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Kwara APC integrity group hails party over postponement of congress
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress under the aegis of APC Integrity group, on Sunday, hailed the party leadership for postponing the party congresses. They said the period would allow for proper reconciliation among members. Members of the group said this at a press conference in Ilorin. They noted that the postponement would provide the…
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Uzodinma’s achievements made me dump PDP, says ex-senatorial aspirant
A former Imo East Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial aspirant, Hilary Ugochukwu has said that the performances of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was responsible for his decision to dump the PDP to join the All Progressives Congress. Ugochukwu said this on at a formal reception on Sunday, organised in his honour by APC leaders…
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Taraba APC lacks moral authority to criticise Ishaku, says aide
The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Political Matters, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, has berated the All Progressives Congress for criticising his principal, Governor Darius Ishaku. Bawa said this in an interview with journalists in Jalingo on Sunday. He spoke in response to a press conference by the Taraba State Chairman of APC, Alhaji…
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APC cautions Abia Assembly over threat to suspend leader
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress has cautioned the State House of Assembly against carrying out a threat to suspend its Minority Leader, Chijioke Chukwu representing Bende North, for expressing his views about zoning in the state. Chukwu had in an interview with a national paper (not Punch), last week, said the…
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Nigerian-born boxer Raphael Akpejiori knocks out Steven Lyons, eyes fight with Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury
Nigerian-born unbeaten boxing champion, Raphael Akpejiori, proved his destructive power Saturday night when he stopped Steven Lyons in the opening round in Miami. Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori was born on 10, October 1990 in Lagos, and grew up in Surulere, according to his Wiki citation. He has five siblings. In 2008, at the age of 17,…
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Southgate takes blame for England’s shootout loss to Italy
Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England’s penalty kick failure as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at Wembley on Sunday. Following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, after Leonardo Bonucci had cancelled out Luke Shaw’s second-minute opener, it was a familiar spot-kick outcome for the Three Lions. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all…
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PIB: Senate limits fuel imports to Dangote, other refiners
If the new provision on fuel imports inserted by the Senate in the Petroleum Industry Bill is adopted by the House of Representatives and the President, only active refinery licence holders will be allowed to import petroleum products into the country when the bill becomes a law. Companies holding refining licences in the country include…
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Jega opposes Onochie as INEC commissioner
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, has warned the Senate against confirming the appointment of a presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission to avoid controversy. Jega also said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), could withdraw Onochie’s nomination and replace…
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Igboho didn’t ask Oluwo for help, says spokesman
Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has said he did not ask the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Adewale Akanbi, or any traditional ruler to speak on his behalf. Igboho has gone underground since July 1 when operatives of the Department of State Services raided his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan,…
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Lagos OPC man stabs member to death over cultism
A member of the New Era Oodua People’s Congress, Tope Lucky, has gone into hiding after allegedly killing another member of the group, Wasiu Ogunnaike, in the Epe area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Lucky and some OPC members trailed Ogunnaike to a location in Epe, where the suspect allegedly used a knife…
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