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Following the incessant kidnapping and the subsequent protest by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, the Edo State Government has suspended the resumption for the second term academic activities in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice. The Commissioner for Education in the State, Dr Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this in a statement dated January 12, 2026, in Benin City. In a three-paragraph statement, Iyamu said the decision was to enable the government to address some exigencies to improve the welfare of the children. He said the new date of resumption would be duly communicated in due course…
Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has said that he never called for the resignation of the incumbent governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Jang made this rebuttal in a statement by his media consultant, Clinton Garuba, on Monday, describing the report as misleading and taken out of context. According to him, at no point during a PDP stakeholders’ meeting held last week did he demand the governor’s resignation. The former governor said his comment rather criticised the trend of politicians defecting from their Parties. “I have never…
The Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone, OGFTZ, has clarified that the fire outbreak that engulfed the Good Mattress FZE section, one of the enterprises operating within the zone, was not from a gas explosion. Recall that the fire occurred at about 8:00 am on Sunday from the foam-producing company in the industrial park. In a video obtained by our correspondent, students were seen running out of their hostels as the thick smoke covered the sky, causing chaos and fear for those living around the Obanla axis of the area. The management of OGFTZ in a statement to address the incident on…
Controversial Nigerian actress, has broken her silence over her rumoured arrest for defamation of character. DAILY POST reports that Lizzy was reportedly arrested a few days ago following an alleged petition by some Nollywood stars, Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Dayo Amusa. A popular Nigerian influencer and Iyabo Ojo’s associate, Esabod announced the arrest in a post on Instagram. Esabod wrote: “Lizzy Anjorin has been arrested by ??? has been remanded in Alagbon police station in Lagos. Lizzy bail condition will be reviewed from Monday For defamation of character.” Reacting to the viral report, Lizzy in a post on her Instagram…
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho. He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside. Okocha revealed this during an interview with Clutch 9. The former midfielder was reacting to comments made by Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, who once played with both men at Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he could not decide who was more skilful between the duo. Okocha said: “I can’t say that anybody is better than me since I’ve accepted the title of chief flair officer. He [Ronaldinho] was…
The Edo State Police Command has debunked social media reports claiming that a police station was gutted by fire in Ekpoma, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command said no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma, adding that the viral claims were calculated to misinform the public and cause panic. “The Command wishes to categorically state that no Police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma. “The viral claims are entirely untrue and calculated to misinform the public, generate panic, and…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Chibuike Anikpe, for allegedly stabbing his 35-year-old girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, to death in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt this from a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday. According to him, the arrest was made by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, on January 7. Ikenga, however, dismissed rumours suggesting the killing was linked to debts owed by the suspect, describing them as false. He stated that Anikpe confessed to stabbing Mmadubugwu in the neck on December…
Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, United’s hierarchy are aiming to have an appointment in place before players return to training on Wednesday, with discussions understood to have progressed with the 44-year-old. Although a final decision has yet to be made, Carrick is currently considered the leading candidate. Carrick previously served as United’s temporary manager in 2021 following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. During that brief three-match spell, he oversaw two wins and a draw before stepping…
The Trump administration approached Microsoft for its donation to fund the White House’s $300 million ballroom, documents released by Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) office reveal.“At that time, Microsoft was provided information concerning the Trust for the National Mall’s management of contributions for this project as a partner of the National Park Service, instructions on how to donate, and an invitation to attend a dinner held for supporters of the project, which Microsoft attended,” Christian says.In another letter, Amazon’s vice president of public policy, Brian Huseman, similarly admitted that the e-commerce giant “communicated with the fundraising group working on the project…
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu defended the exchange’s asset-freezing policies after a user accused the platform of locking up $40,000 in stablecoins held in accounts that were purchased rather than registered under the user’s own identity.The user, who goes by the name Captain Bunny on social media, said in a Sunday X post that OKX froze about $40,000 worth of Global Dollar (USDG) stablecoins after triggering risk controls tied to four accounts. The user said the funds were needed to cover medical expenses for his elderly father.The user acknowledged that the accounts were purchased in late 2023 and were…
