Steve Ayorinde
27 Feb 2024
Former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture in Lagos State, Steve Ayorinde, will tomorrow, February 28, be in charge of curation at the three-day photo exhibition being part of activities to mark PUNCH’s 50th anniversary.
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Gov Yusuf visits father’s grave on 62nd birthday By Murtala Adewale, Kano Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday, paid a visit to his late father's grave at Dandolo Cemetery to offer special prayers on his 62nd birthday. The governor dedicated quality time during his visit to pray for the…
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Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared three days of mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, who passed away on Saturday following a car accident. During a condolence visit to the Oluwatuyi family in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa praised the late SSG as a distinguished…
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Apex Igbo socio cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said on Sunday that it is ready for the January 10, 2025 election for the national executives, stressing that no fewer than three people have picked forms from Rivers state for the president general position. The President General position is zoned to Rivers State as the election is…
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Frustrated Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield they must "do it everywhere" after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Cody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro Martinez's shock opener for United before Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, but Amad Diallo scored…
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Travellers returning to their abodes and workplaces after the Christmas and New Year celebrations have decried the exorbitant fares across motor parks in Ibadan on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the commuters claimed to have paid less while travelling for the celebrations than returning. A passenger, Mrs Rose Adeleke, said those who…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it plans to destroy over six million unclaimed Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs). The commission described the report as "incorrect," maintaining that it never contemplated destroying uncollected PVCs. In the said report, it was claimed that the commission is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy…
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The former governor of Kaduna State and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has debunked claims suggesting he has joined the opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Social media platforms, particularly X, have been abuzz with allegations that the former governor has left the ruling party and joined the…
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Ousmane Dembele's stoppage-time goal settled the French Champions Trophy on Sunday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Monaco in a fixture played in Doha. PSG's troubles in front of goal this season have often cost them in the Champions League, and they were thwarted throughout this game by a combination of poor finishing and…
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Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal. But this was an opportunity lost for…