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Bandits Neutralised In Ongoing Military Operations

24.01.2026

…Residents urged to fish out moles, be vigilant Ongoing military operations have attacked terrorist camps in parts of Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State, neutralising many kidnappers and terrorists. The military operations, according to a preliminary security report from the theatre, hit bandits’ camps operated by notorious kidnappers and terrorists with...

FUTA VC Reaffirms Institution’s Commitment To Excellence

24.01.2026

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Oladiji, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to excellent training, teaching and research. She made this known during the matriculation of 6000 undergraduates and 821 postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 Academic session. Addressing the matriculating students, the Vice Chancellor said, “Your admission into FUTA, after...

Badaru Denies Meeting With Kwankwaso

24.01.2026

The former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has urged the public to disregard purported social media reports claiming that he held a meeting with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and 2023 Presidential candidate. In a statement issued by Mati Ali, Principal Assistant for Media...

Osigwe Declares To Run For Nnewi North Chairmanship

24.01.2026

As the Anambra State Local Government election draws closer, former spokesperson of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) company, Mr Cornel Osigwe, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Mayor, Nnewi North LGA, on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He made this declaration on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the...

ADC Reads Riot Act To Atiku, Obi Supporters

24.01.2026

...Says divisive comments injurious to party The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned supporters of any of its presidential aspirants against the use of divisive comments that may likely impinge on the image or character of any of the aspirants. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, at an interaction on X space on...

Shettima Returns To Abuja, Says Nigeria Firmly Back On Global Economic Frontline

24.01.2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. This is just as he said, Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations. According to his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing...

Bimbo Ademoye Raises Alarm Over Piracy Of YouTube Film, Song

24.01.2026

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has taken to her social media page to voice her frustration after a copyright claim was placed on a song featured in her YouTube movie, “Where Love Lives”, leading to the demonetisation of the project. According to the actress, an unidentified individual allegedly filed a copyright claim on the...

NNPP Accuses Gov Yusuf Of Betraying Sacred Trust After

24.01.2026

On Saturday, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) criticised the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing his exit from the party as a betrayal of the mandate given to him by the people. Speaking in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP rejected...

Ex-Anambra Police Officers Commend CP Over Crime-Free Yuletide

24.01.2026

Retired Anambra Senior Police Officers have commended Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu for ensuring a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in the State. The retired officers who were on a solidarity and commendation visit to the Command, led by former Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG Felix Uyanna, described the proactive policing of CP Orutugu...

German Embassy, NAWOJ FCT Partner To Train 200 Women Journalists

24.01.2026

The German Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT are set to train 200 women journalists in capacity building, leadership, investigative reporting and climate change communication as part of the activities to commemorate 2026 International Women’s Day. The collaboration was sealed when NAWOJ FCT Chapter Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita-Ikpang, and...

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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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