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Okpe Union Berates Itsekiri Leaders Over Bogus Claims On Territories

02.01.2026

…Urges Oborevwori, Dafinone, others to stand up to their responsibilities The Okpe Union has called on Itsekiri leaders to honour the 1943 WACA judgement and desist from all “their bogus claims on Okpẹ territories.” The call was made by the President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe, in his New Year Message, noting...

Fidelity Bank Appoints Onwughalu As Chairman

02.01.2026

…as Chike-Obi completes tenure Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in...

Kidnappers Place N450m Ransom On Kwara Monarch, Son, Others

02.01.2026

The abductors of the traditional ruler of Aafin community, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, and other abducted residents, have demanded a total ransom of N450 million for their release, heightening concerns over the worsening security situation in the State. Sources confirmed on Friday that the abductors...

Semenyo Set To Feature Against Arsenal

02.01.2026

AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo will be available for selection when his side takes on Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League clash, putting to rest speculation surrounding the player’s immediate future. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated fixture, Iraola made it clear that no agreement has been reached regarding...

Peller Says He Is Stepping Away From Relationships

02.01.2026

Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller has announced his decision to take a break from romantic relationships in 2026, revealing that he wants to focus fully on self-development and personal stability after a turbulent period in his life. The social media personality made this revelation during a live session on TikTok, where...

Osun Amotekun Arrests Three Suspects For Allegedly Stealing 97 Goats

02.01.2026

The Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in the theft of ninety-seven (97) goats in Ila-Orangun, Ila local government area of Osun State. The suspects, identified as Ajayi Tope (34), an indigene of Ila-Orangun; Babalola Afeez (46), an indigene of Ado-Ekiti; and Tajudeen Isiaka (46),...

NIDS Warns Of Rising Infectious Disease Threats, Pushes For Vaccine Self-Reliance

02.01.2026

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s vulnerability to recurring and emerging infectious disease outbreaks, warning that weak immunisation coverage, donor-dependent health financing and poor sub-national preparedness continue to undermine national health security. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the society’s 16th Annual General...

Awka Community Berates Soludo Over Chieftaincy Title

02.01.2026

The concerned sons and daughters of Awka Ancient Kingdom, in the capital of Anambra State, along with supporters of Igbo cultural heritage, have tackled the state government for deriding a chieftaincy title conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in the town. The group vehemently rejected and condemned the Anambra...

PTAD Disburses ₦55.9bn Monthly, Outstanding Pensions In December

02.01.2026

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has confirmed disbursement of total sum of ₦55.9 billion as monthly pensions and pension arrears to eligible Pensioners and Next-of-Kins of deceased Pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) in December, 2025. The payment, according to PTAD, covers ₦13,411,400,362.87 as monthly pensions across all operations pension departments, including Diaspora...

Soludo Invalidates Chieftaincy Title Conferred On Bianca Ojukwu

02.01.2026

The Anambra State government has invalidated a chieftaincy title of Anyanwu N’Awalu Ora recently conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odimegwu-Ojukwu by the traditional ruler of Awka Obi Austin Ndigwe. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs TonyCollins Nwabunwanne claimed that Ndigwe is not a traditional ruler in the...

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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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