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US Deploys 200 Troops To Train Nigerian Military

12.02.2026

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. “We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical support,” Major General Samaila Uba, a spokesman for...

Oyebamiji’ll Restore Stability To Osun’s Financial Challenges, Says Fadahunsi

12.02.2026

The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has expressed strong confidence in the governorship ambition of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, declaring that the former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) possesses the competence and financial expertise required to reposition Osun State for prosperity. Fadahunsi made the remarks in Abuja...

Otuaro Hails Performance As 32 PAP Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag First Class

12.02.2026

Thirty-two students on the scholarship of the Presidential Amnesty Programme made first class in different competitive courses in 2025 at various universities in Nigeria. No fewer than 134 of the scholarship beneficiaries also graduated with secondclass upper division in various courses of study in the same year. The courses are law, pharmacy, aeronautical engineering, cybersecurity,...

Oyebanji Thanks New Telegraph for Recognising Achievements

12.02.2026

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep appreciation to the Board and Management of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company, publishers of the New Telegraph titles, for his nomination as Governor of the Year (Infrastructure), describing it as a recognition of his modest achievements in the state. Oyebanji stated this during the presentation of the letter...

Encomiums As Nigerians Celebrate Businessman, Mathew Tonlagha, At 50

12.02.2026

High-profile dignitaries and Nigerians from all walks of life, on Sunday, showered encomiums on Mr Mathew Tonlagha, the Chairman of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, as he marked his 50th birthday in Abuja. The colourful event also featured the public presentation of the book: “Forged in the Creeks”, written by Olaokun Soyinka. In attendance were former...

Technology Crucial To Success Of New Tax Laws — Adedeji

12.02.2026

The Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has described technology as a crucial factor in the implementation of the new tax laws in the country. Adedeji stated this on Wednesday while delivering the maiden convocation lecture of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement...

Man City Beat Fulham 3-0 To Heap Pressure On Arsenal

12.02.2026

On Wednesday night, Manchester City ramped up the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal by strolling to a 3-0 win over Fulham to cut the gap at the top to three points. Having come through an acid test at Anfield by claiming a late 2-1 win over Liverpool, Man City had a significantly easier time of...

Aston Villa Score Late Winner To Stay In Title Race

12.02.2026

Aston Villa’s hopes of a UEFA Champions League (UCL) top-four Premier League (EPL) finish received a significant boost as Jack Hinshelwood’s late own goal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton at Villa Park on Wednesday. With heavyweights such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea leading the chasing pack to overtake Villa, a positive performance and...

NIMASA Pledges To Strengthen Nigeria’s Shipyard Devt, Growth

12.02.2026

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the agency with the theme: “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in...

FG Unveils Mega School, MRI Centre, Roads, Bridges In Adamawa

12.02.2026

The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmed, has commissioned a series of impactful infrastructure projects executed by the North East Development Commission, NEDC, across Adamawa State. The projects aimed to strengthen the Federal Government’s drive for sustainable development in the North East region. The projects span health, education, water and road infrastructure...

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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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