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We’ll Leave No Stone Unturned To Protect Lagosians, Says Sanwo-Olu

20.01.2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday assured residents of the state that his administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring safety of lives and property in the state. Speaking at the signing of the 2026 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu expressed disappointment over the scooping of fuel at Apapa bridge earlier...

Ondo ADC Chairman Threatens Lawsuit, Seeks Reinstatement

20.01.2026

A major crisis erupted on Tuesday in the Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the embattled chairman, Olaide Rasheed Ibraheem, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the party to reinstate him. Alternatively, Ibraheem, who claimed to be the authentic chairman of the ADC in the state, threatened to drag...

Clerics Warn Residents Against Vote Buying, Urge PVC Collection

20.01.2026

Christian bishops in Osun State have warned residents against vote selling and buying ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The warning was issued on Monday at St. Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Popo, Osogbo, where bishops and representatives of the Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist and African Churches gathered to pray for a peaceful governorship election...

Judicial Crisis Deepens In Ondo As Budget Cuts, Autonomy Dispute Paralyse Courts

20.01.2026

The Ondo State judiciary has been plunged into a deep constitutional and institutional crisis following an indefinite strike by a coalition of magistrates, presidents of Grade A customary courts, legal research officers and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). Court activities in the state remain suspended, raising serious concerns about access to justice, public...

Owa Of Igbajo Appeals To Adeleke Over Proposed Demotion Of Traditional Rule

20.01.2026

The Owa of Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Ademola Makinde, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to halt the proposed demotion of some traditional rulers in the area. Oba Makinde stated that the matter could be addressed and resolved amicably by the Boluwaduro Local Government Traditional Council. As chairman of the...

Osinbajo, Tai Solarin, Wife, Others To Be Honoured At Mayflower School Founder’s Day

20.01.2026

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the late Dr Tai Solarin and his wife Sheila, top the list of personalities to be honoured at the oneweek 70th Founder’s Day anniversary of Mayflower School, Ikenne, Ogun State. The anniversary activities, which began on January 16 , is scheduled to end on January 23. Addressing a news conference...

Football Greats Praise Mané’s Role In Calming Tense Showdown

20.01.2026

Former African football stars have applauded Senegal captain Sadio Mané for his leadership and composure during the heated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and host nation Morocco, describing his actions as crucial to preserving the image of African football. Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh, alongside Daniel Amokachi and Odion...

Omission Of Shettima Photo On APC’s N’East Hearing

20.01.2026

There was tension on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not include the photograph of Vice-President Kashim Shettima on a banner displayed at the party’s North-East Zonal Public Hearing on proposed amendments to its constitution. The omission sparked strong reactions from party delegates and stakeholders, as the Borno State...

Fulham Boss Confident As Super Eagles Stars Return

20.01.2026

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has expressed his excitement at welcoming back Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze following the conclusion of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign. Despite being without three of their key players, Fulham have remained consistent in the Premier League, suffering just one defeat in...

ADC–Obidient Alliance Capable Of Defeating APC, Says Odigie-

20.01.2026

Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, a Chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), has expressed optimism that the alliance between the party and the Obidient Movement will be strong enough to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Odigie-Oyegun, who once served as the National Chairman of the APC, made this remark on...

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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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