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FALF Unveils 10 Young Leaders Poised To Rewrite Africa Continent’s Story

05.01.2026

A new generation of African changemakers took centre stage on Monday as the 2025 Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA) winners and ambassadors were publicly presented in Lagos, spotlighting youth-driven solutions shaping the continent’s future. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, brought together development advocates, civil society leaders and the media to celebrate...

Gov Mbah Tasks Enugu MDAs On N870bn IGR Target

05.01.2026

…Promises Renewed Vigour Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has tasked the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government to meet the N870 billion target projected in the state’s 2026 budget, citing the unpredictability of external revenue sources like the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation, given the prevailing geo-political tensions...

Adekunle Gold Unveils Newly Renovated Nat’l Theatre With Sold-Out Orchestral Performance

05.01.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Gold has marked a historic milestone in Nigerian cultural history as the first artist to headline music concert at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre Nigeria), Lagos. The music show was a sold-out orchestral concert alongside the MUSON Orchestra and his band, The 79th...

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05.01.2026

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Security Concerns Stall Bail Of Bauchi Finance Commissioner

05.01.2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused 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 a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the charges before...

Rep Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Council Workers In Osun

05.01.2026

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon.Bamidele Salam, has condemned the harassment, unlawful detention and public humiliation of a Local Government worker in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State. He also described the role of the Nigeria Police Force in the incident as “Shameful, despicable, and a gross violation of the Constitution”. Reacting...

Police Arrest Rivers Community’s CSO, Accomplice For Alleged Murder, Abduction

05.01.2026

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Mr Igwe Alex, 26, who is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Aleto-Eleme Community and an accomplice from the same community, Mr John Mikel, 24, for the alleged murder and abduction of one Sampson Worianine. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said...

ECOWAS Urges Respect For Venezuela’s Sovereignty Amid Rising Tensions

05.01.2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed concern over recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, calling on the international community to respect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, ECOWAS acknowledged the right of states to combat international crimes such as terrorism and...

Dakore Egbuson Breaks Silence On Father’s Death

05.01.2026

Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande has finally addressed the passing of her father, sharing an emotional tribute that reflects both deep sorrow and gratitude for his life. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress, who revealed that her father died on January 1, 2026, described herself as deeply broken by the loss, while also finding comfort...

Tunisia Sacks Coach Following AFCON Heartbreak

05.01.2026

Tunisia have parted ways with their head coach, Sami Trabelsi, following the national team’s early elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), bringing an abrupt end to a campaign that fell short of expectations. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed the decision on Sunday, less than a day after the Carthage Eagles were...

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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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