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• Obidient Movement flays Presidency’s attempt to muzzle opposition• Umahi canvasses South Eastgovs’ support for Tinubu’s re-election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria needs urgent restructuring to enable citizens to enjoy the dividends of democracy. He, therefore, launched a fresh call for a united political movement to remove President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Also, the Obidient Movement criticised the administration for “a growing descent into dictatorship”, following a recent statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, against Peter Obi. However, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, called on governors in the South East to rally…

A 31-year-old Nigerian man, Adimabua Chukwuka, is facing a possible life sentence after being charged with the first-degree murder of a 60-year-old homeless man, Mario Ferreira, in Toronto, Canada. PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday that Chukwuka was arrested last Friday by the Toronto Police Service’s 52 Division following a tip from the public. It was alleged that Chukwuka attacked Ferreira without provocation, leading to the victim’s death. According to the report, police responded to a call from University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constables on March 20 regarding an unconscious man near 144 College St. Officers, firefighters, and paramedics arrived…

With the recently concluded Southeast zonal congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that returned its serving executives, all eyes are now on the party to work towards restoring it and overturning the run of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. Those who watched the zonal congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeast region that returned the Ali Odefa-led executive two weeks ago would readily affirm that the allure, which the party was known for, is fast disappearing. This also puts doubt on the party’s…

Wale Akinselure As part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2025, PUNCH Media Foundation is set to host a thought-provoking webinar themed “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The virtual event, scheduled for Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 11:00 AM, will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and advocates to explore critical pathways to gender equality and women’s empowerment. A professor of adult education and lifelong learning, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, and a legal practitioner, Adepeju Jaiyeoba, are among the resource persons who will speak on the webinar themed, “For Every Woman and Girl: Advancing Rights, Equality and Empowerment.” Simeon-Fayomi…

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are the two biggest names in Nigeria’s lineup against Zimbabwe, as coach Eric Chelle has named the same starting lineup from the 2-0 win against Rwanda last week, Soccernet.ng reports Nigeria play Zimbabwe in their sixth game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. The Super Eagles are fresh off a 2-0 win over Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro last Friday and they will be looking to claim back-to-back wins against the Warriors. Going into the game, coach Chelle has stuck with the same lineup that gave…

“In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the governor and deputy governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of Section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March 2025 and I so do.” –President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday,…

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday, ordered the remand in custody of a teenager, Temitope Olamoru, charged with alleged attempted murder. The court ordered his remand, and adjourned the case to await legal advice from the Director of Ppublic Prosecution (DPP), Olamoru, 18, who resides at Afola-Azeez street in the Alakuko area of Lagos, was charged on two-counts of attempted murder and causing grievous harm. The Magistrate, Mr L.A Owolabi, however, did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. He, consequently, directed a referral of the case file to the DPP, for legal…

Victor Osimhen fired a late opener but Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, hurting the Super Eagles‘ hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Napoli striker broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but Nigeria failed to secure a third win of the campaign. Tawanda Chirewa came off the bench to net a late equaliser for Zimbabwe and break Nigerian hearts. How It Happened Eric Chelle named an unchanged starting XI from Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Rwanda four days earlier. Stanley Nwabali started in goal, with Ola…

Traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday protested the continuous closure of their shops by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control. The traders, under the aegis of Concerned and Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market, lamented that the development has brought untold hardship and financial burdens upon them. The aggrieved protesters, numbering over 2,000, carried placards with different inscriptions and marched around the market starting from Oshogbo Park, up to the River Niger Bridge, Onitsha, and back to Uga Junction, claiming that no fewer than five traders have died and several…

James Abraham In a significant move to address the state’s water and sanitation challenges, the Plateau State Government on Friday marked the 2025 World Water Day with the launch of “Clean Plateau: Use the Toilet Campaign.” Arewa PUNCH reports that “The Clean Plateau: Use the Toilet Campaign” aims to promote behavioral change, increase access to sanitation facilities, and improve hygiene practices across the state and eventually end open defecation practice in the state. The event, held in Jos, the state capital, was attended by several dignitaries, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas…