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Annie Idibia named among 100 most influential women in Africa

09.10.2024

Popular Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia has been named among 100 Most Influential Women in Africa. Annie was named in the group on Monday, October 7 2024, by Glocal Unity Women International. Reacting to the news on her Instagram story, Annie described the recognition as a ‘loud one’. She wrote: “Ok, guys!! This one Loud. I...

Police arrest three suspects for motorcycle theft in Ogun

09.10.2024

The police in Ogun State have arrested three suspects for motorcycle theft at different locations in the state. The suspects are Abibu Yusuf, 23 years old, Sanni Saidu, 30 years old and Adejumo Micheal. DAILY POST reports that there has been an increase in motorcycle robberies in the state. Confirming the arrest to DAILY POST...

Tennis: ‘It’s hard to win all the time’, Coco Gauff replies critics

08.10.2024

World number four Coco Gauff said Tuesday that everyone should accept the roller-coaster nature of tennis, as she responded to criticism of her results this season. Gauff claimed what she described as an “unexpected” title at the China Open in Beijing last week and is on the cusp of securing her qualification for the season-ending...

Ododo raises minimum wage to N72,500

08.10.2024

….Grants tax relief on salaries By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, yesterday, threw the public workers in state into a joyous mood when he approved N72, 500 as minimum wage for the least paid workers. The N72,500 wage is N2, 500 higher than the one that was approved in July by the federal...

‘We’ve located him in Abuja’ – Deji Adeyanju confirms Speed Darlington’s arrest by Burna Boy

08.10.2024

A popular lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed the arrest of rapper Speed Darlington, who was reportedly missing since Friday. Adeyanju disclosed that the rapper was arrested in Lagos and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking in a series of posts on his X handle on Tuesday, the lawyer who did not...

Burna Boy speaks amid Speed Darlington’s disappearance

08.10.2024

Famous Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has reacted to the viral reports of rapper, Speed Darlington’s disappearance. Speed Darlington’s sudden disappearance comes days after he had questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy. Linking him with the embattled American singer, Diddy. However, reacting to the viral report in a post on his X handle, Burna Boy Burna wrote; Reacting...

Elections in West Africa not perfect, says Shettima

08.10.2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday conceded that elections in West African countries, including Nigeria, are flawed and not always perfect. Shettima, however, emphasised that leaders must strive to ensure they do the right thing by ensuring the yearnings and aspirations of the people are always met. The VP made the appeal at the launch...

Lagos police detain 32-year-old man for allegedly defiling 4-year-old girl

08.10.2024

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to NAN on Tuesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Sept. 3 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that...

‘No autonomy in governance’ – Gov Eno explains LG autonomy to newly elected chairmen

08.10.2024

By Chioma Onuegbu Uyo GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Monday explained that the autonomy recently granted to the third tier of government does not mean that Council chairmen were running separate entities from the State Government. Eno who spoke shortly after officially inaugurating the thirty-one (31) local government chairmen into office, cautioned...

FG, NNPCL, Dangote plan changes in petrol lifting — Investigation

08.10.2024

By Udeme Akpan, Obas Esiedesa & Ediri Ejoh Plans have reached an advanced stage by the Federal Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery for far-reaching changes in the process of lifting and distribution of petrol in the country. Under the current arrangement, the NNPCL allocates crude oil for refining and also undertake...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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