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The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, and the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing an Ijaw from the Niger Delta region, Dr Dennis Burutu Otuaro, as the new Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. This was contained in separate congratulatory messages issued by the Delta Speaker

There are indications that the Defence Headquarters is preparing to release the names and pictures of the new set of wanted terrorist and bandit leaders. Sunday PUNCH gathered that this was following the elimination of top terrorists and bandit leaders on the watchlist of the military and the emergence of a new crop of leaders.

In the world of boxing, tales of rags-to-riches journeys often captivate audiences, but few stories rival the meteoric rise of Anthony Joshua. From his humble beginnings in the ring, marked by a meager £15,000 payday for his inaugural professional bout, to his staggering career earnings totaling £500,140,000, Joshua’s journey is a testament to unwavering resilience,

A yet-to-be-identified man has been killed after an electric cable drum fell on him on Ojo-Igbede Road in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State. Our correspondent learnt that the incident occurred when a fork-lift operator was moving armoured cables from a container on Thursday. Sunday Special gathered that the incident happened on Thursday.

DEEP in the bowels of Nigeria, a sinister reality lurks beneath the surface, hidden from the public view but devastating in its consequences –‘baby factories.’A fresh chapteraroselast week when officersfromthe Abia State Police Command busted a baby factory at Aba, the commercial hub of the state, and rescued 16 pregnant inmates. Despite the frequency of

As property developers grapple with the effects of inflation, they find themselves locked in a fierce struggle against the soaring cost of building material which have surged by 700 per cent over the past five years, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes In recent years, developers have found themselves in a fierce battle against inflation as the prices

Director of Publicity and Advocacy for the Northern Elders Forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, shares his thoughts with DANIEL AYANTOYE on the increasing rate of insecurity and economic hardship in the country, among other issues It has been difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern area of the country where the level of killings

A diaspora group, Egbe Omo Otun Abroad, has said its intervention in the General Hospital, Otun Ekiti in the Moba Local Government area of Ekiti State, would tackle equipment deficit so that their people at home can enjoy good healthcare services. The group’s President, Alhaji Tiamiyu Salau, who was represented by the immediate past president,

Jetour Mobility Services has showcased newly designed Jetour models at the Lagos Motor Show in a bid to woo lovers of compact SUVs in the country. According to a statement on Saturday, the auto show which was recently held at the Tafawa Balewa Square offered the company the opportunity to exhibit its superlative models, which

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday, abducted the chairman of the Edo State People Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemi, at about 11 pm on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin City. Aziegbemi was said to have left a meeting at the government house and was going home in his vehicle when was kidnapped in

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested one Adepoju Ifedayo for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old sister. This was made known in a statement shared by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X account on Saturday. Sharing a picture of the suspect, Hundeyin wrote, “Adepoju Ifedayo reported to the police that his

The Rivers State Government has dissolved all taskforces, revenue collecting agencies and others doing business on behalf of the State Signage and Advertising Agency. Recall that the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule recently repealed the law establishing the agency following the political crisis that rocked the state. Governor

A commercial bus driver plying the University of Ilorin route identified as Lukman has died while conveying some students to the school. The incident which occurred on Friday, it was gathered, left occupants of the vehicle in shock. A passenger who witnessed the incident had narrated in a viral WhatsApp message that he took control

The police in Rivers State on Saturday said they had begun an investigation into the killing of a yet-to-be-identified man by a suspected cultist in Port Harcourt, the state capital. It was learnt that the man was shot dead on Thursday night along the Nanka/Lumumba Diobu axis, between Mile 2 and Mile 3 in the

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has said that the implementation of the Oronsaye Report will sanitise the Civil Service. Following the directive given by the President on the implementation of the report, many assessments have been carried out on its benefits. It was revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria could save over

Following the announcement by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu that the “Ounje Eko” food markets will begin sales of food items at discounted prices in the five divisions of the state on Sunday, March 17, Lagosians may flood the various locations to buy food items at friend prices. Sanwo-Olu had stated that the food

Azeezah Salaudeen, the Chief Executive Officer of ZÍZÀ Footies, shares insights into her journey as an entrepreneur with MOTUNRAYO AKINRUN What is your educational background? I have a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management and Valuation from The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State. What inspired you to start making footwear? I decided to learn a male-dominated

The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party took a different dimension on Saturday after the National Working Committee of the opposition party accused the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, of desperately seeking to replace its National Chairman, Julius Abure. The allegation was a response to an open letter written on Friday night

Abuja-based furniture maker, Chukwudiaso Onyema, who went viral after demanding a refund of the tithe paid to a church, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on his transition from Christianity to traditional religion What kind of background do you have? I am Mazi Chukwudiaso Onyema from the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State. I am

An early childhood educator, Patience Osinaike, speaks to NAOMI CHIMA about protecting children and ensuring their proper upbringing Tell us about your family, and the impact your upbringing has had on your career. Growing up for me was quite eventful, because of the challenges that affected my family at some point. My parents were in

It has often been said that entrepreneurship, especially in the area of information technology, is one of the most important ways of developing a nation in the digital era. Kelvin Ajuzie, a businessman and the Chief Executive Officer of Bigshipment Global Limited, is obviously one man who belongs to that school of thought as he

Telecommunication companies, banks, and other financial institutions have rerouted their traffic to alternative service providers following cuts to the undersea cable supplying broadband Internet connectivity to Nigeria and countries in the West African sub-region. The damage to critical submarine cables, on Thursday, led to significant network outages, preventing banks and telcos from providing seamless communication

Although belated, I wish the women folk happy International Women’s Day. I have a message for women. Some years ago, news had it that American TV star, Kim Kardashian had a strict organic diet for her 16-month-old daughter, North West. The diet reportedly cuts out processed food and sugar entirely. Kim Kardashian took this step

Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, Adenike Ogunlesi, tells JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI about her life, career and other issues Can you share a pivotal moment in your personal life that significantly influenced your journey as an entrepreneur and the founder of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble? As a mother of three, I was faced with

Last Wednesday marked the ninth Federal Executive Council meeting under President Bola Tinubu. The last 30 to 45 minutes before the meeting resembles rush hour in the Aso Rock Villa. Under former President Muhammadu Buhari, it was normal to see Honourable Ministers trotting through the hallway like kids running late for school. While some may