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The President of Rosicrucian Order (AMORC), Dr Kenneth Idiodi, on Sunday, called on people to stop blaming the devil or perceived enemies for every misfortune. Idiodi made the call at the final session of the Order’s 2023 Lagos Zone Conclave, which started on May 12, with the theme: “Practical Rosicrucian Tools for Nation Building”. He

The Federal Government on Sunday said that it had concluded evacuation of Nigerians from war-torn Sudan but there were 160 others that were yet to be profiled. Aside from profiling, the apex government explained that the 160 Nigerians also have no passports to aid their evacuation back to Nigeria. The Director General, National Emergency Management

Paul Pogba’s first competitive start in over a year ended in tears on Sunday after yet another injury forced him out of Juventus’ Serie A clash with Cremonese. France midfielder Pogba, 30, was substituted 23 minutes into Sunday’s match in Turin and left the field with his jersey covering his face to hide his dismay

The Nsukka Youths Association in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State has prayed for God’s intervention to stop incessant untimely deaths among youths in the area. Preaching during the prayer session, organised by NYA on Sunday at NsukkaTown Hall, Rev. Fr. Paul Obayi, the Spiritual Director of Okunerere Adoration Ministry, Nsukka, said that

Manchester City are on the brink of retaining the Premier League title after Arsenal’s challenge crumbled in a 3-0 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday. City also did their bit to close on a fifth title in six seasons as Ilkay Gundogan starred with two stunning goals in a 3-0 win at Everton. At the

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Victor Oye, has reportedly held a National Executive Committee meeting in Awka, the Anambra State capital, in defiance of the Federal High Court order that barred him from doing so. The Federal Capital Territory High Court 40 sitting in Bwari, Abuja, had ordered Oye to

The 2023 polo tournament of the Nigeria Polo Association will commence on Monday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The President of Ibadan Polo Club, Koyinsola Owoeye, who announced this on Sunday, at a press briefing in Ibadan, said the event would run from Monday, May 15 till Sunday, May 21, 2023. He said, “The

Theatre Art and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter, has expressed shock at the demise of a Nollywood actor, Maroof Afolabi, popularly known as Murphy. Reacting to the death of the Osogbo-born actor, Osun TAMPAN secretary, Adedayo Adeyemi, said members of the group initially doubted the news of the late Afolabi’s death.

A treasury staff at the Bauchi State Treasury Board attached to the office of the Head of Civil Service, Yakubu Sakwa, and his two sons have been killed in a lone auto crash. The PUNCH learnt that they were killed in the crash that occurred on Saturday along the Azare-Sakwa road in Zaki Local Government

The Sokoto State Police Command on Sunday repelled a suspected terrorist attack on residents of Giremshi, a community within the Sokoto metropolis. Mallam Haruna, a resident of the area who spoke with our correspondent, confirmed that the shootout between the suspected terrorist and the security agencies lasted for over two hours. He said, “It was

Ilkay Gundogan said Manchester City are showing their experience at the business end of the season after the German scored twice in a 3-0 win on Sunday that kept Everton looking over their shoulders in the relegation battle. City moved four points clear of Arsenal, who are in action later at home to Brighton, with

The slang Idan has continued to enjoy massive social media attention. Since its inclusion in the vocabulary of numerous netizens, curious minds have begun to seek more information about the street slang that has become a favorite amongst many. Idan began garnering massive traction a few days ago after a Twitter user published a thread

Manchester City are on the brink of a fifth Premier League title in six seasons after Arsenal were beaten 3-0 at home by Brighton on Sunday. The Gunners’ hopes of a first league title in 19 years were realistically ended as goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan left them still four points

The Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Malam Hamzat Lawal, has condemned the continued payment of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government, describing it as unacceptable. Lawal, who spoke during an interview programme on Channels Television, said Nigeria, as a result of the payment, spends over N50 billion daily subsidizing the rich. He said, ”We

The Onidimu of Idimu Land in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oba Azeez Olugoke, has joined his ancestors. His passage was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of Egbe Idimu Local Council Development Area, Sanyaolu Olowoopejo. Olowoopejo in the statement signed by his spokesman, Olakunle Oyejobi, said the monarch who was aged

The Oyo Royal title holders and the entire Alaafin of the Oyo ruling family have described the proposed chieftaincy amendment law by the state House of Assembly as dictatorial and usurping in modern society. The ruling houses, in their memo tagged, “Memorandum On Chiefs Amendment Law 2023 Section 28, addressed to the Chairman, House Committee

No fewer than 38 residents of Takalafia and Gwanja communities in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have been reportedly killed by herdsmen who stormed the area recently. The Pastor-in-charge of the Evangelical Church Winning All in the area, Rev. Daniel Danbeki, and 37 others were gruesomely murdered by the assailants during the

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana said on Sunday that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, had sought his legal services following the singer’s assault on a police officer. Falana, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, also noted that the singer has enough evidence to defend himself. He said, “I am his lawyer and he has briefed

Two businessmen who were arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for cocaine ingestion have both excreted a total of 193 pellets of the drug after three days in observatory custody. The traffickers, Onoh Ebere, 49, and Christian Ifeanyi, 47, were intercepted at the Abuja airport on

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command is set to establish no fewer than seven additional divisions. Our correspondent reports that the command so far operates 11 divisions across the state. Disclosing this in a press statement made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer, DSC Buhari Sa’ad, the creation of

THE Anambra State Police Command in alliance with officials of the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has arrested a 25-year-old mother of three, Mrs Chinyere Ifesinachi, for abusing her eight-year-old house help. According to reports, Ifesinachi battered the young child, whose name has been given as Idimmachukwu, and inflicted numerous serious injuries on

The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, has explained the reasons that would prompt him to congratulate the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. A report published by Vanguard said George, a longstanding political adversary of Tinubu, spoke at a peace meeting organised by some senior Lagos State indigenes to broker peace between

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….Nigeria not Hobbesian state where might is right – Arase The Police Service Commission has demanded the immediate prosecution of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, over alleged assault on a police officer on the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos State on Saturday. The PSC Chairman, Dr Solomon Arase, a retired Inspector-General of Police, said Ṣeun’s arraignment would

The entertainment industry has again been thrown into mourning following the recent news about the passing of popular Yoruba actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi. The Nollywood thespian passed in the wee hours of the day reportedly after a bathroom fall. In this report, The PUNCH highlights six major things you should know about the thespian.