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Oyetola Felicitates Akande At 87

15.01.2026

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday on Friday, January 16, 2026. In a heartfelt message celebrating the respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyetola described Chief Akande as a towering figure...

Super Eagles Set for Third-Place Clash Against Egypt

15.01.2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Egypt’s Pharaohs in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following their respective defeats in the semi-finals of the tournament. The Nigerian side saw their hopes of reaching the final dashed after a narrow loss to host nation Morocco, who secured victory to book a...

Only Anthony Joshua Will Decide His Boxing Future – Eddie Hearn

15.01.2026

Popular British Sports promoter, Eddie Hearn has said that former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is the only person who can determine whether and when he will return to the boxing ring. Hearn’s remark followed Anthony Joshua’s tragic accident that claimed the lives of two of his associates, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, which...

Chelle Hints At Super Eagles Role After Defeat

15.01.2026

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged that his future with the Super Eagles remains uncertain after their semi-final loss to hosts Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat on Wednesday. The Super Eagles were eliminated from the tournament following a tense 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco. After 120 minutes of...

Adeleke Hails Oyewole’s Appointment To The Supreme Court

15.01.2026

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has extended his congratulations to Justice Joseph Oyewole on his recent appointment to the Supreme Court, describing the achievement as well-deserved and a source of pride for the state. In a press statement issued on Thursday by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke commended Justice Oyewole’s exemplary character and impressive...

Nigerian Tech Company Develops AI For UK Property Auction Valuation

15.01.2026

In the UK property auction market, decisions are made under heavy time pressure. Buyers must quickly assess value, risk, and commercial viability. This often happens within days, sometimes hours. Guide prices rarely help. They often hide more than they reveal. In this environment, Auction Property Valuer AI, a technology developed by a Nigerian team, is...

Akor Adams Voices Frustration Over Ghanaian Referee’s Decisions

15.01.2026

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has voiced his frustration over the referee’s decisions after Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the 2025 AFCON semi-final on Wednesday. Akor Adams, who spent 98 minutes on the pitch at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, struggled to find his rhythm as Morocco’s defence kept him tightly marked...

‘Big Bird’ Is Mine, Fela’s Legacy Still Pays

15.01.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats singer and social media activist, Seun Kuti has addressed the ongoing online arguments involving fans of Wizkid, calling for him to drop his longtime nickname, “Big Bird,” while also speaking candidly about the lasting impact of his late father and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The controversy resurfaced in a recent Seun’s Instagram Live...

ans Criticise Referee Daniel Laryea After Super Eagles’ Semi-Final

15.01.2026

Nigerian football fans have taken to their social media pages to react angrily to the officiating of Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea following the Super Eagles’ semi-final loss to Morocco on Wednesday night. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Nigeria were eliminated 4–2 on penalties after a tense goalless draw that stretched into extra time at...

Super Eagles To Receive ₦710 Million Despite Defeat

15.01.2026

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has confirmed he will honour the $500,000 pledge he initially made to the Super Eagles for a win over Morocco, despite their loss to the Atlas Lions in the semi-final of the ongoing 2025:African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerian team fell to the hosts in a tense penalty shootout...

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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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