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OSSIEC Chairman, Abioye Slams AGF, IGP After A’Court Verdict

13.06.2025

The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, on Friday lashed out at the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for allegedly aiding attempts to derail the state’s 2025 local government elections — just as the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure...

Mbah Hails Amuka At 90, Charges Younger Journalists To Follow His Example

13.06.2025

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating media mogul and publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Prince Sam Amuka, on his 90th birthday, charging younger journalists to emulate him. Mbah, in a congratulatory message to Amuka on his verified X handle @PNMbah on Friday, said the nonagenarian represented the best...

Oyo Govt Cracks Down On Illegal Mining

13.06.2025

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illegal mining and environmental degradation, warning that stern actions will be taken against violators. This position was made clear by the Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency (OSMDA), Mr. Abiodun Oni, during recent inspections of affected sites in the state. Mr. Oni...

FG, PINL Pledge Improved Pipeline Security

13.06.2025

The Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in partnership with Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the security of oil pipeline infrastructure across the Niger Delta. It also warned oil thieves and vandals to prepare for sustained arrests and prosecutions. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting...

Adodo Emerges President Unified NYCN As Council Expels Corrupt Members

13.06.2025

Leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has announced the immediate expulsion of Sukubo Sukubo and elected Solomon Adodo to take his place as the “rightful president” of the council. Sukubo who was described as an erstwhile factional leader of NYCN, has also been barred from parading himself as President or former NYCN...

Osun Rep Hails Tinubu For Honouring Bola Ige

13.06.2025

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Woke Oke has applauded President Bola Tinubu for honouring former Justice minister, Late Bola Ige with posthumous national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR). Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun state, in a statement on Friday, described the recognition as a...

DHQ Commits To Transparency, Communication In Ongoing Operations

13.06.2025

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has identified “transparency and communication” as fundamental elements driving ongoing kinetic and non-kinetic operations across the country. Consequently, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has committed to operational excellence, while upholding the highest standards of service and professionalism. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Markus Kangye, who made the pledge...

I’ll Continue To Give My Critics High Blood Pressure

13.06.2025

The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike on Friday reacted to barrage of criticisms trailing many of his decisions and actions as a Minister, saying that he would not lose sleep over his critics, but continue to give them high blood pressure. Wike who also defended the N39 billion spent by his administration...

Adewole Adebayo Face Of Younger Generation – Prof Adeniran

13.06.2025

Former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran, has dismissed the generally held view among many Nigerians that the 2027 presidential election is for former presidential candidates who are old. Speaking in an interview, Adeniran emphasized that younger personalities like Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has already indicated interest to run for...

David Mark Celebrates Amuka At 90

13.06.2025

Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers and Doyen of Nigerian Journalism, Sam Amuka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. In a goodwill message on Friday, signed by Paul Mumeh, his Special Adviser, Mark lauded Amuka’s monumental contributions to the journalism profession and to...

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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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