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Sokoto Govt Vows To Enforce Laws Against Illegal Mining

08.02.2025

In a bid to regulate mining activities and ensure compliance with state laws, the Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and corporate bodies engaging in unauthorized mining operations. Yusuf Muhammad Maccido, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development also said the State government has vowed to take action against any individual or...

Deploy administrative proceedings for dispute resolution, CAC urges businesses

08.02.2025

The Corporate Affairs Commission has urged businesses in the country to make use of its Administrative Proceedings Committee to resolve corporate disputes. In a statement issued on Friday via its official Instagram handle, the CAC called on businesses, clubs, associations, and non-governmental organisations to take advantage of the APC to resolve grievances without resorting to...

How Lagos Will Avoid Borrowing To Finance ₦3.367trn Budget Deficit

08.02.2025

The Lagos State Government may not borrow to finance its audacious ₦3.367trillion budget for the year 2025. This was revealed at a press conference held at the Bagauda Khalto Press Center, Alausa Ikeja, on Friday, where the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Ope George and his Finance counterpart, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi rendered a breakdown...

NIMC clears FIC for identification exercise

08.02.2025

The National Identity Management Commission has cleared FIC Professionals Network Plc to participate in the World Bank-backed Identity for Development Ecosystem Enrolment Service in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Executive Director, FIC Professionals Network Plc, Segun Shonubi, on Thursday. The ID4D Project aims to establish a secure and verifiable digital...

NAICOM, FRSC synergise for motor vehicle third party insurance enforcement

08.02.2025

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have joined forces to strengthen enforcement of motor third-party compulsory insurance in Nigeria. The collaborative effort aims to promote a safer and more secure environment for all road users, NAICOM said in a statement. During a working visit to the FRSC headquarters...

NYCN partners NGO to Sensitise Inmate on Hope of Better Life

08.02.2025

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Friday said they are collaborating with Miroawiwe Foundation to sensitise inmates in correctional centres on hope and assurances of a better life. Mr David Aladeotan, the Vice-Chairman, NYCN, Lagos West Chapter, disclosed this in a press briefing in Badagry. According to the Vice-Chairman, they will reach...

Lagos will avoid borrowing to finance 2025 budget –Commissioner

08.02.2025

The Lagos State Government may not borrow to finance its audacious ₦3.367trillion budget for the year 2025. This was revealed at a press conference held at the Bagauda Khalto Press Center, Alausa Ikeja, Friday, where the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Ope George and his Finance counterpart, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi rendered a breakdown...

Nigeria Must Build Economy That Can Weather All Storms

08.02.2025

…Eulogises late brother Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that for Nigeria to beat the poverty trap and become a prosperous country, its economy must be built to weather all storms. The governor added that the country must also raise entrepreneurs and improve the standard of education, stating that despite Nigeria’s natural resources, its...

Gombe Gov Appoints 109 Substantive Directors

08.02.2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of 109 substantive directors in the State Civil Service. The newly appointed directors comprise 23 from the administrative cadre, while the remaining are drawn from various professional cadres across different ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The Chairperson of the Gombe State Civil Service Commission (CSC),...

Proposals For 30 New States: Falae, Yakassai, Uwazurike, others Disagree as Reps Fault Proposals

08.02.2025

Prominent leaders on Friday reacted to the news of proposals before the National Assembly seeking for the creation of additional 30 states in addition to the already existing 36 states with all of them divided on the issue.Those who spoke with Saturday Telegraph on the matter include a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Oba...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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