As England prepare for their Euro 2024 semi-final clash against the Netherlands, manager Gareth Southgate faces several key decisions that could shape the outcome of this crucial match. After a penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the tactical crossroads the Three Lions find …
Read More »One died, 18 rescued in Jigawa boat accident
No fewer than 18 persons have been rescued from a mishap involving 20 marketers onboard a canoe from the Kwalgai village to Hadin in the Auyo Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to the Jigawa State Police Command on Monday, a preliminary investigation revealed that the canoe capsize was …
Read More »New Chelsea Manager Maresca ready to compete, fight for titles
Chelsea FC’s new head coach Enzo Maresca has said that his team is ready to improve while also fighting for titles as he marks the beginning of a new chapter for the London-based team. In his first interview at Stamford Bridge released by Chelsea via YouTube on Monday, Maresca expressed …
Read More »United Kingdom’s Labour Party wins general elections
The United Kingdom’s Labour Party swept to power early on Friday after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” Labour leader Keir Starmer told supporters at a triumphant dawn …
Read More »Jubilation As Tinubu’s Government Announces N10m Grant to 5,000 Corps Members
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, through Youth Development Minister Jamila Ibrahim, has declared a N10 million grant for 5,000 corps members at the conclusion of their service year. This announcement was made during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch B Stream 1 corps members in Niger State, as reported by TVC News. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), established 52 years …
Read More »Lady who admits having sexual relations with dogs faked death- Actress Abiola Adebayo
A Nollywood actress and podcaster, Abiola Adebayo has revealed that a young lady who reportedly killed herself after admitting on a podcast to engaging in sexual activities with her dogs as a result of addiction stemming from past trauma faked her death. Adebayo said the lady, identified as Adenike Adewodun, …
Read More »Police lament withdrawal of rape cases by victims’ relatives.
The Nigeria Police in Borno State have called for stringent laws to stop the withdrawal of rape and other sexual violence cases by relations of victims in court. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Borno, DCP Ahmad Bello, made the call in Maiduguri, the Bornu state capital, in his contribution …
Read More »10 states battling flooding, 21 others at risk, FG warns
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said no fewer than 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had either experienced various degrees of flooding or recorded casualties as rains intensified. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, who dropped the red alert during a press briefing in …
Read More »Gale of deaths hits varsity lecturers in north
The University of Maiduguri in Borno State is in grief as it has again recorded the fourth loss of yet another professor – all within a spate of two months. In a similar development, two lecturers – one with the Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State and the Usman Danfodio University, …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu, Senate seek partnership on water transportation
The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Senate have opened engagement to promote water transportation in the state. On Thursday, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, mentioned the need for the federal and state governments to be on the same page on waterways. Sanwo-Olu assured all that the state government …
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