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  • VIO Allegedly Selling "Express" & "Premium" Number Plates At N120,000

    .. VIO Allegedly Selling "Express" & "Premium" Number Plates At N120,000

     The Directorate of Road Traffic Services, widely known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has come under scrutiny for reportedly selling "express" and "premium" number plates at inflated prices ranging from N100,000 to N120,000, far above the official rate of N56,000 to N58,000 for a standard plate.Saturday PUNCH investiga
  • Why People Shouldn’t Forgive Cheating Partners - Pastor Femi Emmanuel Reveals

    . Why People Shouldn’t Forgive Cheating Partners - Pastor Femi Emmanuel Reveals

     Popular clergyman, Pastor Femi Emmanuel gives marriage counsel as he advises people not to forgive their cheating partners.During his recent sermon, the presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International advised people not to marry people who are always hiding their phones and acting suspiciously when their phones ring.He gave instances involvi
  • President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

    . President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

     President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Lagos to kick off a series of project inaugurations marking the first anniversary of his administration. This commissioning tour, starting on Sunday and running through Friday, will see the President unveiling key infrastructure projects across the country.A State House press release titled “P
  • Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

    . Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

     The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity tariffs will decrease significantly over time, offering hope for a more affordable energy future. Speaking during the presentation of his ministerial scorecard on Friday, May 24, Adelabu characterized the current tariff regime as a "temporary hardship" that wi
  • Former Manchester United Skipper, Wayne Rooney Appointed New Manager Of Plymouth Argyle

    .. Former Manchester United Skipper, Wayne Rooney Appointed New Manager Of Plymouth Argyle

     Former England and Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney, has been named the new manager of Championship side Plymouth Argyle. This appointment marks the fourth managerial role in Rooney’s budding coaching career, which has yet to mirror the success he enjoyed on the pitch.In a statement released by the club, Rooney expressed his excitement ab
  • National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

    . National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

     The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted a total of 18,906 pilgrims for the 2024/1445 Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This update was disclosed in the Commission’s Day 11 airlift report on Saturday.According to the Commission, the airlifting of these pilgrims was executed through 45 flights. This significant l
  • Manchester United Beats All Odds, Defeats Manchester City 2-1 To Win FA Cup

    . Manchester United Beats All Odds, Defeats Manchester City 2-1 To Win FA Cup

     Manchester United football club of England put up a superb display to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the final of the FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25.The under-pressure Erik Ten Hag coached his side to score twice in the first half through youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.Garnacho capitalised on a confusion between St
  • Amsterdam Police Detain Singer, Nicki Minaj For "Carrying Drugs" (Videos)

    . Amsterdam Police Detain Singer, Nicki Minaj For "Carrying Drugs" (Videos)

     Nicki Minaj has been detained in Amsterdam by police officers who accused her of "carrying drugs".The rapper is billed to perform at Co-op live in Manchester today, May 25, but she expressed fears that she won't make it on time if she's not released to fly to Manchester.She took to her social media accounts to share videos of h
  • Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals

    . Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals

     Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government would be held responsible if violence breaks out in Kano State over the emirate crisis.Atiku said Tinubu’s government was inviting anarchy to Kano State by providing security for the deposed
  • Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

    . Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

     Dora Ezinne Kayode speaks up on accusations of paternity fraud, reveals no DNA test was carried out while also alleging that her husband is mentally unstable.The lawyer who is married to Nigerian footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju was accused of having an affair with UK pastor, Tobi Adegboyega.Only recently, she was also dragged online for paternity fr
  • "It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud

    . "It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud

     Popularly known as Blessing CEO, self-proclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro has issued a stern warning to Martin Otse, also known as Verydarkman, threatening physical confrontation if he provokes her further.The ongoing online dispute between Blessing CEO and Verydarkman has attracted significant attention. In an interview with *The Punch*
  • Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

    . Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

     In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. The news was confirmed by Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the lightning strike occurred on Friday during heavy rain.
  • Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

    . Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

     The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, for defrauding his friend of N1,942,000 under the pretense of exchanging the amount for United States Dollars (USD).Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. According to the statement, Ibrahim Musa, a 20-year
  • Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

    . Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

     The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a middle-aged woman in a hotel within the Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved the woman being killed in a hotel room where she allegedly accompanied her killer.In a telephone interview, the state Police Public Relations Offic
  • Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

    . Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

     Akponye Alphonsus, a recent kidnapping victim, has filed a lawsuit against a private bus company, alleging negligence that led to his abduction. Alphonsus claims that on March 31, 2024, he purchased a ticket at the bus company’s Abuja park for an 8 am departure, with an expected arrival time of 5 pm the same day. However, the bus did not depart
  • Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

    .. Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

     A fuel tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to a significant traffic gridlock.The explosion reportedly happened after the tanker fell on the highway, causing panic and severe disruptions in traffic flow. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick plumes of smoke billowing f
  • "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

