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How bullet shot by Ogun policeman damaged my womb – Caterer
A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on
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A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on
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Customs seized 397 vehicles in 2024 – CGC
The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service
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The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service
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ICPC charges another El-Rufai’s aide with money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of
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Otti assures Ohanaeze leader of S’East govs’ support
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Mbata, of the support of the five governors of the South-East states. Speaking at his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area on Tuesday, Otti commended Mbata for his integrity, consistency, fairness, and transparency. Otti received Mbata
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Mbata, of the support of the five governors of the South-East states. Speaking at his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area on Tuesday, Otti commended Mbata for his integrity, consistency, fairness, and transparency. Otti received Mbata
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APC women back new Lagos speaker, supporters rally behind Obasa
Loyalists of the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, met at Agege, on Wednesday, to show solidarity with the recently impeached Speaker. The meeting held at the constituency office of Obasa attracted some members and leaders of the party in the Agege local government area. Gathered under the auspices of the
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Loyalists of the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, met at Agege, on Wednesday, to show solidarity with the recently impeached Speaker. The meeting held at the constituency office of Obasa attracted some members and leaders of the party in the Agege local government area. Gathered under the auspices of the
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34.8% inflation rate triggers fears of rising prices, hardship
The Organised Private Sector has expressed worry over the continued hike in the inflation rate in Nigeria, stressing that this will further raise the cost of production, raw materials, logistics, and machinery, among others. On Wednesday the National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December 2024, reflecting
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The Organised Private Sector has expressed worry over the continued hike in the inflation rate in Nigeria, stressing that this will further raise the cost of production, raw materials, logistics, and machinery, among others. On Wednesday the National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80 per cent in December 2024, reflecting
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Gunmen kill A’Ibom poly fresh graduate
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday killed a fresh graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot- Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The student, a computer science graduate identified as Prince was awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps programme when he
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Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday killed a fresh graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot- Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The student, a computer science graduate identified as Prince was awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps programme when he
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Man remanded for alleged N10m car theft
A 38-year-old man Segun Oladeyo was on Wednesday remanded following his arraignment before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Igbosere for allegedly stealing a car worth N10m. Oladeyo whose residential address was not given is facing two counts bordering on conspiracy and stealing preferred against him, by the police. The prosecutor, Inspector Cyriacus Osuji, told
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A 38-year-old man Segun Oladeyo was on Wednesday remanded following his arraignment before a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Igbosere for allegedly stealing a car worth N10m. Oladeyo whose residential address was not given is facing two counts bordering on conspiracy and stealing preferred against him, by the police. The prosecutor, Inspector Cyriacus Osuji, told
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Gunmen shoot medical doctor, abduct five others in Katsina hospital
Gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and shot a medical doctor, identified as Murtala Dandashire, in the thigh. The Katsina State Police Command also exclusively informed PUNCH Metro that another individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot and injured in the attack. Our
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Gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and shot a medical doctor, identified as Murtala Dandashire, in the thigh. The Katsina State Police Command also exclusively informed PUNCH Metro that another individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot and injured in the attack. Our
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Boundary commission director, accountant arraigned for forgery
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned the Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Aishatu Abdullahi, and the Assistant Chief Accountant, Ghaji Rahila, over allegations of forgery and abuse of office. The duo was arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned the Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Aishatu Abdullahi, and the Assistant Chief Accountant, Ghaji Rahila, over allegations of forgery and abuse of office. The duo was arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High
