The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Adeleye Ayomide, the suspect responsible for the death of Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke with PUNCH Metro […]
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Dangote Refinery has refuted reports that NNPC Limited has commenced lifting petrol from its facility, stating that negotiations are still ongoing. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, clarified that the company cannot determine the price of petrol as the sector is regulated. “We would like to state that NNPC has not
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Nigerian singer Tems has responded to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism of afrobeats, stating that the genre is meant to be an escape from the harsh realities of life in Nigeria. Buju Banton had claimed that afrobeats lacks substance and will eventually fade away. Tems, who won a Grammy Award, explained that afrobeats serves
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Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has revealed that Nigeria receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by the foundation in Africa. He made this statement during an interview with journalists in Abuja, Nigeria. Gates explained that the foundation spends billions of dollars in Nigeria due to the country’s large
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Suspected bandits who are believed to be illegal miners have issued a threatening ultimatum to residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State, to vacate their homes or face deadly consequences. The bandits invaded the estate, breaking windows and damaging cars. According to a resident who wished to remain anonymous, the attack occurred after
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded whistleblower PIDOM (Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri) in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on nine counts, including money laundering, cybercrime, and disseminating classified secret documents. The charges against PIDOM include accessing a computer network to mobilize support for the #Endbadgovernance protest, transmitting false information, and unlawfully obtaining and
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A faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disowned a statement announcing a planned nationwide protest against the recent fuel pump price hike. The statement, which was released earlier on Wednesday, claimed that NANS would shut down major cities across the country on September 15, 2024, if the price hike is not
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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has recommended amending the Electoral Act to conduct all elections – presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state House of Assembly – on a single day. This proposal aims to address the challenges of the current staggered election system, which is considered economically unsustainable and logistically challenging. IPAC argues that the
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Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, was mobbed by Galatasaray fans at the Istanbul Airport as he arrived in Turkey ahead of his loan move from Napoli. The 25-year-old was greeted with chants and applause from the enthusiastic fans, and he reciprocated their affection by joining in. Osimhen is set to sign a one-year loan deal
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A suspected Boko Haram terrorist attack has left many feared killed and houses razed in Mafa village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred on Sunday at around 4 pm, with gunmen on motorcycles looting and setting ablaze shops and houses. The Yobe State Police Command spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident,
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