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A reported attempt by police to arrest Tani Olohun in Ibadan was resisted by residents, with Sunday Igboho reportedly intervening as concerns grew that the Isese advocate…
NAFDAC has ordered the nationwide recall of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, warning manufacturers and distributors that non-complianc…
The District Head of Gallah, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, has reportedly been killed by bandits after warning against the infiltration of his community, sparking fresh concerns ov…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has received the new Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Umar, calling for urgent reforms, improved police-community relations and post-el…
Five people have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack in Ikire, Osun State, with three commercial bus drivers and two passengers among the victims. The incident comes…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has intensified its review of major banks’ asset quality and financial statements, causing delays in the release of their 2026 half-year resul…
The Nigerian Christian community is mourning the death of Pastor Adamson Aromaegbe, founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International. The respe…
The APC has swept the Ebonyi State local government elections, winning all 13 chairmanship seats and 171 councillorship positions. The PDP has rejected the outcome, descr…
Before fame came suffering. Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ endured a seven-year illness during his early life, surviving on pap and battling severe weakness. Decades later, the vet…
From veteran icons to younger talents, Nigeria’s entertainment industry has suffered a painful wave of losses in 2026. Press Point News remembers 14 Nollywood stars whose…
