Punch Newspaper Headlines Today Wednesday 18th May 2022
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2023: US threatens visa restriction on promoters of violence
The United States of America says it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who promotes violence as Nigeria holds its general election in 2023. America’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Mr Michael Gonzales, handed out the warning at an international conference with the theme, ‘United States Policy and Nigeria’s National Decisions in the…
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Nigeria qualify for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, overpowered fit-fighting Ivory Coast in an explosive semi-final match to reach the final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niamey. The late Tuesday night’s match 2-1 victory not only gave them a ticket to Saturday’s final match but also came a ticket to next year’s Africa Under-20 Cup…
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BREAKING Osun poll: Heavy security as judge rules on Adeleke’s eligibility case
There was an unusually heavy security presence at the entrance and premises of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday. This is as Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel is expected to rule on the suit challenging the eligibility of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the July 16 Osun…
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Anambra police arrest suspected kidnappers
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers, rescued their victim and recovered their operational vehicle in Ogbunka, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as Ijideofor Attama, from Enugu State, was kidnapped on Saturday about 10 pm along the Nnewi road while driving in his Rava 4 Jeep….
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It’s risky to shun zoning now -Ex-NIMASA DG, Agu
A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Ferdinand Agu, has warned against the risk of shunning zoning in the country. He made this known when he and other Igbo elite paid a courtesy visit to PUNCH Place, headquarters of The PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Lagos. According to him, shunning zoning in…
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Gombe police to clamp down on covered number plate, siren users
The Gombe State Police Command on Tuesday said it has outlawed arbitrary use of siren by unauthorised persons, covering of number plates, refusal of motorists to ensure complete vehicle registration. The state accounts for the increase in the indiscriminate use of covered number plate among commissioners, local government chairmen, and politicians especially when they are…
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Ekiti ADP crisis deepens as chairman, excos dump party
The defection crisis rocking the Action Democratic Party in Ekiti State deepened on Tuesday as the state chairman, Pastor Olakunle Abegunde, on Tuesday led executive members out of the party. Their exit from the party came six days after the deputy governorship candidate, Idowu Afuye, defected from ADP to All Progressives Congress to support the…
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Counsel’s absence stalls suit against sole administrators for NDDC
The absence of the defence counsel in the suit challenging the use of sole administrators to administer the Niger Delta Development Commission, Ume Kalu (SAN), was on Tuesday stalled at a Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Odighonin Adienbo had on behalf of the Wailing Women of Niger Delta, the Integrity Friends for…
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No Twitter deal without clarity on spam accounts – Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said his bid to buy Twitter won’t proceed unless he gets proof of the number of spam accounts plaguing the platform, adding more uncertainty to his roller-coaster pursuit of the social media giant. This latest twist to his $44 billion move to acquire the key platform sparked speculation over whether…
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2023: Vote for my daughter, Ibori begs Delta delegates
Ahead of the 2023 general election, former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has pleaded with delegates for the party primaries in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the State to vote his daughter, Erhiatake Ibori Suenu, who is aspiring for the House of Representatives seat. The PUNCH gathered that Chief Ibori visited…
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