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Obi Warns Of Democratic Decline, Calls For Unity At NDC Convention

10.05.2026

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Saturday raised concerns over what he described as a growing threat to democracy in Nigeria as he urge citizens to unite and rebuild the nation. Speaking after attending the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) convention in Abuja, Obi said the country is at a dangerous crossroads. According to...

Erosion Cuts Off Delta Monarch’s Palace, Traps Students,

10.05.2026

Erosion has cut off the access road to the palace of the traditional ruler of Ebu Kingdom, HRM Paul Opili, Onu UmukorJordu II, in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, leaving the monarch and hundreds of residents trapped. Pupils of Ubueni Primary School, students of Ebu Grammar School, and nurses at the Primary...

I’m Ready For Forensic Probe Into Alleged N3.9bn Fraud – ACF BoT Chair

10.05.2026

The Chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse, is at the centre of the storm in the crisis in the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) over alleged high-handedness and financial irregularities. In this interview, he says the N3.9 billion donated to the Forum has yielded over N60 million profit and welcomed the idea...

Abakaliki Tailors Lament Low Production Over Erratic Electricity Supply

10.05.2026

Some tailors in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, have decried erratic power supply in the metropolis, saying it is affecting productivity and threatening the survival of their businesses. The tailors, who spoke separately with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Friday, expressed frustration over the persistent electricity outages, which they said had...

Seafarer Training Standard: Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D’ivoire Lead New Regional Alliance Academies

10.05.2026

Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have moved to the forefront of a new regional maritime education alliance aimed at harmonising seafarer training and positioning West and Central Africa as a stronger player in the global shipping labour market. The strategic partnership emerged at the end of the maiden exchange visit of Maritime Education and Training...

Mass Resignation Rocks Delta APC

10.05.2026

Crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress in Delta State following alleged shortchange and favouritism being orchestrated for and against aspirants ahead of the party primary elections during the screening. Several aspirants for the state’s House of Assembly were said to have been denied access to the exercise, a development that had triggered a...

Court Convicts Fake Native Doctor, Adjourns Suits Of Eke Hit, Animalu

10.05.2026

The Anambra State High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Jude Obiora, has sentenced a native doctor Mr. Igwe Lazarus Friday to three years imprisonment for disobeying the Anambra Homeland laws. According to the judgement delivered, the three years imprisonment would be served concurrently at the Amawbia Correction Center. The Court however adjourned the trial...

2027: Fubara, Chinda Cleared For APC Primaries As Wike’s Camp Strategizes

10.05.2026

The political camp of Barr Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has initiated moves to compete fully in the 2027 general elections in Rivers State despite the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeals of the People’s Democratic Faction (PDP) led by Wike. The certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court...

Consensus: Aiyedatiwa, APC Leadership On Collision Course

10.05.2026

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State could be on a collision course with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the mode of primary election to be used for the selection of candidates for the 2027 elections in the state. Already, Aiyedatiwa has chosen consensus aspirants for the...

New Dynasties Emerge As Politicians Install Children In Office

10.05.2026

There are indications that top politicians across the country are currently using their political influence to secure elective positions and appointments for their children as a way of creating political dynasties and perpetuating themselves in office. As at the last count, over 20 of such scions are either serving in the House of Representatives or...

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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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