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Court Admits Videos Of Nnamdi Kanu ‘Creating’ ESN, Ordering Lockdown In S’East

08.05.2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday admitted as exhibits a series of video clips showing Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, allegedly announcing the creation of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and ordering a lockdown in the South-East. In the videos played in open court, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was...

Alleged Impersonation: LP Begins Disciplinary Actions Against Abure

08.05.2025

The Labour Party (LP) National Caretaker Committee, headed by Nenadi Usman, yesterday commenced disciplinary actions against former National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged impersonation. It issued Abure a 48- hour ultimatum to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. The disciplinary committee is headed by Senator Ireti Kingibe. At a press...

Benue Crisis: I Won’t Be Distracted By Sponsored Protests To Destabilise My Govt – Alia

08.05.2025

Benue State Governor, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, yesterday said no amount of sponsored protests in any part of the country aimed at destabilising his administration will distract him. The governor was reacting to Tuesday’s wild protest by a coalition of lawyers in Abuja who launched a protest and petitioned the National Assembly to take over...

Appeal Court Affirms Aiyedatiwa, Deputy’s Election

08.05.2025

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, dismissing an appeal challenging the validity of the APC primary that produced them as candidates. The unanimous judgment, delivered by Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court which...

Drela Set To Drench Music Scene With New Album ‘Rain’

08.05.2025

Emerging from the vibrant cultural tapestry of Lagos, Nigeria, R&B and Afrobeats sensation Drela has announced the forthcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, “Rain. The new body of work promises to further establish the artist as a compelling storyteller, blending soulful melodies with infectious rhythms that speak to a global audience. Born Mohammed Salisu,...

Mass Metering: Reps Probe DisCos’ Utilisation Of CBN’s N200bn

08.05.2025

The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the utilisation of Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N200 billion loan for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) by 11 Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria (DisCos). The probe follows discrepancies in figures refunded by DisCos. A sub-committee was inaugurated on Tuesday, according to statement issued yesterday by Hon....

Party Uniforms Banned, PDP, LP Snub Event

08.05.2025

Tension between the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Anambra State intensified on Wednesday following a directive banning the wearing of party uniforms and support group attire during the visit. The President is scheduled for a one-day working visit to the State, but...

Exportplug Wins N20m Prize At AfCFTA Digital Trade Hackathon Finale

08.05.2025

In a bold move to position Africa at the forefront of digital commerce and crossborder innovation, ExportPlug has emerged overall winner at the grand finale of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Hackathon, claiming the N20 million grand prize. The event, hosted by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office during the Science of Trade Conference 2025, brought...

Nigeria Needs Action Against Terrorists, Not Talks — Shehu Sani

08.05.2025

Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central, on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to step up the fight against terrorists rather than focusing on a security summit. Sani, who made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, said Nigeria has had enough talks about the spate of insecurity in...

Jonathan Warns Against One-Party State

08.05.2025

……Says Political Manipulation Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it is dangerous for Nigeria to slide into a one-party state. Jonathan Warns Against One-Party State. Jonathan issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja while paying a tribute to the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, at a memorial lecture and day of tribute. New...

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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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