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Investigative Journalist, Soyinka Allegedly Arrested by DSS
An investigative journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, has allegedly been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services. Soyinka, who is the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was arrested at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. A distress message sent to The PUNCH by one of his friends stated that Soyinka was…
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Details Emerge About How 20 Kidnapped Medical Student Were Rescued
Details have emerged about the rescue of 20 abducted medical students and 7 others by security agents in Benue State. According to Sunday PUNCH, 1 of the suspected kidnappers was shot dead by the combined operatives, consisting of the military, men of the Department of State Services, and the police. 2 suspects were arrested. The…
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Ganduje, Shettima Get Fresh Roles as Northern Agitation against Tinubu’s 2nd Term Grows
As the 2027 presidential election approaches, President Bola Tinubu is alleged to have initiated moves to win back the support of Northern politicians who have expressed dissatisfaction with his administration. A Northern politician who spoke with Punch on conditions of anonymity disclosed that Vice President, Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje have been…
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‘Prison Was Like a Vacation for Me’ – Bobrisky (video)
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has opened up for the first time since completing his prison term at the Kirikiri Correctional Center. The self acclaimed male Barbie told Curiosity TV that his time in jail was a vacation as it afforded him the time to go off his busy schedule, a situation…
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Police Arrest Woman with Anti-Aircraft Ammunition
CcA statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Rahman Nansel on Saturday in Lafia, said the woman received the ammunition from Doma local government area of Nasarawa State but she was arrested on her way back to Katsina.xcxcccxccccccccccccc“On 23/8/2024 at about 1710hrs, based on credible information, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division intercepted and…
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Oshiomole’s Wife Battling Depression, Family Explains Why
Close family members of former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, have alleged that his wife, Iara Fortes, has been battling depression. Insiders say that her health condition was triggered by the ex-governor’s alleged controlling and narcissistic behaviour, which put immense strain on their marriage. Iara Fortes, who married Oshiomhole in 2015, has maintained a low…
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Police Rescue Man Who Attempted Su!cide Over N1.2 Million Debt
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued Alozie John, a 27-year old man, who tried to take his life over a debt of N1.2 million. He is said to have found himself unable to pay a livestock supplier in Umunnachi in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement,…
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Government Shuts Down 400 Illegal Drug Stores
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down more than 400 unauthorized drug stores in Cross River State. The Pharmacy Council also arrested five individuals involved in illegal medicine distribution to maintain the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals within the healthcare framework. This information was disclosed in a statement by the Director of…
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Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kanu Felicitate with CJN Kekere-Ekun
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, have congratulated the new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The Speaker, Abbas and Deputy Speaker, Kalu said the appointment of Kekere-Ekun would enhance efficiency of the judicial system considering her experience. In their separate statements on Saturday, Abbas…
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How Nollywood Actress Empress Njamah Replied Troll Who Age-Shamed Her
Empress Njamah, the popular Nigerian actress, has replied to a troll who age-shamed her and asked her to go and get married. The actress shared a video of herself going to surprise someone on their birthday and the Instagram user went under her comment to say she is old and needs to get married. Empress…