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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the management of PUNCH Newspaper for sustaining the legacy of its founder, Chief James Aboderin. Obasanjo stated this at the black-tie dinner of PUNCH Newspapers, commemorating its 50th anniversary at the Eko Hotel and Suite, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday. Obasanjo who urged the management to continue to keep

A Ghanaian cleric, Bishop Sam Owusu, has expressed disappointment in his fellow Ghanaians for not offering the same level of support to Ghanaian clerics as they do to Nigerian pastors. This is coming in the wake of Nigerian Pastor Jerry Eze’s conference in Ghana. The Nations’ Service Project with Pastor Jerry Eze reportedly attracted over

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has arrived at the black-tie dinner of PUNCH Newspapers being held in commemoration of its 50th Anniversary. The former president and other dignitaries on Saturday arrived the event venue at Eko Hotel and Suite, Victoria Island, Lagos in their elegant and beautiful outfits to celebrate PUNCH’s success. Among the eminent personalities

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, has said that the current constitution and governance system of Nigeria cannot address the economic situation and other challenges facing the country. Anyaoku listed poverty, insecurity, infrastructural breakdown, among others as some of the “serious challenges” in the country that the constitution has failed to tackle. He

⁣Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday said the Federal Government was determined to secure the lives of property of the residents of Katsina State. ⁣ Shettima stated this when he led a delegation of government officials to pay a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina. ⁣ The VP

Leicester crashed to a third consecutive Championship defeat as they went down to struggling QPR, 2-1, while Ipswich boosted their promotion bid with a 2-0 win at Plymouth on Saturday. Enzo Maresca’s league leaders lost to goals from Ilias Chair and Sinclair Armstrong – with his first touch after coming on – either side of

The Federal Government has promised to assist potential Qatari investors with comprehensive mineral data on the nation’s abundant lithium deposit. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, gave the assurance during a meeting with Qatari businessmen on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Tinubu to Qatar on Saturday. According to a statement

A late equaliser from French defender, Axel Disasi, helped Chelsea earb a point at Brentford in the Premier League encounter on Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium. Blues’ striker Jackson opened the scoring in the 35th minute after putting a powerful header on the ball from a perfect cross courtesy of Gusto. The home team

A 49-year-old, Gbolahan Aina, has been reportedly crushed to death by a truck driver identified as Godwin Donatus around Henry Carr Street, Guinness Plc in Lagos State. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. It was also learnt that the truck with number plate KJA-74 XQ was said to

Operatives of Amotekun Corps in Osun State have arrested a suspected inter-state child trafficker identified as Isaac Okonu who allegedly brought four under-aged boys and one Dominick Udoh, aged 23 years, from Akwa Ibom State to Osun to work as labourers. In a statement signed by Amotekun spokesperson in Osun State, Yusuff Idowu, obtained on

The Federal Government, on Saturday, said train services on the Port Harcourt to Aba route would commence operations by the end of March. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railroad project initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Managing Director, Nigeria

The remains of the Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri were on Saturday interred in his Iwo hometown. The PUNCH had on Friday reported the death of the actor while on admission at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. It was gathered that the actor’s body was brought from Ogbomoso

The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has summoned the Chief Executive of Binance Holding Limited, Richard Teng, over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering. The chairman of the Committee, Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday, at a panel, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of Binance Holdings LTD., to appear before the committee on

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Saturday, described the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, as an exceptional leader whose teachings have impacted positively the lives of many. Abiodun and Saraki disclosed this in their separate messages issued to celebrate Adeboye who clocked 82 on Saturday.

An Abia State Univerisity lecturer, Wisdom Anucha, who went viral earlier in February for proposing to his fiancee, identified as Grace, in her classroom on Valentine’s Day, has announced the wedding date. PUNCH Online reported how viral pictures and videos revealed the moment Anucha went down on a knee with a ring in his hands

The Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reiterated the readiness of his administration to partner and support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to effectively carryout its constitutional responsibilities in the state. The governor made the pledge at the Passing Out Parade of 71 recruits and NSCDC World Day celebration held at state headquarters

Juventus coach, Massimiliano Allegri, said Saturday that Paul Pogba’s ban for doping violations means football has lost an “extraordinary” talent. Pogba was banned for four years by Italy’s anti-doping tribunal on Thursday after testing positive for testosterone in the early weeks of this season, putting his playing career under threat. “It’s very sad both on

This report brings you this week’s biggest news stories from around the country. Nigeria has increased its crackdown on cryptocurrency platforms in the country, leading to reported disruptions for several users. The Binance platform was specifically targeted in this crackdown following accusations by the Central Bank governor of being used for illegal transactions. Renowned Nobel

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has summoned the chief executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company over the worsening power supply in their regions. Also summoned is the Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulazeez, over the deteriorating power situation across the country since January this year. The

A former Army officer, (retd.) Col. Bello Fadile, who was sentenced to life imprisonment during the regime of the late Gen. Sani Abacha, has recounted his experience 25 years after the incident. Fadile, who observed his prison term at the then-Argungu prison now known as the Kebbi State custodian centre, recalled he was court-martialled for

The Enugu State Police Command has fixed dates and venues for the JAMB-administered Computer-Based Test for General Duty applicants in the ongoing 2022 recruitment of police constables. The command said the successful applicants shortlisted in the conducted physical and credentials screening had been slated for Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, for the JAMB-administered

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Works has announced a plan to commence the repair of damaged expansion joints of the Long Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to a statement signed by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha on Friday, the repair would commence from 7 a.m. on Monday, March

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reiterated its commitment to addressing consumer complaints related to electricity. The acting Chief Executive Officer, FCCCP, Adamu Abdullahi, made the assurance during the electricity consumer complaint resolution platform held in Lagos State on Saturday. The forum aimed to address billing, metering, transformer, connection and consumer issues at

The Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, on Friday, expressed his readiness to tackle banditry and other criminal elements in the South West if he gets the support of traditional rulers, security agencies and other stakeholders. Adeyemo, in a statement he personally signed and made available to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, Oyo

The Chief Executive Officer, Fathia Entertainment, Olawale B, has revealed that popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, had been granted his United States visa before his death. The CEO, who is also a show promoter and tour manager, stated this in an Instagram post via his handle, @fathiaentertainments_showbiz, on Friday. He