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Borno NUJ Mourns VOA Reporter, Dauda Biu

19.05.2025

The Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and former Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Alhaji Haruna Dauda Biu. In a statement signed by the NUJ State Secretary, Comrade Ali Chiroma, and released on behalf of the Chairman, Comrade Abdulkareem Haruna, the...

LASG Resolves 20-Year Land Dispute In Two Communities

19.05.2025

The Lagos State Government has successfully resolved a land dispute that spanned over two decades in the Okun-Ajah and Mayegun communities, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to ensure equitable urban development and social justice. This was made known on Monday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre during the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Press...

Sean, Tarra Ajayi Foundation To Offer Scholarships To PLWD

19.05.2025

The Sean and Tarra Ajayi Foundation on Monday said that it will offer scholarships to some secondary school students in Lagos who are living with disabilities. It stated that this is to complement the efforts of the federal government through the Ministries of Education, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction as well as Women Affairs and...

Arrest Zamfara PDP Women Leader Over Threat To Lives Of Voters, APC Writes Police

19.05.2025

The Zamfara State chapter of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute the Women Leader of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hajiya Rabi Madawaki, over alleged threats made against citizens who refuse to support Governor Dauda Lawal in the upcoming 2027 elections. In a statement...

Community Leaders: Federal College Of Agriculture In Urhonigbe Supports Tinubu’s RHA

19.05.2025

Leaders from Urhonigbe Town in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo State, have expressed support for the proposed establishment of a Federal College of Agriculture in their community, citing its potential to boost the government’s agricultural initiatives. The community said the college aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA), particularly programs like the...

Donate Your Security Vote To Halt Kidnapping- PDP Challenges Aiyedatiwa

19.05.2025

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to donate the monthly security votes to agencies saddled with the security of lives and property to halt the worsening security situation in the state. The Director of Media and Publicity of the opposition party, Leye Igbagbo, expressed worry over the unabated...

Zulum Spends Night In Kala Balge, Observes Fasting/Prayer Day

19.05.2025

…Approves 10 patrol vehicles, other logistics to military, volunteers Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, observed prayer and fasting day aimed at fostering unity, spiritual resilience and hope among the people amid the ongoing security challenges. Arriving Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Council, before sunset on Sunday, Zulum spent the night...

NCS To Enforce Green Fiscal Policies, Support Energy Transition Goals

19.05.2025

In a bid to align with global best practices and support Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to enforce fiscal measures that promote a transition away from fossil fuel dependency. This initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy under the Energy Transition Plan (ETP),...

Ex-IGP Adamu’s Gov’ship Bid Gains Endorsements

19.05.2025

As the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship race heats up, former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, is emerging as a leading contender under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adamu’s campaign is gaining widespread traction with endorsements pouring in from traditional rulers, political leaders, grassroots organizations, and community stakeholders who laud his leadership acumen and vision...

Olowo Hails Tinubu Over Akinola’s Appointment

19.05.2025

The Olowo of Owo kingdom, HRH Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye 11, has joined the growing list of prominent Yoruba traditional rulers and leaders that have applauded the appointment of Dr Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) by President Bola Tinubu. Dr Akinola, a seasoned public policy advisor and development...

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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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