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By Peter Omopo A dispute has erupted in Ijesaland over the rightful holder of the Odole Owa chieftaincy title, as the Palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, dismissed claims by Mr. Adebola Orolugbagbe to the position, describing them as false and without legitimacy. In a statement signed by the monarch’s Personal Secretary, Mr. John Abe, and made available to The PUNCH in Osogbo on Wednesday, the palace cautioned members of the public against recognizing or extending any privileges to Orolugbagbe in connection with the title. The palace’s position followed a counter-statement issued earlier by the Odole…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the crucial policy support that enabled the airline’s historic Abuja–London Heathrow flight and drastically reduced international airfares. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, Onyema said Tinubu’s intervention compelled foreign airlines to cut their ticket prices from as high as $13,000 to about $3,000. “I want to congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for pulling this off,” Onyema said. “This is a clear example of government creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.…

By: ‘dayo Adedayo Growing up in Ijebu-Ife, in the heart of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, my world was one of flat farmlands, low plains, and thick vegetation. I never encountered a single hill or mountain, not in childhood curiosity nor in adolescent wanderings. Even when I moved to Lagos, where the land meets the Atlantic, I remained surrounded by coastal flats and lagoons, unaware of the rugged beauty hidden in other parts of our nation. That changed when I ventured to Ondo State as a young student at the School of Agriculture, Akure (now Federal University…

Accountability is not a burden. It’s a bridge that connects hearts, strengthens trust, and builds lasting relationships. Whether in friendships, marriage, or our wider community, being accountable means taking responsibility for our words, actions, and the impact they have on others. In relationships, accountability is love. In action it’s saying, “I value you enough to be honest, transparent, and consistent.” In marriage, it’s the humility to admit when we’re wrong, the courage to ask for forgiveness, and the grace to forgive. In the community, accountability creates a culture of integrity where everyone can grow together. When we hold ourselves accountable,…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has received the final report of the Tax Reform (Revenue) Committee from the chairman of the committee, Mr. Dipo Olumide. During the presentation, Mr. Olumide commended the Executive Chairman for assembling a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking team that continues to drive the council’s vision of progressive governance. He explained the process that guided the committee’s reform strategy to Hon. Moyosore and other officials at the event. The committee chairman further disclosed that the new tax reform framework seeks to adopt a smart, technology-driven and service-based…

By Peter Omopo The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) following his screening at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Oluyede’s confirmation came less than an hour after he and other service chief nominees arrived at the Red Chamber under tight security. Welcoming the nominees, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the screening exercise as part of the legislature’s constitutional duty to ensure that only qualified and patriotic officers are appointed to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Distinguished colleagues, it is with great pleasure that I welcome our newly appointed Service Chiefs…

By Peter Omopo A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, Ben Osuagwu, has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma of allegedly shielding criminal elements within the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO). Osuagwu claimed that some ENTRACO operatives had turned into “armed criminals” who use their positions under the guise of enforcing environmental sanitation to loot shops and assault poor traders, including widows, across Owerri. In a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to South-East PUNCH, Osuagwu condemned what he described as the “alarming impunity” of the agency’s personnel and the alleged…

The Federal Government has commenced the screening of 170 foreign nationals seeking to become Nigerian citizens through naturalisation and registration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a review meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship (ACNC), which he chairs. Tunji-Ojo described Nigerian citizenship as a privilege that must be earned, not granted arbitrarily, stressing that only individuals of proven integrity and good character would be considered. “Our promise stands. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our government will continue to do everything possible to make Nigeria a prosperous nation and…

The Katsina Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) has recorded 110 cases of sexual assault since its establishment in December 2023, highlighting growing awareness and response to gender-based violence in the state. Out of the total cases documented, 60 have been uploaded into the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) to enhance coordination and data-driven response to sexual and gender-based violence. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development, Mr. Aminu Badaru-Jikamshi, during the opening ceremony of a three-day training workshop for stakeholders held in Katsina on Tuesday. The training, organised by the department…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to a statement posted by NEMA on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 12:15 p.m. on Monday aboard an ASKY Airlines flight with registration number CAS-AC. The group comprised 105 adults—including 63 males and 42 females—alongside 45 children (25 boys and 20 girls) and…