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Persistent Crises Reasons For Resigning From PDP

18.03.2026

A former Commissioner for Information in Sokoto State, Hon. Dahiru Maishanu, the Sarkin Sudan Na Yabo, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent crises and legal disputes as some of the reasons for leaving the party. This was contained in his resignation letter dated 17th March, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman...

US Doesn’t Need Help From Allies On Iran –Trump

18.03.2026

Clearly exasperated by the lukewarm attitude of his western allies to the US/Israel attack on Iran, President Donald Trump said yesterday that US forces “no longer need” military help in the Iran war, after his calls for assistance from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic were largely rebuffed. The American president...

Family Rejects Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Ondo Community

18.03.2026

The family of Iparuku in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State has rejected the imposition of Jenyo Onifade as the traditional head of the Ipamusara community. Consequently, the family asked the state government to set up an investigation panel to determine the rightful traditional head of the community, to prevent a breakdown of law...

Police Counter-Terrorism Issues Warning To Imo Religious Leaders

18.03.2026

A senior police officer and counter-terrorism expert, CSP Gerald Udechukwu, has warned that Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are no longer the easily identifiable packages of wires and disturbed soil that the public expects. Delivering a keynote lecture at a one-day Interfaith Security Summit in Owerri on Tuesday, the Commanding Officer of the Counter Terrorism Unit...

74-Year-Old Woman Storms Soludo’s Inauguration With Fowl Gift

18.03.2026

In appreciation to the sum of N100,000 cash gift from Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, a 74-yearold woman, Madam Grace Okafor, yesterday stormed the Alex Ekwueme square venue for the inauguration with a fowl as a gift to the governor. Okafor was at a function in Eziowelle town , though she is from Abatete in...

Fresh Report Highlights Nigeria’s Strong Investment Presence In Britain

18.03.2026

…banks, fintechs reinforce roles A new report from the United Kingdom has hinted that hun‑ dreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innova‑ tors and creative indus‑ try businesses scale up their operations in Britain. According to the report, the development will see millions invested, reinforcing the UK’s position...

WHO Urges Increased Domestic Funding To End TB In Nigeria

18.03.2026

The World Health O r g a n i s a t i o n (WHO) has urged increased domestic funding and stronger community engagement to sustain progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria. Mya Ngon, Cluster Lead for Disease Prevention and Control, WHO Nigeria, made the call on Tuesday during a press...

Soludo Bemoans Situation In S’East, Says Region Needs Healing

18.03.2026

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo yesterday decried the situation in the South East, saying the region is “performing far below its potential”, saying the region “needs healing”. Speaking during his swearing-in for a second term in Awka, he called for a change. He said: “The South East is performing far below its potential, and this...

CAF Strip Senegal Of Title, Award Morocco Trophy

18.03.2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday stunned fans by stripping the Senegal National Football team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarding the trophy to the hosts, Morocco. Announcing the development on March 17, CAF said the decision followed a ruling by its Appeal Board, which found that Senegal...

Arsenal Secures Comfortable 2-0 Win Over Leverkusen

18.03.2026

Arsenal made light work of Bayer Leverkusen, all thanks to goals from Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze, securing the Gunners’ spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. Following the match, Arsenal will now meet Sporting in the round of eight as the Portuguese team put five past Bodo/Glimt in a thrilling comeback from a 3-0 deficit...

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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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