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Passengers lament fare hikes amid fuel price cuts, CNG
Nigerians have continued to lament the sustained hike in transportation fares despite the reduction in fuel pump price and the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas for both commercial and private transportation, an alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit. Thirty-one passengers who spoke with our correspondent across major parks in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states lamented
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Nigerians have continued to lament the sustained hike in transportation fares despite the reduction in fuel pump price and the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas for both commercial and private transportation, an alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit. Thirty-one passengers who spoke with our correspondent across major parks in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states lamented
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Communal clashes: Adeleke relaxes curfew ahead of WASSCE
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday, directed that the previous 17-hour curfew he imposed on the three warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun be relaxed to 12 hours. The governor linked his decision to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, starting on April 24, saying the situation would not be allowed
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday, directed that the previous 17-hour curfew he imposed on the three warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun be relaxed to 12 hours. The governor linked his decision to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, starting on April 24, saying the situation would not be allowed
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LP demands probe of Lagos secretariat attack
The Labour Party in Lagos State has urged the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services to investigate and prosecute those behind Monday’s attack on its secretariat. Lagos LP Chairperson, Mrs Dayo Ekong, made this call during a news conference on Tuesday at the secretariat, joined by other state executive committee members. She stated
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The Labour Party in Lagos State has urged the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services to investigate and prosecute those behind Monday’s attack on its secretariat. Lagos LP Chairperson, Mrs Dayo Ekong, made this call during a news conference on Tuesday at the secretariat, joined by other state executive committee members. She stated
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NCC proposes 12-month grace to reclaim airtime on deactivated lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini
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Overhead water tank kills woman in Lagos apartment
A 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Cynthia Oguzie, was reportedly killed after an overhead water tank crashed on her when the ceiling of her room caved in. A short video seen by PUNCH Metro showed the victim lying on her bed motionless though a woman could be heard saying the victim was still alive at the time.
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A 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Cynthia Oguzie, was reportedly killed after an overhead water tank crashed on her when the ceiling of her room caved in. A short video seen by PUNCH Metro showed the victim lying on her bed motionless though a woman could be heard saying the victim was still alive at the time.
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Overhead water tank kills woman in Lagos apartment
A 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Cynthia Oguzie, was reportedly killed after an overhead water tank crashed on her when the ceiling of her room caved in. A short video seen by PUNCH Metro showed the victim lying on her bed motionless though a woman could be heard saying the victim was still alive at the time.
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A 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Cynthia Oguzie, was reportedly killed after an overhead water tank crashed on her when the ceiling of her room caved in. A short video seen by PUNCH Metro showed the victim lying on her bed motionless though a woman could be heard saying the victim was still alive at the time.
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VIDEO: Female driver seeks justice after alleged brutal assault by Lagos urchin
A female commercial driver has cried out for justice after she was assaulted and beaten by an Agbero, while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle’s battery in Lagos State. In a viral video circulating on Tuesday, the woman could be seen in tears, her face visibly swollen, as she recounts how the Agbero
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A female commercial driver has cried out for justice after she was assaulted and beaten by an Agbero, while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle’s battery in Lagos State. In a viral video circulating on Tuesday, the woman could be seen in tears, her face visibly swollen, as she recounts how the Agbero
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Court slams Abuja school N100m damages over student’s death
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Tuesday awarded the sum of N100m in general damages against Louisville Girls Secondary School, Gwagwalada, for negligence of duty of care which led to the death of a student. Mr Ifeanyi Ikpeatusim had sued the school for negligence that resulted in the death of his 9-year-old
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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Tuesday awarded the sum of N100m in general damages against Louisville Girls Secondary School, Gwagwalada, for negligence of duty of care which led to the death of a student. Mr Ifeanyi Ikpeatusim had sued the school for negligence that resulted in the death of his 9-year-old
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Hoopers have a special place in my heart – Eke
D’Tigers forward, Devine Eke, says Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers still have a special place in his heart despite completing a move to Senegal’s ASC Ville de Dakar ahead of the Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eke was Hoopers’ fourth signing for the BAL last season, and he combined well with the
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D’Tigers forward, Devine Eke, says Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers still have a special place in his heart despite completing a move to Senegal’s ASC Ville de Dakar ahead of the Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eke was Hoopers’ fourth signing for the BAL last season, and he combined well with the
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Abiodun demands accountability from Ogun workers
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory duties. Abiodun gave the charge on Tuesday while declaring open a five-day training on “Strategic Leadership
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory duties. Abiodun gave the charge on Tuesday while declaring open a five-day training on “Strategic Leadership
