A 34-year-old officer of the Department of State Services, Oluseye Olubode, was allegedly stabbed to death by a soldier in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on June 4, 2021. His sibling, Olutope, shares with GODFREY GEORGE the family’s pain and cry for justice 17 months after What do you do for a living? My name is Olutope
Lilian Ukagwu examines the mixed feelings trailing the resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train operations The Abuja-Kaduna train services resumed operations on December 5, 2022, after eight months of suspending activities on the rail lines. Terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022, kidnapping 168 passengers and killing eight others. The release of the victims was
2023 and challenges amid high expectations
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DANIEL AYANTOYE x-rays the social and economic problems currently facing the country and the possible way out The year 2023 began with lots of expectations and hopes not just because it’s a new year, but because it is the year that will usher in a new government and leadership structure in the nation. Nigeria’s election
The Founder of the National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, Mr Lucky Amiwero, has said that Nigerian licensed custom agents can practice globally. Amiwero, in an exclusive chat with Saturday PUNCH on Wednesday, said many Nigerian customs agents were already dominating clearing operations in other climes such as Europe and the United
Entertainers who underwent weight loss
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Losing weight comes with a certain level of discipline. While some persons are comfortable being big, others prefer to be in slimmer bodies, and entertainers are not left out of this wish. Saturday Beats takes a look at some entertainers who have undergone weight loss Elvina Ibru Actress, Elvina Ibru, said she was inspired by
The President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Akeem Ambali, has urged the Federal Government to negotiate with labour over the proposed review of the allowances for government workers. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, Ambali said the union had not been carried along in the allowance review process, adding that the government
How Nneka and Emeka got their twins
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Finding out that you are pregnant with multiples such as twins, triplets, or more is best experienced than imagined. You are said to have multiple births when you give birth to two or more babies from the same pregnancy. A combination of factors including the widespread use of assisted reproductive techniques and advancing maternal age
10 stars who can add value to Eagles in 2023
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After a disappointing Year 2022, when the Eagles managed a last 16 place at the AFCON, before failing to qualify for the World Cup, PETER AKINBO looks at 10 players who can improve the fortunes of the squad in 2023 Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) With Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Genk’s Paul Onuachu and Lorient’s Terem Moffi, the
Sports journalist Godwin Enakhena, in this interview, takes ANTHONY NLEBEM down memory lane on why he couldn’t play football professionally, his successful career, challenges and more How did your journalism career begin? My journalism career started way back in Agenebode, Edo State while I was in St Peters Grammar School, but it began to make
I’ll be rich till I die, Kizz Daniel boasts
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Popular singer, Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, has started the year on a high note with the release of a new song titled, ‘Rich Till I Die’, and its music video. A statement sent to Saturday Beats, stated that the song, which was produced by Reward Beatz and Blaise Beatz, ‘is a perfect reflection of
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