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Thomas Partey Faces Two Fresh Rape Charges

13.02.2026

Former Arsenal footballer and Ghanaian international, Thomas Teye Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for Spanish club Villarreal, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 13 to face the charges, which relate to one alleged victim in 2020. READ ALSO: The alleged offence was...

‘Why I Don’t Reveal Details Of My Personal Life’- Lillian Afegbai

13.02.2026

Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has revealed that she keeps her relationships and personal life entirely hidden, even from her closest friends. Speaking in an interview on Unfiltered and Extra Spicy, Afegbai explained that she is naturally secretive and doesn’t feel the need to share intimate details with anyone. The actress attributed her guarded personality to...

Double Honours As Oborevwori Bags New Telegraph, Leadership Award

13.02.2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has clinched double honours as Governor of the Year 2025, following his recognition by New Telegraph and Leadership for his impactful governance and people-focused policies. According to the two national dailies, Oborevwori earned the prestigious awards for his diligent implementation of programmes and policies that have significantly transformed lives and...

Reps Urge Teaching Hospitals To Prioritise Research

13.02.2026

The House of Representatives has urged tertiary health institutions in the country, particularly university teaching hospitals, to prioritise medical instead of waiting for emergency situations before acting. Chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, Dr. Patrick Umoh, made the call wednesday during the budget defence session of Federal University Teaching Hospitals, Federal Teaching Hospitals...

Lawyer Faults Omission Of Augustus Adebayo On Honours List

13.02.2026

A legal practitioner, Tobi Ogunleye, has faulted the omission of the former Head of Service of the defunct Western State, Chief Augustus Adebayo, from those honoured by Ondo, Ogun and Oyo States during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the states. Ogunleye, in an open letter to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said...

States’ Failure To Publish 2026 Approved Budgets Raises Concerns

13.02.2026

Weeks after presenting their approved budgets, some states are yet to publish their appropriations on relevant portals for public accessibility and scrutiny. Findings by New Telegraph revealed that as of February 5, 2026, a minimum of seven states were yet to post the budgets and breakdown. According to data sourced from official state government websites...

FG Sustaining Pace On Critical Infrastructure, Says Umahi

13.02.2026

The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to providing critical infrastructure across the country. The Minister of Works Dave Umahi made the pledge during the inauguration of completed emergency road repairs and inspection of ongoing projects in the Quanpan, Shendam and Kanke local government areas of Plateau State. Umahi, represented by the Director of Information...

Arsenal Drops Points In Title Push After 1-1 Draw At Brentord

13.02.2026

On Thursday night, Arsenal missed the chance to re-establish their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League (EPL) as an impressive Brentford side held them to a 1-1 draw. After seeing second-placed Manchester City sweep Fulham aside on Wednesday, Arsenal’s lead at the top was trimmed to just three points, but the Gunners...

Fubara, Oborevwori, Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma, Others To Receive New Telegraph Awards Tonight

13.02.2026

In line with its decision to recognise excellence through a highly competitive and prestigious annual award, Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the New Telegraph Newspapers, has unveiled recipients of its 2025 Awards. The newspaper uses the award to recognise individuals and businesses that have distinguished themselves by their remarkable contributions to the country’s...

Fubara Dissolves State Executive Council

13.02.2026

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC), in a move to constitute a more inclusive cabinet and calm frayed nerves. The dissolution came yesterday after the governor held a meeting with members of the outgoing cabinet at the Government House Port Harcourt. Fubara has also directed all the Commissioners 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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