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Asari Dokubo, the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has pledged to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Mr Dokubo pledged on Tuesday, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited him in his palace in Degema. Commending Mr Wike for the visit, Mr Dokubo explained that Mr Tinubu stood by him in his time of need, stressing that “it is time to return the favour.” “Like you said, my friend, everything that is going to happen, I will be with you in making sure that my friend,…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the commercial banking subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has hosted its annual Nigeria Economic Outlook, a high-level dialogue that shapes ideas, insights, and pathways for Nigeria’s economic journey through 2026. The forum, held in Lagos on Tuesday, brought together prominent economists, subject-matter experts, business leaders, and finance professionals for discussions on the outlook for the Nigerian economy in 2026 and a review of the country’s economic landscape in 2025. Themed “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth,” the session was organised to provide the needed guidance to First Bank customers on…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini over allegations of illegal child trafficking and other child welfare violations. The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris Attah, confirmed the action in an official statement issued on Monday. He said the facility was shut to allow for a thorough investigation into its activities. According to the statement, the proprietress of the orphanage, Grace Ebele Chibuzor, allegedly fled with an unspecified number of children to an unknown location without notifying the Child Development Department of the FCT…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government is not going in the right direction. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, said this on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. Abdullahi was speaking on hardship in the poor masses are going through across the country. “The kind of hardship Nigerians are faced with Today is unprecedented but more importantly is the denial of the reality of the majority of the people. “Every single record has said Nigeria is…
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. A source at the division told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka. “The troops immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals and neutralised the threat,” the source said. He said one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid. “Other members of the gang fled the scene,” he said,…
The angry confrontation between Nigeria’s duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman has been resolved. This was confirmed by the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, through their official medial channel. According to Efoghe, the incident has been handled internally, although he did not provide further details. “The matter has been resolved within the team. We advise everyone to ignore all reports suggesting otherwise,” he said. Osimhen and Lookman were involved in a bust-up on the pitch during Monday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 clash against Mozambique. The incident happened in the 64th minute with the Super…
Meet Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo human statue who became a star at AFCON. Learn about his silent tribute to leader Patrice Lumumba. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-meet-dr-congos-human-statue-at-2025-afcon/ Read the full article here
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a veteran photojournalist, Umar Usman, in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Kaduna, saying security operatives had commenced efforts to rescue the victim. “We are trying our best to rescue him unhurt,” Hassan said. He disclosed that Usman was abducted at about 9:00 p.m. on Monday by suspected bandits in Danhonu II community, Millennium City, an incident that has sparked renewed fear among residents of the area. Usman, a retired staff member…
Members of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, led by Governor Douye Diri, on Tuesday endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the governor at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. The Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Konbowei Benson, moved the motion, which was seconded by former Deputy Governor and ex-Speaker, Peremobowei Ebebi. Key stakeholders present included APC caretaker chairman, Dennis Otiotio, Senator representing Bayelsa East, Benson Agadaga, and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri. Other were NDDC Managing Director, Sam Ogbuku, Niger Delta Basin Development Authority Managing…
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now clearer following Algeria’s qualification after their Round of 16 victory over DR Congo on Tuesday. Seven out of eight nations have already qualified for this round of the continent’s greatest tournament, PUNCH Online reports. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to seal their place in the last eight. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria. Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday night with a…
