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Mixed reactions have trailed the Edo State Government’s decision to temporarily shut down three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state over alleged kidnap threat. The state government earlier announced the closure of the schools after the State Security Service warned about a plot to abduct schoolchildren. The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Benin, Aighomwanhi Idubor, chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Edo Chapter, described the closure as a necessary step to safeguard lives. “Life is precious. If there is…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has ordered a bank to withdraw the dismissal of a former employee, Mr Tajudeen Balogun, and awarded him N5.5m in damages after finding that the bank wrongfully terminated his employment based on incorrect information supplied by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Justice Maureen Esowe, who delivered judgment in Suit No. NICN/LA/471/2022, held that the bank breached its disciplinary procedures and denied the claimant a fair hearing before dismissing him over allegations linked to discrepancies in his academic records. The court also awarded N500,000 as costs of litigation in favour of Balogun. “The defendant…

Some residents of Fowowawo, Ajerogun and Magbon-Etido communities in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have fled their homes following a failed abduction attempt that left no fewer than six people dead. PUNCH Metro correspondents who visited the communities on Wednesday observed that several houses and shops were under lock and key, while activities in the usually busy settlements had significantly reduced. Recall that suspected kidnappers invaded a dredging site in the area in the early hours of Monday in an attempt to abduct a Chinese national, but the operation was unsuccessful. The Ogun State Police Command had confirmed…

In politics and governance, communities often face a critical choice: pursue development through constructive engagement or embrace a path of perpetual confrontation. History has consistently shown that while advocacy is essential, meaningful development is more likely to emerge from strategic dialogue, mutual respect, and purposeful collaboration with those entrusted with governmental authority. It is against this backdrop that the recent courtesy visit by the leadership of the Ndokwa Nation, under the umbrella of the Ndokwa Neku Union, to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, deserves commendation and support from all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ndokwa land.…

The Trucks Transit Parks Limited, manager of the electronic call-up system, has noted that efficient truck management contributes significantly to environmental protection and improved working conditions for dockworkers. It added that reducing traffic congestion around Nigeria’s seaports is critical to achieving sustainable shipping operations. The company made the assertion in Lagos last week at the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day celebration organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria. Speaking on the theme, “Green Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers”, the Co-founder of TTP, Mr Jama Onwubuariri, highlighted the role of the electronic call-up system in promoting orderliness and sustainability along the Apapa…

The Second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Akuchukwu Aghazu, has introduced a performance-based reward scheme to motivate home-based athletes ahead of the Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos next weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aghazu unveiled the Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence in Athletics in honour of her late father, Ben Aghazu. The initiative covers the men’s and women’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m and 5000m events, as well as the long jump and javelin. Under the scheme, athletes who achieve predetermined performance standards in the 14 events at the trials, scheduled for June 20 to 22 in Lagos,…

Delaware and New Jersey have both advanced legislation to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in what is becoming a growing trend across US states, with lawmakers concerned that the kiosks are overwhelmingly used for scams.The Delaware House Economic Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 441 to the full chamber, which would ban owning, installing, or operating a cryptocurrency kiosk.It followed the New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee’s unanimous vote on Monday to send its bill banning crypto ATMs to the full chamber.At least three other US states — Indiana, Tennessee and Minnesota — have passed total bans on crypto ATMs in response to…

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 10, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • The cast of Boy Meets World opened up about their estrangement from series lead Ben Savage at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of their new documentary, Doc Meets World. Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel and Rider Strong said Savage unfollowed them on Instagram and blocked their phone numbers, and they hope to address the rift with him face-to-face, the cast told Us at the Sunday, June 7, premiere. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Kaley…

A week after the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction killed and abducted more than 170 women and children from Woro in Kaiama, Kwara State, the terror group released a video on TikTok mocking the government and accusing it of “deceit and infidelity” for downplaying the number of kidnapped victims. The 90-second video was shared on the Chinese-owned social media platform by a handler identified as Abu Muhammad Abba, a coinage that could be genuine but is more likely a pseudonym, as is common within jihadist circles. Shortly after the clip went viral in February, both the video and the account disappeared…

Pensioners under the umbrella of the Concerned Pensioners Association, Benue State chapter, on Wednesday defied heavy rainfall to protest the non-payment of outstanding gratuities dating back to the year 2000. The association is a splinter group of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners registered in 2022. The pensioners, who marched in the rain along Naka Road, carried placards with various inscriptions. Addressing journalists during the protest, the chairman of the association, Akosu Orban, said the demonstration was triggered by the failure of Governor Hyacinth Alia to fulfil promises made to members in 2022. When asked why pensioners collaborated with the Motorcycle…