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Goronyo Hails Tinubu’s Efforts On Security, Rule Of Law

18.04.2026

The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo, has commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises security and the promotion of the rule of law, among other pillars essential for national growth and development. Goronyo stated this at the presentation of the...

Your Relationship With Offa Robbery Convicts Not Hidden

18.04.2026

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Senator Bukola Saraki is a known political patron of ‘good boys’ who made the state a living hell for the people in his days as either Governor or President of the Senate. Addressing journalists in Ilorin on Saturday, APC Publicity Secretary, Alhaji...

Fela’s Catalogue Remains Under Family Control

18.04.2026

The son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer and Nigerian musician, Femi Kuti has confirmed that the music catalogue of Fela Kuti remains fully owned by the family. Speaking on Channels Television’s Entertainment Tonight show, Femi, the oldest son of Fela and a Grammy-nominated musician, stated that the family maintained overall control but licenses the songs for certain...

OPM Pastor Suspends Marriage Of Autistic Daughter

18.04.2026

The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has halted marriage arrangements for his 21-year-old adopted autistic daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor. Announcing the development in a statement shared on his social media page, the cleric said the suspension is due to over 1,000 applications from interested suitors. He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. “More than...

Kenny George Drums Support For Toyin Abraham

18.04.2026

Nollywood actress Kenny George has thrown her weight behind Toyin Abraham following a recent online controversy from her former protégé, Abike Shugaa. In an Instagram post on Saturday, George referred to Abraham as a figure of admiration, praising her skill and commitment to work. She acknowledged the difficulties associated with public observation, saying sentiments shared...

Mr Latin Bags Bachelor Degree From NOUN

18.04.2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) with a Bachelor of Science in Peace and Conflict Resolution. Mr Latin, the National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), made this announcement on Saturday in a post...

CAN Debunks Inviting Sultan To Airport Chapel Event

18.04.2026

…Warns Against ‘Mischief’ The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed claims that Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, was invited as “Royal Father of the Day” for the proposed foundation-laying ceremony of an Ecumenical Chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Describing the report as false and provocative. CAN, in a statement...

Oyo Police Engage Ibadan Mogajis On Peace Initiative

18.04.2026

In furtherance of its commitment to community partnership, intelligence-led policing, and enhanced public safety across Oyo State, the Oyo State Police Command on Saturday engaged key stakeholders in Ibadanland, comprising the Mogajis, traditional leadership representatives, and members of the Ibadan Peace and Security Initiative. Led by the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, the Police...

TDCIF, TTTS Team Honour Ex-Delta Deputy Gov, Elue

18.04.2026

The Train The Trainers Summit (TTTS) Team, powered by The Duke’s Infant & Child Foundation (TDICF), on Saturday, joined their Trustee, Mrs Uche Elue Monu, her family, and a host of dignitaries in Obior, Delta State, to bid a final farewell to a revered patriarch, Chief Sir Benjamin Elue. The Founder of TDICF and Convener...

Nigeria Risks Losing Geological Heritage To Neglect, Expert Warns

18.04.2026

A renowned geoscientist, Prof. Felix Toteu has warned that years of neglect and weak protection frameworks were putting Nigeria’s geodiversity at risk, as the country continues to sit on vast but underutilised geological assets capable of boosting tourism, education and economic growth. Toteu, raised the concern on Saturday in Abuja while delivering a lecture titled...

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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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