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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...

Heavy Security As Osun Council Workers Suspend 11-month-old Strike

05.01.2026

Local Government Areas in Osun State recorded a low turnout of workers on Monday as they resumed duty after an 11-month sit-at-home directive amid heavy security presence. Some council areas visited by New Telegraph showed that only a few workers were seen on council premises, and a heavy police presence was observed in all the...

Otuaro Attends Oporoza Community New Year Celebration

05.01.2026

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro, has said Nigerians should prepare for a year of economic progress and stability. Otuaro disclosed this after attending the New Year Celebration of the Oporoza community on Friday, January 2. The Oporoza community, the traditional headquarters of the Gbaramatu kingdom, holds its New Year celebration...

GracieA Surpasses 300,000 Streams, Cementing Her Place As Producer To Watch

05.01.2026

In an industry often driven by hype cycles, GracieA’s rise has been defined by results. In 2025, her cumulative production catalog crossed the 300,000-stream milestone across digital platforms—an achievement that reflects sustained audience engagement rather than momentary virality. This milestone is rooted in years of consistent output. As founder and lead producer of Gracie A...

Why I Stopped Taking Thug Roles- Bimbo Thomas

05.01.2026

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has explained why she deliberately stopped playing “Thug” or street-hardened roles in movies, despite the popularity such characters brought her after her standout performance in Funke Akindele’s Omo Ghetto. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress said the decision was driven by her desire to avoid being...

We’re Prepared To ‘Take Up Arms’ Against Trump – Colombian President

05.01.2026

We’re Prepared To ‘Take Up Arms’ Against Trump – Colombian President

NRC Wraps Up Yuletide 50% Fare Slash, Records Massive Turnout

05.01.2026

The Nigerian Railway Authority (NRC) has concluded its Yuletide 50 per cent fare reduction, recording massive passenger turnout and widespread commendation for affordable, safe and comfortable rail transport. The Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this in a statement yesterday in Lagos. Unyimadu said thousands of Nigerians took advantage of the...

Tax Reforms: Strategy, Timing, Trust’ll Determine Success –CPPE

05.01.2026

Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) yesterday said the success of the ongoing tax reform will depend largely on implementation strategy, timing and public trust, rather than the strength of its legislative provisions. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, stated this in Lagos yesterday via a statement while assessing...

Resident Doctors To Resume Suspended Strike Jan 12

05.01.2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its previously suspended total, indefinite and comprehensive strike with effect from Jan. 12. This follows the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreed resolutions. The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (E-NEC) held on Friday...

Group Backs Bauchi Gov For Rejecting APC

05.01.2026

A group, Kaura Good Job, has saluted Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for his refusal to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a solidarity gathering organised in support of the governor yesterday in Bauchi, the chairman of the group, Yakubu Babayo, said Mohammed deserved commendation for his contributions to peace in...

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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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