Punch Newspaper Headlines Today Wednesday 18th August 2021
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Niger Republic declares national mourning after 37 die in massacre
Niger Republic on Wednesday declared 48 hours of national mourning after 37 people were killed in a fresh massacre by suspected jihadists. “Flags will be flown at half-mast across the country” with immediate effect, a government statement said. It reaffirmed the government’s determination to “pursue the fight against terrorism until the final victory”, urging greater…
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BREAKING: Gunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack, four missing
Gunmen have killed five people in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the victims were killed when gunmen attacked Chando-Zrrechi (Tafi-Gana) village on Tuesday night. The National President of the Irigwe Development Association, Ezekiel Bini, confirmed the killings to The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday. According to him, the whereabouts…
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I fear for my Afghan sisters -Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday wrote “I fear for my Afghan sisters” in an op-ed published in The New York Times in the wake of the Taliban’s stunning takeover. “We will have time to debate what went wrong in the war in Afghanistan, but in this critical moment we must listen to the…
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Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix cancelled for second year
The Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second year over virus “complexities”, Formula 1 said Wednesday. The race was due to take place at Suzuka on October 10, but F1 said the Japanese government had pulled the plug due to the country’s pandemic situation. Japan is currently battling record coronavirus infections, with Tokyo…
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Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover
Girls wearing white hijabs and black tunics crammed into classrooms in the western Afghan city of Herat just days after the Taliban’s takeover. As the school opened its doors, the students scurried down corridors and chatted in courtyards, seemingly oblivious to the turmoil that has engulfed the country in the past two weeks. The scenes…
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UNILORIN murder: CCTV captured suspect withdrawing money from victim’s account -Official
A member of staff of the Guarantee Trust Bank, Babatunji Lawal, on Tuesday, revealed the identity of the suspect who withdrew money from the account of late Olajide Blessing, a 300-level student of the University of Ilorin who was allegedlly raped and murdered at her home in Tanke area of Ilorin on June 2, 2021….
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BBNaija S6: Don’t restrict yourself to Jackie B, Angel advises Michael
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Angel, has advised Michael not to restrict himself to his love interest, Jackie B. Angel said this in a conversation with Michael after the late night games on Tuesday as the duo discussed Michael’s relationship with Jackie B. Michael told Angel that he does not really understand his…
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Tottenham interested in Chelsea defender Zouma
Tottenham are interested in signing Kurt Zouma from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The 26-year-old is one of a number of defenders Tottenham are currently looking at – on Friday it was reported Spurs are in talks to sign Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic. Earlier this month, Sky Sports News reported Zouma’s preference is to remain in London…
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Friendly: Sancho, Lingard shineas Man United beat Burnley 3-1
Manchester United beat Burnley 3-1 in a behind-closed doors friendly at Old Trafford with Jadon Sancho among those in action. Sancho came off the bench for the final 15 minutes against Leeds United on Saturday and started against the Clarets on Tuesday afternoon, getting some more valuable minutes under his belt. Despite being officially unveiled…
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FG moves to declare Day for Senior Citizens
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has given assurance that a special national day for senior citizens would be declared soon. Farouq gave the assurance when the management team of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) led by its Director-General, Dr Emem Omokaro paid her a visit…
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