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Aliko Dangote Varsity Enjoys Tinubu’s N3.8bn Renewed Hopes 2 Megawatts Mini-Grid

09.04.2026

As part of the solarisation project of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the construction of a two-megawatt solar mini-grid for the generation of power at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, will soon commence. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, dropped the...

Arewa Youths Hail NASS Resolution On Tantita

09.04.2026

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has lauded the resolutions reached by the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committeeson Petroleum Resources (Downstream) following their high-level roundtable on pipeline security. The group described the outcome as “A bold and patriotic step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s economic lifeline.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, AYCF...

‘I Watch News To Know What My Enemies Say About Me’

09.04.2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he keeps a close watch on media reports to know what his “Enemies” are saying about him. The Minister, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, said he follows news across leading Nigerian television stations, including Africa Independent Television (AIT), TVC News, and Channels...

‘Game Of Thrones’ Actor, Michael Patrick Dies At 35

09.04.2026

Irish actor Michael Patrick, known for his appearance in the hit series Game of Thrones, has reportedly passed away. New Telegraph reports that the actor died at the age of 35 following a prolonged battle with Motor Neurone Disease. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his wife, Naomi Sheehan, who shared the emotional update on Instagram...

Sokoto NUJ, Correspondents’ Chapel Mourns Goronyo

09.04.2026

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, is deeply saddened by the passing of its colleague, Mohammed Ibrahim Goronyo of Aljazeera Newspaper, after a long illness. Goronyo, who was the Financial Secretary of the chapel, was a dedicated and active member who ensured he covered every event he attended. His death has left...

Malaria Surge Sparks Global Alarm As Nigeria Tops 24m Cases

09.04.2026

Experts from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said yesterday Nigeria recorded over 24 million malaria cases within nine months in 2025—surpassing previous yearly totals and underscoring the scale of the malaria crisis. Alongside DR Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, they stated that Nigeria accounts for nearly half of all global infections. They...

FG Hails Kaduna Gov For Establishment Of Council On Skills

09.04.2026

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has applauded the Kaduna State Government for pioneering the establishment of a Council on Skills. According to him, the Kaduna State Council on Skills is a national model for workforce development, youth employment and inclusive economic growth. In his letter to Governor Uba San, the Chairman of the National Council on Skills...

Makinde PDP-Bloc, ADC Leaders Hold Talks To Unseat Tinubu

09.04.2026

A faction within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has initiated talks with leaders of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) as part of ongoing efforts to build a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement, which took place on Wednesday, brought together key figures, including former Senate...

9ice Mocks Nigeria’s Religious Culture

09.04.2026

Ace Nigerian singer, Abolore Adegbola Akande, better known as 9ice, has stirred social media reactions after sharing his unfiltered opinion about religion and productivity in Nigeria. In a viral video sighted by New Telegraph, the music star questioned the heavy religious culture in the country, arguing that constant religious activities may be affecting productivity and...

PDP Urges Lagos Govt To Publish Cost Of Projects Commissioned

09.04.2026

The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate and unadulterated publication of the exact budgetary expenditures for the projects President Bola Tinubu is commissioning. The party, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Dr Christopher Odianarewo, said Lagosians cannot be expected to applaud in the dark. It noted...

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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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