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Report Unfair Business Practices To Regulators, Not Police

19.05.2026

The Lagos State Government has advised consumers to report cases of unfair treatment, exploitation, and unethical business practices to appropriate regulatory agencies rather than approaching the police in the first instance. This guidance was given by the General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Afolabi Solebo, during a mediation session at the...

Ikara Elders, Others Declare Support For Gov Sani

19.05.2026

…Dismiss APC imposition claims Elders and the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State have declared total support for Governor Uba Sani, dismissing recent reports on Ikara politics as false and misleading. The group, led by Prof. Dauda Ishaya, made the declaration at a media briefing in Kaduna on...

Katung Wins Kaduna South APC Primary, Defeats La’ah, Auta

19.05.2026

The incumbent Senator, Barr. Sunday Marshall Katung has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Kaduna South Senatorial District, defeating former Senator Danjuma Tella La’ah and Engr. Michael Auta. The election was held on Monday across the district’s eight Local Government Areas. Returning Officer Prof. John Laah of the Federal University of Applied...

Gov Idris Consolidates APC Leadership In Kebbi

19.05.2026

The commitment, guidance from party elders, and determination to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 led to the successful conduct of National Assembly primary elections through consensus. All aspirants agreed to withdraw their letters of intent, and the consensus candidates were accepted by the group. The affirmation of the three APC...

TUC Expels 11 Members, Suspends 14 Others Over Alleged Disobedience

19.05.2026

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has expelled 11 officers and members across four state councils over what it described as “flagrant disobedience” to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). Those expelled included officials from Lagos, Rivers, Enugu and Bayelsa state councils, among them were Comrade Abiodun Aladetan of the Association of...

Obi To Clinch NDC Presidential Ticket Unopposed

19.05.2026

There are strong indications that the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, will on Wednesday emerge as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)’s sole presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is even as the party announced the end to the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential...

Gani Adams Seeks Urgent Security Action

19.05.2026

…Calls For State Police Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has strongly condemned the gunmen’s attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and called for decisive action from all stakeholders to end what he termed a guerrilla war. The attacks, which occurred on Saturday, involved gunmen carrying out coordinated...

AY Makun Calls For Shared Responsibility In Relationships

19.05.2026

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun has said there is a need for accountability and a sense of responsibility among adults, saying both parties involved in marriages need to learn to accept responsibility instead of shifting blame. Makun, who spoke on marital controversies and how society jumps to choose sides, said one wrong should not justify the other....

A’Ibom Deputy Gov, Stakeholders Laud Peaceful Conduct Of APC Primaries

19.05.2026

… As Senator Ekong Sampson sweeps Oron Federal Constituency. The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, has expressed delight in the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primaries for the Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District. Speaking to newsmen before joining the party members to cast their votes at her Ward...

Zoning Of Presidency’ll Engender Inclusive Leadership –Ulasi

19.05.2026

Chief Daniel Ulasi is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview monitored on Arise Television, he speaks on the decision by some opposition figures to insist on zoning the presidency to Southern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections and the role of zoning in party politics, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU...

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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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