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Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Grosses N711 Million

06.01.2026

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has recorded a major box office success with her latest movie, “Oversabi Aunty”, which has continued its impressive run in cinemas across West Africa. The film has amassed more than ₦711 million in ticket sales within just 18 days of release, placing it among the most commercially successful Nigerian...

Lateef Adedimeji Shares Heartfelt New Year Tribute to Mo Bimpe

06.01.2026

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji has stirred social media reactions after sharing an emotional New Year message dedicated to his wife and fellow actress, Mo Bimpe. The actor, who shared affectionate photos of himself and his wife, referred to her as his “Favourite person” while expressing strong confidence that 2026 will be a landmark...

Niger Killings: Mass Exodus As Terrorists Threaten Communities

06.01.2026

Rumours of imminent terrorist attacks have sparked panic in the Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State. This comes after armed gangs murdered at least 42 people, including children, and abducted scores during last Saturday’s attacks in the areas. It also comes less than one month after over 300 pupils and teachers of...

Trump: Over 33% Of Nigerian Immigrants In US Depend On Public Benefits

06.01.2026

US President Donald Trump has once again taken a pop shot at Nigerian immigrants in his country claiming that about 33.3% of their households receive some form of public assistance in the United States. The chart showing this was shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Sunday, amid continued Republican focus on immigration, welfare dependency,...

Ogun To Deliver 3,000 Housing Units In 2026, Targets 10,000 By 2027

06.01.2026

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering no fewer than 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026, as part of a broader plan to achieve 10,000 housing units by 2027. The Commissioner for Housing, Akande Omoniyi, disclosed this yesterday while addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Housing Conference...

Aiyedatiwa Promises Improved Workers’ Welfare, Strict Budget Implementation

06.01.2026

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has admonished public servants and political officeholders to place the broader interest of the state above all else, roll up their sleeves, and work assiduously towards rapid development, while remaining steadfastly committed to the “Our Ease” agenda of the administration. Speaking at the First Working Day Prayer Meeting for 2026...

Otu Swears In Egbung As Bekwarra LG Chairman, Urges Unity

06.01.2026

Cross River State Governor Bassey Out yesterday, swore in Mr Egbung Egbung as substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recals that the former LG chairman Mrs Theresa Akwaji was removed some months ago. Otu urged the new chairman, to lead with humility, unity of purpose...

Nasarawa Targets N5bn Monthly Revenue In 2026

06.01.2026

The Nasarawa State government has expressed its determination to increase its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to N5 billion per month. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Munira Abdullahi yesterday said this during a ministerial briefing organised by the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism Ibrahim Tanko. Abdullahi, represented by the Director of Budget Peter...

Kano Electricity Company Promotes 1500 Staff

06.01.2026

Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has approved a meritbased promotion of 1,500 members of staff as part of its ongoing commitment to staff welfare, motivation, and building a performancedriven workforce. A statement issued on Monday by the company’s spokesperson, Sani Bala Sani, highlighted that the promotion exercise is the most significant in the company’s history,...

Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Court Refuses Bauchi Finance Commissioner Bail

06.01.2026

The Federal High Court Abuja yesterday declined to grant bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance Yakubu Adamu and three others standing trial over alleged terrorism financing involving $9.7 million, citing grave concerns for national security and public safety. In his ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the charges before the court were of...

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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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