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APC Accuses ADC Of Misleading Nigerians On Poverty Rate Report

15.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of deliberately misleading Nigerians over a recent report on the country’s rising poverty rate, insisting that ongoing economic reforms by the Federal Government remained necessary for long-term national recovery. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described...

APC Convention: N’central Leaders Back Yilwatda For Re-election

15.03.2026

Ahead of the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), some party chieftains from the North-Central zone have thrown their weight behind the National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, urging delegates to support his reelection. The party leaders, who spoke with Sunday Telegraph on condition of anonymity, said Yilwatda had stabilised the ruling party within...

PDP Crisis: Wike’s Faction Upbeat

15.03.2026

The faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the leadership imbroglio in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seems determined to dictate the terms of reconciliation with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party had after its expanded meeting on Wednesday, decided to...

Use Of Lunatics For Political Mischief In Kebbi

15.03.2026

The Kebbi State Government has denied allegations of inadequate palliative distribution meant for Ramadan, labelling it a “stage-managed drama” by opposition groups. A viral video showed a man, later identified as a psychiatric patient, claiming to have received one mudu of rice and one mudu of maize as his share from the Dandi Local Government...

Ondo Rejects Alleged Dissolution Of State Executive Committee

15.03.2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has dismissed the claims that its State Executive Committee(SEC) had been dissolved, describing the purported directive as misleading and lacking constitutional backing. The Chairman of the party, Hon Dupe Aisida, said the leadership of the party in the state remained intact and fully operational, insisting that no...

CBN Orders One ATM Per 7,500 Payment Cards By 2028

15.03.2026

As part of efforts to boost access to cash, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated that all banks and card issuers must deploy at least one Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for every 7,500 payment cards issued. According to the, “Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria,” issued by the...

Drops Affidavit Requirement For Dormant Account Reactivation

15.03.2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dropped the mandatory requirement for affidavits when customers seek to reactivate dormant accounts. In a circular dated March 12, 2026, and issued to banks and other financial institutions, the apex bank stated that it had “rescinded the requirement under Section 8.0 (ii) for the mandatory use of affidavits...

Stakeholders Emphasise Need For Collective Ownership Of SARMAAN Project

15.03.2026

Key health sector stakeholders have reaffirmed the need for commitment to strengthening national ownership and coordination of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children 1–59 Months (SARMAAN) project, as part of broader efforts to accelerate child survival interventions in Nigeria. The call was made during a high-level stakeholder roundtable convened...

Insecurity: How Drones, Modern Tech Acquisition Fuel Terrorist Attacks On Troops – Investigation

15.03.2026

There are strong indications that the recent violent attacks on some troops’ locations in the North East general area, could be linked to the acquisition of unarmed aerial vehicles (drones) by terrorists. Highly placed security sources, who spoke in confidence with Sunday Telegraph, expressed concern about the development, which they claimed, has added a “dangerous...

Bida Honoured With Chieftaincy Title In Kanke

15.03.2026

Plateau APC governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections and retired naval officer, Commander Yilchini Jan Bida, has been honoured with the prestigious traditional title of Sarkin Yaki Nemel (Ngolong Njang) by the Nemel Traditional Council in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation and his commitment to community development. The honour was...

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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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