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Rivers: Tension As Assembly Insists On Fubara’s Removal

11.01.2026

The insistence by the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has heightened political tension in the state, with stakeholders opposed to the move mobilising the people to resist it. Despite moves by persons loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Presidency to stop...

2027: PDP In Limbo Over Elections

11.01.2026

With barely six months to the commencement of party primaries for nomination of candidates for the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be in a fix. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties wishing to field candidates in the elections between July 1 and September 30, 2026 to...

Devt Commissions: Regional Intervention Agencies Inactive – Investigation

11.01.2026

It is a mixed grill for the Regional Development Commissions set up by the administrations of the former president, the late President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, Bola Tinubu. The late President Buhari established the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in 2017, following a bill sponsored by the Senator representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume...

Egypt Edges Ivory Coast 3-2 To Progress

11.01.2026

Egypt edged defending champions Ivory Coast in a thrilling 3–2 quarter-final victory to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinals on Saturday at the Grand Stade d’Agadir. The clash between two of Africa’s most decorated national teams produced drama, momentum swings, and late-game pressure before Egypt secured its place in the semifinals. The...

Edo Govt Tackling Kidnapping, Other Violent Crimes, Urges Calms

11.01.2026

The Edo State government on Saturday said it is tackling kidnapping that have become a reoccurring decimal in the State, triggering widespread protest especially in Ekpoma, where two medical doctor were kidnapped recently. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the protesters blocked major roads in the university community and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, students also joined in...

Abducted Edo Doctor’s Family Begs For Ransom, Says No Amount Is Too Small

11.01.2026

…Protesters chase Hausa traders away in Ekpoma, kill goats The family of Dr Ibrahim Tahir, kidnapped in Auchi, Edo State, on January 2, 2026, alongside his brother, Abu Tahir, is struggling to meet the N100 million ransom demand from the kidnappers. Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that days after the abduction, Abu Tahir was found...

Delta 2027: LP Guber Candidate, Ken Pela, Leads Mass Defection To ADC

11.01.2026

As the 2027 general elections draw near, the political dynamics in Delta State have taken a significant turn with the mass defection of several key politicians from the Labour Party (LP) to the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC). Leading the wave is the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Deacon Kawhariebie Ken Pela, alongside national assembly, state house...

Benin Set For ‘Ogievie Festival

11.01.2026

All is now set for celebration of annual OGIEVIE, festival in Benin City. The Chief Priest of the Temple, Prince Tony Eweka, disclosed this in a chat with Saturday Telegraph in Benin. He said that the festival holds annually to thank Almighty God and OGIEVIE for keeping them alive, and for members to celebrate themselves...

Ganduje To Receive Governor Yusuf Into APC

11.01.2026

…Return’s From Dubai All is set for the formal decamping of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the former National Chairman of APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, returned from foreign trip to perform the rituals. Governor Yusuf was reported to...

Adichie Issues Statement On Son’s Death, Alleges Negligence

11.01.2026

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has released a detailed statement following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, describing what she believes were fatal lapses in medical care during a hospital procedure in Lagos. According to her team, the message was initially shared privately with close family members and friends before becoming public. In...

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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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