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Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Twin Teenagers In Edo

31.12.2025

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a man identified as Ilabeshi Okhale and abducted his twin children in Edo State. The incident reportedly happened at Kalabar Quarters, Afokpella, when gunmen forcibly broke into his residence and inflicted machete injuries on him. The gunmen were said to have gained access to the premises, reportedly...

‎Diri Expresses Disappointment Over Inability To Meet December Power Mandate

31.12.2025

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has expressed disappointment over the state’s inability to provide electricity from the Gas Turbine as he promised earlier in 2025. New Telegraph recalls that the governor had assured all that the state was going to celebrate Christmas with power from the gas turbine. He, however, urged patience on the...

I Did Not Authorize Assault, Says Benin Monarch

31.12.2025

The Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Wednesday distanced himself from the assault meted out on Dr Pedro Obaseki by thugs on Sunday in Benin City, Edo State. Recall that suspected thugs kidnapped him at Uwa Primary School, where he had gone to play football. He was stripped naked, beaten and...

Abiodun Appoints Nine Perm Secs, New Headteachers-General

31.12.2025

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries, two Principals-General and four Headteachers-General. A statement issued on Wednesday by the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, said the appointments were made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...

Zulum Inaugurates 48-Classroom In Gubio

31.12.2025

…Commissions 3 projects executed by Gubio LGA The Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a newly constructed 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio Local Government Area of northern Borno. The state-of-the-art institution is designed to offer a hybrid curriculum that integrates Western education with the traditional sangaya (Qur’anic) educational system. Governor Zulum had...

Troops Nab 4,375 Terrorists, 2,336 Hostages Rescued

31.12.2025

The ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations across the country resulted in the arrest of 4,375 enemies of the State, and the surrendering of 1,616 others, including family members, between January and December, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed on Wednesday. During the period under review, fighting forces rescued 2,336 kidnap victims in intensified operations that have...

Police Charges DPOs, HoDs To Remain Vigilant, Proactive At Port

31.12.2025

The Port Authority Police (Western) Command has charged all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and heads of departments to remain vigilant and proactive, particularly as the command crosses over into the new year. The Commissioner of Police, Toyin Agbaminoja, also emphasised the need to sustain a high level of alertness across all port formations to prevent...

Minister Calls For FG, Professionals’ Engagement For Nat’l Devt

31.12.2025

The Minister of State for Works, Hon. Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has called for a stronger collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with government and professional bodies to accelerate growth at both state and national levels, underscoring the critical roles of professionals in national development. The Minister, according to the statement from the Director, Information and Public Relations...

Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% Stake In Seplat

31.12.2025

Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07% equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc (Seplat Energy) at a price of GBP3.05 pence per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $500 million. The acquisition represents a further milestone in Heirs...

100+ Happy New Year Messages, Prayers, Wishes For 2026

31.12.2025

As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, the sequential festivities across time zones remind us of our shared humanity and the universal hope for a brighter future. The New Year is yet another time to reflect on the joys of the past year and look forward to the opportunities ahead....

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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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