A massive turnout was witnessed today Saturday 13th September 2025 at the Jennifer Fans and Family Pre-Waka fitness road walk. It was a moment where strength, happiness, and togetherness mixed with a strong determination to keep fit came alive to give positive meaning to a purposeful life. The Pre-Waka road walk which commenced from the Secretariat Junction Fly-Over in Jos terminated at the Old Airport Roundabout and back to Secretariat Junction Roundabout for an amazing 45 minutes aerobics. According to the organiser of the Pre-Waka road walk, Jennifer Okoye; “the Pre-Waka road walk is meant to encourage participants on the…
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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2025 *PUNCH* Negotiation ongoing to resolve Katsina insecurity crisis – Radda Nursing council scraps three-exam failure expulsion policy NSCDC orders officers to curb vandalism in Abuja Sanwo-Olu restates support for vulnerable households Govt seals apartments over improper wastewater discharge DSS threatens action against Sowore over anti-Tinubu post NSCDC pledges support for families of six slain officers APC supports lawmaker challenging Makinde’s N300bn loan approval CJN warns new magistrates against corruption Patients stranded as doctors’ strike cripples FCT hospitals Presidency sacks Shettima’s aide Kaduna violence: El-Rufai, ADC leaders shun police invitation Seized allocations: Osun APC…
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2025 *PUNCH* Council obtains GCE forms for 100 indigent students Accountant General plots to preempt Supreme Court, set to pay Osun LG funds to court-sacked APC chairmen, councillors, NULGE cries out Sanwo-Olu hails Lagos choice for Intra-African Trade Fair Lawmaker lauds Tinubu’s fight against insecurity Electoral reforms: Utomi, Jega, Ezekwesili to unveil ADD Oct 1 Adeleke reconciles deputy, angry PDP leaders Moneybags attempting to compromise Awujale selection – Ruling house Hijab-wearing gunmen kidnap two as soldiers kill Kogi bandit leader Kwara procures 30 transformers to boost power supply I’ll quit politics than align with…
By Olayinka Fafoluyi Six-year-old Abdulsalam Yusuf, a scrabble prodigy from Kwara and the youngest athlete at the ongoing 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, has not only proven that age doesn’t define mastery of words but has also struck gold for Kwara State in a contest dominated by older competitors. While most children his age are just beginning to learn basic vocabulary, Abdulsalam has already mastered complex words that even seasoned scrabble players three times his age would admire. He has not only represented his state in the highest-level national youth competition but also clinched…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday at the Godwill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo defeated the Rwanda football team by a lone goal to keep hope alive for a qualification of the world cup in the Americas in 2026. Super sub, Tolu Arokodare scored in the 51st minute through a massive leg hustle for the ball and the goal was given to him. That was his 2nd goal for Nigeria since he switched allegiance to play for the African country. Rwandan Goalkeeper and Goal tender for Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa, Fiarce Ntwari stood gallantly for his country else Nigeria would…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is under mounting pressure to resign following the circulation of a viral video in which he admitted to knowing the locations of bandits terrorising the state but claimed helplessness in tackling them. The undated clip, in which the governor spoke in Hausa, has stirred outrage across political and security circles. In it, Lawal lamented that despite procuring 150 vehicles for security agencies in Zamfara, he had no control over their deployment since directives must come from Abuja. He further claimed he could track the daily movements of bandits using devices at his disposal and insisted…
…Proposed strike, an act of economic sabotage, terrorism against the people The citizens-led group, Mass Action Against Economic Saboteurs (MAAES), has warned the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against plunging the country into crisis with threats of a nationwide strike over Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution. In a statement issued on Saturday, George Priye West, president of the coalition, said NUPENG cannot hold Nigeria hostage under the guise of defending workers’ rights, stressing that union membership is a matter of personal choice, not compulsion. “The Supreme…
By Adeoye Bakare Eid Al Maulid, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, is a significant celebration in the Islamic calendar that commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The occasion is marked by Muslims worldwide with great reverence, reflecting on the Prophet’s life, teachings, and values. Here are some key aspects of its significance and lessons: – Renewing Commitment to the Prophet’s Teachings: Eid Al Maulid serves as a reminder of the Prophet’s character, compassion, and role as a mercy to mankind. It encourages Muslims to follow his noble example and spread his message of peace and unity. – Expressing Love…
Whitecrust Investment Limited, a leading investment and financial solutions company, has strategically expanded its national presence by opening a new branch in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This move is part of the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth and increasing financial inclusion across Nigeria. The new office is located at 39, Echioninwo, Elekahia, Off Stadium Road, Port Harcourt. According to Managing Director Mr. Kingsley Eremionkhale, this expansion is a key step in bringing the company’s financial services closer to clients in the Niger Delta region. The Port Harcourt branch will offer a full suite of services, including wealth management, real…
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2025 PUNCH Lagos deputy speaker gives scholarship, palliatives to constituents SSDC promises South-South industrialisation Afenifere, northern leaders demand state police amid delays Jonathan blames betrayal for 2015 electoral loss LASG seeks collaboration to tackle unemployment Outcry as Niger orders preachers to obtain licence Osun PDP questions INEC over registered voters’ figures Ekiti approves N12bn for road, housing projects PDP, Okpebholo clash over foreign trips, N4.2bn SUVs DR Congo records 15 deaths in fresh Ebola outbreak Sokoto youths mobilise for self-defence over rising bandit attacks Fidson, Japanese firm partner on drug production DHQ warns protesting…