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Anambra traders accuse market leader of N1.6m extortion

About 11 members out of the 13-member committee have passed a vote of no confidence on the chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Onitsha Bridge Head Market, Anambra State, Chinedu Akweke. The traders are accusing him of embezzlement and extortion to the tune of over N1.6m and high handedness...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

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Kukah gives Buhari pass mark on infrastructure development

By Habibu Harisu Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto Catholic Diocese has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on infrastructure development. Kukah made the commendation in his Christmas message delivered at St. Mary Catholic Church titled: “Let us turn a new leaf”, on Sunday in Sokoto. He called for more alignment on anti-corruption efforts,...

PmNews - 25 December 2022

Entertainment

Pictorial: Celebrities share Christmas pictures with families

In the spirit of the Yuletide, celebrities took to their social media pages to share Christmas-themed family photos. Nollywood stars like Iyabo Ojo, Kemi Adetiba, and Mercy Johnson-Okojie were not left out as they left fans gushing over their photos. Other celebrities who shared family photos include music executive...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

2023: Why Muslims must participate actively

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria has charged Muslims all over the country to actively participate in the forthcoming general election. The election, the student body said, presents the opportunity for Nigerians, particularly Muslims to make a difference since they have the capacity to. The MSSN...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Borno: NAF kills two terror kingpins, 100 others

The Nigerian Air Force has said two terrorist kingpins were killed during air interdictions carried out by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai at the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The Air Force gave the names of the terrorist kingpins as Khaids Tukur...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Why I will flee Abuja after my tenure...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said he would leave Abuja immediately his tenure is over on 29 May, 2023 because he does not want to interfere with the government of his successor. Buhari spoke at the last Christmas Day homage with the FCT community, comprising political, traditional and religious...

PmNews - 25 December 2022

Sports

Pele’s family gathers at hospital bedside

Family members spent Christmas morning on Sunday with Pele at the Sao Paulo hospital where the legendary footballer is battling worsening cancer as well as kidney and heart problems, according to a social media post by his daughter. Fans of the player, considered by many the greatest of all...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

Politics

Vote massively for PDP, Adeleke urges Osun residents

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the people of the state to vote massively for the Peoples Democratic Party during next year’s general elections. This is as he also promised to reciprocate the support given to him across Ijesaland during the last governorship poll. Adeleke, represented by his deputy,...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

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Christmas tragedy: Cross River man Bassey kills girlfriend’s...

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Police Command in Cross River has arrested a 49-year-old man, who killed and dumped his girlfriend’s aunty in a septic tank. The state anti kidnapping squad led by SP Ogini Chukwuma, disclosed this to newsmen in Calabar on Sunday. Chukwuma said that the suspect, Eyo Bassey,...

PmNews - 25 December 2022

Headlines

Edo traders lament as fire guts market

Traders at Ekpoma main market in Edo State lost millions of naira as fire burnt over 10 shops on Sunday morning. One of the traders, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated the loss could have been more if not for the efforts of people who lived near...

PunchNews - 25 December 2022

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Ogun court jails two for stealing Dangote truck...

A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta South Local government area of Ogun State, on Thursday, has sentenced two persons, Emmanuel Choice and Ojuola Akande to three months imprisonment for stealing motor parts of a truck belonging to Dangote Cement Transport company. In a separate judgment, the court also...

25 August 2023

Sports

Liverpool will not sell Mo Salah: Klopp speaks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the possibility of Mo Salah moving out of Anfield this season. Despite rumours from Saudi Arabia, Klopp also confirmed that no offer has been received by Liverpool for Salah. “There is nothing to talk about from our point of view,” Klopp explained when asked...

25 August 2023

Headlines

‘Skills not degrees’, NBTE boss Bugaje defends slogan

By Philip Yatai Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), says the board’s slogan, “Skills not Degrees”, is to encourage Nigerian youths. This, he said, would make more youths focus more on acquiring skills than certificates. Bugaje made the clarification in an interview on Friday in...

25 August 2023

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Military hold mass burial for personnel killed in...

The military is currently conducting a mass burial for personnel who died during an ambush and air crash in Niger state. Bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger state on August 14, 2023, killing 14 soldiers while seven were injured. The incident necessitated the deployment of the Air Force...

25 August 2023

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Ukeagbu excited over court ruling affirming him as...

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the November 11 Imo State governorship, candidate of the Labour Party, Ukeagbu Ikechukwu Joseph, has expressed satisfaction over the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, recognising him as duly nominated flag bearer. In April 5, 2023, the FCT High Court restrained Abure and others...

25 August 2023

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NSCDC role in security system irreplaceable, says ex-corps official

PmNews - 27 April 2024

NSCDC role in security system irreplaceable, says ex-corps official Published By: Paul Dada A retired Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Paul Ayeni, has described the call for the merg

‘She left 5 children,’ husband of rice palliative stampede casualty laments

PmNews - 27 April 2024

‘She left 5 children,’ husband of rice palliative stampede casualty laments From left the Customs Zonal Office Mr Akininyene Deeminam, Comptroller HI Abdullah, Zonal Customs Doctor, RC Nwanknwo, the deceased husband Mr Michael Odulaja and Z

Zulum approves employment of 15 persons with disabilities

PmNews - 27 April 2024

Zulum approves employment of 15 persons with disabilities Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State Published By: Paul Dada Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with