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IG probes alleged mistreatment of minors from #EndBadGovernance protests

05.11.2024

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests. PUNCH Online reports that on Friday, 76 suspects, mostly minors who appeared malnourished, were arraigned in connection with the protests. Six of the minors collapsed and had to be taken out of the courtroom...

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ASUU differs as FG drops IPPIS payment for tertiary institutions

05.11.2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has differed with the Federal Government over the reported removal of the union from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. On Monday, an online report (not The PUNCH) stressed that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation had confirmed the deactivation of the IPPIS for federal...

US Election 2024: How the presidential voting process works

05.11.2024

Today, Americans will vote in the US presidential election, choosing between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. This election, closely watched worldwide, also includes voting for Congress members, who play a vital role in shaping US laws. The winner will serve a four-year term, starting in January 2025. The Candidates In the Republican Party,...

‘Hungry’ minors: Prioritise children’s safety, education, Yar’Adua urges Northern elders

05.11.2024

The Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, has called on Northern leaders to prioritise the safety and education of children following the recent release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Speaking on behalf of the forum in a statement on Monday evening, Yar’Adua commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention, which...

Protesters demand Kyari’s resignation at NNPCL headquarters

05.11.2024

Scores of youths stormed the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mele Kyari. The protesters, led by some Civil Society Organisations, described Kyari’s leadership as incompetent, citing skyrocketing fuel prices, endless fuel queues, and economic hardship in Nigeria....

Ondo poll: We won’t repeat Edo mistakes – INEC

05.11.2024

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed optimism that the Ondo State governorship election would be a successful exercise. Yakubu particularly said the commission had learned its lessons from the Edo State governorship election and previous elections in the areas of logistics and results management. The chairman stated this on...

Scores injured as police disperse Rivers LG workers with teargas

05.11.2024

There was pandemonium in Isiokpo, headquarters of the Ikwerre Local Government Area on Monday, as policemen dispersed workers with gunshots and teargas canisters. The policemen were spotted in several patrol vans as they stormed the secretariat in a commando style, shooting sporadically to disperse workers who scampered for safety. The incident prevented workers of the...

Osimhen only African player in top 50 marketable athletes

05.11.2024

Striker ranked above Haaland, CR7 missing Victor Osimhen is the only African player to make Sports Pro’s Top 50 Most Marketable Athletes list for 2024, being ranked 44th ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. The US website used three metrics — brand strength, total addressable market, and economics—to determine the rankings, with Osimhen scoring higher...

Hushpuppi may not have second chance – Cyber expert

05.11.2024

Former US cybercriminal and now a cybersecurity consultant, Brett Johnson, has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of an easy release for Nigerian social media influencer, Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi. Hushpuppi is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in the United States for international fraud. Johnson, once on the FBI’s most-wanted list and currently a...

Firm unveils solution to simplify HR process

05.11.2024

HCMatrix has launched its 3.0 version, enhancing its technology to streamline human resources management for organisations, the company has announced. The upgrade aims to simplify HR processes, replacing traditional paperwork with digital solutions and adding tools for faster, data-driven decision-making. In a statement from the firm, the Chief Operations Officer of HCMatrix, Ozioma Ajaraonye, said...