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Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel is one of three Fenerbahce players who will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation following a bust-up with Trabzonspor fans, the TFF announced on Monday. Home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium after the final whistle of the Super Lig match on March 17 that Fenerbahce

Authorities of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, have expelled or rusticated 19 students, including six final-year students of the institution alleged to have been involved in various offences. In a statement by the school’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, on Monday, the approval of expulsion/rustication of the affected students by the Vice-Chancellor, Wahab

Russia’s FSB security service has said that four people arrested on Sunday in a foiled “terror” plot had provided money and arms for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall last month. More than 140 people were killed when gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall venue on March 22 before setting the building on

Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has revealed that she recently underwent emergency surgery. She disclosed this in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday. The actress stated that her recent holiday trip resulted in an unplanned surgery which was successful, and required her to spend her holiday recuperating. She wrote, “Got every reason to be

The number of electricity consumers rose by 410,000 from 11.71 million in the third quarter of 2023 to 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics stated in its Electricity Report for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023 released in Abuja on Monday, that the increase was by 3.46 per

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. The Presidency disclosed this in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu to attend inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Faye.’ Tinubu, who is the

A suspected cult clash that occurred in the Ijeun Titun area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State has left one person, identified as Tescom, dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident happened around 8 pm on Sunday. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the incident

Formula One owners Liberty Media have agreed to buy MotoGP on Monday in a deal valued at around $4.5 billion, the American company said. MotoGP said in a statement that Liberty Media would acquire an “approximately 86 per cent” stake from Spain-based owners Dorna in a deal valued at 4.2 billion euros ($4.5 billion). The

Troops of the Nigerian Army in separate operations conducted in Zamfara and Katsina states killed no fewer than 11 terrorists. The terrorists were killed following a raid on terrorist kingpin enclaves in the states. In Zamfara, the hideout of a terrorist leader, Hassan Yantagwaye, in Tsafe Local Government Area was raided which resulted in a

A 15-year-old girl (name withheld) has been electrocuted in the Olomore Housing Estate in Abeokuta, Ogun State. PUNCH Online learnt that the incident happened at around 11:50pm on Sunday when the girl was attempting to fetch water from a well in the estate. The girl, it was learnt, had left to fetch water when there

With the Premier League title race reaching its climax, attention turns to the crucial remaining fixtures that will determine the destiny of the 2023–24 season. As 20 teams gear up for the final sprint, analysis reveals intriguing insights into who holds the advantage and who faces an uphill battle in the pursuit of glory. The

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has sacked three staff members of Kabo General Hospital and suspended three others for alleged extortion. The sacking and suspension of the affected staff were approved by the Executive Secretary of the board, Dr. Mansur Nagoda, after an unscheduled visit to the facility. This is contained in a statement

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 9 Headquarters (Palace of Praise) in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has unveiled a ‘Jesus Market’ initiative where prices of goods were sold at reduced prices for church members. The pastor-in-charge of the church, Pastor Anthony Obinna-Ibe, said the market, designed as part of efforts to cushion the

The Federal Road Safety Corps said on Monday that 13 persons died while two were injured in an auto crash in Kogi State. The Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, said that the accident occurred around 7:30pm on Sunday. He disclosed that the accident involving a commercial Sharon bus and an articulated cement truck,

The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.07 bn as revenue from passengers in Q4 of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics has said. This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q4 2023 released in Abuja on Monday. The report showed that the figure decreased by 7.51 per cent compared with the N1.15 billion

Russian emergency workers on Monday ended a rescue operation at a mine in the country’s Far East where 13 workers have been trapped for two weeks, state media reported. A landslide on 18 March at the Pioneer gold mine in Russia’s Amur region near the Chinese border pinned the miners more than 120 metres (about

Some armed men, on Saturday, attacked and looted a luxury bus at Oke Ado Junction, Ijebu-mushin, along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway. The passengers were said to be on their way to the southeast for Easter celebrations when the incident happened. The hoodlums, after successfully robbing the passengers, decided to set the bus ablaze. The spokesperson for

The Embassy of Angola in Nigeria is set to inaugurate its visa and investment centre to ease travelling from the country to Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Institutional Communication and Press Services of the Embassy in Nigeria, Benin, Niger and ECOWAS. The embassy, in the statement, disclosed that the establishment of the Centre is

Turkey’s local elections, on Sunday d, dealt the biggest blow, in more than two decades, to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party. Here are five things to know about the poll that turned into a debacle for the country’s veteran leader. More than a local poll By throwing all his energy into

Men of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested Isyaku Babale, 30, of Anguwan Dawaki in Bauchi Metropolis, for allegedly stabbing his brother to death. The spokesperson for the command, SP Ahmed Wakil, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Bauchi. He said the suspect was arrested following a report received by the

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic party across the 368 wards in the state to be magnanimous in victory and open their doors to receive those returning to the party. This was contained in a statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Monday. The governor,

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has commenced expansion and remodelling work on the Ibrahim Babangida Specialist Hospital, located in Minna, the state capital. The IBB Specialist Hospital, a state-owned tertiary medical facility was established in 1995. Except for the VIP wing, it has not witnessed a further expansion until the current administration’s intervention. A

No fewer than 800 people suspected of being cross-border scammers were arrested in a joint police operation by Myanmar and China, Beijing’s embassy in Yangon said on Monday. Scam compounds have flourished in Myanmar, staffed by citizens from China and other countries who are often forced to work swindling their compatriots in an industry analysts

A digital tool considered vital in tracking viral falsehoods, CrowdTangle will be decommissioned by Facebook owner Meta in a major election year, a move researchers fear will disrupt efforts to detect an expected firehose of political misinformation. The tech giant says CrowdTangle will be unavailable after August 14, less than three months before the US

Get ready to immerse yourself in the excitement of the Xiaomi Fan Festival Promotion, running from April 1st to April 30th! This month-long extravaganza is filled with incredible offers and exclusive deals that you won’t want to miss. As part of the festivities, we’re thrilled to announce special promotions for the Redmi Note 13 Series