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Despite N1.1trn Rice Anchor Borrowers, FG Returns To Imports

16.11.2025

Nigeria’s food crisis is deepening. With failed farm loans, worsening insecurity, and collapsing agricultural output, the Federal Government has once again turned to rice imports to calm a storm of hunger and inflation that experts warn could spiral into famine. A new United Nations report has placed Nigeria among 16 countries facing “very high concern”...

Travellers Stranded Over Motorparks Closure In Oyo

16.11.2025

Thousands of travellers and commuters operating in the Ibadan metropolis enroute to Lagos and other major cities and towns in the country were stranded as a result of the closure of major parks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital yesterday. Motor parks and terminals at Iwo Road, New Ife Road, Ojoo and Challenge were shut...

PDP Convention: INEC Absent As Party Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others

16.11.2025

After years of prevarication and hesitation, the hammer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has at last, descended on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for anti-party activities. The party, at its elective National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State yesterday, invoked the relevant sections of its constitution to rein in some...

Nwoko Confirms Authenticity Of Regina Daniels’ Medical Reports

15.11.2025

Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko has confirmed the authenticity of medical and toxicology reports concerning his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, which have been circulating widely on social media. According to a statement from the Senator’s office, multiple medical facilities detected dangerously high levels of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, morphine, opiates, and alcohol...

Edo Police Arrest, Prosecute 21 Secondary School Students

15.11.2025

The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 21 students of Ogioma Public Secondary School along Limit Road off Benin-Sapele Road for suspected cult activities. The PPRO of the command, Moses Yamu, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday, said the students were between 14 and 17 years old. According...

No Religious Group Under Persecution In Nigeria

15.11.2025

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dismissed claims suggesting that Christians are being systematically targeted or killed in Nigeria, insisting that no religious group is under persecution in the country. Fagbemi made this remark on Saturday at the coronation of the 21st Elerin of Erin-Ile, His...

FCTA: Over 5,000 Households Benefit From Six Months Cooking Gas Refill

15.11.2025

As the Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) commences full implementation of its ‘Breathe Clean Air Initiative’, over 5000 households are set to benefit and also enjoy free refill of their cooking gas for six months. This development was disclosed on Saturday when the Safe Environment Renewable Project- Breath Clean Air Abuja, was officially launched....

2027: Matawalle’s Courage Rekindles Hope For APC, Zamfara People

15.11.2025

The Amalgamated Association of Fruits, Food Items, and Beverages has commended the visit of former Governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. According to Group Chairman of the group, Malam Hamisu Lawal ‘Yankuzo, the two-day visit restored normalcy and boosted business transactions in the state. ‘Yankuzo made this remarks while...

Imisi’s Mother Calls On Daughter To Clarify Eviction Claims

15.11.2025

The mother of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, better known as Imisi, has called on his daughter to respond to the online allegations suggesting she expelled her from their home at the age of 12 or concealed any incident of sexual abuse. In a detailed statement shared on her social media...

Sophia Momodu Explains Why She Stopped Sharing Photos

15.11.2025

Nigerian fashion entrepreneur and media personality Sophia Momodu has opened up about her decision to stop posting photos of her daughter, Imade Adeleke, on social media. Sophia made this revelation while speaking in an interaction with fans on Snapchat, where one follower asked why the pre-teen had been noticeably absent from her mother’s online platforms....

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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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