes while Ademola Lookman was not in…

EPL: Everton hold Liverpool to thrilling 2-2 draw in Merseyside derby

  Everton and Liverpool played out an intense 2-2 draw in a dramatic Merseyside derby that saw late drama at Goodison Park. A stoppage-time equaliser from James Tarkowski ensured the Toffees shared the spoils with their city rivals. The match began with high intensity, and Everton took the lead in the 11th minute when Beto
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  Everton and Liverpool played out an intense 2-2 draw in a dramatic Merseyside derby that saw late drama at Goodison Park. A stoppage-time equaliser from James Tarkowski ensured the Toffees shared the spoils with their city rivals. The match began with high intensity, and Everton took the lead in the 11th minute when Beto

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VIDEO: Tanzanian singer Juma Jux proposes to Iyabo Ojo’s daughter second time

Tanzanian singer, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, has proposed to his Nigerian wife, Priscilla Ojo, for the second time. The singer announced the moment on his Instagram, sharing a video of the surprise proposal. In the clip, Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, was blindfolded as Juma led her into a beautifully
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Tanzanian singer, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, has proposed to his Nigerian wife, Priscilla Ojo, for the second time. The singer announced the moment on his Instagram, sharing a video of the surprise proposal. In the clip, Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, was blindfolded as Juma led her into a beautifully

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