Amotekun may prosecute herdsmen for destroying 50-hectare farm, causing crashPeter Dada3:46 amKindly share this story:ADVERTISEMENTNo fewer than 100 cows have seized by the men of the Ondo State Western Nigeria Security Network, aka Amotekun, along Akure-ilesa Expressway for violating the order of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, which banned grazing on highways in the state.The State Commander […]
Continue ReadingThe national convention of the All Progressives Congress earlier projected to hold in June, may no longer hold, The PUNCH can confirm.A top-ranking member of the national caucus of the party confirmed this to our correspondent in Abuja on Monday.The source, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, explained that party leaders at […]
Continue ReadingA gunman killed at least 10 people including a police officer at a grocery store in Colorado on Monday, police said, in the latest shooting to hit the western state — scene of two of the most infamous US mass murders.The shooter is being held in custody and was injured, said Michael Dougherty, district attorney […]
Continue ReadingThe President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke, has warned the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdul-Raman Abdulrasaq, against engaging in actions that could set the country on fire, saying that the hijab crisis may degenerate if not handled with caution.The PFN president also decried the tenure extension approved for the Inspector General of Police, […]
Continue ReadingThe Patriots, a movie produced by Dr. Rotimi Adeola has bagged an international award at the International Film Festival, the Movie was awarded the ,” Best Action Feature Film” at the event after it’s nominated in the category alongside other notable movies. The movie has received encomiums both home and abroad following the success of […]
Continue ReadingIt has come to the attention of the public that there are attempts being made by some unscrupulous element to unduly influence the ongoing recruitment exercise being carried out by the Ondo State Government in which it aims to recruit 1000 new teachers in the state from across the 18 local government areas. It has […]
Continue ReadingTHE Fred Udeogu-led Caretaker Committee of the Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has described the endorsement of Governor David Umahi for the 2023 presidential race by the National Association of Nigerian Students as a mockery.A statement by the state PDP Publicity Secretary, Silas Onu, on Sunday said NANS simply made a mockery […]
Continue ReadingProminent groups in the country, including the Middle Belt Forum, the Arewa Consultative Forum and the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt on the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom.As the groups, in separate interviews with The PUNCH , condemned the attack, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday ordered a full-scale […]
Continue ReadingChief Dan Orbih, zonal leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, says that the choice of the party’s candidacy in the 2023 Presidential election will be determined by the political terrain prior to the general polls.He said that the clamour by its members for a South-South presidential endorsement showed their maturity as stakeholders but would be […]
Continue ReadingThe Centre for Democracy and Development (West Africa) on Sunday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to take the bold step and ban any political party and/or candidates involved in electoral violence ahead of the 2023 general elections.While calling for the enactment of Electoral Offenses Commission and speedy prosecution of culprits, the organisation said […]
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