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2027: APC Only Winning Party, Others Are Park Jokers

05.04.2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, on Saturday, said the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other like-minded political parties are on a jamboree not on ground to win any elections. This is even as he said, President Bola Tinubu is doing his best for the country. “Kano and Nigeria are solidly behind APC...

Succession Battle Hots Up In Lagos, Oyo, Bauchi, Other States

05.04.2026

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, political calculations are underway in many states of the federation regarding who succeeds outgoing governors, most of whom are eyeing the Senate. Our Correspondents across the country examine the outlook in some of the states. In Oyo, the Pacesetter State, Governor Seyi Makinde will leave office by May...

Police Compensate Families Of Deceased Police Officers In Benue

05.04.2026

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 4, Makurdi, has presented cheques totaling N889,481.85 from the group life insurance scheme and personal accident insurance scheme to two beneficiaries, identified as the next of kin of police officers who passed away while in active service within the zonal headquarters. The presentation which took...

$6bn Loan: Borrowing Not A Bad Idea If Prudently Utilised By Govt – Experts

05.04.2026

Economists have continued to interrogate the $6 billion loan request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which got the National Assembly’s express approval within the week. An Abuja-based economist, Dr. Ilya Aliyu, said seeking a loan is not a bad idea if applied reasonably for economic purposes. He said borrowing could be positive or negative depending...

Southampton Stun Arsenal 2-1 To Reach FA Semi-Finals

05.04.2026

Southampton produced one of the standout shocks of the 2025/26 FA Cup on Saturday night as they defeated Arsenal 2–1 at St Mary’s Stadium to book their place in the semi-finals. The Championship side, riding a strong run of form, showed composure and resilience to overcome a heavily rotated Arsenal team managed by Mikel Arteta....

Tinubu Committed To Lifting Millions Of Nigeria Out Of Poverty, Says Utsev

05.04.2026

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty. The minister stated this while presenting letters of employment to additional five Benue youths into the Federal Civil Service. Professor Utsev advised the beneficiaries to be efficient,...

Private Sector Credit Up 0.51% To N75.62trn In February

05.04.2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) rose marginally by 0.51 per cent, or N380. 85 billion to N75.62 trillion in February this year. A statement from the apex bank captured in the latest “Money and Credit Statistics” obtained by Saturday Telegraph yesterday suggest that the figure rose...

Eromosele Eulogises Adams Oshiomole At 74

05.04.2026

A public figure, Daniel Eromosele, has paid glowing tribute to former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, as he marks his 74th birthday, describing him as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to justice. In a heartfelt birthday message released on Saturday, Eromosele eulogised Oshiomhole as “An exceptional...

NDDA Backs Existing Firms In N’Delta’s Pipeline Surveillance Contract

05.04.2026

…Says outright balkanisation will only increase agitations The Convener of the Niger Delta Development Agenda (NDDA), Mr Iteveh Ekpokpobe, has cautioned against the demand to balkanisation of the Niger Delta’s pipeline surveillance contract. Ekpokpobe insisted that dismantling the current structure may create more problems than it solves, warning that the stability achieved could be at...

Marwa Lauds NDLEA’s Relevance In Global Counter-Narcotics

05.04.2026

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the participation of NDLEA Maritime Intelligence Officers in the just concluded North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting held in Southampton, UK. Marwa described the invitation extended to Nigeria as the only African country...

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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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