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Mikel Backs Eagles To Win AFCON

24.12.2025

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Nigeria to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the team have what it takes to reclaim the continental title for the first time since 2013. Speaking on the X page of his “The Obi One” Podcast on Tuesday, Mikel expressed strong...

Anambra Police Honours Ofodeme, Emeakayi, Ahumadu Over Crime Fighting

24.12.2025

Anambra State Police Command has honoured the trio of the Majority leader of the state Assembly, Ikenna-Ofodeme, Special Adviser to Soludo on Community Security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi and the Commander Anti-Cult CSP Ayuba Ahumadu for their respective superlative performance in crime fighting. The State Command also honoured the Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Tochukwu Ikenga by...

Bimbo Ademoye Shares Why She Prefers An Intimate Wedding

24.12.2025

Popular Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has revealed that she envisions a modest and deeply personal wedding ceremony rather than an elaborate celebration. Speaking during a recent interview with media personality VJ Adams, the actress opened up about her ideas on marriage, family and the values that continue to guide her life. Ademoye explained that, if...

Foundation Urges Widows To Work Toward Financial Independence

24.12.2025

The Healing Heart Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained and empowered many widows to discover hidden skills and talents, urging them to utilise the acquired skills to drive their financial independence The President and Founder of the Foundation, Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, made this known at a programme titled: “Widows Mega Feast: God of Abundance”...

Shola Ogudu Explains Why Champz Is Declining Show Bookings

24.12.2025

Shola Ogudu, the mother of Wizkid’s son Boluwatife, popularly known as Champz, has clarified why the young artiste will not be accepting performance invitations despite the success of his debut EP, Champion’s Arrival. In a post shared on X, Ogudu thanked event organisers and promoters for the numerous offers extended to her 14-year-old son since...

Jarvis Speaks On Life After Breakup With Peller

24.12.2025

Popular Nigerian TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has shared an emotional account of how her life has been affected since her separation from fellow content creator Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Jarvis admitted that the end of the relationship took a heavy emotional...

Radda To Nigerians: Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets Bulk Of Federal Revenue

24.12.2025

The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has told Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the worsening economic hardship in the country, pointing out that the Federal Government controls more than half of the country’s monthly federation revenue. The governor, who stated this in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, explained...

NIN, CAC Numbers To Become Official Tax IDs From 2026 — FIRS

24.12.2025

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) will serve as the official Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians beginning in 2026. The clarification was issued through a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on its official X handle on Monday. Under...

NAF C-130 Lands Safely In Banjul En Route Portugal For Maintenance

24.12.2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, which made a precautionary landing earlier during a ferry flight, has safely continued its journey and touched down in Banjul, Gambia. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement yesterday that the aircraft is on its way...

Arsenal Win 8-7 On Penalties After 1-1 Draw With Crystal Palace

24.12.2025

Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, eventually prevailing 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The quarter-final encounter looked set for a straightforward finish until late twists in normal time. Palace defender Maxence Lacroix turned the ball into...

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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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