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Traditional rulers from across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday, met with the leadership of the Senate, in furthering their agitation to be given constitutional roles. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in response, promised an amendment to the constitution to meet the demands of the traditional rulers. Akpabio

The decomposing body of an unidentified woman has been found in the Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the dumped body was also without the head as of the time it was found. An eyewitness, Kinsley Alozie, told our correspondent on Monday that the headless body was sighted around

Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze’s much-anticipated move to Milan is nearly done as the Italian giants have successfully concluded negotiations with Villarreal and the Nigeria international is set to undergo his medicals on Tuesday (today) PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Sky Sport Italia reports that the deal is all but finalized, with only minor administrative formalities remaining

Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda, has challenged security operatives in the state to step up action in the current efforts to tackle banditry and other sundry crimes in the state. He made the declaration in Kankia, headquarters of Kankia Local Government Area of the state on Sunday evening during a condolence visit to the family of

The Economic Community of West African States has called for a multi-sectoral approach to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the sub-region. ECOWAS made the call at the end of a three-day workshop held with relevant stakeholders in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and

Denver Broncos defensive end, Eyioma Uwazurike, will miss the entire upcoming National Football League season after being banned for betting on games last season, the league said Monday. The NFL said Uwazurike had been given an indefinite suspension for placing bets on games in breach of league gambling rules. A statement from the league said

Travellers are expressing their disappointment and frustrations as airfares continue to skyrocket, making it increasingly difficult for individuals to embark on their desired trips. The rising costs, coupled with economic uncertainties, have left many passengers in a state of dismay. About two weeks after President Bola Tinubu promised to unify the nation’s multiple exchange rates,

Some commercial motorcyclists in Ogun State have disagreed with their unions, the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organisation and Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria, over a planned hike in the ticket fee.  PUNCH Metro gathered that Okada riders in some areas of the state

The groaning occasioned by the removal of the fuel subsidy grew louder on Monday as the  Nigerian Labour Congress said it was ready to fight the economic pains and hardship caused by the Federal Government’s decision. Also, university workers under the aegis of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, the University of Lagos chapter

Do you have difficulty choosing between toward and towards, forward and forwards as well as backward and backwards? If you do, you need not worry too much because many other people have the same experience. This piece will explain the difference(s) between them. Well, some believe the two terms in each pair are ‘same of

The Nigerian Guild of Editors and British Broadcasting Corporation Media Action, as part of over 50 people/organisations in 20 countries, have adopted the principles of fair compensation for publishers across the globe. The endorsement was done on July 14 at a conference held at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference,

Nigeria captain, Onome Ebi, says the nine-time African champions have no reason lose against Australia on Thursday as they seek more money from the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ebi who aims to play a part in the encounter having missed out in the goalless draw with Canada, added that the Falcons will play more

Ahead of the highly anticipated rematch against Anthony Joshua scheduled for August 12 at the iconic O2 Arena in London, Dillian Whyte has expressed his frustrations concerning what he perceives as a lack of respect from the boxing establishment. Their first encounter dates back to 2015, a bout in which Whyte suffered a seventh-round knockout