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Kwankwaso, Mangal Children’s Wedding Devoid of Politics – Yusuf

17.11.2024

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has said that the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of his political godfather, Kwankwaso, Dr Aisha Musa Kwankwaso to the son of a business mogul, Dahiru Mangal, with the attendance of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar, Vice President Kashim Shettima and host of others, was devoid of...

Aiyedatiwa Defeats Agboola Ajayi In His LGA

17.11.2024

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, has lost his Local Government Area, Ese-Odo, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election. In the official results announced so far, APC secured a commanding 14,511 votes in Ese-Odo Local Government Area, while PDP trailed with 7,813...

Sokoto Education Trust Fund Trains 151 Girls For Next JAMB Exams

17.11.2024

The Sokoto Education Development Trust Fund has successfully trained 151 secondary school girls selected from across the state in preparation for the next Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. This initiative aims to empower young women with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their academic pursuits. The training was officially inaugurated by...

Van Persie Reveals Why He May Never Work For Arsenal Again

17.11.2024

Former Arsenal and Netherlands National team striker, Robin van Persie has said, “The door is closed” on any potential opportunities to work with the Premier League club again. Persie’s departure from Arsenal to Manchester United in 2012 was a highly contentious move that left many Gooners feeling bitter. He became a fan favourite at Arsenal...

‘I’m So Proud of Myself’, Adetshina Reflects On Her Achievement

17.11.2024

Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, Chidimma Adetshina, has shared her joy and pride after being named the first runner-up in the prestigious global pageant held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The event marked a milestone in Adetshina’s career and was a proud moment for Nigeria on the world stage. In...

Chidimma Adetshina Makes History As First Runner-Up At Miss Universe 2024

17.11.2024

Chidimma Adetshina, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, has made history by securing the position of first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico City on Sunday. Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, emerged as the winner, claiming the prestigious crown in a dazzling finale. Alongside Adetshina and Theilvig, contestants from Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela,...

PDP Under Spell, Needs Spiritual Cleansing – Primate Ayodele

17.11.2024

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday revealed that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is under a spell that needs to be cleansed spiritually. Primate Ayodele who made this known in a press statement issued by his media aide, Tosin Oshodi said the main opposition party has been cursed and...

Observers Rate Zamfara LG Poll Credible, Participatory

17.11.2024

The Election Observers Delegation to Zamfara State Local Government election held on Saturday has opined that the exercise was credible and participatory. Speaking on behalf of the 47 organizations’ representatives in a post election press briefing held at NUJ state secretariat Gusau, Dr. Lazarus Nwachukwu, said the delegates divided selves into 3 teams to cover...

Ogun LG Election, A Sham, Says NNPP Chieftain

17.11.2024

….Calls For Judicial Review A South West chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has described the November 16, 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State as a sham, calling for a judicial review of the exercise. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajadi said the election conducted by the Ogun...

NDLEA Seizes Drugs Concealed In Melon Seed, Yam Flour

17.11.2024

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday disclosed it intercepted a shipment of cocaine worth several million naira, concealed in granulated pepper, melon seeds, and yam flour. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi made this disclosure on his X handle, adding that the contraband was destined for...

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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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