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INEC To Deploy 1.4m Corps Members For 2027 General Elections

11.05.2026

In preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has announced plans to deploy over 1.4 million ad hoc staff, largely drawn from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Amupitan disclosed this during a visit by INEC’s top management team to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja,...

Court Revokes Saleh Mamman’s Bail, Issues Bench Warrant

11.05.2026

Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday revoked the bail granted to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest over his failure to appear in court. Mamman, who is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),...

‘I Can’t Condemn Ilebaye’s Father’- Daddy Freeze

11.05.2026

Nigerian on-air personality and influencer, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has weighed in on the alleged assault case of former BBNaija winner Ilebaye by her father. While speaking in a video, he emphasised that he cannot fully criticise Ilebaye’s father for his actions until he has been made aware of all the facts....

AGF Tasks IGP To Engage Oyedele On Release Of Force Outstanding Funds

11.05.2026

The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has urged Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to sustain engagement with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, to facilitate the release of outstanding funds owed to the Police. Ogunjimi also assured the IGP that the forthcoming...

Benue Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Security Collaboration

11.05.2026

…As Armed Forces Command, Staff College Team Visits State The Benue State Government on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies and promoting community participation in addressing security challenges as it received the 2026 Nigerian Study Tour Team Benue from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. The delegation, led by...

Nigeria Launches €4.2m EU-WHO Programme To Strengthen Outbreak Preparedness

11.05.2026

Nigeria has launched a €4.2 million European Union-funded health initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks, as the country continues to grapple with recurring epidemics and rising noncommunicable diseases. The programme, known as the EU Support to Public Health Institutes in Nigeria (EU SPIN), would be implemented by...

FEC Approves Transport Data Bank, Onne, Apapa Power Plants

11.05.2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure base and stimulating economic growth across critical sectors. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Head of Media and Publicity of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Ifeanyi Nwoko, in Abuja yesterday. The statement...

Sarah Martins Urges AMVCA To Recognise Yul Edochie

11.05.2026

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has called on the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) to give more recognition to Nollywood actor Yul Edochie. The actress made this call after the just-concluded 12th edition of the AMVCA ceremony held over the weekend, where several actors and actresses, as well as movies, were recognised...

Court Dismiss Suit Challenging APC Congress, Awards ₦20m

11.05.2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Fubara Dagogo challenging the recent congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter because the issues raised bordered on the internal affairs of the political...

IHR Hails NAHCON, Carriers Over Pilgrims’ Airlift, Flags Operational Gaps

11.05.2026

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) Media Monitoring Committee has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the four approved air carriers for the smooth commencement of the 2026 Hajj airlift operation. This is contained in an interim report issued by the committee and signed by its Chairman, Malam Nasiru Lawal, made available to...

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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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