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‘Beyond The Mask’ Book Launch Inspires Self-Discovery, Courage

20.10.2025

It was an evening of deep reflection and inspiration, as author and transformational coach, Mrs Mudupe Eka, unveiled her new book, “Beyond the Mask: A Journey to Discovering Your Authentic Identity”, at Almara Hall, Daystar Centre, Oregun, Lagos at the weekend. More than a book launch, the event became what participants described as a “movement...

FIFA Women U-17 WC- Flamingoes Suffer 4-1 Defeat To Canada

20.10.2025

Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The game at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in the Moroccan city of Salé, near Rabat, was barely two minutes when Canada went in front...

Ewhrudjakpo Condemns Proliferation Of Diverse Christian Groups

20.10.2025

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has expressed concern over the proliferation of different Christian organisations in the country. The deputy governor stated that the development has caused a lack of unity and divisive tendencies within the Body of Christ. Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend in Yenagoa when the State’s chapter of...

I Regret Buying iPhone 17 Pro Max

20.10.2025

The ongoing controversy over the authenticity of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Nigeria has taken a dramatic twist, after popular TikTok content creator GehGeh voiced deep regret over spending millions of naira on the device amid mounting confusion about which versions are genuine.

Chidoka Charges African Universities On Spirit Of ‘Mekaria’

20.10.2025

The Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, OFR, has called on Nigerian universities to become engines of continuous excellence, curiosity, and innovation — what he described as the “Mekaria Spirit,” meaning doing more, doing better. Delivering the Convocation Lecture at the 5th Combined Convocation Ceremony...

Abuja Plaza Shutdown After Police Fire Teargas At Protesters

20.10.2025

EDA Plaza, a popular shopping complex in the Jabi area of Abuja, has been shut down after police fired teargas in the compound while dispersing protesters on Monday, October 20. The protesters, who had earlier converged in the area to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu,...

Woman Bags 7 Years Jail Term For Human Trafficking

20.10.2025

A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced a 29-year-old woman, Mariam Omokiri, from Delta State to seven years in prison for human trafficking. She was also fined N1 million for trafficking, exporting, and promoting prostitution of young girls. The judgement was sequel to a charge filed against Omokiri by the National Agency for the Prohibition...

Anti-Corruption Network Appeals For Journalist’s Release

20.10.2025

The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has appealed for the release of a journalist and activist, Fejiro Oliver, who was granted bail by a Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday, 16 October. Reports said the journalist, who is accused of alleged criminal defamation, is likely to appear before a Magistrate’s court...

Davido Honours Late Mother With Abia Varsity Hostel

20.10.2025

Multi-talented Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has commissioned a female hostel at Clifford University, Abia State, named after his late mother, Dr Veronica Adeleke. The facility, Veronica Imade Adeleke Female Hostel, was unveiled during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, where Davido also delivered a commencement speech to graduating students. Davido urged...

Court Jails Malaysian-Chinese Man Over Unlawful Drug Dealings

20.10.2025

Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of a Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a 45 year-old Malaysian-Chinese man, Liang Tak You, to two years imprisonment, over unlawful importation of a drug substance called Loud. The judge passed the verdict following You’s arraignment by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on a count...

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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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