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Arsenal Confirms £60m Signing Of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze

23.08.2025

On Saturday, Arsenal completed the signing of England International Eberechi Eze on a long-term contract, sealing a homecoming for the 27-year-old to North London, where his football journey first started. Eze, who broke through at QPR in the 2019/20 season and was named the club’s Player of the Year, scored the winning goal in Palace’s FA...

Affirmative Action: Women Need Inclusion In Govt, Not Tokenism

23.08.2025

Speakers at a political engagement on women’s participation in government in Abuja said what Nigerian women demand is inclusion in decision-making and not tokenism. Tagged, SHAPE (Strengthening Her Aspiration for Political Engagement), organised by Ark and Rainbow Development Foundation, the speakers, comprising political leaders and women’s rights advocates, argued that women’s inclusion in governance is...

MAGGI Reaches Over 8,000 Women With Nutrition Education, Empowerment

23.08.2025

MAGGI, the seasoning brand from Nestlé, has once again reinforced its commitment to women and communities in Nigeria, providing nutrition education and capacity building to over 8,000 women during the 2025 August meeting across five south-eastern states. According to a release from Nestle Nigeria Plc, MAGGI has sponsored the 2025 August meeting across five southeastern...

NAF Strikes Bandits Base In Katsina, Rescue 76 Victims

23.08.2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday disclosed that it carried out a precision airstrike that destroyed a notorious bandit leader’s stronghold and rescued 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children, in Katsina State. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, the operation targeted the hideout of...

39-Year-Old Woman’s Body Dismembered In Ilorin

23.08.2025

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a tragic culpable homicide incident that occurred on Thursday at Temidire community, Egbejila road, in Ilorin, the state capital.‎In a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said: “At about 0900hrs, a resident of the area reported a suspected foul play...

Transfer Saga: Atalanta Supporters Caution Lookman

23.08.2025

Atalanta fans have expressed their anger aimed at Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, following his return to training after his botched summer move. Unveiling a banner aimed directly at Lookman, placed near the club’s training ground, the fans wrote: “Honour the jersey, more bulls*** will not be justified.” Lookman’s standing with Atalanta supporters has taken...

Gabriel Afolayan Calls For Constructive Criticism In Nollywood

23.08.2025

Ace Nollywood actor and musician, Gabriel Afolayan has urged both fans and industry professionals to embrace constructive criticism, stressing that it is essential for the growth and development of the Nigerian film industry. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, the Citation star explained that the best way to assess Nollywood’s progress is through honest...

Concerned Nigerians Task Customs On Activities Of Officers At Borders

23.08.2025

Concerned Nigerians have condemned the activities of some officers of the Nigerian Customs at land borders in the country and saboteurs of the nation’s economy and security apparatus. By the single act of floating of the Naira by the administration of President administration, legit businessmen have been given the confidence to engage in importation...

Lagos Mainland Trade Fair To Take Place In September

23.08.2025

The anticipated Lagos Mainland Trade Fair, billed to hold on September 6- 7, 2025, will ignite economic growth and business opportunities across the state. The vibrant city-wide event designed to connect communities with businesses, services and institutions that will drive value and economic growth will take place at Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos....

Humanitarian Calls For Urgent Action In Africa

23.08.2025

A Nigerian humanitarian leader, Ameen Abdul, has reiterated the need for urgent climate action to help in the gamut of efforts to address the troubling issue that has continued to generate global concern. The humanitarian leader gave this admonition at the recent International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Risk Reduction...

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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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