In a recent development, the Lagos State Police Command has issued an apology for a mix-up in the case of the alleged arrest of popular Nigerian disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch. Earlier reports had suggested that DJ Switch was apprehended by the police in Lagos. …
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By Ismaila Adeyemi The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) center operators to detain any parent discovered near their facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The directive was announced during the final briefing for CBT center operators on Wednesday, April 17, …
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By Ismaila Adeyemi In a significant legal development, the Kano State High Court has granted an ex parte order affirming the suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. The court’s ruling, delivered by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba, has far-reaching implications for the party’s internal …
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By Onomiguren Agbamu Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed deep appreciation to journalists for consistently covering the activities of the House. Rt Hon Guwor gave the commendation in his opening remarks upon resumption of plenary by members after three weeks break for …
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By Israel Bulus The Adara Development Association has disclosed to Arewa PUNCH that in the first quarter of 2024, 35 security breaches were reported between Adara land in Kaduna and Niger State with over 29 villages attacked, 41 persons killed, 24 injured, and 222 people kidnapped. The reported also noted …
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By Kayode Igundiran The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest. The charges leveled against him revolve around the alleged mishandling of the Nigerian currency, the Naira. Mr. Okechukwu faces three charges filed by the …
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By Ahmed Idris Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, addressed concerns last week in Lagos regarding the cost and transparency of the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. This came after allegations of lack of transparency in awarding and costing the project, connecting the South-west to the South-south of Nigeria, were …
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By Ikadolo Efosa The Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) has issued an apology to Ms. Anyim Veronica Nnenna after a controversial incident during her testimony at the Glory Dome in Abuja on Sunday. Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of DIGC, expressed regret over the incident, clarifying that it was …
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Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has advised President Bola Tinubu to replace ministers who have not met their mandates effectively. Speaking to reporters in Maiduguri on Monday, El-Rufai encouraged President Tinubu to consider revising certain economic policies that have not produced the expected outcomes. “If an …
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By Temisan Omadeli Meta, the parent company of Threads, has clarified the temporary suspension of the Threads app in Turkey. The decision, announced by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is effective from April 29. This suspension follows a regulatory dispute with the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) concerning …
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