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Eno, Etiebet Laud Council Boss For Outstanding Performance

08.03.2026

Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno and former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Atuekong Don Etiebet, have lauded the Chairman of OrukAnam Local Government Area, Hon Sunday Festus, for outstanding performance in developing the council area in line with the Arise Agenda of the state. Eno urged other local government Chairmen in the state to...

Kareem Congratulates Adeyemo As New Oyo APC Chairman

08.03.2026

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem AKK, has congratulated Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo on his emergence as the new Chairman of the party in the state, describing his victory as well-deserved and strategic for the party’s 2027 ambition. Adeyemo was elected at...

Frontline Lamentation Video: Rights Group Demands Release Of Detained Soldier

08.03.2026

A civil rights organisation has called for the immediate release of a soldier arrested for posting a video on social media in which he decried the poor welfare, lack of promotion, and heavy casualties faced by troops battling banditry and terrorism across the country. The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) issued an...

Agricultural Reforms Cut Food Prices By 50% — Kyari

08.03.2026

The Federal Government has said its agricultural reforms are beginning to yield results, with prices of essential food commodities dropping by as much as 50 per cent nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this during a quarterly citizens’ engagement session in Abuja on Friday. According to him, the administration of...

Polaris Celebrates 2026 Int’l Women’s Day, Reaffirms Commitment To Women Empowerment

08.03.2026

Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society. International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women across all sectors while highlighting the need...

Celebration Of God’s Faithfulness: RCCG Hosts Redeemer’s Day

08.03.2026

In celebration of God’s faithfulness, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has expressed readiness to hold its annual Redeemer’s Day programme in all the 64 regions of the church across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to a statement by the Christ the Redeemer’s School Management (CRSM), the board which...

Oborevwori Mourns Deputy Chief Of Staff To Reps Speaker, Chamberlain Dunkwu

08.03.2026

Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, who reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon,...

Pete Edochie: I Am Grateful For Life, God’s Endless Mercies @ 79

08.03.2026

Legendary actor, Chief Pete Edochie, MON, while celebrating his 79th birthday yesterday in his Enugu residence, said he is most grateful for life, good health and God’s mercies that are endless. In a phone conversation with the Sunday Telegraph, Chief Edochie said he is happy to receive many calls, gifts and prayers from his colleagues...

Disu’s Appointment: Nigeria Police Ready To Confront Emerging Security Challenges – Badejo

08.03.2026

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and community leader in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Otunba Adewale Abayomi Badejo, has said that the appointment of Mr Tunji Disu as the Inspector – General of Police (IGP), signals the emergence of the Nigeria Police Force that will be repositioned to confront emerging security challenges...

Simi, Adekunle Gold Not Divorcing – Manager

08.03.2026

The manager of Nigeria’s soulful singer, Simi, Vincent, has dismissed reports circulating online that the artiste and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are heading for a divorce, describing the viral claim as false. Vincent said the rumour, which spread widely across social media, was based on a fabricated document that was presented as a divorce petition...

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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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