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Rivers Dep Gov Joins Fubara In APC

05.01.2026

Ngozi Odu, Deputy Governor of Rivers State, has formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), days after Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his defection to the ruling party. New Telegraph reports that Odu registered at her ward in Akabuka town, ward 8, unit 11, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. READ...

End Presidential Immunity From 2027, Ajadi Tells Nat’l Assembly

05.01.2026

…Says No One Is Above the Law The President of the All Youths Reoriented Initiative of Nigeria (AYRIN), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on the Federal Government to clearly explain the benefits Nigerians stand to gain from the newly introduced tax measures, warning that continued taxation without visible economic relief could further impoverish citizens....

Kebbi Govt Orders Resumption Of Urban Schools Today

05.01.2026

The Kebbi State government has directed all public and private schools in the state to resume academic activities today. The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Halima Muhammad-Bande, made the announcement while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi yesterday. She said the directive applied strictly to schools situated within urban centres, adding that schools...

Echoes Of State Police – New Telegraph

05.01.2026

FELIX NWANERI reports on the clamour for state police due to growing insecurity across Nigeria and the seeming lack of political will on the part of the government to put measures in place for its establishment As Nigerians continue to grapple with security challenges, it is unending demand for establishment of state police, which its...

Maku To Workers: Embrace Hard Work To Excel In Your Career

05.01.2026

A former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has urged civil servants to embrace hard work in order to excel in their careers and professions. He gave the advise while playing host to a group ‘Maku Mentees’ at his residence in Wakama, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Maku Mentees is made up of...

Health Minister: FG Has Carried Out Mass Vaccination Against Measles, Yellow Fever

05.01.2026

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, yesterday said the Federal Government has administered over 25 million doses of measles vaccine and 22 million yellow fever vaccinations. Pate disclosed this yesterday in a broadcast on his official X handle, @muhammadpate, highlighting significant gains recorded in immunisation coverage and preventive healthcare delivery...

Ohanaeze Ex-VP Decries Targeted Killings

05.01.2026

The immediate past Ohanaeze Ndigbo Vice President Damian Ogene has condemned the targeted killings in the country. Ogene, who spoke to reporters at his 72-year birthday celebration and 42-year marriage anniversary, officially announced his retirement from Ohanaeze activites. He said: “Ohaneze national body has given me an award four times and Anambra Association of Town...

2027: We ‘ll Follow Wike’s Directives –Rivers APC

05.01.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday said it would follow the directives of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike ahead of 2027 general election. Chairman Rejoice Otobo stated this during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the council yesterday. Otobo assured Wike...

Bauchi Gov Hails Ex-CJN, Tanko’s Legacy

05.01.2026

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has paid glowing tribute to the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko, describing him as a principled jurist whose life of service left an indelible mark on the judiciary and public life. The governor made the remarks during a condolence visit to Giade over the weekend,...

Kaduna: Police Warn On Illegal Entry Of Heavy-Duty Trucks Into Metropolitan Area

05.01.2026

The Police Command in Kaduna State yesterday said the state government’s directive banning the movement of heavyduty trucks within the metropolitan areas is still on. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated in a statement issued in Kaduna. Hassan saiid: “The Command has observed with dismay that some truck drivers are flagrantly violating this directive...

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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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