Punch Newspaper Headlines Today Saturday 4th January 2020
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Qasem Soleimani’s death: Britain warns nationals against travelling to Iran, Iraq
The British government on Saturday advised UK nationals to avoid travelling to Iraq and Iran in face of heightened tensions in the Middle East following the US killing of a top Iranian commander in Baghdad. “Following the death of Qasem Soleimani and heightened tensions in the region… We now advise British nationals against all travel to Iraq (and) we
Kogi attack: Buhari condemns killing of 19 people by gunmen
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condemned the murder of 19 people by unknown gunmen in Tawari community of Kogi Local Government Area, Kogi State. The president expressed his feelings in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. He advised the communities
Iranian general: American rapper, Cardi B blasts Trump, to file for Nigerian citizenship
American rapper and songwriter, Cardi B, has expressed dissatisfaction with the killing of a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, by the United States government. The songwriter made this known in a tweet, where she criticised the US government. She also revealed her plans to apply for Nigerian citizenship. It will be recalled that Soleimani was
Nigerians must shun sin to enjoy prosperity, God’s intervention – Olukoya, MFM General Overseer
General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya, tells SIMON UTEBOR and ALEXANDER OKERE about his humble beginning, what he thinks about the tithing debate and Nigerians’ religiosity amid endemic corruption in the country You recently spoke about how God gave you the vision to start Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries in
People asked who’d take care of my home if I became DVC –Prof Odejide, UI ex-deputy vice-chancellor
Prof Abiola Odejide is a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and former head of the Gender Mainstreaming Programme at the university. In an encounter with ALEXANDER OKERE, the 73-year-old emeritus professor of Communication and Language Arts recalls her childhood and career experience after teaching in an ivory tower for over
Death robbed my husband of his plans for 2020 –Widow of journalist who died in Ogbomoso auto crash
Samuel Olabisi Kofoworola, a popular sports newscaster and presenter at Ajilete FM, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, lost his life in an auto crash recently. His wife, Iyabode, tells WALE OYEWALE about their last moments together and circumstances that led to his death What circumstances surrounded the death of your husband? My husband, Samuel Olabisi Kofoworola, was
Ndidi, Eze makes Team of The Week/Month
Kelvin Ekerete Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been listed in the English Premier League Team of The Week while Super Eagles target, Eberechi Eze, made the list for the Championship Team of The Month for December by popular website, Whoscored.com. Ndidi was instrumental in Leicester’s 3-0 thrashing of Newcastle at the St James’ Park
Ohanaeze youths petition NAFDAC over boy’s death
Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki The leadership of the apex socio-cultural youth organisation in Igboland, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, on Friday, petitioned the Federal Ministry of Health, the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and the National Foods, Drug Administration and Control, over the death of a five-year-old pupil, Jerome Nwome. Little Nwome, who was until
Girls, ladies, don’t let that boy/man delay you again this year
Temilolu Okeowo Dear Evangelist Temilolu, While wishing you a happy New Year, I write to complement Mr Olaseile’s words of appreciation to you in the last edition of Saturday PUNCH. He has said it all. Many thanks to you ma. I have been making copies of your articles available to the youth of my church.
Society lacking in facilities for PWDs is disabled, not me –Udo, visually impaired AKBC Radio employee
Visually impaired Ubong Udo is a programme producer at Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Radio. The Public Relations Officer, National Association of the Blind, who has a master’s degree in Rural Sociology and Community Development, tells PATRICK ODEY how he has been coping with the challenge Were you born with visual impairment? No, I became visually
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