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Iwobi, Bassey Shine As Fulham Thrashes Burnley 3-1

21.03.2026

Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey pulled off commendable performances as Fulham came from a goal down to throunce Burnley 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday night. The first half had offered little in terms of clear-cut chances, though Fulham showed flashes of attacking intent. Alex Iwobi, on the other hand, was lively in midfield,...

NFF’s Masquerade Dance And CAF’s Shameful AFCON Verdict

21.03.2026

The outgoing week is loaded with many talking points, but one has to narrow down to the crucial trending ones. The Lagos State Football Association is rebranding the FA Cup under the leadership of Hajji Liameed Gafar, to bring back the glamour. The Nigeria National League has confirmed Ikenne as venue for its Super 4...

Wellbeck Double Helps Brighton Defeat Liverpool 2-1

21.03.2026

Liverpool now faces a potentially catastrophic gap in the race for a top-four finish after Danny Welbeck scored twice to give Brighton a well-earned victory over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium. Liverpool’s afternoon got off to a terrible start before it had even begun, while Brighton took full advantage of the disturbance. Curtis Jones made...

Relocate To Your Respective Areas, Gov Aliyu Directs LG Chairmen

21.03.2026

Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has directed all Council Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to relocate to their respective LGAs to ensure effective governance and closer engagement with the people. The directive was given when he received the 23 Local Government Council Chairmen on a traditional Sallah courtesy...

Amotekun Corps Rescue Two Kidnapped Farmers, Third Victim Escapes

21.03.2026

The Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun, has rescued two of three cocoa farmers abducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan, last Wednesday. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident occurred on March 18, 2026, at about 12:23 p.m., following an attack within the institute. Security operatives carried out...

Works Minister Empowers 7,000 Women In Sokoto

21.03.2026

…Reinforces Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Social Welfare The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has empowered over 7,000 women across Sokoto State through the distribution of Sallah relief materials, in a move aimed at strengthening social welfare and supporting vulnerable households. According to the statement from his Special Assistant Media, Abdullahi Mohammed,...

Police Arrest Shop Burglars, Recover Firearms, Stolen Items

21.03.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat burglary and related crimes across the State. DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, said on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at about 0330hrs, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command conducted a targeted operation around Aka Road...

UNICAL VC Pays Visits To Traditional Rulers Ahead Of 38th Convocation Ceremony

21.03.2026

Ahead of the 38th convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has paid appreciation visits to host traditional rulers in both Calabar municipality and Calabar South Local Government Areas. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the University, the Vice...

Anambra North Endorses John Emeka

21.03.2026

Political parties in Anambra North Senatorial District under the umbrella of Anambra North Coalition have endorsed the former Minister for Transport, Prince John Emeka, for the 2027 Senatorial election. The coalition also passed a vote of no confidence on past and present lawmakers in the area, accusing them of being totally disconnected from the masses....

A’Ibom To Further Reforms On Power, Maritime Sectors

21.03.2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to furthering reforms and investment in the power and maritime sector of the State to boost the economy. He gave the assurance at the Victor Attah International Airport while fielding questions from Correspondents on his return from the United Kingdosm where he accompanied...

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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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