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Stop former govs from collecting pensions as ministers, SERAP urges Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to “publicly instruct the former governors who are now serving as ministers in your administration to stop collecting life pensions, exotic cars and other allowances from their states while they serve as ministers.” SERAP urged him to “instruct the former governors to immediately return any
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We survived diseases, escaped death in Niger, Russia – Trafficked Nigerian girls
Looking exhausted and pale Jenny (not real name) gradually lowered herself into a worn-out chair by the entrance to her one-room apartment, before going on to narrate details of a harrowing journey as a trafficked person. The Architecture graduate from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology is still traumatised after being sexually abused
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Messi leads Miami to first trophy with Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. The Argentine World Cup winner had put Miami ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner but Fafa Picault levelled
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Japa: Desperate Nigerians reap losses, frustration after patronising fake visa syndicates
The desperation by some Nigerians to enter some countries that have strict visa regime has led some of them to procure fake visa, Olaide Oyelude, James Abraham, Chima Azubuike and Chika Otuchikere examine the experiences of these persons, the money lost and the lessons learnt Smarting from the pain of the financial loss she suffered
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Not seeing Davido won’t discourage me— Fan who cycled from Benue
Emmanuel Myam, aka Emmiwuks, a fan of popular singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has said he will not be discouraged if he eventually does not meet the singer after riding a bicycle for 15 days from Benue State to Lagos to see him. He eventually arrived Lagos on Friday, August 18, 2023, and was hosted
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Suspended EFCC chair spends 67 days in DSS custody
The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has refused to hire a legal representative despite being confined in the custody of the Department of State Services for exactly 67 days since June 14, 2023, sources disclosed to Sunday PUNCH. Bawa, who is currently being held in the custody of the
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Nigerians must accept S’Court decision on elections – Onaiyekan
The Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said he was surprised that the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu has not been able to ‘perform well’ since it took over office on May 29, adding that all is not well with the country. He urged Nigerians to pray for the country, noting
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UNICAL dean, Adamawa REC under probe for misconduct – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the allegations of sexual assault against the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The NBA also filed petitions against the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, and
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How Apostolic Faith official converted me, says Kumuyi
There has been excitement among members and followers of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry after the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor William Kumuyi, revealed a former official of The Apostolic Faith, Pa Elijah Dosunmu, who led him to Christ. Dosunmu is 83-year-old and lives in Lagos State, where he runs a school. Kumuyi narrated
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Ministers designate to get N1.37bn for accommodation
The housing allowances for the newly appointed ministers may cost the country about N343.25m yearly, according to findings from The PUNCH. With that annual allocation, in four years, the Federal Government will spend N1.37bn on the 45 ministers-designate’s accommodation. The allowances are based on data collated from a document obtained from the website of the
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