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Lyon Can Wreck Man At Old Trafford

16.04.2025

An injury time equaliser from Lyon prodigy Rayan Cherki set this tie on a knife edge last week and the young Frenchman could play a starring role at Old Trafford on tomorrow. Manchester United followed that 2-2 draw with a dreadful performance at St James’ Park as they were hammered 4-1 by Newcastle, extending their...

Fireworks In Madrid As Real Attempt To Overturn Big Deficit In Tussle With Arsenal

16.04.2025

Arsenal racked up three second-half goals to secure a 3-0 first-leg lead over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals last week, and more fireworks are expected when the two reconvene at the Bernabeu this evening. Declan Rice’s stunning brace of free kicks set the Gunners on their way before Mikel Merino completed the scoring,...

Lawmaker Donates Standing Air Conditioners To NUJ FCT

16.04.2025

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Abejide, has donated five standing air conditioners to the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Abejide, who was the guest speaker at the first-ever Easter Cantata concert organised by the NUJ FCT, said Journalists, as people who report the daily...

Anambra South Senatorial Election May Hold In May Or June

16.04.2025

The Anambra South senatorial district by- election may take place in May or June. The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. A source at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) told our reporter that funds had been appropriated for the election. The source said: “I don’t want to be quoted but...

Akpabio: Natasha’s Allegation Has Significant Contradictions – Agbakoba

16.04.2025

Former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos yesterday, added that the allegation, “as it currently...

FG Meets With Service Chiefs Over Killings

16.04.2025

The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru yesterday met with Service Chiefs to assess the prevailing security situation in the country, particularly n in Borno and Plateau states. A statement by the ministry said the meeting was convened to provide the minister with a comprehensive appraisal of the security situation in the country. It said the...

…Judiciary Tackles Chief Magistrate Over Retirement Claims

16.04.2025

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yesterday dismissed Chief Magistrate Ejike George’s claim that he decided to retire from service because of the imposition of emergency rule on the state, and the appointment of ex-Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator. George, who tendered his resignation letter on April 11, said he...

CANPAD, LASUCOM Partner To Boost Medical Education

16.04.2025

The Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists (CANPAD) has restated its unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector through innovative collaborations, strategic training, and diaspora-led knowledge exchange. At a press briefing held in Lagos, CANPAD revealed its current activities and future plans designed to foster long-term improvements in medical education and service delivery in...

Asaba 2022 National Sports Festival Champions Get Oborevwori’s Cash Awards

16.04.2025

Delta State athletes that emerged victorious during the Asaba 2022 National Sports Festival have received their long-awaited cash rewards from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The cash award promise was made by the immediate past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa but redeemed by the incumbent Governor. The Director of Public Relations of the State’s Sports Commission, Mrs. Franka Okonma...

PMS: Importers Take Delivery Of N71.8bn Worth Of Product

16.04.2025

PMS: Importers Take Delivery Of N71.8bn Worth Of Product

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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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