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Grieving family seeks justice as murder suspect escapes from police custody in Abia

3May

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Grieving family seeks justice as murder suspect escapes from police custody in Abia

The family of Mazi Ezuma Ukwu is devastated after his teenage son, Chinedu, was fatally stabbed on April 3, 2024, in Arochukwu, Abia State, by three alleged members of a cult group. The family is now worried about the escape of one suspect from police custody. The bereaved family of the 18-year-old victim, who was brutally killed for resisting induction into the cult, is seeking support from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the alleged killers are brought to justice. According to the family members, Chinedu, along with his twin brother and cousin, was confronted by the group and attacked on their way home. Despite efforts by his relatives to protect him, the suspects used weapons to further assault Chinedu, leading to his tragic ...

Tragic Demise of Two Beninese Nationals Trapped in Ogun Well

3May

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Tragic Demise of Two Beninese Nationals Trapped in Ogun Well

In a devastating incident, two well diggers from the Republic of Benin, Avade Clement and Achefon Edua, lost their lives while working in a well located in the Laderin area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the tragedy occurred on Monday when the victims, hired by Akinsaya Ganiyu to work on his well at the site, got stuck. Upon realizing the situation, Ganiyu promptly reported the incident to the Divisional Police Officer in the area for assistance, leading to a rescue operation. Subsequently, the victims were rescued and rushed to the state hospital in Ijaiye, where they were unfortunately pronounced dead by the medical staff on duty. Providing details of the incident, Odutola st...

Man from Anambra State Arrested for Arranging Underage Daughter’s Marriage

3May

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Man from Anambra State Arrested for Arranging Underage Daughter’s Marriage

Local authorities in Anambra State have apprehended Uzochukwu Okoli for facilitating the marriage of his underage daughter. The arrest of Okoli came after his daughter reported the mistreatment she was enduring from both her father and the man she was coerced to marry to the state Ministry of Women and Social Welfare. A statement released by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed these details on Thursday. According to Ikeanyionwu, the girl, presently 16 years old, informed the ministry that following the death of their mother, her father relocated her from Edo State, where they were attending school, to marry a man. The statement stated, “She alleged that she was initially forced to l...

Governorship Candidate: AAC Offers Viable Alternative to PDP and APC

3May

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Governorship Candidate: AAC Offers Viable Alternative to PDP and APC

Udoh Oberaifo, the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress for the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election, has emphasized that his party presents a solution to lead Edo State out of its political, social, and economic challenges. In a recent statement following the official introduction of his deputy, Lord Osunde, a former leader of the Obidient Movement in Edo, Oberaifo criticized the limited progress brought by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. According to him, the prevailing high poverty levels, failing infrastructure, and insecurity in Edo State highlight the need for a new direction, making the AAC a promising option for the people. He remarked, “The defection of our deputy governorshi...

Education for Progress: A Vital Tool for Empowerment and Development

3May

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Education for Progress: A Vital Tool for Empowerment and Development

In Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, King Monday Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I, the Ovie of Idjerhe kingdom and a respected figure, emphasized the significance of continuous education. He strongly believes that ongoing learning serves as a crucial catalyst for self-liberation and advancement. A seasoned journalist and media expert, the monarch shared these thoughts during a conversation with the media following his recognition with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka, during the institution's 2024 convocation. Encouraging Nigerian journalists to constantly enhance their professional and academic capabilities, the monarch expressed, "Such progression is essential for media professionals to earn the...

Eight individuals in custody for suspected involvement in motorbike theft in Ekiti

3May

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Eight individuals in custody for suspected involvement in motorbike theft in Ekiti

In Ekiti State, the police have apprehended a total of eight men believed to be part of a ring responsible for stealing motorcycles from riders and subsequently selling the stolen items. The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeniran Akinwale, specified that among the suspects are Adebayo Bashiru, Oluyemi Kunle, Gabriel Isaac, Abubakar Abdullahi, Macon Andrew, and Peter Ninfa, who are suspected of snatching vehicles and motorcycles in the Ikere/Ado-Ekiti and Igede-Ekiti regions. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, on Thursday, the arrests were made by the command’s Rapid Response Squad based on provided intelligence. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to numerous motorcyc...

Bayelsa APC leaders voice concerns over alleged defection plan by Governor Diri

3May

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Bayelsa APC leaders voice concerns over alleged defection plan by Governor Diri

A statement from the Stakeholders Forum of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise caution regarding any potential collaboration with Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. The statement, titled ‘Beware of Governor Douye Diri, He's a Serial Betrayer. Bayelsa APC Cannot Afford His Politics of Betrayal, Divisiveness, and Greed,’ was signed by Chief Samuel Yousuo and Elder Ebigoni Gabriel, the chairman and secretary of the stakeholders. It was addressed to the President and released to the media in Asaba, Delta State. South-South PUNCH gathered that the Bayelsa APC Stakeholders Forum meeting took place in Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday. In part, the statement expresses, “We, on behalf of APC Elders and Stakeholders Fo...

Concerns of CBN regarding the decline in economic activities

3May

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Concerns of CBN regarding the decline in economic activities

Expressing worry over the diminishing economic activities in the nation, the Central Bank of Nigeria has voiced its concerns. As stated in a release on the bank's website, Bala Bello, the CBN's deputy governor of Corporate Services, highlighted this issue. There has been a significant decline in the country's Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, dropping to 39.2 index points in February 2024 from 48.5 index points recorded in the previous month, according to Bello. Attributing the contraction of economic activity for eight months to exchange rate pressures, inflation, and security challenges, he emphasized the challenges being faced. The sharp decline of the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index to 39.2 index points in February 2024 from 48.5 index points in the ...

Advocating for Equal Access to Decent Work

3May

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Advocating for Equal Access to Decent Work

Focused on the importance of providing equal opportunities for decent work, Japan Tobacco International Nigeria has reiterated its commitment. Commemorating this year's Worker's Day under the theme "Social Justice and Decent Work for All," the company extends its felicitations to its workforce worldwide for their unwavering dedication, pursuit of excellence, and innovative contributions that have significantly influenced the company's growth. A member of JTI Worldwide with a presence in over 130 countries, the company has consistently been honored with the esteemed 'Top Global Employer' award for a decade, alongside regional accolades in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. This remarkable achievement has been attributed to the compa...

Examining National Forgetfulness through the Story of the White Lion

3May

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Examining National Forgetfulness through the Story of the White Lion

The relationship between sleep and memory is a prominent concept according to neurologist Andrew Budson and neuroscientist Elizabeth Kensinger in their book titled “Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory”, published in 2023 by Oxford University Press. From my perspective, a lack of sleep can distort one's perception, much like how Nigerian leaders, blinded by temporary wealth, fail to realize the transient nature of life. They mimic the tale of Solomon Grundy with their actions echoing a swift journey from birth to burial. Drawing parallels, just as Macbeth's guilt-ridden conscience deprived him of sleep, Nigerian leaders, despite their malevolent deeds, continue to slumber in the discomfort of their misdeeds because the inferno of c...