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Ghana Sacks Otto Addo Weeks Before World Cup

31.03.2026

Just over 70 days before the World Cup and hours after a friendly loss to Germany, Ghana announced it had fired coach Otto Addo. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, while appreciating Addo’s contribution to the team and wishing him the best of luck in his future endeavours. New Telegraph...

Otu Floats Free Easter Transport Services

31.03.2026

Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, has floated buses in the state to ease the transportation problems in the state during the Easter period. Flagging off the “Season of Sweetness Easter free transportation” on Monday, which is the fourth in a series since he assumed office, he assured the safety of commuters, urging...

Group Files Suit To Stop Pipeline Surveillance Contract

31.03.2026

The leadership of the Peoples Wellbeing Association (PWA) has announced its readiness to commence legal action before a high court in Abuja to stop the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract. The group said the action is in furtherance of its campaign for the splitting of the job to help ensure efficiency, transparency, stability and...

Police Foil Stowaway Attempt By 14-Year-Old At Lagos Airport

31.03.2026

Police at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday intercepted a 14-year-old boy identified as Eke Miracle in connection with a stowaway attempt. The minor was reportedly discovered on the airport tarmac while attempting to unlawfully gain access beneath an aircraft, an act which constitutes a serious breach of aviation security protocols within a highly...

Wike-Backed PDP Convention Contempt Of Court, Says Turaki Faction

31.03.2026

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has said the party’s National Convention held on Sunday by the other faction led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was held in contempt of the Court of Appeal. The faction in a statement by its...

Rangers Demand 40m From Arsenal For Nigeria’s Fernandez

31.03.2026

Arsenal are weighing up a summer move for Emmanuel Fernandez, with Rangers set to demand a club-record fee for the Nigerian defender. As Arsenal looks to bolster its roster ahead of the upcoming season, Fernandez’s recent outstanding play has drawn interest from several elite European clubs. Rangers are reportedly willing to sell the 24-year-old, but...

Nkechi Blessing Reacts To Critics Over Response

31.03.2026

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has reacted to backlash over her comment on a social media post by Funke Akindele, amid Akindele’s reported rift with Toyin Abraham. Fans criticised Nkechi for writing “La Funky” under Funke Akindele’s tweet, accusing her of siding with Toyin, who was thought to be her associate. In response, the actress...

Mutfwang Weeps At Jos Attack Scene, Promises Justice For Victims

31.03.2026

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, yesterday wept during a visit to Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, where a recent attack left at least 28 persons dead. The governor, who visited the Gari Ya Waye community, described the killings as heartbreaking and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. Mutfwang said the state...

Anambra Demolishes Brothel, Uncovers Large Cache Of Hard Drugs, Gun

31.03.2026

Anambra State Government, on Sunday, demolished a brothel in Awka Capital uncovering large quantity of narcotics. Also the manager of the brothel was arrested alongside two senior staff, twenty sex workers and some male patrons. The operation was carried out by the Agunechemba, Security Squad who stormed the area based on security information. The brothel...

APC Re-Elects Dayo Israel As National Youth Leader

31.03.2026

The re-election of Dayo Israel as the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been widely interpreted as a strategic consolidation of youth leadership within the party, with strong backing from key stakeholders across Lagos and the national leadership structure. Party sources and observers note that the outcome reflects the sustained confidence...

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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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