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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu State, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has dismissed the reported resolution by the South-East governors to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Ude, who was the foundation Deputy Chairman of APC in Enugu State, advised the Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum (SEGF) and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, to quickly perish the thought of delivering the entire South-East Nigeria wholesale to President Tinubu in 2027. He claimed that before 12 noon on the day of the presidential election, the ruling…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two people lost their lives after a bloody confrontation between rival cult groups in Gboko, as security operatives stepped up a statewide crackdown on cultism that has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons. Police authorities said the incident came to their attention after a distress call was received around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, alerting them to a violent clash involving opposing cult factions within Gboko town. The Command explained that the confrontation claimed the lives of two adult men. “Prompt deployment of patrol and tactical teams…

MC Fish, the estranged husband of Nollywood star, Anita Joseph, has opened up about how they met. The MC and hype man made the revelation on Saturday in a post on his Instagram story while reacting to allegations from their marriage. DAILY POST reports that Anita informed the public about the dissolution of her five-year marriage on December 23 2025, in an Instagram post. Following her divorce announcement, rumours of the actress feeding and financially sponsoring MC Fish during their marriage, emerged on social media. However, reacting to what he tagged as false rumours about his marriage, MC Fish who…

Renowned global boxer, Anthony Joshua, has returned to the United Kingdom after being involved in an auto crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his close associates. Recall that the car conveying him last Monday rammed into a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The former world heavyweight champion’s personal trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, died in the accident. The Nigeria-born British boxer survived the crash after sustaining minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Lagos. He was, however, discharged from a Nigerian hospital on New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, the…

Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has reiterated his willingness to play in any position for the Super Eagles, insisting his versatility is a key asset for the team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old, who has been operating both as an attacking midfielder and central midfielder for Serie A side Lazio, told reporters that his adaptability allows him to feature wherever the coach requires. “I would like to think I am still versatile for the team,” Dele-Bashiru said when asked about the value of his versatility by Austin Okon-Akpan. “I’ve been playing recently a…

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Jagindi Kagom village, Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one suspected kidnapper during the operation. According to a post by the Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Joshua John, via the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Saturday, the operation, conducted on January 2, 2026, was carried out under Operation Peace Shield following credible intelligence on the activities of kidnappers in the area. Troops from Sector 7 launched an offensive clearance operation on the identified…

Childhood immunisations play a critical role in helping children survive and thrive. Vaccines have helped protect children and adolescents from serious, often fatal, illnesses over the last eight decades. There is no evidence anywhere that their widespread deployment to protect the young has had the opposite effect or has helped to reduce population growth. This reality flies in the face of the sustained campaign by anti-vaxxers, vaccine deniers and proponents of vaccine hesitancy across many jurisdictions. Ever since the identification of the six childhood killer diseases some five decades ago, many countries have rolled out comprehensive immunisation schemes to keep…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a committee to prepare the All Progressives Congress for forthcoming congresses and the 2027 general elections. Eno announced the committee at a New Year stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the Banquet Hall in Uyo. He urged party faithful to remain united and committed to APC ideals, stressing that cohesion was vital to the overall progress of Akwa Ibom. “The strength of our party lies in unity and shared purpose for the progress of our state,” the governor told stakeholders. The committee is chaired by Mr Enobong Uwah, with Mr Frank…

Average hotel room rates in Lagos have climbed to a record N205,534, a sign of how quickly business and corporate travel is returning to Nigeria’s commercial capital, even as new hotel supply lags. Data from Estate Intel’s Lagos Real Estate Development Pipeline Report 2025/2026 shows demand rebounding faster than the city’s ability to add rooms. The report showed average daily rates more than doubled from N83,105 in 2023 to N205,534 by October 2025, the highest level on record. The research firm said the increase was driven by renewed corporate activity, improved connectivity to key business districts, and delays in delivering…

A 24-year-old graduate, Blessing Enegho, who is battling a severe brain condition, is seeking financial assistance. Enegho, who graduated from nursing school in April, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has been in severe pain since her graduation as a trained nurse. The financial appeal was contained in a document sent to The PUNCH on Wednesday by her church, the Catholic Church of Transfiguration, Laity, Arepo, Ogun State. Enegho was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November, a few months after she graduated from nursing school. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the…