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Gusau Vasity Collaborates Security Agencies In Zamfara

03.04.2026

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security within the University and its host communities, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Professor Tukur Adamu, alongside members of his Management Team, has paid courtesy visits to key Security Agencies in Zamfara State. In a statement issued by the Chief Information Officer of the...

I Brought Mercy Aigbe Into Nollywood

03.04.2026

Nollywood actor and movie producer, Olaide Olabanji, has accused colleague Mercy Aigbe of being “An ingrate,” claiming she repaid him with “Wickedness” after he introduced her into Nollywood. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Oyinmomo, Olabanji explained that Aigbe’s behaviour changed drastically after achieving success, stressing that she even went to the extent...

Who Launches US$30.3m Flash Appeal To Respond To Health Crisis

03.04.2026

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a US$30.3 million flash appeal to support its health response to the escalating conflict across the Middle East, focusing on Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic and Jordan. The appeal covers the period from March to August 2026 and aims to sustain life-saving...

Trump Announces Destruction Of Iran’s Tallest Bridge

03.04.2026

US President Donald Trump yesterday shared a video on social media of a strike on Iran’s tallest bridge in Karaj, which local officials said killed two people. Trump said the under-construction bridge “comes tumbling down” and he warned Iran should “make a deal” before there is “nothing left”. Meanwhile, video from a missile base near...

Kaduna APC Debunks Anointing Individuals As Preferred Candidates

03.04.2026

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has strongly denied anointing any specific individuals as preferred candidates for various elective positions ahead of the forthcoming elections. The party, in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Atiku Sankey, yesterday noted that certain unscrupulous elements are circulating baseless and unfounded rumours with...

Nigerian Musician, Joeboy, Stars On Glo-Powered African Voices

03.04.2026

Nigeria-born Afro-pop star, Joeboy, who is making waves globally, takes the spotlight this week on the Easter edition of African Voices, Globacom-sponsored CNN magazine programme. Show anchor, Larry Madowo, engages the musician and songwriter in Lagos where he regales viewers with the story of his rise from a mere starryeyed university dreamer to a global...

Zedcrest Appoints Ademola Akogun As Investment Banking MD

03.04.2026

Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services company, has taken a significant step in its strategic expansion with its Board’s approval of Ademola Akogun’s appointment as Managing Director, Investment Banking. This milestone follows the successful acquisition of the company’s Issuing House license, marking a pivotal expansion of its capabilities. With this, Zedcrest is now positioned to...

Nigerians Missing From Best Candidates’ List As 3 Ghanaians Outperform Other Nations

03.04.2026

Ghanaian students dominated the 2025 WASSCE In ernational Excellence Awards, sweeping the three top positions and maintaining a five-year trend of excellence. Nigeria, despite presenting the highest number of candidates in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) yearly, underperformed in the exam conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The exam...

..Utomi’s Group Condemns INEC’s Decision On ADC, Plans Protests

03.04.2026

The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) yesterday condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for derecognising the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership headed by David Mark. Addressing a news conference in Lagos, a leader of the group Prof Pat Utomi said INEC’s decision was a malicious attempt to decapitate the ADC and the opposition in...

I’m Best Afrobeats Artiste Of This Generation

03.04.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has described himself as the best artist of his generation, asserting his dominance in the music industry. In a recent interview with the Nando Leaks podcast, the singer claimed that only Burna Boy is nearly as talented as him and that he is the greatest...

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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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