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Nollywood actor Kunle Afolayan loses mother

Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who has died at the age of 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is...
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Section 3 of Lagos-Calabar Highway to begin December – Umahi

The Federal Government on Friday announced that construction on sections 3 and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road would commence by mid-December. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Lagos Calabar coastal road while leading members of the National Assembly on an on-site assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects...
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Oyo to establish business district in Ibadan

The Oyo State Government is set to establish a business district in Ibadan, the state capital, creating a commercial corridor that will become a hub of economic activity. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Williams Funmilayo, announced this through a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, during...
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Key matches to watch in Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga

Some of Europe’s top leagues—Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga—are set to deliver thrilling clashes across their respective matchdays in an exciting weekend of football. PUNCH Online highlights a rundown of the biggest games and key fixtures. Premier League Premier League action kicks off with Newcastle United hosting Arsenal on Saturday at 12:30, setting the...
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US-Israeli settlers seek Trump’s second term

Less than a week before the United States presidential election, Americans living in settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank knew exactly who they wanted to win: Donald Trump. Recent polls show that a majority of Israelis, 66 per cent according to one conducted by Israel’s Channel 12 News, dream of the days when the former...
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Kebbi gov unveils youth empowerment programme

The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has launched the disbursement of N70 million to 700 youths selected from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking at the launch of the youth empowerment programme at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the governor stated that each beneficiary would receive a grant...
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Fainting by suspects in court was staged for attention — IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has stated that the fainting of six suspects in court before their arraignment was a deliberate act, scripted to attract negative attention. Egbetokun stressed, however, that medical assistance was promptly provided, underscoring the police’s commitment to the welfare of individuals in their custody. On Friday, 76 suspects, mostly minors...
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33m Nigerians may face food crisis in 2025 — Report

The Cadre Harmonisé Report for October has projected that at least 33.1 million people in 26 states and the FCT will face a food and nutrition crisis between June and August 2025. This projection comes from the CH Analysis Report released on Friday in Abuja. The analysis was conducted by the UN Food and Agriculture...
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