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NDC Appoints Sam Egwu To Lead 2027 Presidential Screening

19.05.2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Tuesday, constituted a 17-member screening committee for the party’s primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the press statement issued by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party appointed the former Ebonyi State governor, Senator Sam Egwu, as the Chairman of the panel. The committee will...

D’Prince Decries Sponsored Cyberbullying In Entertainment

19.05.2026

Nigerian singer and music executive Charles Enebeli, popularly known as D’Prince, has heavily criticised the growing use of cyberbullying as a source of income in the entertainment sector. Taking to his verified X handle on Tuesday morning, D’Prince described the practice as a detrimental trend in which some media outlets and podcasts rely on controversy...

Genevieve Nnaji Advocate More Collaboration Among Filmmakers

19.05.2026

Veteran Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji has advocated for more collaboration among African filmmakers across the continent The 47-year-old actress made her stance known while speaking in a recent interview on Deadline Podcast. Speaking on the programme, the mother of one expressed her long-held desire for more global projects across the African continent and her eagerness...

Yari Absent As Zamfara APC Stakeholders Endorse Consensus Candidates

19.05.2026

…Back President Tinubu’s Efforts Former Governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdul’aziz Yari was absent from the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation meeting held in Gusau ahead of the National Assembly primaries. The meeting, aimed at uniting party supporters in the State, was convened at the instance of Governor Dauda...

Sokoto ADC Crisis Deepens As Court Adjourns Hearing To June 4

19.05.2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto has adjourned the case involving the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to June 4, 2026, for continuation of the hearing as the leadership tussle continues. The court, presided over by Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, held that it would be ideal for all parties to...

Ikorodu Chairman Congratulates Abiru, Benson Over APC Primaries Victory

19.05.2026

The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and Hon. Babajimi Benson following their victories at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Akeem Mustapha, Ladega described Senator Abiru’s emergence as the APC...

APC Announces Winners Of Primary Elections

19.05.2026

Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has heralded the names of winners of the just-concluded party’s primary elections across the seven federal constituencies of the state describing it as credible, grudge-free, and peaceful. The Chairman of the party’s Committee of the National Assembly Primary Elections in the state, Dr Bello Maigari, made...

Keyamo Calls For Unity, Grassroots Strength

19.05.2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated winners of the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Keyamo urged APC members nationwide to remain committed and focused, insisting that victory for the party in 2027 is achievable through...

We Thought Obasa’s Impeachment Had Tinubu’s Backing

19.05.2026

A lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, has revealed the circumstances that led to his involvement in the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa in January 2025. According to the legislator, lawmakers believed the move had the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Elliot spoke...

Sen Kalu Thanks Tinubu, Constituents After Defeating Challenger

19.05.2026

…Vows more projects for Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership, Abia State party leaders, and members of the OUK Movement and Reality Organisation for their support in the Senatorial primaries, where he beat his challenger, Mr Philip Not. Uzor Kalu also...

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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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