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Confed Cup: Enyimba crash out after Zamalek loss
Zamalek ended Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory in their final Group A match at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Egyptian giants, who had already secured top spot with 11 points before the encounter, proved too strong for the Nigerian champions, who needed a win to
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Zamalek ended Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory in their final Group A match at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Egyptian giants, who had already secured top spot with 11 points before the encounter, proved too strong for the Nigerian champions, who needed a win to
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- January 20, 2025
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Dessers scores hat-trick in Rangers win
Onuachu, Simon net for first time in 2025 Nigerian players made significant impacts across Europe’s top leagues on the weekend, with Cyriel Dessers leading the headlines after a memorable hat-trick in Scotland. Meanwhile, Paul Onuachu and Moses Simon both found their scoring boots for the first time in 2025, writes PETER AKINBO. SUNDAY SCOTLAND CYRIEL
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Onuachu, Simon net for first time in 2025 Nigerian players made significant impacts across Europe’s top leagues on the weekend, with Cyriel Dessers leading the headlines after a memorable hat-trick in Scotland. Meanwhile, Paul Onuachu and Moses Simon both found their scoring boots for the first time in 2025, writes PETER AKINBO. SUNDAY SCOTLAND CYRIEL
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- January 20, 2025
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10 Oyo royal families allege exclusion from Alaafin ascendancy
No fewer than 10 royal families in Oyo have alleged marginalisation under the 1961 Alaafin chieftaincy declaration that guides ascension to the throne of the Alaafin. Currently, the declaration restricts eligibility for the throne to two recognised ruling houses: Alowolodu and Agunloye. In a statement provided to The PUNCH, the families argued that limiting the
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No fewer than 10 royal families in Oyo have alleged marginalisation under the 1961 Alaafin chieftaincy declaration that guides ascension to the throne of the Alaafin. Currently, the declaration restricts eligibility for the throne to two recognised ruling houses: Alowolodu and Agunloye. In a statement provided to The PUNCH, the families argued that limiting the
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- January 20, 2025
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89,000 Nigerians denied Schengen visa in two years – Report
Nearly half of Nigerians seeking to visit Europe’s Schengen Area over the past two years were denied visas, data obtained by The PUNCH shows. Out of 192,741 visa applications from Nigerians in 2022 and 2023, 89,344 were turned down, translating to a rejection rate of 46.35 per cent. Official data from the European Commission and
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Nearly half of Nigerians seeking to visit Europe’s Schengen Area over the past two years were denied visas, data obtained by The PUNCH shows. Out of 192,741 visa applications from Nigerians in 2022 and 2023, 89,344 were turned down, translating to a rejection rate of 46.35 per cent. Official data from the European Commission and
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UDUTH accountant jailed for diverting over N60m
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Lukumanu Sani Waziri, for embezzling over N60m through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. Waziri was found guilty of corruption and abuse of office after using unauthorised access to GIFMIS to
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Lukumanu Sani Waziri, for embezzling over N60m through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. Waziri was found guilty of corruption and abuse of office after using unauthorised access to GIFMIS to
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Illicit demand biggest FX problem —Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the biggest pressure on the foreign exchange market is illicit demand. Oyedele made this observation on Saturday at The Platform Economic Outlook for 2025 event organised by The Covenant Nation, where he was one of the speakers. Segments of the foreign
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Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the biggest pressure on the foreign exchange market is illicit demand. Oyedele made this observation on Saturday at The Platform Economic Outlook for 2025 event organised by The Covenant Nation, where he was one of the speakers. Segments of the foreign
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Niger explosion: Tinubu, Buhari, others mourn as death toll hits 86
The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State has risen to 86, with 55 persons injured and receiving treatment at the hospital. By Saturday when the incident happened, the death toll was put at 70 and 50 injured. However, more corpses have since been recovered and given
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The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State has risen to 86, with 55 persons injured and receiving treatment at the hospital. By Saturday when the incident happened, the death toll was put at 70 and 50 injured. However, more corpses have since been recovered and given
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- January 20, 2025
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Repatriate Nigeria’s looted assets, SERAP urges Trump
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the United States President-elect, Donald Trump, to identify US-based proceeds of corruption traced to former and current Nigerian public officials and the return of such to Nigeria. SERAP urged Trump to “direct the US Department of Justice to promptly initiate civil asset forfeiture proceedings against proceeds of
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the United States President-elect, Donald Trump, to identify US-based proceeds of corruption traced to former and current Nigerian public officials and the return of such to Nigeria. SERAP urged Trump to “direct the US Department of Justice to promptly initiate civil asset forfeiture proceedings against proceeds of
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- January 20, 2025
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Edo tribunal: Police tighten security as violence rises
The Edo State Police Command has deployed more men to secure the venue of the Edo State governorship election petition tribunal venue in Benin City, the state capital, following escalating tensions during the first week of hearing at the High Court Complex on Sapele Road. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, the
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The Edo State Police Command has deployed more men to secure the venue of the Edo State governorship election petition tribunal venue in Benin City, the state capital, following escalating tensions during the first week of hearing at the High Court Complex on Sapele Road. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, the
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Abuja-Lagos projects: Construction firm denies affiliation with consortium, engineer
AEC Unity Network Limited has said it has no relationship with AEC-Geofocus Consortium or its representatives regarding a planned Abuja-Lagos Super Highway and High-Speed Train projects. AEC Unity Network, which reaffirmed the company as the officially recognised concessionaire for the projects, said the denial was necessary following some claims circulating in the media, which it
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AEC Unity Network Limited has said it has no relationship with AEC-Geofocus Consortium or its representatives regarding a planned Abuja-Lagos Super Highway and High-Speed Train projects. AEC Unity Network, which reaffirmed the company as the officially recognised concessionaire for the projects, said the denial was necessary following some claims circulating in the media, which it
