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Resign, Contest Fresh Election, Jang Tells Mutfwang

11.01.2026

Following the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former state governor, Jonah David Jang, has called on the Governor to resign and contest a fresh election. Jang made this call at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting while reacting to the recent defection of...

Bishops’ Conference Urges Immigration Service

11.01.2026

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to conduct thorough profiling of all foreigners residing in the country with a view to identifying potential terrorists hiding within Nigerian communities as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the country. The Secretary General of the Conference, Archbishop Chivir Chianson, stated...

Wike Mocks PDP Defectors, Says You Have Failed

11.01.2026

The former governor of Rivers State, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has heavily criticised the recent influx of politicians from rival political parties into the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying none of them could undermine his strong influence in Rivers State. The Minister spoke during a “Thank You” visit to...

Why I Didn’t Attend Allwell Ademola’s Funeral – Muyiwa Ademola

11.01.2026

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Muyiwa Ademola has addressed his absence at the burial of his cousin, Allwell Ademola, offering clarity on why he could not attend the solemn event held in Lagos. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Muyiwa explained that he was outside the country at the time of the burial and...

ADC Support Group Criticizes S’East APC Over Tinubu Endorsement

11.01.2026

A support group of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ADC Like-Minds, has faulted the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for re-election by stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East, describing the move as disconnected from the realities faced by the Igbo under the current administration. The National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Comrade...

Cleric Decries Ethical Decline, Urges Purposeful Guidance

11.01.2026

Rev. Fr. George Ehusani has decried the prevailing moral decline in the country, urging purposeful and deliberate efforts to guide and mentor the youth. Ehusani, the Executive Director, Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, Abuja, remarked at the 40th Priestly Ordination Anniversary of Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo. Ehusani expressed concern that society...

DisCos abandon metering duty, NERC report reveals

11.01.2026

Electricity distribution companies funded only 90,172 meters nationwide between 2019 and the third quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Third Quarter 2025 report, underscoring their limited contribution to closing Nigeria’s widening metering gap. This indicates that the DisCos appear to have abandoned one of their duties, which is metering all eligible...

NA 1 Brigade Distributes Cardigans, Shoes To Vulnerable Students

11.01.2026

The 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA) in Zamfara State has distributed cardigans and shoes to vulnerable students selected from various Islamiyya schools across the state, as part of its humanitarian outreach and spiritual engagement for peace and security. The distribution ceremony, which took place in Gusau on Sunday, was aimed at seeking divine...

Rivers Assembly Raises Alarm Over Plots To Undermine Impeachment…

11.01.2026

Following the ongoing impeachment process against the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof Ngosi Odu, the State House of Assembly has raised alarm over what it described as clandestine attempts by unnamed individuals to use certain High Courts outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division to undermine the process. The Chairman of...

Funke Akindele’s Box Office Reign Redefines Nollywood’s

11.01.2026

Funke Akindele has transformed box office dominance into a personal brand within Nollywood. From the cultural breakthrough of Jenifa to a steady run of blockbuster films, she has built a reputation for producing movies that draw massive audiences and spark nationwide conversations. Her recent releases have generated billions of naira, placing her in a league...

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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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