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SAD : Power outage hits Lagos communities in Lekki Epe express way after Gas tanker explosion {VIDEO}

22Mar

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SAD : Power outage hits Lagos communities in Lekki Epe express way after Gas tanker explosion {VIDEO}

A power outage has hit some Lagos communities following a gas tanker explosion that occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday, March 21.The affected areas are Medallion Company, Sangotedo, Majek, Awoyaya, Eputu, Lakowe, Lasoro, Fidiso to Kolajo, and Elemoro Police Station.Properties worth thousands of naira while two people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition when a gas tanker and a tipper truck collided on the expressway, resulting in a massive explosion on Saturday.The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said that the accident occurred at 02:36 a.m. after an oncoming speeding 20-tonne tipper truck from Epe end rammed from behind into a stationary 30-tonne gas truck that failed to pull over from the highway. It led to a fire spreading to three adjoining warehou...

APC Announces Screening Date for National Convention Aspirants

22Mar

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APC Announces Screening Date for National Convention Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of aspirants seeking national offices ahead of its 2026 National Convention.This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by Isa Yuguda, Secretary of the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee for the convention.According to the committee, the screening exercise will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, starting at 9:00 a.m.All aspirants who have obtained and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination forms are required to appear in person for the exercise. They are also expected to come along with all necessary documents for verification.The committee stressed that participation in the screening is mandatory, describing it as a crucial step in the build-up to ...

UPDATE : Igbinedion School bullying suspects arrested, to be charged as Juveniles in court

22Mar

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UPDATE : Igbinedion School bullying suspects arrested, to be charged as Juveniles in court

The Edo State Police Command has announced that all suspects linked to the bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre have been apprehended.This comes a week after disturbing footage, which circulated widely on social media, showed the victim being flogged, punched, kicked in the stomach, and stamped on the head and ribs by fellow students.The management of the school has since expelled several students involved in the disturbing act.Authorities in Edo State have confirmed that all the suspects involved in the bullying at the Igbinedion Education Centre have been arrested.The state command, in a statement by its spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests were made after investigation, and the suspects would be charged to the family court in accordance with laws ...

Reaction as Female students flee varsity over fear of fresh attacks in Ozoro

22Mar

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Reaction as Female students flee varsity over fear of fresh attacks in Ozoro

Following the assault of several women and female students during a traditional festival in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, panic has gripped the community, with many students reportedly fleeing over fears of possible fresh attacks.Sunday PUNCH gathered that the development comes in the aftermath of the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival, during which viral videos showed young women being chased, stripped and assaulted by groups of youths, sparking nationwide outrage.Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, a student leader in the community disclosed that many female students, still traumatised by the incident, had begun leaving to avoid being caught in further violence.“Most of the female students in the community are scared, especially when they...

Yusuf, Okpehbolo Move to Compensate Families of 16 Uromi Victims

20Mar

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Yusuf, Okpehbolo Move to Compensate Families of 16 Uromi Victims

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, and his counterpart in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, have finalized plans to compensate the families of 16 hunters killed in Uromi.The development was disclosed on Friday by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, while presenting relief materials and cash donations from Governor Yusuf to the victims’ families in Bunkure Local Government Area.Waiya revealed that a dedicated account named “Uromi-16” has been created for the disbursement of compensation, adding that all arrangements for payment have now been completed. He explained that earlier delays were due to lapses by the former chairman of the Uromi Committee, Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam.According to him, each of the 16 deceased victims has been allocated ₦300,...

BREAKING : Cristiano Ronaldo to Miss Portugal’s Upcoming Friendlies

20Mar

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BREAKING : Cristiano Ronaldo to Miss Portugal’s Upcoming Friendlies

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be unavailable for the national team’s upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the United States as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.Reports indicate that Ronaldo, 41, flew out of the Middle East amid the Gulf States conflict. Shortly after, his club Al Nassr manager, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that the Portuguese star had traveled to Spain for treatment, missing recent Saudi Pro League matches against Neom and Al Khaleej.Both club and country have agreed that Ronaldo should focus fully on regaining fitness ahead of the World Cup, now only months away.As a result, he will also miss Portugal’s marquee friendly against Mexico on March 28, which marks the reopening of the Estadio Azteca. Ronaldo will not travel to Mexico City, with...

Man divorces wife after finding photographs of her with another man while browsing Google Maps

20Mar

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Man divorces wife after finding photographs of her with another man while browsing Google Maps

A husband ended his marriage after coming across photographs of his wife with another man while browsing Google Maps. The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap. Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned. Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal. The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair. In a twist of fate, she...

Nigerian dietitian struck off UK register for lying on job application

20Mar

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Nigerian dietitian struck off UK register for lying on job application

A Nigerian dietitian, Ifeyinwa Chizube Ndulue-Nonso, has been struck off the UK professional register after a tribunal found she falsely claimed expertise across multiple medical specialties to secure a role she was not qualified to perform.Nigerian state updatesThe decision was made by a panel under the Health and Care Professions Council, following a hearing conducted by the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service between March 2 and 10, 2026.The tribunal found that Ndulue-Nonso had significantly misrepresented her skills in her application for a Band 6 dietitian position at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, claiming experience in areas such as cancer care, neurology, gastrointestinal conditions, artificial feeding, and complex nutritional management.Ho...

Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ and ‘paper tigers’ in attack over Strait of Hormuz

20Mar

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Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ and ‘paper tigers’ in attack over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on NATO allies, calling them “cowards” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz crisis.Trump’s remarks come as Iran continues to disrupt shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz corridor, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. The former US president criticised allied nations for failing to support efforts to secure the route, despite complaining about rising global oil prices.He argued that reopening the strait would be a relatively simple military operation and accused NATO partners of relying too heavily on US intervention without contributing meaningfully.At the same time, Iran’s leadership has issued defiant rhetoric. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, reportedly released a ...

NFVCB Honour a ‘Huge Privilege’ – Toyin Abraham

20Mar

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NFVCB Honour a ‘Huge Privilege’ – Toyin Abraham

Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has expressed heartfelt appreciation after being recognised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) for surpassing ₦1 billion at the box office with her debut film, Oversabi Aunty.The award presentation was attended by NFVCB Director-General Shuaibu Husseini and Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife.In a post shared on Instagram, Abraham described the recognition as a significant milestone, noting that it holds special meaning coming from such a respected institution.She expressed gratitude to her fans, known as Toyintitans, as well as her distribution partner, FilmOne Entertainment, for their unwavering support.The actress also appreciated the presence of Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, highlighting how the film has infl...