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The House of Representatives has described The PUNCH as a champion of press freedom and democracy in Nigeria. The House also saluted the founder, Chief Olu Aboderin; Managing Director, Mr Adeyeye Joseph, board, management and staff members of the publishing company for their dedication to journalistic excellence. In a goodwill message to mark the 50th

The Nigeria Police Force has paraded an Anambra-based lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, who was recently apprehended for allegedly assaulting her 10-year-old househelp. The police had declared the lawyer wanted and placed a N2m bounty on her for allegedly using a red-hot knife, an electric pressing iron, and other weapons to brutalise the underage househelp. The Force

No fewer than 18 communities in Edo and Oyo states are experiencing power outages caused by technical glitches. This is also as the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company announced that there will be a power interruption in Bayelsa due to the need to change a faulty circuit breaker. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc on

Saudi Arabia formally launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, nearly four months after football’s world governing body FIFA announced the kingdom was the only candidate. The bid comes two years after neighbouring Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. The campaign is under the slogan “Growing. Together”,

A retired judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Buba, has accused politicians in the country of overworking the judiciary arm of government to keep democracy going. He noted that oftentimes, it is easier for people to notice issues with the judiciary rather than the bigger problems with politicians and the political system. According to

The Nigeria Labour Congress has slammed President Bola Tinubu over his comment on the union’s Tuesday’s protest which he described as “unacceptable”. The NLC, however, told the President to channel his energy into tackling the enormous challenges facing Nigerians, rather than engaging in rhetoric with the organised labour. The NLC and other affiliated unions initiated

Descendants of the Atiba Ruling House, Oyo in Oyo State, on Friday, again insisted on the right to the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo, urging the government to beware of some people parading themselves as members of the ruling house. The PUNCH reports that the stool became vacant after the demise of the late

President Bola Tinubu has appointed four persons to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria for a term of four years each. A State House statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the recent appointments are part of efforts to “substantially enhance the quality and

A security guard working with a second-generation bank in Osogbo, Osun State, Ishola Olayiwola, was on Friday sentenced to 15 months jail term after he was found guilty of offences bordering on housebreaking and stealing. Olayiwola had previously been arraigned before the court for stealing property worth N448,000 in a shop in Osogbo. He was

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has vowed to flush out all criminal elements in the state. Ododo was speaking on Friday during the passing out parade of 132 rank and files of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, Kogi State Command. The governor, who was represented by the State Security Adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara,

The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Emmanuel Enoidem, as Chairman and Secretary respectively, of an 11-member committee tasked with reconciling all aggrieved members ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, along with

Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State have arrested 271 suspected criminals including bandits operating in various locations in the state. The Deputy Commander of Operation Safe Haven, DCP T Iyua, made this known on Friday while addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Jos He also disclosed that 110 different weapons and 1,161

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the licences of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators over their failure to meet regulatory guidelines. The bank disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, on Friday. Sidi said the licence withdrawal is in exercise of the powers conferred on the apex

There was drama in Ibadan on Wednesday as three men engaged in heated arguments over the paternity of two children from a woman they all claimed they were married to. The woman at the centre of the controversy, Taiba Raman has also not helped the situation as she confirmed she was having a sexual relationship

A drunk driver who ploughed into pedestrians in an Italian Alpine village in 2020, killing seven German tourists, has been jailed for seven years, Italian media reported Friday. Stefan Lechner, 29, was four times over the limit as he drove through the village of Lutago near the Austrian border, an area popular with skiers, in

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, as shocking and devastating. The governor noted in a condolence message that Sisi Quadri was a fantastic actor loved by many. “Sisi Quadri was a delight to watch on the screen, radiating homes

Igbo traders and businessmen in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Friday closed their shops in protest against alleged intimidation and over-taxation of their businesses by the state revenue agency, the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service. The traders, under the aegis of the Igbo Traders Association, directed their members, especially in places such as Taiwo,

Two persons were killed in a road accident at Azia junction, Ihiala by Owerri-Ihiala Expressway, Anambra State, on Friday. The lone accident involved one unidentified commercial driver of a Mercedes truck. It was gathered that the accident occurred at about 9:30am and the cause of the crash was attributed to excessive speed and loss of

Inmates in the Correctional Centre in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday, protested the plan to reduce their food ration. It was gathered that the protest followed a tip-off on the downward review of their food size. The increasing cost of living in the nation has sparked demonstrations across various regions. Youths and women from

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Luton Town will host Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road in the Premier League. The Hatters have not picked a point in any of their past three league games, while Villa have won three of their past four games. This should be an interesting contest on Saturday night. This prediction article has predictions and tips across

Our betting expert has prepared Fulham vs Brighton predictions as the sides prepare to trade blows in the Premier League at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The Cottagers are just back from a huge win over Manchester United and hope they can build on that when the Seagulls come visiting. This prediction article has predictions and

Everton return home to host West Ham United in the Premier League. The Toffees have not won a league game in 2024 and are desperately in need of a win. Meanwhile, the Hammers have recently celebrated a win in 2024. It should be a top clash between two teams from Merseyside and London. This prediction

Our betting expert has prepared Newcastle United vs Wolves predictions as Gary O’Neil’s side strive to maintain their unbeaten run against a team struggling defensively. Newcastle United vs Wolves Predictions & Tips Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60 Bet9ja Over 3.5 goals @ 2.39 Bet9ja Over 2.5 goals and GG @ 1.97 Bet9ja Hee-Chan Hwang to

Our betting expert has prepared Brentford vs Chelsea predictions as the visitors strive to continue their strong home form against an out-of-form side struggling for points. Brentford vs Chelsea Predictions & Tips Chelsea to win @ 2.20 Bet9ja Chelsea to win and over 1.5 goals @ 2.44 Bet9ja Conor Gallagher to score anytime @ Bet9ja