Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has rebranded its SuperSport variety channels on both DStv and GOtv platforms. In a statement on Thursday by the Executive Head of Marketing at MultiChoice West Africa, Tope Oshunkeye, MultiChoice announced that the changes took effect from Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Changes on DStv, GOtv As part of the rebranding, the…
The Katsina State police command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Usman Mohammed Iyal, who disclosed how he raped a 16-year-old girl and threw her into a well at Ambassadors Quarters, Katsina State. The suspect, while giving reason for his action, claimed that he threw the teenager in the well to conceal his identity. He made…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has praised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for the recent local government elections, despite ongoing controversies surrounding the results. Akpabio’s commendation came during plenary on Thursday, following the elections held on Sunday. The local government elections have sparked debates, particularly in Essien Udim Local Government Area, which is Akpabio’s…
The Rivers State Government has issued a statement clarifying that the recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Abuja did not reinstate the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the State House of Assembly, dismissing claims that they still hold membership in the Assembly. In a statement released on Thursday by the State Attorney General and…
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said that the worsening economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is increasing mental health cases in the country. Obi stated this in his message as Nigeria joined the global community on Thursday to commemorate this year’s World Mental Health Day. Speaking via a post…
The Rivers State Government has maintained that Thursday’s Appeal Court judgment in Abuja did not, in any way, reinstate the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the state House of Assembly. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Israel Iboroma, clarified that Amaewhule and 26 others had…
The Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) is preparing for a significant leadership transition as its two Vice Presidents, Bishops David Abioye and Thomas Aremu, are set to retire after serving for over four and three decades, respectively. Sources within the church, including an anonymous pastor, confirmed the impending retirements to Punch on Thursday. This move…
Stand-in Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, says Ahmed Musa remains the captain and is welcome back to the team any time. The 31-year-old Al-Kholood of Saudi Arabia centre back made the observation in a press conference on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s 2025 AFCON qualifying fixture against Libya at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. “He’s…
The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over allegations of disloyalty to the party. This latest development follows earlier suspensions announced by a faction aligned with Damagum, which targeted the…
The two Vice Presidents of Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) will retire next after serving for over four and three decades. Multiple sources in the church, including a pastor in the church, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak to the press, confirmed the planned retirement…