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Delta Govt Begins Construction Of 10.1km Aboh–Akarai Road

16.01.2026

…Okiri River Bridge in Ndokwa East The Delta State Government has commenced work on the construction of the 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road, including a major bridge across the Okiri River, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, at a total cost of ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this...

How We Arrest 2, 500 Suspects In One Year

16.01.2026

The Ondo State Police Command has explained the synergy between it and other security agencies that led to the arrest of 2,500 suspected criminals and the prosecution of hundreds in one year. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the synergy between the command, the Department of State Security (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria...

Ogun Govt Assures Adequate Funding, Logistics For Measles–Rubella Campaign

16.01.2026

The Ogun State Government has assured residents of adequate funding and logistics support for the forthcoming measles–rubella vaccination campaign scheduled to commence on January 27 and end on February 5, 2026. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who also chairs the State Task Force on Primary Health Care, gave this assurance during a meeting of...

NSITF, NECA Audit 200 Firms, Roll Out PPEs To Drive Safe Workplaces

16.01.2026

…As Faleye, Oyerinde warn erring employers, say safety now human rights issue The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Nigerian Employment Consultative Association (NECA) have audited 200 companies across the six geopolitical zones and announced the rollout of ambulances and critical safety equipment for organisations that demonstrate excellence in occupational health and safety...

Rivers Assembly Directs CJ To Probe Fubara

16.01.2026

…Four Lawmakers retrace step, Want Governor Impeached The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing the state’s Chief Judge (CJ) to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations bordering on gross misconduct. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Martins Amaewhule, who presided over the plenary on Friday, gave...

Borno ADC Vows To Take Over From APC, Condemns Attacks On Members

16.01.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Borno State chapter, has vowed to take over power from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), both at the state and the national level. The State Transition Chairman of the ADC, Alhaji Ali Wurge, stated this at a press briefing held at the state Secretariat in Maiduguri on Friday. He...

Public Analysts Fault Atiku’s Son Defection To APC

16.01.2026

…Say Atiku should go for proof of fatherhood Some public affairs analysts have faulted the defection of Abba Abubakar, son of the former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in 2023, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Comrade Bello Osaretin Elmikado, a political alchemist, Public affairs analyst and Convener,...

Gen. Koughna Takes Over From Ajose As 11th GOC Of 8 Div.

16.01.2026

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has assumed command as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The handover ceremony took place at the Headquarters of 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State, where Gen. Koughna formally took over from...

Bauchi Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend

16.01.2026

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video showing the confinement and inhuman violation of an adult female in the state. This was contained in a press release issued by the State Command PPRO SP Nafiu Habib, who stated that the command’s attention was drawn to the video...

Sule Salutes Akande’s Democratic Ideals As Elder Statesman Turns 87

16.01.2026

The Chairman of Beachland Homes Nigeria limited Business and Estate Management, Bobajiro of Otun Ekiti, Moba Land, Chief Aminu Sule, has described former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, as a rare symbol of integrity, discipline and progressive leadership in Nigeria’s political history. Aminu Sule stated this in a congratulatory message issued on Friday, to mark...

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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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