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Osun Amotekun arrest ex-convict for stealing mosque’s amplifier

The Punch 

An ex-convict, Tajudeen Ridwan, has been arrested by the operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps in Isale Osun Area of Osogbo, Osun State, for allegedly stealing electronic appliances in a mosque. The spokesperson for the Corps, Idowu Yusuf, in a statement, said 30-year-old Ridwan was released from a Custodial Centre in March after serving a four-year

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Economic hardship: Cleric halts collection of offering

The Punch 

In a move that has captured the attention of many, a cleric of the Celestial Church of Christ recently announced that the collection of offerings in the church will be suspended until fuel prices return to ‘normal’. He said, “Don’t collect offerings from now, because of the situation of this country. For now, we are

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Adebutu knocks Abiodun over achievements

The Punch 

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, on Friday, knocked the administration of Gov Dapo Abiodun, saying there was little or nothing to celebrate as the governor marked the first year of his second term in office. Adebutu, who lost the poll last year March to Abiodun by

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Ifa priest proposes traditional DNA test

The Punch 

Renowned Ifa priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon, has canvassed for the use of traditional Yoruba method for DNA (paternity) test. Speaking at his residence in Osogbo, Osun State, during the week, Elebuibon expressed concern over the rising cases of paternity fraud in the country. He said, “Yoruba has traditional DNA (testing), and it is very potent. They

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Knocks, kudos trail Nigeria’s reversal to old national anthem

The Punch 

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to change the national anthem to a former one sparked different reactions from citizens across the country. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the President signed the National Anthem Bill to law, effectively resorting to the former anthem titled, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’. The anthem was written by a British citizen, Liliam

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Saida Boj faces backlash over ‘sex-for-money’ remarks

The Punch 

Social media personality, Sarah Ojone, also known as Saida Boj, stirred up controversy this week with her take on relationships and money during an interview on The Honest Bunch podcast. In the interview, Ojone made bold statements about her approach to relationships and money, which sparked a heated debate. She expressed her views on demanding

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PAOK join Iheanacho race

The Punch 

Recently crowned Greece Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki have entered the race for Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho, with the player set to become a free agent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After seven seasons with Leicester City Iheanacho is set to become a free agent with his contract set to expire next month. At the just

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Joshua reps hold investment talks with Watford

The Punch 

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, is set to invest in Championship side Watford after his spokesperson on Friday confirmed that an investment group working with the boxer has been in talks about putting money into the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Joshua, a former world heavyweight champion boxer, is a boyhood fan of the Hornets and

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Tariff hike: Discos cut electricity supply to 100 industries – MAN

The Punch 

The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has disclosed that electricity distribution companies have disconnected over 100 manufacturing firms. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH at the annual general meeting of the MAN’s food, beverage and tobacco sector, on Thursday in Lagos, he revealed that 10 of the association’s members had

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7 reasons you are always broke

The Punch 

In a tale as old as time, Olayinka Adeyemi’s quest for a better life led her from the quiet charm of Ondo State to the bustling metropolis of Lagos in 2023. Embarking on a journey for greener pastures, this 26-year-old visionary soon found herself balancing the scales between ambition and financial reality. After settling in

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