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I’ve Never Enjoyed On-Screen Kissing

29.04.2026

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate and Nollywood actor, Okusaga Adeolu, popularly known as Saga, has talked about kissing in movies, saying he wouldn’t do it if he had his way. According to the reality TV star, who spoke on an episode of the Nolly Icons podcast, most actors simply kiss for better screenplay interpretation....

New Mogaji Vows To Light Up Ibadan Community with Solar Power

29.04.2026

Chief Tolulope Akinkunmi Afolabi, the newly installed Mogaji of the Agunbiade dynasty in the Ode Aje Alaadorin Oluyoro Oke Offa area of Ibadan, has declared that his chieftaincy position is an opportunity to render even more service to his kinsmen and the people of Ibadanland. The legal practitioner made the announcement shortly after his installation...

NCCC Expands Role In National Security Advocacy

29.04.2026

The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps (NCCC) has expanded its role in National Security Advocacy through its involvement in national discussions on security, peacebuilding and community engagement. A statement issued by the Corps commanding officer, Chaplain Daniel Joe Alimi, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Wednesday, said the organisation, established in 2016, provides...

Chelle Promises To See Out His Contract With The Super Eagles

29.04.2026

Super Eagles coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has once again put an end to rumours about his future by promising the NFF leadership that he will see through the remainder of his contract. After leading Nigeria to third place at the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) in Morocco, the 48-year-old coach has been linked to...

Eagles Title Chasers, Relegation Battlers In Europe

29.04.2026

The 2025/26 European football season has entered its decisive stretch, with several Nigerian players on course for silverware across the continent, while others are locked in tense relegation battles, AJIBADE OLUSESAN writes. Title chasers Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League) Ademola Lookman remains one of Nigeria’s biggest hopes for major European silverware this...

Odumodublvck Reacts To Extrajudicial Killing In Delta

29.04.2026

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known professionally as Odumodublvck has expressed his concern over the extrajudicial murder of a young guy and a police officer in Delta State. The horrific event, which was caught on camera, has caused a strong outcry as online users continue to call for the victim’s justice. READ ALSO: Reacting...

APC Targets Control Of S’West, Slams Makinde

29.04.2026

The South West zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday set itself the target of total control of the region from next year. The ruling party at the centre is currently in control of Ekiti, Lagos, Ondo and Ogun, with the Accord Party controlling Osun and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in charge of...

Soludo Laments Absence Of Public Policy In Academic Research

29.04.2026

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has lamented the lack of research in public policy-making, contending that academic research with a positive impact on governance is sterile. He further challenged the academic community to step up its intellectual work towards solving the contending issues that shape the well-being of the immediate society. The Governor, who...

Severe Wasting To Affect Over 500,000 Children In Sokoto, Others, UNICEF Warns

29.04.2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has presented the 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey, which signals a high prevalence of malnutrition in Sokoto and Kebbi States and a medium prevalence in Zamfara State. UNICEF Nutrition Data Officer, Abuja, Edward Kotundo, presented the Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey results at a dissemination workshop...

…Lagos Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu, Seek Nationwide Support

29.04.2026

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, urging state assemblies, political parties, and the National Assembly across the country to support his re-election. The resolution was reached during plenary yesterday following a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Oshodi/ Isolo Constituency II, Ladi...

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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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