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Lagos taskforce impounds 70 motorcycles

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement unit, also known as Taskforce, on Monday, confiscated no fewer than 70 motorcycles violating the ban on commercial motorcycles in some parts of the state. The Director of Public Affairs of the agency, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday,...
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Pandemic accord deal in sight as talks resume

Countries reconvened on Monday to work towards finalising a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics, with the recent outbreaks of mpox, Marburg, and H5N1 adding fresh urgency to reach a deal. After over two years of negotiations, there is optimism for completing an accord by 15 November, though key elements—such as sharing pathogens and...
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EPL: Arsenal confirms Edu Gaspar’s resignation as sporting director

Arsenal FC has confirmed the resignation of Edu Gaspar as Sporting Director in an official statement released on Monday evening, titled “Edu Gaspar Resigns as Sporting Director.” The announcement follows earlier speculation reported by PUNCH Online and other outlets suggesting the Brazilian’s departure. Edu, a celebrated member of Arsenal’s “Invincibles,” first returned to the club...
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Banditry: Police rescue 19 kidnap victims in Niger

Niger State Police Command has rescued a total of 19 kidnap victims at Gidan-Kwakwa forest, along Tegina-Zungeru road in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement in Minna. The statement said, “On 01/11/2024 at about 0630hrs, information was received that on same date at about 0230hrs, that...
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Kano commissioner denies assault, dares doctors

The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi HOD, has dared the Nigerian Medical Association in the state to proceed on strike, as she was accused of assaulting a female doctor. In a telephone interview with our correspondent on Monday, Abdullahi denied insulting the doctor after the NMA called for her dismissal over an...
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Nigeria committed to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint – Keyamo

The Federal Government is taking significant steps to improve the aviation sector by developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Low Carbon Aviation Fuel and other cleaner energy sources. The aviation sector is collaborating with the European Aviation Safety Agency to adopt sustainable aviation fuel and other cleaner energy sources. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus...
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[BREAKING] Ondo poll: NECO adjusts 2024 GCE timetable

The 2024 SSCE External Timetable has been officially adjusted due to the upcoming Ondo Governorship Election, scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024. Our correspondent retrieved this from a news flash on the National Examination Council website on Monday. It was titled, “Adjusted 2024 SSCE External Timetable.” The information urged candidates to review the revised timetable,...
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Mr. Macaroni calls out Sanwo-Olu over Lagos road condition

Nigerian skit maker and activist Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has voiced his frustration over the poor condition of Lagos roads. In a post on X .com on Monday addressed directly to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Macaroni questioned the Lagos governor’s priorities. He wrote, “Hello Mr Governor #jidesanwoolu, One of these days when...
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