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Former S’Eagles Coach Monday Sinclair Dies At 88

17.07.2025

Former Super Eagles interim coach, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with diabetes. His death was confirmed by former Nigeria international goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who shared the news via a heartfelt Facebook post on Wednesday. According to reports, Sinclair died around 3:15 PM on Wednesday, surrounded by...

Customs Intercepts Foreign Currencies Worth N30m At Seme Border

17.07.2025

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has seized United States of America (USA) dollars and West African CFA Francs valued at N30.86 million from smugglers near Seme Border. The Public Relations Officer of Customs FOU Zone A, Mr. Hussaini Abdullahi said in a statement yesterday that the interception occurred on Sunday...

Women Push For Ijebu State To Realise Awujale’s Vision

17.07.2025

The Ijebu Women for Equity and Nationhood (IWomen) yesterday pledged to realise the late Awujale of Ijebu land Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona’s vision for the creation of Ijebu State. In a statement, Convener Yinka Ogundimu said they would remain committed to the cause of Ijebu State. The group said: “We will work assiduously with all...

Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins ADC

17.07.2025

Publisher of Ovation International, Chief Dele Momodu on Thursday announced his official resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the party’s takeover by anti-democratic forces. This is contained in a registration letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government...

Why Traditional Institutions Must Be Integrated Into Devt Systems, By Makinde

17.07.2025

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has advocated for the integration of the traditional institutions into the development systems of the country, as they remain important to nationbuilding and have continued to have the trust of the grassroots, which is central to development. He called for the relevance of the institutions to be recalibrated, stating that...

Dalung Blames Misunderstanding, Poor Teamwork For Buhari’s Challenges

17.07.2025

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari remains one of the most misunderstood leaders in Nigeria’s political history, adding that his administration was weakened by poor teamwork and unrealistic public expectations. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday, Dalung said Buhari had...

Makinde Approves Armoured Vehicles For Police’ Performance

17.07.2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in his efforts to strengthen the internal security apparatus in the state, on Wednesday donated six Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Oyo State Police Command. The official handover ceremony held at the State Government Secretariat in Ibadan revealed that the donation is a continuation of the state government’s strategic...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News July 17

17.07.2025

Here is Thursday Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, July 17, 2025 Tinubu To Chair Special FEC Session In Buhari’s Honour Thursday President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday chair a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari...

Buhari, Visionary Leader Who Prioritized People’s Welfare, Says S/House P/Sec, Fashedemi

17.07.2025

‎The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, lauding him as an elder statesman who devoted his life to nation building.‎ ‎Signing the condolence register at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Fashedemi described Buhari as a visionary leader who prioritised...

Comply With Court Judgment, Natasha’s Counsel Tells Senate

17.07.2025

Legal counsel to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted the National Assembly’s interpretation of a Federal High Court judgment which ordered her reinstatement to the Senate, insisting that the judgment is binding and must be complied with in full. In a rejoinder dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Director of Litigation and Counselling, Legal...

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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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