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Nkire To Otti: Join APC To Boost Second Term Bid

04.03.2025

Pioneer Leader of the Abia State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sam Nkire has said that Governor Alex Otti would be surer of a second term with APC and not with the fictionalised Labour Party (LP). Reacting to the Senate President’s comment that Otti should join the APC, Chief Nkire said Godswill...

Obasa Appreciates Meranda, Osoba, Bisi Akande, GAC

04.03.2025

Following the instatement of the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday, appreciated his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, for her loyalty. New Telegraph recalls that lawmakers of the Lagos State Assembly impeached Obasa on January 13, 2025, for alleged gross misconduct, and his deputy, Meranda, was sworn in...

Dredging firm provides financial assistance to fish farmers

04.03.2025

Renecon Limited has pledged to support Epe fish farmers with the sum of N5m in order to boost fish farming. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Anthony Bademosi, stated this on Friday during a reconciliation meeting between the firm and Epe fish farmers. In March 2024, in a video that went viral on...

Ramadan: Explore Alternatives To School Closure, Catholic Bishops Tell Govs

04.03.2025

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to reverse their directives on the five-week mandatory school closures during Ramadan, and seek alternative arrangements. The bishops in a statement signed by CBCN President and Archbishop of Owerri, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, and CBCN Secretary and...

IT company introduces app to simplify events ticketing

04.03.2025

An innovative IT firm, FunZ, has announced the launch of a new app aimed at transforming the ticket purchasing process. The event, which will offer an exclusive live demonstration of the app, is set to provide attendees with a firsthand look at how the FunZ app is changing the way users buy tickets for events...

BREAKING: Jandor Dumps PDP

04.03.2025

The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has resigned his membership from the opposition party. While tendering his resignation in a letter at a press conference in Ikeja, Jandor noted that his next move would be known in a few months. Jandor, a Nigerian...

Firm unveils initiative to empower young Nigerian creatives

04.03.2025

In a bid to unlock the creative potential of Nigerian youths, Betaminds Africa, a community of creative professionals is set to launch an initiative designed to empower young creatives and equip them with the skills needed to thrive in the creative industry. In a statement sent to PUNCH Online on Saturday, the founder, Okunrotifa Ileriayo,...

Ebun Oyagbola Was Trailblazer, Beacon Of Inspiration For Women –Tinubu

04.03.2025

President Bola Tinubu yesterday commiserated with the family of Mrs Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, the educationist, diplomat, and a former Minister of National Planning, who passed away at 94. The President also condoled with the government and people of Ogun State on the loss of their illustrious daughter, an eminent citizen of Nigeria, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the...

Rivers Assembly Gives Fubara 48-Hour Ultimatum To Present 2025 Budget

04.03.2025

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday gave Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 bill he had christened “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development” to the lawmakers. The lawmakers gave this ultimatum during Monday’s plenary in Port Harcourt in their first sitting after the Supreme Court’s historic judgment. The development has,...

Enforce tax reforms to grow economy, analysts tell govt

04.03.2025

Tax professionals have emphasised that the success of the Federal Government’s economic stabilisation agenda hinges on clear legislation, consistent regulatory enforcement, and meaningful stakeholder collaboration. They highlighted these points during the fourth virtual edition of the Economic Stabilisation Bill forum, organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Experts explained that the proposed tax...

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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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