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Bekee-led Rivers APC Rejects Assembly’s Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

08.01.2026

The Emeka Bekee-led Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment proceedings launched by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as destabilizing. In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Darlington Nwauju, the party said that while the legislature is an independent body...

Anthony Joshua Breaks Down Over Loss of Close Friends

08.01.2026

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly about the devastating car accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, describing the loss as something he is still struggling to fully process. Joshua opened up during an emotional video call with UFC star Kamaru Usman, a conversation later shared on...

Zamfara APC Captures Over 30,000, Dismisses Alleged Selective Exercise

08.01.2026

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by the Aminu Sani Jaji political movement that the ongoing e-registration exercise is selective, alleging that some party members were denied the opportunity to register. The clarification was made during a press briefing by the Publicity Secretary of the APC and State...

Kwara Ranks First Nationwide In L-PRES Performance Assessment

08.01.2026

Kwara State has emerged as the top-ranked state in the final performance assessment of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) among the 20 participating states nationwide. According to a statement by the Kwara State L-PRES Project Ministry of Livestock Development, the ranking followed an independent assessment conducted by the National Coordination Office (NCO)...

FG Pledges Support For Livestock Dev’t, Lays Foundation For Service Centre

08.01.2026

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has laid the foundation stone for a Livestock Service Centre in Sokoto State, describing the project as a key step in transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector and empowering rural communities. Speaking at the ceremony, Maiha said the centre is a strategic intervention designed to strengthen veterinary services, improve...

Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

08.01.2026

On Thursday, the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced an impeachment proceeding against the incumbent Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. New Telegraph gathered that the State Assembly kicked off the process at plenary on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule is currently presiding over the session, accusing Governor Fubara and his deputy...

Why We’re Reviewing ADC Constitution – Mark

08.01.2026

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, said the party is embarking on a review of its constitution to ensure it reflects present realities, meets future challenges, and aligns with global best practices in democratic party administration. Mark, who spoke on Thursday at the inauguration of the 22-member ADC Constitution...

Information Minister Fully Focused On Tinubu’s Mandate –Aide

08.01.2026

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is fully focused on the responsibilities and mandate given him by President Bola Tinubu and not the elections in Niger. The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, said this in a statement in Abuja yesterday. Ibrahim said the minister had disclaimed a...

2027: Why Atiku Won’t Step Aside For Obi – Momodu

08.01.2026

The 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has dismissed suggestions that the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar would step aside from the 2027 presidential race in favour of Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party (LP) flag bearer. The media entrepreneur made this remark against the backdrop of Atiku’s recent...

Chimamanda Adichie Loses Son – New Telegraph

08.01.2026

Renowned Nigerian author and feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The shocking development was made public by the family in a statement issued on Thursday, January 8. According to Omawumi Ogbe, the 21-month-old child passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,...

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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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