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My Return To Bayelsa Govt House Over Ewhrudjakpo’s Death Saddening –Dickson

24.12.2025

Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has said the death of the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was a personal loss and deeply saddening. Dickson, accompanied by his wife, Prof Rachael Dickson, and a large delegation of political associates, spoke yesterday during a condolence visit to Government House, Yenagoa, expressing...

APC: Yilwatda Appoints Aides To Strengthen Party Administration

24.12.2025

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has approved the appointment of special advisers, advisers and senior special assistants to strengthen the administrative and strategic capacity of the party. The appointments, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the APC National Chairman on Media and Communication, Mr....

Kwara Gov Inaugurates 83 Newly Upgraded Healthcare Centres

24.12.2025

…Says achievements reflect govt’s commitment to citizens’ needs Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated 83 Primary Health Care centres newly revitalised by the administration to improve access to quality healthcare services in the State. The project, according to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, was jointly funded from the Kwara...

Mikel Backs Eagles To Win AFCON

24.12.2025

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Nigeria to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the team have what it takes to reclaim the continental title for the first time since 2013. Speaking on the X page of his “The Obi One” Podcast on Tuesday, Mikel expressed strong...

Anambra Police Honours Ofodeme, Emeakayi, Ahumadu Over Crime Fighting

24.12.2025

Anambra State Police Command has honoured the trio of the Majority leader of the state Assembly, Ikenna-Ofodeme, Special Adviser to Soludo on Community Security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi and the Commander Anti-Cult CSP Ayuba Ahumadu for their respective superlative performance in crime fighting. The State Command also honoured the Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Tochukwu Ikenga by...

Bimbo Ademoye Shares Why She Prefers An Intimate Wedding

24.12.2025

Popular Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has revealed that she envisions a modest and deeply personal wedding ceremony rather than an elaborate celebration. Speaking during a recent interview with media personality VJ Adams, the actress opened up about her ideas on marriage, family and the values that continue to guide her life. Ademoye explained that, if...

Foundation Urges Widows To Work Toward Financial Independence

24.12.2025

The Healing Heart Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained and empowered many widows to discover hidden skills and talents, urging them to utilise the acquired skills to drive their financial independence The President and Founder of the Foundation, Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, made this known at a programme titled: “Widows Mega Feast: God of Abundance”...

Shola Ogudu Explains Why Champz Is Declining Show Bookings

24.12.2025

Shola Ogudu, the mother of Wizkid’s son Boluwatife, popularly known as Champz, has clarified why the young artiste will not be accepting performance invitations despite the success of his debut EP, Champion’s Arrival. In a post shared on X, Ogudu thanked event organisers and promoters for the numerous offers extended to her 14-year-old son since...

Jarvis Speaks On Life After Breakup With Peller

24.12.2025

Popular Nigerian TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has shared an emotional account of how her life has been affected since her separation from fellow content creator Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Jarvis admitted that the end of the relationship took a heavy emotional...

Radda To Nigerians: Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets Bulk Of Federal Revenue

24.12.2025

The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has told Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the worsening economic hardship in the country, pointing out that the Federal Government controls more than half of the country’s monthly federation revenue. The governor, who stated this in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, explained...

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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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