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NCDC Clarifies N140bn Allocation, Promises Equity, Inclusivity

04.10.2025

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has said its N140 billion was not altered by the Senate, promising to ensure equitable allocation of resources and development within the region. The Executive Director, Corporate Services, NCDC, James Uloko, disclosed this in a statement issued at the weekend. He said, “The attention of the North Central Development...

Nigeria At 65: A Nation’s Journey Of Promise, Trials, Resilience

04.10.2025

On October 1, 1960, Nigeria hoisted the green-white-green flag and stepped into Independence with great expectations. Sixty-five years later, Africa’s most populous country stands at a historic crossroads; reflecting on decades of promise, unfulfilled dreams, remarkable progress, and persistent challenges. At Independence, Nigeria was heralded as a giant in the making. With vast natural resources,...

NASRE Commends Tinubu’s Reforms, Demands Real Impact On Citizens

04.10.2025

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has joined millions of citizens at home and in the diaspora to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, NASRE acknowledged some of the ongoing reforms and initiatives of the government, particularly in areas such as education,...

UNICEF Targets 1.3m Children In Nasarawa

04.10.2025

No fewer than 1.372 children in Nasarawa State are to benefit from the Integrated Measles-Rubella vaccine scheduled to commence on Monday, October 6, 2025. The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), which made this disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, said Measles is a contagious and deadly disease caused by the Measles virus. According to...

Nigerian System Breeds Corruption, Robbers, Must Be Changed – Olaitan

04.10.2025

A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives and currently the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, in this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO talked about his impression of the country 65 years after the attainment of its Independence. According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should call the bluff of...

Kebbi Police Neutralizes Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits

04.10.2025

Based on credible intelligence, the Kebbi State Police Command has said a combined team of Police and vigilantes successfully neutralised three bandits when a gang of suspected Lakurawa bandits stormed Gorun Yamma village in Dandi LGA of Kebbi State on Friday. In a statement by the State Command‘s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said...

2027: Obi Could Not Rescue Anambra As Gov, Let Alone Nigeria

04.10.2025

George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has berated former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his intention to “Rescue” Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Akume noted that Obi, who could not rescue Anambra State as a governor,...

NAHCON Announces December 31 Deadline For 2026 Hajj Payment

04.10.2025

The National Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Usman, has said that the Commission has given December 31, 2025 as the deadline for the complete payment for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at a press Conference in Kano on Friday, Professor Usman, said, “the deadline now stands. States are to...

Rotary Zone 2 Brings Technology Education To Air Force Secondary School

04.10.2025

As part of efforts to promote digital literacy and build the next generation of tech-savvy Nigerians, Rotary International Zone 2, under District 9111, has launched a technology-focused education and mentorship programme at Air Force Secondary School, Shasha, Lagos. The initiative, held to mark Rotary’s annual observance of Basic Education and Literacy Month in September, brought...

Nigeria @65: Enugu Council Chairman Calls For Unity, Lauds Mbah

04.10.2025

Still in the euphoria of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Dr Caleb Onyema Ani, the Executive Chairman of Enugu South Local Council, has congratulated the Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, and the entire populace. This was as the elder stateman said it is a proud moment to honour Nigeria’s collective progress made towards a great...

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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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