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Tight Security As Residents Troop To Recreational Parks

25.12.2025

There was tight security around major recreational parks around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday as residents in large numbers trooped out to celebrate Christmas with family members. Well armed operatives of a combined team of the Police, Department of State Security (DSS), Civil Defence, other paramilitary organizations and members of the local vigilantes...

Ekiti Lawmaker Celebrates With Children In Omuo Ekiti

25.12.2025

In commemoration of this year Christmas season, a lawmaker representing the Ekiti-East constituency 1 in the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Dele Ogunsakin on Thursday celebrated with young constituents in a grand style. The young ones gathered at the palace of Olomuo of Omuo-Ekiti, where they were hosted to sundry activities to mark Christmas....

Football’s ‘Picasso’ Robertson Passes Away at 72

25.12.2025

Former Scotland international and Nottingham Forest winger, John Robertson, famously hailed by manager Brian Clough as “A Picasso of our game,” has passed away at the age of 72. Robertson, who usually scored the decisive goal as Nottingham Forest retained the European Cup by defeating Hamburg in 1980, having also provided the assist for Trevor...

Tunisia’s Opening Win Boosts Confidence,

25.12.2025

Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has said the Carthage Eagles are buoyed by confidence and momentum following their 3–1 win over Uganda as they prepare for their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group C clash with Nigeria in Fès. Mejbri, who spoke on Thursday said his side’s convincing opening win at the ongoing AFCON has...

Salah Shares Heartwarming Christmas Family Photo Amid AFCON

25.12.2025

Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohamed Salah has begin the Christmas day celebration with his annual tradition of posting a cosy family photo on his social media page, even as he balances international duties at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco. The image, shared on social media, shows the 33-year-old posing with...

Promote Love, Peaceful Co-Existence, Sen. Alli Urges Nigerians

25.12.2025

Senator (Dr.) Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has felicitated with Christians in Oyo State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Christmas, describing the season as a divine reminder of love, peace and sacrifice for humanity. The lawmaker said the birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes hope for mankind and called on Nigerians to embrace virtues of...

Why I Have Never Prayed In My Life – Seun Kuti

25.12.2025

Nigerian Afrobeat singer and social media activist Seun Kuti has once again stirred public debate after openly sharing his unconventional views on prayer and spirituality. The outspoken musician revealed that he has never prayed in his life, stating that he does not believe prayer, as commonly practised, has any real impact. In a video that...

Hollywood Child Actress Found Dead At New Jersey Home

25.12.2025

A former Broadway child actress, Imani Dia Smith, best known for her role as Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King, has passed away at the age of 25. New Telegraph gathered that Smith was discovered inside a home in Edison, New Jersey, on Sunday, December 21, after emergency services responded to a 911 call...

Tonto Dikeh Offers Yuletide Comfort To Grieving Individuals

25.12.2025

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has penned a powerful message for individuals experiencing grief and loneliness during the Christmas season. In a post shared on X, Dikeh acknowledged the pain of loss, reminding her followers that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and to miss loved ones who are no longer present. She prayed for strength, rest,...

Gov Inuwa Yahaya Condoles Kano Govt Over Death Of Two Lawmakers

25.12.2025

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, on behalf of his colleagues in the Northern States...

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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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