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Ezekwesili Demands Prosecution Of Perpetrators

23.03.2026

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has asked police to prosecute the suspects arrested in connection with last week’s alleged sexual assault on women during a festival in the Ozoro community in Delta State. In a statement, the founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance said the moment “demands more than reactive arrests”....

Terrorists Bombs Niger Bridge, Eight Persons Feared Dead

23.03.2026

No fewer than eight travellers were feared dead on Monday, March 23, after their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Niger State. New Telegraph gathered that the IED was planted by terrorists who used a similar IED to destroy a bridge along Luma road, Borgu LGA, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities some time...

Court Sets Aside Arrest, Remand Of Hammed Akanbi

23.03.2026

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, has set aside its earlier ex parte order authorising the arrest, remand, and “wanted” declaration of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, also known as Hammed Ajiran. The development follows the earlier declaration of Akanbi as wanted for alleged multiple murder by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Olorundare...

Mutfwang Mourns Veteran Journalist Da George Pam

23.03.2026

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Da George Dung Pam, a distinguished broadcaster, seasoned Public Relations strategist, and former Chief Press Secretary to the late Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Da. Chief Michael Bot-Mang, after a prolonged illness. Governor Mutfwang, in a Press Statement signed and...

Court Nullifies Dismissal Of NAPTIP Officer, Awards N10m Damages

23.03.2026

Justice Sanda Yelwa of a Lagos Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has struck out the decision of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to dismiss one of its officers named Borisade. In a judgement, the court held that the agency violated Borisade’s constitutional right to fair hearing. Justice...

NBA Sets June Deadline For Branches To Conduct Elections, Releases Guidelines

23.03.2026

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has directed all its branches across the country to conduct elections into branch offices in June of the election year, in line with its Uniform Bye-Laws. This directive was contained in a statement issued by the NBA General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, who emphasized strict compliance with the provisions of Article...

Omoni Oboli Celebrates Nollywood Filmmakers

23.03.2026

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has praised Nigerian filmmakers who continue to create content despite the high cost of living. In an Instagram message shared on Monday, Oboli recognised the difficulties of producing films in Nigeria, mentioning lack of sleep, limited finances, and the inherent risks associated with the endeavour. She encouraged filmmakers to...

Oborevwori Directs Political Appointees To Resign By March 31

23.03.2026

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all political appointees who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections should resign their appointments on or before March 31st, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the directive...

Kaffy Reveals Why Her Marriage Failed

23.03.2026

Nigerian celebrity dancer, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, better known as Kaffy, has said her marriage ended due to her limited understanding of what marriage truly entails. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Kaffy highlighted that she and numerous individuals enter into marriage lacking sufficient preparation or proper guidance. Kaffy, married to Joseph Ameh from June 2012 until their...

Stop Using my Kids To Seek Sympathy- Iyabo Ojo

23.03.2026

Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Iyabo Ojo, has threatened to take legal action against collegue, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, known by his stage name Baba Ijesha, if he continues to use her children in his public tales in an attempt to win sympathy. Iyabo Ojo’s reaction followed the recent interview Baba Ijebu held with colleague, Biola Adebayo, on...

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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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