No fewer than two first-year female students of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were allegedly raped by suspected robbers on Monday. PUNCH Online learnt that around 12:30 am, suspected armed robbers invaded the students’ apartments, forcibly taking the survivors’ personal belongings. A source at the school, requesting anonymity for fear of victimisation, disclosed that the suspects, armed with guns, forced the students to surrender their phones and other belongings before leading them to an uncompleted building where they took turns raping them. The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to…
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Victor Osimhen playing one more season at Napoli looks increasingly imminent due to reports of emerging twists in his move to Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria striker has been the subject of a move away from Napoli this summer, but his €130m release clause has scared off suitors from his preferred destination, the English Premier League. PSG reignited their interest in the player last week, and this week was expected to be decisive in the transfer. Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, was in Paris last week to negotiate with PSG, and the Ligue 1 giants are reportedly willing…
TOLULOPE FASUAN asked members of the public if they would quit their jobs at the request of their spouse I can quit if…– Friday Tijani The first answer that struck my mind was no, but that cannot be the answer since the person in question is my spouse (wife). If she’s asking me to quit, it must be a tangible reason. Maybe she has a better job to offer or my job is a threat to her life and not based on emotional reasons. For these reasons, I will say yes, I can quit. Other than this no I can…
The Senate and the National Council for Women Society, have sought to include domestic servants in the proposed N70,000 National Minimum Wage Scheme. The call for the inclusion of domestic servants in the National Minimum wage came from both institutions at the National Assembly in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill seeking an Act to provide for Domestication and Registration of domestic workers and employers in Nigeria. The public hearing on the bill sponsored by Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC, Jigawa North West), was organised by the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang…
Getting pregnant, carrying a baby to full term and then successfully delivering them is the joy of every mother. However, certain things, can put a woman at risk of suffering a miscarriage. Contrary to common perception and the use of miscarriage and abortion in sentences, a consultant gynaecologist, James Odofin, explained that miscarriage and abortion are medical terms used interchangeably to explain the loss of a baby before 28 weeks. “To the public, anywhere you hear the word ‘miscarriage’, it means that it occurred accidentally, while anywhere you hear the word ‘abortion’, it’s as if the person intentionally or voluntarily…
The Federal Government has assured citizens of its determination to efficiently use the N6.2 trillion 2024 extra-budgetary proposal to turn around the country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while addressing the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation chaired by Abubakar Bichi, who represents the Bichi Federal Constituency in Kano State. President Bola Tinubu, had, last week, transmitted the request for an additional N6.2tn extra budgetary provision to both chambers of parliament — N3.2tn capital expenditure and N3tn recurrent expenditure for the newly proposed national minimum wage for Nigerian…
The rainy season brings a refreshing change, replenishing water resources and nurturing plant life. However, it also brings its share of challenges, especially regarding keeping children safe. The increased moisture and cool temperatures can create an environment conducive to various health risks and accidents. Parents must be vigilant and take proactive measures to ensure their kids remain safe and healthy during this season. Here are seven essential ways to keep your kids safe in the rainy season. Get rain gear One of the most fundamental steps in ensuring children’s safety during the rainy season is equipping them with the appropriate…
The former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation and national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi speaks to OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN about the significance of the visit of Atiku to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, among other issues Some people have said the visit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other Peoples Democratic Party chieftains to former President Muhammadu Buhari was part of the ploy of the North to get power back in 2027. What is your opinion about this? There is no way you will describe the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
On November 5, 2021, a Master of Business Administration student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, travelled from Abuja to Ile-Ife, Osun State, to take his examination. He checked into the Hilton Royal Hotel for the duration of his stay. However, he went missing on November 7, 2021, prompting a search by the police. Inquiries pinpointed Hilton Royal Hotel as Adegoke’s last known location before his disappearance. Subsequent investigations led the authorities to a site along Ede Road near the entrance to the OAU campus, where Adegoke’s remains were found in a shallow grave and removed by the police.…
The University of Ilorin in Kwara State has denied reports of a purported cult clash said to have occurred on the school premises. A page on X.com, identified as Naija Confra, whose tweets are “geared towards the eradication of violence, killings, and all other vices associated with confraternities in Nigeria,” tweeted late Sunday about a clash between members of the Aye and KK cult groups. It tweeted, “A few days ago, Naija Confra reported ‘unconfirmed’ news about a cult clash between Aye and KK at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. “We can now confirm that this news is true.…