    .. "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

     The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the court's directive to maintain the status quo unt
  • Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

    . Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

     The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the capture of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit known to be an accomplice of the infamous Dogo Haliru. This successful operation followed the rescue of three kidnapped individuals who were abducted along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwari local government area.In a statement issued by
  • Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)

    .. Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)

     In a devastating turn of events, the iconic Cartege Cinema, a beloved landmark in Asaba, Delta State, was engulfed in flames yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from the cinema's premises as the inferno raged on,
  • Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders

    . Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders

     The collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the Northwest region have yielded significant results with the interception of drugs worth over N24 million at the Kangiwa and Bachaka borders in Kebbi State.According to Comptroller Aminu Abubakar Danmusa, the coordinator of the border patrol unit, the traffickers were apprehended
  • "Nigerians To Enjoy Home Delivery Of Passports Starting June" - Minister Of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

    . "Nigerians To Enjoy Home Delivery Of Passports Starting June" - Minister Of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

     The announcement was made during Tunji-Ojo's inspection of the electronic gates at the new terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday.Tunji-Ojo highlighted that the passport home delivery service aims to streamline the process for citizens, eliminating the need for physical visits to immigration offices for collec
  • Nigerian Football Stars Shine Bright: Lookman & Boniface Eye CAF Player Of the Year

    . Nigerian Football Stars Shine Bright: Lookman & Boniface Eye CAF Player Of the Year

     Following Victor Osimhen's historic win at the 2023 African Player of the Year awards, ending Nigeria’s 24-year drought, the exceptional performances of Nigerian players in the 2023/24 season suggest that the nation could secure the prestigious title once again in 2024.Two Nigerian footballers have particularly stood out this season: Ademol
  • NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops

    . NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops

     On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intensified its crackdown on illegal drug activities by sealing three shops in the Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District, and Nyanya Motor Park within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).This enforcement action follows Thursday's raids on drug hawkers at the
  • Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam

    . Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam

     The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with illicit wildlife products destined for Vietnam. This significant seizure, carried out by the NCS's Special Wildlife Office, led to the arrest of three suspects connected to the crime, barely six weeks after Vietnamese authorities made a similar bust
  • I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles

    .. I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles

     In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nollywood actor Zack Orji recounted his experiences and challenges in the film industry. The interview, shared on Instagram on Thursday, delved into the highs and lows of his career, including the impact of his famous role in the 1996 film *Silent Night*.Orji, renowned for his portrayal
  • Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded

    . Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded

     In a distressing turn of events, Charles Ogbonna, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Nigerian Army, has been abducted by unknown gunmen near an army barracks in Makurdi, the state capital. The incident was confirmed by military sources to SaharaReporters.Ogbonna's identity card was discovered in his abandoned vehicle, left by the
  • DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi

    .. DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi

     In a dramatic turn of events, top security operatives have converged on the Kofar Kudd Palace, where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi is currently residing. This move comes amidst significant political upheaval in the ancient city of Kano.Governor Abba Yusuf has reinstated Emir Sanusi, who returned to the palace in the early hours of the morning. However, th
  • Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency

    . Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency

     Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed on Friday that Nigeria spends approximately $25 billion annually on importing petroleum products. However, Shettima expressed confidence that this heavy reliance on fuel imports will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the concerted efforts of President Bola Tinubu's administration to improve the qua
  • ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"

    . ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought on Friday, pledged his unwavering commitment to meeting the expectations of Nigerians, asserting that the nation's period of "bleeding" has come to an end.Expressing deep concern over the state of local government administration, President Tinubu emphasized the
  • HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals

    .. HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals

     Nigerian international footballer Kayode Olanrewaju, known for his time as a forward at Manchester City, is facing a devastating personal crisis that could see him lose almost everything he has worked for throughout his career. Shocking revelations have surfaced suggesting that Kayode may not be the biological father of the three children he belie

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  1. Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals

  2. Watch Video Of Paul Okoye As He Traditionally Weds Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma Amid Pregnancy Rumors

  3. CBN Governor, Cardoso Clears The Air on Revoking Licenses of Moniepoint, Opay, Others

  4. Rest Well! Nigerian Singer, Flavour Loses Father To The Cold Hand Of Death

  5. I Cannot Solve FCT Problems In 200 years – Wike

  6. PHOTOS; Young Woman Found 'Lifeless' Behind A Hostel In Ebonyi

  7. Married Corper Expelled After She Was Caught Bonking a Male Colleague 24hrs After Arriving Camp

  8. "As Long As I’m Alive, I Will Keep Contesting For Presidency" – Atiku Vows

  9. Abuja Shopping Complex Shut After Assault On Soldiers

  10. Nigerian President Tinubu Arrives In Chad

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