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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...

Court Fixes May 26 To Determine Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidency

19.05.2026

Dr Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi yesterday asked the Federal High Court Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Johnmary Jideobi, a lawyer, seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential poll. This comes as Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 26 for a composite judgment, which will...

Literacy Rate Lowest In North Despite Getting 80% Of Donor Funding –FG

19.05.2026

The Minister of Education Tunji Alausa said the North West and North East have recorded the lowest literacy and numeracy rates despite the Federal Government channelling nearly 80 per cent of donor funding to the regions. He said this during a roundtable session at the Education World Forum in London, where he showcased Nigeria’s education...

How Defection Left Reps’ Minority Without Leadership

19.05.2026

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives no longer has leadership following the defection of all but one of its leaders to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), PHILIP NYAM reports Before the House of Representatives embarked on recess on May 6, to enable lawmakers to participate in the ongoing party primaries in preparation...

Customs Launches SCADS At Airport To Simplify Passenger Clearance

19.05.2026

To end the perennial delays and ease passengers’ clearance at the airports, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS). Launched at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the Service, in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr Abdullahi Maiwada, said it aimed at improving passenger clearance,...

Obi Frowns On Tinubu’s $11.6bn Debt Servicing Plan

19.05.2026

Peter Obi yesterday frowned on President Bola Tinubu’s plans to spend about $11.6 billion on debt servicing, saying this “should concern anyone interested in the country’s economic future and longterm development”. In a post on his X handle, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant raised concerns over the Federal Government’s persistent borrowing without anything...

Sokoto APC Affirms Three Senatorial Candidates

19.05.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Sokoto State Chapter, has successfully conducted its senatorial affirmation exercises across the three senatorial zones in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections on Monday. The three affirmed candidates are: Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sen. Abdullahi Danbaba Dambuwa, and Alhaji Umar Ajiya, for Sokoto North, Sokoto South, and Sokoto...

At Least 100 Deaths Reported In DR Congo As 6 Americans Exposed

19.05.2026

At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency. The current strain of Ebola...

Fintiri Emerges APC Adamawa North Senatorial Candidate

19.05.2026

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Adamawa North Senatorial Zone, having been declared unopposed. Similarly, the former Commissioner for Health, Chief Felix Tangwami, was declared the winner in the party’s Southern Senatorial primaries. Governor Fintiri secured the APC ticket following a settlement between...

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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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