Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan
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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said she is determined to bring up her sons as emotionally strong and responsible men. In a recent interview with the BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie, 47, expressed concern over how young boys are often influenced by harmful societal norms. "I'm determined to raise good men," she said. "I…
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Idris Elba’s latest short film, Dust to Dreams, will soon be on your screens following the release of its official trailer. Dust to Dreams trailer provides a glimpse into Idris Elba and Mo Abudu’s Nollywood blockbuster, where regrets, love and a chance at redemption, are excellently laced together. The film is set in the heart…
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency Renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 22 pips to 7.1692 against the dollar on Thursday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the Yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before…
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Oby Ezekwesili, a former two-time Nigerian minister, has slammed the Senate for dismissing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's petition that accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Ezekwesili described the Senate’s actions as a "democratic aberration," "farcical," and a "blot on Nigeria's democracy." The petition, filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was presented…
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Armed personnel from the Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, assaulted PUNCH correspondent Dare Olawin on Thursday morning. The military officers stormed the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), located opposite MITV in Ikeja, around 7:40 a.m. Olawin had arrived at the office to join other journalists for an event in Adiyan, Ogun State,…
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Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with terrorists who have been killing and abducting hapless residents in parts of the state. Radda, however, stated that his government would welcome and integrate into society any terrorist who renounces violence and chooses to become a law-abiding citizen. He made…
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The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, leading to the seizure of goods worth over N51.9 million within the last three weeks. Speaking at a press briefing at the Customs House in Yola, the Area Comptroller, Garba Bature Bashir, disclosed that the command's sustained efforts, aided by shared…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reported that an accident along the Idemili River near the Second Niger Bridge resulted in four fatalities on Tuesday. The sector commander, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Awka, attributing the accident to speeding and loss of control, which led…
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In fulfillment of its infrastructural development promises to Nigerians, the Federal Government has announced plans to spend N679 billion on road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The approved road projects span various states in both northern and…
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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the release of three female students who were abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The students were kidnapped on February 25, 2025, while returning from a night study session on campus. The development was disclosed in a news flash shared by the Nigerian Television Authority…