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ACPN Commends Nigerian Drug Manufacturers, Seeks Govt Support

06.07.2025

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has commended local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies for their resilience in producing essential medicines and contributing significantly to the nation’s healthcare system despite numerous challenges. The association praised the role of these companies in boosting local drug manufacturing, increasing access to quality medicines, and contributing to economic growth....

Group Calls For Immediate Implementation Of 2025 Lagos LG Law

06.07.2025

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called for the immediate implementation of the Lagos State Local Government Administrative Law, 2025. Speaking during a press briefing on Sunday at the group’s office in Ijaiye, Lagos, CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, criticized the postponement of the law’s implementation to August 4, 2025—after the scheduled...

ADC Filled With Presidential Ambitious People — Datti Baba

06.07.2025

The running mate of Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that the newly inaugurated opposition coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is full of people with presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Datti Baba-Ahmed explained that the ADC does not have a politician in the mould...

Ezea, Nwodo Make Case For Adada State

06.07.2025

Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Okey Ezea, and former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State, to be carved out of the present Enugu State. The duo made their case recently in Enugu during the Senate’s South East Zonal...

Ogun Police Warn Parents As Cult Group Plans ‘777’ Anniversary Celebration

06.07.2025

The Ogun State Police Command has issued a strong warning to parents and guardians to monitor their children closely, following intelligence reports of a planned cult-related event known as “777.” In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police disclosed that credible information points to preparations by cult groups to commemorate the annual “777” anniversary, which...

Makinde to declare 52nd AAAN AGM/Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite

06.07.2025

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will convene its flagship 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress from July 17–19 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. This year’s theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” reflects the industry’s shared commitment to embracing innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The three-day gathering will feature a...

NSITF Pays N31m Medical Bills, Compensates Families Of Deceased Workers

06.07.2025

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has refunded the sum of N31 million in medical expenses to a staff member of Nestle Nigeria Plc who sustained serious injuries in an auto accident while on official duty. Speaking during the cheque presentation at Nestle’s headquarters in Lagos, the Managing Director of NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye,...

Olowu Applauds COAS For Reinvigorating Nigerian Army

06.07.2025

As the Nigerian Army concludes its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Kaduna, the Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, has lauded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for revitalising the Nigerian Army and restoring confidence among troops. In a statement issued...

NOTAP Targets 100% Increase In IGR

06.07.2025

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) is targeting a 100 per cent increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen its regulatory and enforcement capacity. Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NOTAP, Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed this while responding to allegations of corruption and breach...

Rufai Left When He Was Needed Most –Ladipo

06.07.2025

Nigeria on Thursday July 3, lost one of the biggest player to have done the jersey of the country, Peter Rufai, who died after a brief illness with another supporter of the team, the President General of the Supporters Club, Rafiu Ladipo, saying the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations gold medalist left when he...

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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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