Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Cholera outbreak cases spread to 30 states
Medical experts have warned that the latest cholera outbreak may spread to many communities and states in the country during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration if necessary measures were not quickly taken to limit the spread of the acute diarrhoeal infection. The experts, who spoke in separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, said the increase in travel over…
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Why Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George Resigned
The recently appointed coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles team, Finidi George has resigned. This is coming after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that it would appoint a foreign coach to assist him in carrying out his job. The NFF and the Minister for sports summoned Finidi to a meeting earlier this week after…
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Why We Halted Durbar Activities – Ado Bayero
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Sallah festivities. The Emir also announced that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations of the security and for peace to continue to reign in the State.…
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Top PDP Chieftain Is Dead
An ex-officio member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West region, AbdulYekeen Ademola Santos, has reportedly passed away. The demise of the prominent figure within the party in Oyo State was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide. Ademola Santos…
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Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rises to 33.95%
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate climbed to 33.95 per cent in May 2024, up from 33.69 per cent recorded in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase marks a rise of 0.26 percentage points month-on-month. Compared to May 2023, when the inflation rate stood at 22.41 per cent, the current figure reflects…
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Youths set kinsman’s house ablaze over prophecy
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, in Ebonyi State has intervened in the crisis involving severe human rights abuses in Agharoza, Iboko community within the Izzi Local Government Area. The conflict began when youths allegedly set fire to the house of John Ekpono on Thursday. This action followed revelations from a clergyman, known locally as…
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106 drug suspects arrested in three days
The Kano Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced the interception of 230,600 Tramadol tablets and the arrest of 106 suspects in the state. Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad reported to journalists on Saturday in Kano that the drugs were seized between June 10 and 13 along the Zaria-Kano road. “The operations, mandated by…
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Names of fleeing Niger inmates released
In a bid to expedite the recapture of escaped prisoners, the Nigerian Correctional Service has released the database of inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The escape, which has raised significant security concerns, prompted immediate action from the NCoS. The released database includes detailed information about the inmates, aimed at aiding…
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NFF denies knowledge of Finidi’s resignation
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, says he is unaware embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has tendered his resignation. This comes amid reports online that the coach resigned after the NFF announced Thursday that it would hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Eagles, following their dismal performances in the 2026…
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Tinubu sacks BPE director-general, appoints replacement
President Bola Tinubu has relieved Mamman Ahmadu of his duties as director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). In a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, the president also approved the appointment of Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the new DG of the BPE. “Mr. Gbeleyi is a renowned financial expert and…