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Reps Chief Whip Kumo Gets APC Ticket Unopposed

17.05.2026

The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Usman Kumo, has emerged unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Akko Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kumo was declared the winner at the party’s primary election held at Kumo East Ward, securing a total of 238 votes during the...

Ekiti APC Announces Outcome Of House Of Rep Primaries

17.05.2026

...As incumbent Fatoba, Bamisile return The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Electoral Committee for the House of Representatives in Ekiti State on Sunday announced the outcome of the results of the elections. This came as the committee declared the results in the Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1 uncompleted over an electoral crisis said to...

NIMASA, NHA Explore Locally Devt Nautical Charts For Maritime Safety

17.05.2026

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA) are exploring avenues to enhance the use and patronage of locally developed nautical charts and other hydrographic communication tools as part of efforts to advance maritime safety in Nigeria. The agency’s Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations Unit, Osagie Edward,...

Igariwey Wins APC Primary For Afikpo, Edda Federal Constituency

17.05.2026

The lawmaker representing Afikpo and Edda Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Iduma Igariwey Enwo, has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the constituency. Igariwey was the consensus candidate of the party, polling a total of 9,000 votes on Saturday during the primary. Declaring the result...

LCCI: Inflation Still Weighing Heavily On Manufacturers, MSMEs

17.05.2026

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) yesterday urged the government to consolidate the ongoing macroeconomic reforms, as inflation continued to weigh heavily on manufacturers. It listed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), traders and consumers, as those also affected. Director-General of the LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, gave the advice in a statement in...

Seyi Tinubu Reacts As Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary

17.05.2026

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, 16 May, 2026 following the loss of Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, a high-profile Nigerian socialite, nightlife entrepreneur. In a post shared on his Instagram story, Seyi...

Jonathan Expresses Concern Over Normalization Of Killings

17.05.2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep concern over the normalization of violence and killings in Nigeria, lamenting that many citizens have become desensitized to bloodshed and tragic incidents that once provoked national outrage. Jonathan made the remarks on Saturday while delivering a goodwill message at the Anglican Diocese of Abuja’s first session of the...

Mass Defection Looms In Imo LP

17.05.2026

The Imo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) is facing a growing crisis that threatens to undermine its strength and electoral chances in the upcoming general elections. The turmoil stems from a power struggle involving Barr. Ezerioha Nelson, the party’s current Legal Adviser and a native of Oru East Local Government Area, who is...

NPA To Host Chief Executives Of Regional Ports In Lagos

17.05.2026

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is set to host the chief executives under the umbrella of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Lagos between May 18th to 20th, 2026. The thematic focus of the meeting will be on building “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development”....

Jehovah’s Witnesses Begin “Eternal Happiness” Regional Conventi

17.05.2026

At a time when happiness eludes many people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses have commenced their annual global convention series with the theme, “Eternal Happiness.” The three-day programme, which began on Friday in all parts of Nigeria, explores how everlasting happiness can be achieved through spirituality founded on practical Bible principles. Afolabi Odeyemi, local spokesman...

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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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