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BOF-PSN Launches Drug Abuse Campaign As Marwa, Obasa Pledge Support

07.07.2025

In a concerted effort to combat the growing epidemic of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria, the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN) is set to launch an extensive awareness campaign across the country. The initiative was announced by the National Chairman, Pharm. Uchenna Uzoma Apakama, during the 7th public lecture,...

Mbah Unveils State-Owned Airline, Enugu Air

07.07.2025

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Monday unveiled the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, describing it as a giant leap for the state and a historic moment for ‘Ndi Enugu’. Speaking at the launch, Mbah said the achievement aligned with his administration’s vision of transforming Enugu into a premier destination for investment, living, and tourism in...

Reps Adopt NIMASA’s ₦774.66bn 2025 Budget

07.07.2025

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration Monday endorsed the 2025 budget proposal of N774.77 for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The committee led by Khadija Abba-Ibrahim gave the nod at a budget defence session with the NIMASA management. The adoption followed the presentation of a summary of...

Oyebanji Swears In Ogunmoye As Ekiti Chief Judge

07.07.2025

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Monday sworn in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state, with a charge to uphold justice with courage, integrity, and a strong sense of duty. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye who served as the Acting Chief Judge since November 5, 2024, following the passing of...

NALDA, ODSG Partner On Food Security

07.07.2025

The Ondo State government and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) are to partner on land clearing and preparation for mechanised farming to boost food security in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa disclosed that his administration would partner with the NALDA to boost mechanized farming and strengthen food security initiatives across the state. The...

Olubadan’s Death, Monumental Loss, Sen Alli Mourns

07.07.2025

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, Ige Olakunlehin I, describing the death as a monumental loss. In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan, Senator Alli, who is also the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland,...

Champion Breweries Seeks Shareholder Nod For Ambitious N5bn Share Capital Raise

07.07.2025

Champion Breweries Plc has announced plans for a major capital restructuring, seeking shareholder approval to raise up to N5 billion through the issuance of additional ordinary shares. The initiative aims to strengthen the company’s balance sheet, enhance operational capacity, and position it for long-term growth in Nigeria’s competitive brewing industry. In a corporate disclosure filed...

Igbo Groups Vow To Resist Ruga In Igboland

07.07.2025

The Federal Government’s plan to establish Ruga settlement for herders across the country is likely to meet a brick wall in Igbo land as a group, The Concerned People of Igbo land, have vowed to resist the move, insisting there is no land for the project in the area. The reason, according to the groups...

Ogbuku Assures N’ Delta Youths Of Continuous NDDC Technical Skills

07.07.2025

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku has assured the youths of the Niger Delta of the commission’s readiness to empower them with technical skill sets. Ogbuku, who spoke at comprehensive technical skills acquisition programme to equip participants with practical in-demand skills, said that the NDDC would leave no stone...

Butchers Protest Tax Hike In Ilorin Abattoir Market

07.07.2025

Butchers and other marketers at the Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki Abattoir Market in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, have staged a peaceful protest over what they described as sudden increase in tax levies by the Ilorin East local government authorities. The protesters, under the aegis of Irepodun United Butchers Association of Nigeria, decried the “abrupt...

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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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