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LP supporter’s hand amputated after attack at Obi’s Lagos rally
A yet-to-be identified supporter of the Labour Party in Lagos State has had his hand amputated after the attack that rocked the grand finale of the presidential campaign rally of the party in the state last week. The Director General of Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Akin Osuntokun, made this known on Tuesday during a live
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Poll: INEC, transport unions sign MoU in Bauchi
To aid the smooth movement of personnel and materials in the upcoming general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission in Bauchi State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with transport unions in the state. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Alhaji Mohammmed Nura said the agreement was initially sealed at the national level
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*-marriage-decision/ Anglican leaders oust archbishop over same-s** marriage decision
A group of Anglican church leaders from around the world, under the aegis of Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, have ousted the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as their head following the decision to allow the blessing of same-s** couples in England. The church leaders in a statement according to Daily Mail, said they no
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Italy’s prime minister heads to Kyiv
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, local media reported. Meloni, who took office in October, has repeatedly expressed a desire to visit Ukraine to demonstrate her government’s support following Russia’s invasion almost exactly one year ago. NATO member Italy has provided cash and
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I vouched for Osimhen, says Jorginho
I vouched for Osimhen, says Jorginho Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has disclosed he vouched for Victor Osimhen before he joined Italian Seria A table toppers, Napoli. He said the Napoli Sporting Director, Cristiano Giuntoli discussed with him on the phone before signing Osimhen. “I knew Osimhen. I had played against him in the Champions League and
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Passengers groan as NRC insists on cash transactions
Despite the adoption of cashless payment systems across different segments of the country, the Nigerian Railway Corporation has insisted on cash payment for its transactions, especially for fares along its Lagos-Ibadan route. While other businesses are exploring the Point of Sale and online banking services, it was observed that officials of the NRC were not
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Disobedience of court threatens democracy
SCORNING another golden chance to bond with Nigerians and forge a lasting legacy in the dying days of his regime, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has cemented his anti-democratic credentials. Essentially, he aggravated the socioeconomic tensions in the country on Thursday in a morning broadcast in which he flagrantly disobeyed a Supreme Court
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Tinubu can halt this disappointing Lagos violence
As Nigeria’s former capital, its most populous city and commercial nerve centre, Lagos has always been the bastion of Nigeria’s democracy and human rights struggle. Even decades after it lost its status as the capital of Nigeria, it has continued to be the centre of resistance to bad governance and dictatorship. However, recent acts of
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Gas plant explodes in Delta community
Fire explosion has rocked a popular cooking gas plant located along Effurun/Sapele road in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the gas station identified as NELMIC Gas Plant, located opposite the Effurun Post Office, got afflamed at about 10:30pm on Monday night. The cause of the fire explosion could not
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Poll: NSCDC pays outstanding allowances, to deploy 102,000 officers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has said it will deploy 102,000 officers, as part of its commitment towards ensuring a hitch-free election. The Spokesperson for the Corps, Olusola Odumosu disclosed this to our correspondent on Monday. Odumosu said that the safety of voters during and after election was a top priority, adding
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