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Gov Idris X-rays Agony Of Fallen Heroes’ Families, Announces More Support

16.01.2026

The 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Kebbi State was a bittersweet occasion, with Governor Nasir Idris acknowledging the sacrifices of fallen heroes and their families, while also highlighting the challenges they face. The Governor lamented the difficult living conditions of families left behind by veterans who died defending the country and announced measures...

Sen. Alli Congratulates Ladoja On Emergence As Oyo Obas Council Chair

16.01.2026

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1, on his successful inauguration as the rotational Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. This was contained in a congratulatory statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, where he stressed...

Newswatch Co-Founder, Yakubu Mohammed, Buried In Kogi

16.01.2026

The remains of veteran journalist and co-founder of the defunct Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, have been laid to rest in Ologba, Anyigba, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Recall that Mohammed died on Wednesday at the age of 75. The burial, which commenced at about 11 a.m. yesterday, was presided over by the...

Sanwo-Olu Cautions Royal Council Against Manipulation

16.01.2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cautioned the Badagry royal council against manipulating the selection of the next Akran of Badagry. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during a condolence visit to the Akran’s family and royal council at the Akran’s palace in Badagry on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Akran...

IPOB Blames S’East Politicians For Kanu’s Woes

16.01.2026

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has drawn attention to what it described as “a dangerous lie that has been carefully constructed to justify the continued detention and conviction of our leader”. The separatist group declared that the charge of insecurity in the South East for which Justice James Omotosho handed leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,...

Alayo Melody Explains Why Omije Ojumi Wasn’t Flown Abroad

16.01.2026

Nigerian gospel musician Alayo Melody has shed light on the events that led to the late Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, not receiving medical treatment overseas before her death. Speaking in an Instagram video, Melody revealed that arrangements had been made to take the singer to India for specialised treatment....

Kwankwaso Sets Fresh Conditions For Defection To APC

16.01.2026

Former Kano State Governor Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has set fresh conditions for a possible return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, he will not defect without clear terms and concrete agreements. The former governor stated this while addressing party leaders and supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa at his residence in...

Cynthia Morgan, 9ice, D’banj Rekindle Nostalgia At Concert

16.01.2026

Iconic Nigerian artistes, including Cynthia Morgan, 9ice and Sir Shina Peters, delivered memorable performances at the Rewind Flashback Concert as music lovers were taken down memory lane. The event, put together by legendary disc jockey Jimmy Jatt in partnership with Yaw Naija, was themed “The Legends Are Back” and stayed true to its promise. It...

Davido Refutes Teen’s Paternity Allegation, Warns of Legal Steps

16.01.2026

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has firmly dismissed claims that he is the biological father of a teenage girl identified as Anu, describing the allegation as false and misleading while signalling his intention to pursue legal action. The controversy surfaced after Anu took to Instagram to request a DNA test, stating that she wanted clarity about...

Cybercrime One Of The Greatest Challenges Of Digital Age — ICPC

16.01.2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said cybercrime is one of the greatest challenges of the digital age. It said while laws and institutions play important roles in mitigating these challenges, ethical individuals remain the strongest defence. Chief Superintendent Laaro Sulyman said this yesterday while delivering a lecture at a...

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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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