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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council worldwide, yesterday, cautioned against attempts to create ethnic tension over alleged attacks on truck drivers in the South-East. The group was reacting to concerns raised by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), which claimed that truck drivers transporting goods from the North to the region were being targeted by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the group described the allegations as surprising, given the peaceful and accommodating nature of the Igbo people. According to the ACF, the killing of the drivers and destruction…

Fenerbahce head coach, Jose Mourinho, has heaped praise on Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, after his brilliant display in the UEFA Europa League last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old opened the scoring inside seven minutes for Rangers at the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe, and taunted the fans of the Turkish club by celebrating his goal by cupping his ears with his hands. As a result, Dessers shared a laugh with Mourinho after the goal, hinting the Portuguese manager enjoyed the feistiness of the Super Eagles forward. Dessers’ going around Fenerbahce’s Irfan Egribayat to open the scoring for Rangers…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described her suspension from the Red Chambers as “an injustice that will not be sustained”. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker was suspended for six months on Thursday after the Senate disciplinary committee found her guilty of breaching its rules in the wake of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. But a furious Senator Natasha faulted her suspension. “This injustice would not stand,” the Kogi Central Senator said, vowing to continue the “pursuit for justice”. Her suspension followed a recommendation by the Senate disciplinary committee which submitted its report to the lawmakers during…

A former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie, has condemned the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months. PUNCH Online reports that the Senate slammed a six-month suspension on the Kogi lawmaker following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over seating arrangements in the Red Chamber. The upper legislative chamber suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan over the breach of its Standing Orders following her claim of sexual harassment, an allegation that Akpabio denied. Speaking with reporters on Thursday in Abuja, Owie warned that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension may undermine the Senate integrity. The former lawmaker cautioned that legislative impunity could set…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described as fake news the report that the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, reinstated sacked chairmen and councillors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022. The governor, therefore, said that the APC officials, who claimed to have occupied all local council secretariats in the state, remained sacked by the order of the Federal High Court in the state and vowed to use the rule of law in getting “the illegal occupants” out of the council offices. According to a statement by Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor gave…

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has designated 17 individuals and organisations terrorism financiers. Those named on the list include Simon Ekpa, Godstime Promise Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chinwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, and Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali. Others are Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, Ogomu Kewe, Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises, Seficuvi Global Company, and Lakurawa Group. According to a document obtained from the committee on Thursday, the list was approved by the President upon the recommendation of the Attorney General of the Federation. “The Nigeria Sanctions Committee held a meeting on March 6, 2024,…

Janet Ogundepo Dermatologists have condemned the growing trend of parents adding skin-lightening products to their infant’s and children’s creams in a bid to have fair-skinned babies. The skin doctors warned that this practice could affect the growth of such babies and cause adverse health outcomes, including liver and kidney diseases, consequently increasing the burden of these conditions in the country. The experts stated this at the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists Monthly Webinar Series, titled “Challenges of Skin Bleaching in Nigeria: The Role of Professionals, Regulatory Bodies, and the Media.” Earlier, PUNCH Healthwise reported that despite being aware of the harmful side…

The Carter family are keeping the wins in-house, adding even more silverware to their collection at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Beyoncé Knowles–Carter, the 35-time Grammy winner, continues her reign, winning Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for her history-making country record ‘Cowboy Carter.’ She was also nominated for Outstanding Soul/R&B Song for her single ’16 Carriages.’ Queen Bey wasn’t the only Carter in the spotlight—Blue Ivy also had a winning night. The 13-year-old secured her second NAACP Image Award, winning Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture) for her role as Kiara in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King.’ The mother-daughter duo…

Nigerian strikers were in red-hot form on Thursday night, delivering goals across Europe and the Middle East, with Odion Ighalo, Rafiu Durosinmi, Cyriel Dessers, and Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji all finding the net, Soccernet.ng reports. Ighalo breaks drought, extends lead on Ronaldo Odion Ighalo netted his fifth league goal of the season to help Al Wehda secure a 3-1 home win over Al Raed at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca. The former Watford striker had endured a two-month goal drought, last scoring on January 9 in a 2-1 win over Al Fateh. Nigeria and Al Wehda striker Odion…

The Supreme Court has clarified its decision to restore the Hon. Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, emphasizing that there was no evidence to support claims of defection by 27 lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who raised and later withdrew the defection allegations, was found to have acted unconstitutionally by attempting to exclude the 27 members and recognizing only four lawmakers. Justice Emmanuel Agim, who signed the judgment, stated that the 1999 Constitution does not support the governor’s stance and that the House of Assembly must be constituted…