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Sixty-nine individuals who were apprehended on August 27th in Ekpan Community, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State during a gay wedding ceremony have been released on bail. Each suspect was granted bail with a sum of ₦500,000 (Nigerian Naira) and required to provide two sureties residing...
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has provided clarification regarding its decision not to participate in the two-week warning strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) two weeks ago. TUC President Festus Osifo, in an interview, rejected the notion that the TUC had initially...
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, Imo State was plunged into chaos as gunmen mercilessly attacked and killed eight security agents, including soldiers, policemen, and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The incident unfolded on Tuesday morning in the peaceful...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed frustration with the Federal Government's perceived lack of effort in addressing key issues, despite the economic challenges resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies. NLC President Joe Ajaero made these concerns known following a fruitless...
The meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government concluded in a deadlock, as reported by The PUNCH. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has arranged another meeting with the representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for later today. This...
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated a special investigative team comprising 13 members to probe the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba. Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records, passed away on September 12, 2023. The team is mandated to uncover the...
Over the past five years, at least 35 lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions have faced dismissal due to allegations of sexual misconduct, according to an analysis of media reports by Sunday PUNCH. Sexual harassment remains a recurring issue in higher education in Nigeria, with a 2018...
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has provided insight into why he ordered traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand during an event. The incident occurred during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State, where Obasanjo was the special guest of honor. In a video circulated...
In a bizarre and shocking incident in Calabar, Cross River State, male private part thieves have extended their disturbing activities to the Nigerian Navy Barracks in Akim. A naval officer stationed at the barracks reportedly fell victim to this unusual crime. The naval officer, whose identity...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke suspects sabotage in a recent near air mishap involving a private jet he was to fly from Lagos to Abuja. The incident occurred at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where the aircraft owned by his brother, Dr. Deji Adeleke...
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