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Defected Osun Senators Fell Into APC Trap

24.07.2025

The Senior Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Media, Hezekiah Bamiji, on Thursday, described the defection of two senators, Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi from the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a miscalculation. Bamiji who remarked during an interview on Channels Television said that the lawmakers thought...

NAFDAC To Nigerians: Disregard Audio On Noodles, Maggi, Tinned Tomatoes

24.07.2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has distanced itself from a viral audio claiming the Agency has shut down the manufacturing facility of Tummy Tummy noodles in Anambra State and imposed a ban on tinned tomatoes and Maggi seasoning cubes. NAFDAC’s DirectorGeneral, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who in a statement yesterday...

Fitch Upgrades Benue State’s Credit Rating To ‘B’ Outlook Stable

24.07.2025

The Group Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, has commended the latest upgrade of Benue State’s credit rating by global rating agency, Fitch Ratings, describing it as a testament to the prudent and visionary management of the state’s economy under Governor Hyacinth Alia. Fitch Ratings, in its latest...

Buhari: Tribute To Exceptional Soldier, Astute Democrat

24.07.2025

I received the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, with a high sense of grief. Though we all acknowledged the inevitability of death, the passing away of certain individuals in the society leaves an irreparable void too deep in our lives. Late President Buhari was such a mentor, a father figure, and...

NMDPRA Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency Concerns in Oil Sect

24.07.2025

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has come under scrutiny over alleged opacity in its operations, but the regulator says its activities are transparent, reports DARE OLAWIN To many Nigerians, regulatory agencies like the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority should make transparency one of their core values, updating the country about...

Opposition Needs Peter Obi To Win In 2027, Says Ex-IPAC Chair

24.07.2025

The former National Chairman of the InterParty Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, has declared that only a candidate with proven capacity can successfully challenge the current administration in 2027 — naming Peter Obi of the Labour Party as the most capable contender. Ameh made this assertion during an interview on The Morning Show, a flagship...

Local Parts Target & Govt Patronage

24.07.2025

A bill mandating government outfits to procure Nigerian-made vehicles appears to excite local carmakers, but they are wary of blind spots that could undermine the policy drive, ARINZE NWAFOR writes Nigerian auto manufacturers are confident that in less than a decade, they can manufacture up to 50 per cent of auto components locally. A piece...

100 Community Representatives Trained As Lagos CPN Expands Child Protection C’ttee

24.07.2025

In a major boost for child safety in Lagos, over 100 community representatives have received a one-day intensive training session aimed at equipping them to take proactive roles in protecting children across all 57 local government areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The training, organised by the Child Protection Network...

Uzodinma, APC Govs Meet For Nec Meeting In Abuja

24.07.2025

On Wednesday, Imo State Governor/Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Forum, Hope Uzodinma, and other governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) held a meeting in Abuja. New Telegraph Online reported that the meeting was held ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Governors’ Forum, scheduled to take place...

Osun PDP Lawmakers Dispel Alleged Defection Plan To APC

24.07.2025

Following speculations of imminent defection into the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, members of the State House of Assembly yesterday dispelled the news as mere rumour. The lawmakers also disclosed their resolve to stay in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and by Governor Ademola Adeleke, in whom they passed a vote of confidence....

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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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