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Edwin Clark for burial May 13
The remains of the erstwhile leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, will be laid to rest in his family compound in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on May 13, 2025. Clark died on February 17 this year. The burial arrangement was announced by the eldest son of the
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The remains of the erstwhile leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, will be laid to rest in his family compound in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on May 13, 2025. Clark died on February 17 this year. The burial arrangement was announced by the eldest son of the
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S’West medical lecturers demand payment before resumption
The medical and dental lecturers in the South-West zone have insisted that they would not return to work unless they are paid the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. The South-West Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria had, in February, declared an indefinite industrial action by clinical lecturers in universities across the region over the non-payment
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The medical and dental lecturers in the South-West zone have insisted that they would not return to work unless they are paid the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. The South-West Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria had, in February, declared an indefinite industrial action by clinical lecturers in universities across the region over the non-payment
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W’Bank denies loan claims, says $10.5m to CBN a grant
The World Bank has clarified that the planned $10.50m financing to the Central Bank of Nigeria is a grant, not a loan. According to a source at the World Bank who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on the condition of anonymity, the amount is being provided under the Finance for Development Multi-Donor Trust Fund as part
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The World Bank has clarified that the planned $10.50m financing to the Central Bank of Nigeria is a grant, not a loan. According to a source at the World Bank who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on the condition of anonymity, the amount is being provided under the Finance for Development Multi-Donor Trust Fund as part
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Defections cementing Tinubu’s grip — Analysts
Political analysts, including a former senator, have stated that the steady wave of defections by opposition lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress is strengthening President Bola Tinubu’s grip on the federal legislature. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that no fewer than 15 lawmakers have dumped opposition parties for the ruling APC in the National Assembly
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Political analysts, including a former senator, have stated that the steady wave of defections by opposition lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress is strengthening President Bola Tinubu’s grip on the federal legislature. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that no fewer than 15 lawmakers have dumped opposition parties for the ruling APC in the National Assembly
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FG begins tanker colour coding
As part of efforts to enhance safety and streamline the identification of petroleum product transportation, the Federal Government has issued a directive mandating truck owners to paint their vehicles in distinct colours corresponding to the products they carry. This directive, given by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority in partnership with the unified
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As part of efforts to enhance safety and streamline the identification of petroleum product transportation, the Federal Government has issued a directive mandating truck owners to paint their vehicles in distinct colours corresponding to the products they carry. This directive, given by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority in partnership with the unified
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CBN blames debt servicing as FX reserves drop $2bn
Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.57bn from January to March 2025, marking a 6.29 per cent decrease over the three-month period. This was revealed in external reserves data available on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Earlier this week, the CBN attributed the decline in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during
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Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.57bn from January to March 2025, marking a 6.29 per cent decrease over the three-month period. This was revealed in external reserves data available on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Earlier this week, the CBN attributed the decline in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during
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Adamawa Customs generate N195m
The Comptroller of Customs, Adamawa and Taraba states command, Garba Bashir, has said the command generates a sum of N195,719,930m as duty paid value on seized petroleum products within four months. Addressing journalists in Yola, Bashir said the illegal exportation of petroleum products had caused untold hardship on the citizens and the nation at large.
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The Comptroller of Customs, Adamawa and Taraba states command, Garba Bashir, has said the command generates a sum of N195,719,930m as duty paid value on seized petroleum products within four months. Addressing journalists in Yola, Bashir said the illegal exportation of petroleum products had caused untold hardship on the citizens and the nation at large.
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Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch
Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker
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Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker
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Rape: S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor
Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso
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Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso
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Anambra: Violence mars APC primary as Soludo, Moughalu win APGA, LP tickets
The All Progressives Congress governorship primary for November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State was on Saturday marred by violence, as thugs loyal to one of the aspirants disrupted the delegate accreditation process. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the gate of the venue of the primary was taken over by one of the aspirants’ private
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The All Progressives Congress governorship primary for November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State was on Saturday marred by violence, as thugs loyal to one of the aspirants disrupted the delegate accreditation process. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the gate of the venue of the primary was taken over by one of the aspirants’ private
