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Lagos Govt Threatens Prosecution Over Illegal Chieftaincy Titles

03.02.2026

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning against the assumption and conferment of chieftaincy titles without official approval, declaring that offenders will face arrest and prosecution. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr Bolaji Robert. He...

Six States, One Struggle: The South-South Must Forge United Political Voice

03.02.2026

The South-South often speaks but not with a single voice. Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers share a history, resources, and challenges—they must act together rather than remain divided if the region is to succeed as one political voice. Despite its vital role in Nigeria’s economy and stability, the South-South has failed...

My Late Deputy Didn’t Inform Me Before Going To Court

03.02.2026

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has revealed that late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, his Deputy Governor, did not inform him before going to court for fear of impeachment. Speaking on Monday night at the January edition of the monthly Praise Night in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor Diri explained that late Ewhrudjakpo later apologised and agreed to...

Nigeria’s Police Is Our Mirror, Our Global Force For Peace

03.02.2026

Prince Adewole Adebayo has declared that the Nigerian Police Force is a direct reflection of Nigeria’s development, history and future, urging the nation to invest boldly in policing if it truly desires peace at home and credibility abroad. Adebayo made this remark in Lagos at a two-day symposium on “The Nigeria Police Force and the...

Akande, Sanwo -Olu, Others Hail Olumegbon Of Ajah For Commitment To Humanity

03.02.2026

The first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, and other prominent personalities have commended the Olumegbon of Ajah, Oba Abdullateef Lawal, for his unwavering commitment to services and humanity, as the monarch marks his first anniversary on the throne. Speaking at the anniversary,...

C’River Assembly Moves To End Open Defecation

03.02.2026

The Cross River State House of Assembly has set in motion to end open defecation in the state by embarking on a public hearing on February 3. This is a renewed effort after the Open Defecation (Prohibition) Bill of 2025 was presented on the floor last year. The Tuesday, February 3, hearing is a renewed...

Defect Out Of Conviction, Diri Tells Politicians

03.02.2026

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) based on his personal conviction at the time. Recall that Governor Diri announced his resignation from the PDP on October 15, 2025 and was formally received by bigwigs of the APC, including...

Fela’s Legacy Remains The Greatest- Femi Kuti

03.02.2026

The first son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi Kuti, has once again reechoed his father’s impact on music and cultural activism. Speaking in a recent interview on Arise News, Femi Kuti noted that Fela’s influence transcends all forms of comparison and metrics, saying, “For me, Fela is the greatest.” He expressed confidence that Nigerian...

JONAPWD Rejects Dissolution, Urges Members To Remain Calm

03.02.2026

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Sokoto State Chapter, has firmly rejected an alleged move by some individuals to dissolve the duly constituted leadership of the association in the state. The association described the action as unconstitutional, null, and void, stressing that it runs contrary to the provisions of the JONAPWD Constitution,...

Joshua Maclver Celebrates Matthew Tonlagha At 50

03.02.2026

As Matthew Tonlagha celebrates his golden jubilee birthday, Great Joshua Maclver has celebrated him, describing him as a distinguished son of the Izon Nation. In a statement on Monday, Maclver, who is the State Coordinator, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (Bayelsa Operations), stated that Tonlagha, who is his Vice Chairman, is a philanthropist par excellence....

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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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