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NEMA advises residents in flood-prone areas to relocate as heavy rains intensify nationwide. Learn how to prepare and prevent flood-related losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-urges-flood-prone-residents-to-relocate-as-rains-intensify-nationwide/

Former Labour Party presidential aspirant, Peter Agada, urges President Tinubu to take decisive action to end the persistent Benue killings and restore pea Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-killings-ex-lp-presidential-aspirant-urges-tinubu-to-end-bloodshed/

Chelsea shatters transfer records with a £117m deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. This club-record signing marks a new era for the Blues. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-agree-club-record-117m-deal-for-rogers/

Niger State Police rescued a four-week-old baby and arrested a fake pastor and his accomplice involved in the baby abduction in Minna. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-fake-pastor-woman-after-rescuing-abducted-four-week-old-baby/

Oyo State Police Command arrests a robbery suspect, Shafiu Nuhu, who attacked a motorcyclist in Ibadan and recovered the stolen Bajaj Boxer bike. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-in-oyo-recover-stolen-bike/

Big Brother Naija season four winner, Mercy Eke, says she regrets taking part in the reality television show, even though she has enjoyed the benefits that came with it. She made this known during an interview on media personality, Toke Makinwa’s show, Toke Moments which was published on Saturday. Eke, who won the fourth edition Read More: https://punchng.com/i-regret-going-to-bbnaija-but-love-the-benefits-ex-winner-mercy-eke/

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticizes President Tinubu’s economic policies, citing worsening poverty and hunger, and offers an alternative plan Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faults-tinubus-economic-policies-promises-better-deal/

Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa dismisses viral death rumours, reassuring fans he is alive and in good health. Read his full statement here. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-alive-and-healthy-nollywood-actor-owolabi-ajasa-debunks-death-rumour/

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has charged 23 new commissioners to immediately get to work, with no time for learning, as his administration enters Read More: https://punchng.com/hit-the-ground-running-gombe-gov-tells-23-new-commissioners/

Bayelsa Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the alleged vandalism of the newly commissioned Angiama–Oporoma Bridge. Read more on the B Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-second-suspect-over-alleged-vandalism-of-bayelsa-bridge/

Oyo State Police Command arrests a suspected armed robber, Shafiu Nuhu, and recovers a stolen motorcycle in Ibadan following a distress report. Read more o Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-robber-recover-stolen-motorcycle-in-oyo/

Oyebamiji’s running mate inaugurates 360 grassroots canvassers in Odo Otin LGA for the upcoming Osun election, focusing on voter engagement. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-oyebamijis-running-mate-unveils-360-grassroots-canvassers/

Anambra High Court sentences Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu to death for the rape and murder of a mentally-impaired teenager. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-court-sentences-two-to-death-for-rape-murder-of-mentally-impaired-teenager/

Osun NNPP Chairman, Tosin Odeyemi, resigns from the party and takes up the acting state chairman role for the newly formed Democratic Leadership Alliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-nnpp-chair-resigns-takes-up-dla-acting-chairman-appointment/

Isaac Fayose now calls Peter Obi ‘incoming president’ after a visit, days after criticising him for ingratitude. Fayose reaffirms his ‘Obidient’ support. Read More: https://punchng.com/isaac-fayose-hails-obi-as-incoming-president-days-after-criticising-him/

Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates. Learn how to obtain the new Taraba indigeneship certifica Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-lg-revokes-indigeneship-certificates/

Edo State Security Squad arrests 12 suspected cultists in Benin’s Uzebu Quarters. Learn about the crackdown on cultism and drug trafficking in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-security-outfit-arrests-12-cultists-in-benin-crackdown/

A UK businesswoman has been jailed for over two years for fraudulently obtaining £216,250 through the Covid loan fraud scheme, making five false applicatio Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-businesswoman-jailed-over-216250-covid-loan-fraud/

NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy Company partner to provide 12-month oil and gas training for 300 young Nigerians, boosting local capacity and employmen Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-renaissance-begin-12-month-oil-gas-training-for-300-nigerians/

Mikel Oyarzabal aims for World Cup history, having scored in every major final he’s played. Can he continue his remarkable streak against Argentina? Read More: https://punchng.com/six-finals-six-goals-oyarzabal-eyes-world-cup-history-as-spain-prepare-for-argentina-final/