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Orji Kalu Celebrates Chief Ubaka At 85

20.05.2025

…Hails His Fatherly Legacy Senator representing Abia North, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Chief Okali Kalu Ubaka, father of ABN TV Director Mr Ifeanyi Okali, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as an embodiment of sound fatherliness and exemplary leadership. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, Senator Kalu praised Chief Ubaka...

‘I Don’t Have Cancer’, Actress Mercy Johnson Debunks Health Challenge Rumours

20.05.2025

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has dismissed rumours suggesting she was battling cancer, following recent speculation triggered by her noticeable weight loss. The rumours began circulating after a resurfaced clip from her cooking show ‘Mercy’s Menu’ in which she spoke about a past health scare involving her thyroid. In the video, the actress shared that...

Egwu Counters Wike, Says You Won’t Produce Another Gov After Fubara

20.05.2025

Former governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Sam Egwu, has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for his uncomplimentary remarks on South East leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as reckless and unguarded. Southeast leaders in PDP had, at a recent meeting, frowned on...

Enugu Police Rescue 28 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 10 Suspects

20.05.2025

On Tuesday, the Enugu State Police Command announced the rescue of 28 kidnapped victims and the arrest of 10 suspects in multiple coordinated operations. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, through the Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the operations were part of sustained efforts to rid Enugu State of unrepentant...

Nigeria’s Judiciary System Is Corrupt — El-Rufai

20.05.2025

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, accused the Nigerian judiciary of corruption, claiming that many judges and lawyers have compromised their roles in delivering justice. El-Rufai made this known while speaking at the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, in Abuja. According to the former governor, the Nigerian...

Idemudo Emerges Nat’l Patron Of Remi Tinubu Support Organization

20.05.2025

The National Leader of the Progressive People’s Resolution (PPR), Ubong Idemudo, has been appointed the National Patron of the Remi Tinubu Support Organization (RETSO), in a development expected to significantly impact Nigeria’s political and social landscape. The announcement was made by RETSO’s National Coordinator, Yusi Buba, during an event held in Abuja on Monday, attended...

We Need a Truly Independent National Assembly –Sagay

20.05.2025

Prof. Itse Sagay is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a former chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACC). In this interview, he speaks on Nigeria’s democracy, defections and the reason coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu may not work, among other issues. ANAYO EZUGWU writes What are your thoughts on Nigeria First...

N’Central PDP: Ajiya’s Camp Alleges Hijack Plot by Wike, Aduda

20.05.2025

As the rescheduled North Central Zonal Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for May 24, in Jos, Plateau State, approaches, the Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya Campaign Council has raised alarm over what it described as a calculated attempt to undermine the integrity of the party and compromise opposition in Nigeria. In a statement...

Compulsory Voting: Yiaga Africa Rejects Bill, Calls for Electoral Reform

20.05.2025

Yiaga Africa has condemned the proposed bill currently under consideration in Nigeria’s National Assembly that seeks to make voting compulsory and impose a six-month jail term on eligible voters, who fail to participate in elections. In a statement by the group’s, Executive Director, Samson Itodo, the civic organisation described the bill as draconian and a...

Economic Sabotage: Navy Acquires 3 Vessels, 3 Helicopters

20.05.2025

As part of measures to bolster ongoing anti-economic sabotage operations within its maritime domain, the Nigerian Navy has announced the acquisitions of three additional vessels, and three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters. It stated that the delivery of the attack platforms brings the total number of helicopters in the service’s inventory to 14, thereby boosting...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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