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FG Set To Create More Jobs To Reduce Poverty, Insecurity

03.01.2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and economic inclusion, as preparations intensify for the full implementation of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) in 2026. This was disclosed at YEIDEP’s end of year meeting in La- gos which brought together key financial partners, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and...

Assault: CSO Seeks Dialogue Between Ondo Commissioner, Magistrate

03.01.2026

A civil society group, the Stakeholders for Women’s Development has called for dialogue between Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye over the plan to prosecute her for alleged assault on a chief magistrate. The group called for calm, restraint, and respect for due process following the court order issued...

Ex-AGF Malami, Son To Know Fate Jan 7 As EFCC Opposes Bail Request

03.01.2026

The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), will remain in prison custody till Wednesday when his request for bail will be considered by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Malami, who served as Justice Minister from November 11, 2015, to May 29, 2023, under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration,...

Alleged N4.6bn Fraud: Court Admits Bauchi Commissioner To Bail On Stringent Conditions

03.01.2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted stringent bail conditions on Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu in the alleged N4.6 billion fraud charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The trial Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, yesterday admitted the commissioner to bail in the sum of N500 million...

NNPP Crisis Deepens As Court Affirms Dungurawa’s Suspension

03.01.2026

The internal crisis rock- ing the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) again deepens as the Kano High Court has affirmed the suspension of its state chairman, Hon. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, from his Gargari ward in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The embattled Dungurawa is also restrained from parading himself as Chair- man of...

Anambra Not Distracted By Defections –APGA Pub Sec, Opara

03.01.2026

In this interview with OKEY MADUFORO, the National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Mazi Ejimofor Opara takes a look at the expectations for 2026 and the fate of the party as the country prepares for the general elections in 2027. How would you describe the year 2025 and the high and low...

Uwaleke, Teriba, Yusuf, Aliyu, Others Project Positive Economic Outlook For 2026

03.01.2026

Despite the head- winds that assailed the economy in the preceding year, 2025, experts say the economy was able to deliver some tangibles, while expressing cautious optimism for 2026. Professor of Capital Market, Uche Uwaleke, notes the strong footings with which the capital market drew the curtains on 2025. He said: “The curtains closed in...

Without Devolution Of Power, Security’ll Not Be Achieved In Nigeria – Gen Ikponmwen

03.01.2026

…says without true federalism, Nigeria’ll not make progress General Idada Ikponmwen (rtd) has held several positions in the Nigerian Army and is a well known lawyer based in Benin City. In this interview, with, OJIEVA EHIOSUN, he spoke on national issues. Excerpts: Can Nigeria come out of the numerous issues currently bedeviling the nation particularly...

Key financial mistakes to avoid for a secure future

03.01.2026

Across Nigeria and similar economies, the cost of everyday life is no longer rising in bursts; it is rising steadily. Food, transport, housing, healthcare, and education are demanding a larger share of household income, while wages struggle to keep pace, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Across Nigeria and many emerging markets, households are operating in an environment...

Nigerian Insurance Firms Project N10.59bn Q1 Profit for 2026

03.01.2026

Nigerian insurers are projected to record a combined Profit After Tax of N10.59bn for the first quarter of 2026, according to company filings with the Nigerian Exchange Group. The forecast reflects strong contributions from major players, including AIICO Insurance Plc, Regency Alliance Insurance Plc, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, and International Energy Insurance Plc. AIICO Insurance...

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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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