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INEC Assures Of Credible Poll, As Amupitan Cautions Against Vote Buying

21.05.2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to conduct the June 20 gubernatorial election coming up in Ekiti State ensuring fairness and transparency. This is just as the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, cautioned political parties and stakeholders against vote buying and other tendencies against electoral laws in the interest...

Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins Kwara APC Primary

21.05.2026

On Wednesday, a member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rukayat Shittu, who is regarded as Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Owode/Onire State Constituency seat in the State House of Assembly. Shittu secured victory during the party’s re-election primary held May 20, defeating her...

Desmond Elliot Rejects APC Primary Defeat, Heads For Appeal

21.05.2026

Nollywood Actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot whp currently represents Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Constituency held on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026. Elliot who spoke after the primary election insisted that he will challenge the process through the party’s...

Passports Issuance Delays Over With Centralised System

21.05.2026

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that the era of delays in the issuance of passports were over with the centralisation of the production in Abuja. The minister, who disclosed that the government now produces 10,000 passports per hour, made this disclosure yesterday at the International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja. According to...

George-Kelly Steps Down From Rivers Guber Race

21.05.2026

…Backs Party Unity A governorship aspirant, George-Kelly D.A., on Wednesday withdrew from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election in Rivers State, citing the need for party unity and loyalty ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing his decision in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, George-Kelly said his decision followed consultations with members of his...

APC Nat’l Figures Excited Over Gov Idris Transformative Leadership

21.05.2026

A team from the national office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the National Financial Secretary, Ambassador Haruna, arrived in Kebbi State to supervise the conduct of primary elections and commended the state Governor, Nasiru Idris, for his transformative leadership in the state. The team made the commendation during a visit to the...

Nigeria Handles 70% of West & Central Africa’s Cargo

21.05.2026

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has stated that Nigeria accounts for more than 70 per cent of all cargo arriving in the West and Central African sub-region. Dantsoho disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking during the closing ceremony of the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors...

Sharon Ooja Welcomes First Child With Husband

21.05.2026

Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, has taken to her social media page to announce the arrival of her baby boy, as fans, industry colleagues, and followers congratulate her. Expressing deep gratitude to God as well as appreciation to her husband, relatives and close friends for their support during her pregnancy, the actress in an emotional post on her...

Frank Edoho Denies Wife’s Allegations, Initiates Legal Battle

21.05.2026

Popular Nigerian Television host Frank Edoho has reacted to the allegations levelled against him by his estranged wife, Sandra Edoho, saying the matter is now being handled legally. Debunking the allegations in a statement on his verified Instagram account on Wednesday, the media personality and host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” described the accusations...

APC Produces Delta Assembly Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Elections

21.05.2026

…As Committee Commends Delta Leadership, Hails Peaceful Process The All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly across the 29 state constituencies, producing candidates who will fly the party’s flag in the 2027 general elections. The exercise, conducted across Delta State, saw party members elect candidates in...

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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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