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Kidnappers demand N200m ransom for Catholic priest release

29.10.2024

The kidnappers of Rev Fr Thomas Oyode, a Catholic priest and Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School, Ivanokpodi, in Agenegbode, Etsako East Local Government of Edo State, have demanded a ransom of N200 million. DAILY POST reports that the Catholic priest was abducted on Sunday at about 7 p.m. at the seminary school. Oyode...

Military bursts kidnap syndicate, arrests three suspects in Taraba

29.10.2024

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Jalingo in Taraba state on Monday burst a kidnap syndicate and arrested three suspects in a targeted operation to curb criminal activities in the state. In a statement released by the Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, the troops from the 6 Brigade...

Better welfare packages for health workers’ll discourage ‘japa’ – Ondo NMA

29.10.2024

The Ondo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association has called on the state government to improve the welfare of its members and discourage their exodus out of the state. The association appealed to the government to implement an improved salary structure – the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure across all healthcare sectors to discourage the...

Moniepoint gains unicorn status after raising $110m from Google, DPI

29.10.2024

Nigerian fintech, Moniepoint has achieved “unicorn” status after securing $110m in funding from investors, including Google and London-based private equity firm Development Partners International. The nine-year-old startup made this disclosure in a statement to The PUNCH on Tuesday. The investment has boosted Moniepoint’s valuation to over $1bn for the first time. In the startup ecosystem,...

VDM appeals court’s ruling in Falana, Falz’s alleged defamation suit

29.10.2024

A social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has applied to the Lagos High Court for leave to appeal the ruling delivered by Justice Matthias Dawodu on October 14, 2024, asking him to bring down the defamatory video and comments against Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana, SAN, and his son Folarin, popularly known...

JUST IN: Ogun shuts school, suspends principal over pupil’s death

29.10.2024

The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi over the death of an SS2 student of the school, Monday Arijo. This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment. The principal of the...

FULL LIST: Firms that left Nigeria from 2020 to 2024 over economic challenges

29.10.2024

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay, which confirmed on Monday that it will exit...

Late Indian billionaire, Tata, names dog beneficiary in will

29.10.2024

Late Indian Billionaire, Ratan Tata, has named his dog, Tito as a beneficiary in his Rs 10,000 crore will. The industrialist passed away on October 9 at 86. According to the will provisions, Tito will receive “unlimited” care under the supervision of Tata’s trusted cook, Rajan Shaw, who has long tended to the pet’s needs,...

New Zealand speeds up overseas doctors’ registration to combat healthcare shortage

29.10.2024

New Zealand is accelerating the registration process for overseas doctors to tackle its persistent doctor shortage, according to Xinhua. This initiative forms part of a broader plan to strengthen the country’s healthcare workforce. “While we work to build our own, home-grown health workforce, internationally qualified specialists continue to have a critical role in providing quality...

BREAKING: Moniepoint gains unicorn status after raising $110m from Google, DPI

29.10.2024

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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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