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10 Goodluck Jonathans can’t defeat Tinubu, says APC The Peoples Democratic Party has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on its platform. In an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasised that it would be a regrettable development if Jonathan chose another party…
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Remanded leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, is being held at the Kylmäkoski vankila (Kylmäkoski prison), one of the world’s toughest prisons, findings by Saturday PUNCH have shown. The high security prison is in Vanhamaantie, Akaa, Finland (pictured here). The Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, who described himself as the Prime Minister…
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UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega has defended his penchant for luxury fashion and lavish living, describing it as a deliberate strategy to connect with the younger generation. In a recent interview with the BBC, the founder of SPAC Nation church explained that his choice of attire is meant to inspire rather than alienate. “I…
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There is a surge in the hawking of naira notes at exorbitant charges in different parts of the country, as Nigerians continue to struggle with limited access to cash in banking halls despite threats by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The CBN had warned that it would penalise Deposit Money Banks found supporting the hawking…
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Varsity Education in Tatters: Lecturers Can’t Fuel Cars, Sleep in Offices to Cut Cost The crippling effects of the downturn in the nation’s economy, coupled with the fallouts from the policies initiated by the Federal Government to bring the economy back on track, have not spared any sector. Consequently, university teachers are now groaning under…
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Kemi Badenoch’s Anti Nigerian Comments Are Not Good For Her, Her Party Or For Britain-British Journalist.
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, commended Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts during his tenure as President of Nigeria. In a statement shared with PUNCH Online, the monarch made the remarks during a two-day courtesy visit to the former President at his country home in Daura, Katsina State. The visit, the statement…
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CHARGES THEM TO TAKE THE WAR TO CRIMINALS 1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 presented 50 brand new operational vehicles to the security agencies in the FCT to support the fight against insecurity. 2. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the FCT Minister said security was…
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Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State have raided a kidnappers’ den in the Bassa Local Government Area, arresting bandits’ arms suppliers disguising as transporters. Also arrested in the raid was a notorious kingpin identified as Mohammed Musa, also known as Mamman. The spokesperson for the military task force, Maj. Samson Zhakom disclosed these…
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Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has been formally warned of impending legal action by Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, over allegations of defamation. The Letter Before Action, dispatched by the legal firm Banwo & Ighodalo, accuses Tenebe of making false and damaging statements in…