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Sanwo-Olu, Sirleaf Push Bold Agenda For Leadership In Africa

30.04.2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have called for stronger institutions, expanded opportunities for young people and inclusive leadership as key drivers of Africa’s development. They spoke at the Lagos Leadership Summit 2026, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, where policymakers, development partners and emerging leaders gathered...

Arsenal Hold Atlético Madrid to 1-1 Draw In Tense Semi-Final

30.04.2026

Atlético Madrid and Arsenal played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night, with both sides converting penalties in a match defined by discipline, structure, and controversy. Following the drama of the previous night’s high-scoring clash elsewhere in the competition, this encounter was a...

Police Arrest Two Officers Over Death Of Motorcyclist In Ibadan

30.04.2026

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two policemen over the death of a commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the Command noted that the two policemen were carrying out illegal duty when the incident occurred. Ayanlade, in the statement, said that the incident occurred on...

Lagos Govt Working On One Health, Biosecurity Policy – Abayomi

29.04.2026

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has said that the government is putting together policies around One Health and biosecurity to maintain biosphere for human well-being and welfare. Speaking at the 2026 World Veterinary Day organised by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association Lagos State Chapter on Wednesday, Abayomi said those policies are going...

Olakunle Churchill Debunks Marriage To Rosy Meurer

29.04.2026

Nigerian businessman and ex-husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, Olakunle Churchill, has denied rumours that he is divorcing his second wife, Rosy Meurer, saying they were never formally married. Taking to his social media page in a comprehensive statement urged fans and followers, as well as the members of the public, to ignore the circulating...

Immunise Every Child To Save Our Communities, Bago Urges Parents

29.04.2026

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has described immunisation as a critical exercise that must not be neglected, saying that “It is a strong call to action to get every child immunised to protect our communities.” The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, made this known during the flag-off...

Moro People Decry Non-Grading Of Their Monarchs Since 2003

29.04.2026

…Say treatment unfair, calls for urgent redress The people of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Moro Descendants Development Union (MODDU), have decried the exclusion of their traditional institutions in the recent upgrading of traditional rulers in the State. Speaking with journalists in Shao on Wednesday, the President of...

NBA Condemns Delta Police Killing, Demands Prosecution Of Officers Involved

29.04.2026

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of a suspect by police officers in Delta State. NBA described such act as a grave violation of the rule of law and fundamental human rights. In a statement issued by its President, Afam Osigwe on Wednesday, the association said it was deeply disturbed by...

Seedorf Hails Kvaratskhelia After UCL Masterclass

29.04.2026

Clarence Seedorf has heaped praises on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, describing the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger as the “Best player in the world” after his outstanding Champions League display against Bayern Munich. The Georgian star delivered a dazzling performance on Tuesday night, playing a decisive role as PSG edged a dramatic 5-4 win in the first leg...

‘My Dad Doesn’t Know I’m An Actor’- Uzor Arukwe

29.04.2026

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe, has opened up on his father’s unwillingness to support his acting career even till now. The actor made this revelation while speaking about his family’s response to his choice to work in the film industry. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the WithChude podcast, Arukwe claimed that although...

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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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