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Kwankwaso Honoured With Human Capital Development Excellence Award In UK

19.04.2026

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been honoured with a Human Capital Development Excellence Award by the Nigerian Association Tyne and Wear in North East England, in recognition of his contributions to education and broader human development in Nigeria. The award was presented at the association’s annual award night held in Newcastle on Saturday, drawing members...

Group Kicks Over Continuous Detention Of Akanbi, Give Police Ultimatum

19.04.2026

Civil society organisations have raised concerns over the continuous detention of Mr Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi despite a court order. In a press conference addressed by its leader, Comrade Kolawole Emmanuel, the group gave the Inspector General of Police a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding the immediate transfer of Mr Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi to a neutral and independent...

Haaland Strikes As Man City Edge Arsenal 2-1 In Title Race Thriller

19.04.2026

Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race on Sunday night with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, as Erling Haaland proved decisive in a high-stakes encounter. City made a brighter start and took the lead in the 16th minute through Rayan Cherki, who produced a moment of individual brilliance, weaving...

Don’t Allow Economic Hardship To Destroy Your Families- Abejide

19.04.2026

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, has urged Nigerians not to allow prevailing economic hardship to tear their families apart. Thsi is as the lawmaker stressed that strong marriages are built on love, understanding and faith in God. Abejide gave this advice in Abuja on Sunday during...

Van Dijk’s 100th-Minute Goal Seals Dramatic 2-1 Win For Liverpool

19.04.2026

Liverpool claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton in a historic Merseyside derby, as Virgil van Dijk’s towering header deep into stoppage time secured all three points in the first clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The landmark encounter, the 248th meeting between the rivals, began at a frenetic pace, with Everton showing early intent. Beto...

APGA Aspirants Hails Soludo For Adopting Option A4 For Party Primaries

19.04.2026

Aspirants for various political positions under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for the 2027 general elections have praised the governor of Anambra State, and national leader of the party, His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for adopting option A4 for the party’s primary elections. During the South East zonal stakeholders meeting of...

Ex-Kano Governor Shekarau Dumps PDP, Returns to APC

19.04.2026

A former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his return to the ruling party on Sunday at his residence in Kano, where party supporters gathered, saying his decision to go to the APC is the overwhelming one...

SNEPCo, JV, NCDMB Donate Geosciences Centre To UNILAG

19.04.2026

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), with its joint venture (JV) partners and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Friday commissioned a world-class geoscience centre at the University of Lagos. The facility was approved by NCDMB and executed by SNEPCo and its JV partners as part of the Nigerian Content...

Ajadi Hails Olubadan, CCII Over Ibadan Cultural Festival

19.04.2026

A leading People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has commended the peaceful and successful conduct of this year’s edition of Ibadan Cultural Festival, describing it as a pride to all Ibadan Indigenes both at home and abroad. Ibadan Cultural Week is an annual event, and the 2026 edition was held...

Oborevwori Wins Independent’s Best Gov In Urban Renewal Award

19.04.2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured for his outstanding performance in repositioning the state. Governor Oborevwori, at the weekend, won the Best Governor of the year in Urban Renewal at the 2025 Independent Awards. Represented at the event by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Oborevwori described the recognition as strong evidence of his...

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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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