Olufemi Adediran

Nigeria

Correspondent at New Telegraph Nigeria

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Deeper Life students shine in 2025 UTME

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

Deeper life high school logo The management of Deeper Life High School has praised the performance of their students at the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. According to a statement by the institution, a total of 900 students from 22 campuses across the country were registered for the examination, out of which 865 results had been released, with 35 still pending.
Lagos APC members protest imposition in council

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

Some members of the All Progressives Congress in Yaba Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have kicked against the alleged imposition of a chairmanship candidate for the upcoming July 12 local government elections. They accused a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Senator Anthony Adefuye, of imposing his son, Bayo Adefuye, on them as the flagbearer of the APC in the LCDA.
RCCG advises men on national development

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has charged men on the need to live purposeful and holistic lives to fulfil their kingdom mandate and contribute meaningfully to national development and family life. This charge was made during Anchor 2025, a men’s conference, organised by RCCG Redeemer’s Men Fellowship, Lagos Province 16, with the theme: “Unleashed for Kingdom Positioning”.
Why the youth must own their future – Cleric

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

The founder of Firelight Global Gospel Network, Dr Ayo Oluwagunna, speaks to OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN, about his new book and why the youth must take charge of their future What inspired your new book? There was a message I preached sometime on the university campus; it was about the time of the students’ examination. Normally, what the fellowship leaders would do is to arrange for an exam series, then a minister comes from outside to chat with them.
PDP chieftain wants constituency projects scrapped

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

Peoples Democratic Party flag A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has called for the cancellation of constituency projects in the national budget, describing them as a means for budget padding, corruption, and duplication of executive functions.
Tinubu, Shettima, govs preach love for Nigeria’s unity at Eid

1 week ago | punchng.com | Stephen Angbulu |Imoleayo Oyedeyi |Olufemi Adediran |Chima Azubuike |Ahmed Kagana Amshi |Godwin Isenyo | +6 more

As Nigerians joined other Muslims worldwide to celebrate the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir, President Bola Tinubu and many state governors have called for sacrifices and brotherly love to keep the country united amid the rising security challenges. Speaking at the Eid prayers held at Dodan Barracks, Lagos, on Friday, Tinubu urged Muslims to remember the security agencies, especially the military forces in their prayers. “We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe.
Tinubu, Buhari, Atiku, others mourn ex-CJN Uwais

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran |Imoleayo Oyedeyi |Chima Azubuike

President Bola Tinubu has described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, as a phenomenal legal mind and statesman who served Nigeria with unwavering honour, courage, and integrity. Uwais, who became the Chief Justice of Nigeria in 1995, died on Friday at the age of 88.
Group urges end to plastic pollution

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development has called for coordinated efforts by the Federal Government, oil corporations, civil society, and local communities to combat the growing menace of plastic pollution in the country. The group made the call in a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH to mark the 2025 World Environment Day, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution in Global Perspective”.
Cleric urges youths to overcome leadership failure

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

The founder of Firelight Global Gospel Network, Ayo Oluwagunna The founder of Firelight Global Gospel Network, Ayo Oluwagunna, has urged Nigerian youths to take responsibility for their destinies, regardless of the failures of the nation’s leadership. Oluwagunna, who spoke on Sunday during the launch of his book, titled “Winning the War Against Wasters,” said while governments and institutions may fail, individuals must not let that become an excuse for personal failure.
Akwa Ibom Gov Pledges Improved Judiciary Welfare, Flags Off Village

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Olufemi Adediran

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has pledged improved welfare and infrastructural support for the state judiciary. The governor made the commitment while flagging off the construction of the State Judiciary Village, located along Idongesit Nkanga Avenue (Ring Road III) in Uyo, according to a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH.