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Soludo Says He’ll Hand Over To Anambra Central

26.07.2025

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has declared that after completing two terms of eight years, he will hand over power to a successor from Anambra Central Senatorial District. The governor also mocked his political opponents ahead of the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election, saying they are not serious contenders but are only engaged in...

Group Presents N200m Cheque For Tinubu’s Presidential Form

26.07.2025

A political support group, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has committed ₦200 million towards the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form and campaign logistics for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The announcement was made during the inauguration and empowerment programme of the group’s Imo State chapter, held on...

We’ll Leverage Civil Service, Leadership Experience For Greater Impact

26.07.2025

Newly-installed President of the Rotary Club of Omole Golden, Rotarian ‘Kunmi Adio-Moses, has pledged to leverage his civil service background and leadership experience to deepen the club’s impact through community-focused projects. Speaking during the club’s 22nd investiture and fundraising ceremony held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10 Degrees Event Center, Oregun, Lagos, Adio-Moses said...

Ife Stakeholders Urged To Immortalize Ijiwoye Through Memorial Initiatives

26.07.2025

Stakeholders in the affairs of Ile-Ife have been called upon to immortalize the late Chief Moses Abiola Ijiwoye Adeyemo for his unwavering contributions to the development of the ancient city during his lifetime. This appeal was made by Hon. Lawrence Abayomi Adeniji, a former Special Assistant to the Nigerian Ambassador to China, during the official...

Real Madrid Rejects Vinicius Jr’s Wage Demand, Set Contract Deadline

26.07.2025

Real Madrid have reportedly ruled out offering Brazilian star, Vinicius Junior the same salary as new signing, Kylian Mbappe, marking a turning point in the club’s ongoing contract negotiations with the winger. According to SER Deportivos, the Spanish giants have decided to give Vinicius one more year to elevate his performance before revisiting talks. If...

Allow LGs Autonomy Before It’s Too Late, Sumaila Warns Govs

26.07.2025

Senator Abdurahman Kawu Sumaila has issued a stern warning to state governors obstructing the entrenchment of full autonomy for local governments, urging them to desist before it is too late. Speaking in Kano during the North-West Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Sumaila, who represents Kano...

BBNaija Season 10 Begins As Organisers Unveil Housemates

26.07.2025

The most-watched TV reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija commenced on Saturday as the housemates were unveiled at the dedicated platforms and television channels. The tenth season which opened on Saturday is expected to hold for 90 days after which the winner will emerge and receive a mouthful ₦150 million grand prize. Executive Head...

FG Lost N379.58bn Revenue In 3 Years To Importers, Says Customs

26.07.2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said on Friday that no fewer than 223 companies short-changed the Federal Government to a total bond value of N379 58 billion in the last three years. According to the NCS on Friday, the defaulters did this by violating the conditions of the Temporary Admission Permits (TAP) regime....

Anambra Govt Raid Baby Factory, Rescues Teenagers

26.07.2025

The Anambra State Government on Saturday raided a baby factory disguised as a hospital in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Saturday Telegraph gathered that during the course of the raid, a notorious baby factory syndicate was shut and arrested. Following months of surveillance and intelligence gathering, the illegal facility, operating under the...

NUJ Nat’l Body Slams Kwara Council

26.07.2025

The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the Kwara State Council, led by AbdulLateef ‘Lanre Ahmed, for alleged constitutional breaches and abuse of power in the administration of union affairs. In a strongly-worded letter dated July 25, 2025, and signed by the NUJ National Secretary, Achike Chude, the union’s national...

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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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