Local news – Page 1316

Two Civil Servants Get Automatic Promotion For Punctuality

26.06.2025

As part of efforts to reward excellence and dedication in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, two civil servants were on Wednesday granted automatic special promotion and a cash reward of ₦100,000 each for punctuality. The recognition was announced by the Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, during a public lecture organized at the...

I’m In Nigeria, Ready For EFCC Anytime

26.06.2025

…says wasn’t arrested, submitted voluntarily The former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Alh. Umar Ajiyia Isa, has declared his readiness for interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), anytime he was needed by the anti-graft agency. This is as he described as “false” reports of his...

Allow States To Create Their Own LGs, Diri Tells FG

26.06.2025

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to allow states to create and manage their own local governments, arguing that any state capable of funding additional councils with its resources should be granted the autonomy to do so. Governor Diri made the call on Wednesday in Yenagoa during the grand finale...

Retired Teachers Beg Gov Eno To Clear Pension Arrears

26.06.2025

Distressed by the prevailing harsh economic conditions and the delay in the payment of their entitlements, the Forum of Retired Primary School Teachers in Akwa Ibom State has made a passionate appeal to Governor Umo Eno to release the long-overdue pension arrears owed to its members. In a statement jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman,...

Senate Declares Yelewata, Mangu Massacres Acts Of Terrorism

26.06.2025

The Senate, yesterday, condemned the recent mass killing of over 200 civilians in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, and the massacre of 12 Kaduna indigenes in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State. The apex legislative Assembly also described the violent and calamitous actions as acts of terrorism, following a...

Presidency Slams El-Rufai Over Tinubu Attack

26.06.2025

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday slammed the immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for delivering scathing criticism of the Bola Tinubu government. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, El-Rufai said Tinubu would require a miracle to win re-election in 2027. According to him a poll conducted by his group in the regions, particularly...

Obi Demands Justice After Demolition Of Brother’s Lagos Property

26.06.2025

Peter Obi yesterday condemned the “illegal” demolition of property belonging to his younger brother’s company in Lagos. The former Anambra State governor said the building was brought down without a court order. The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential poll decried the “coordinated lawlessness” in the country, warning that such disregard...

NNPC Ltd Warns Of Power Jeopardy In Key Regions

26.06.2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has warned that without timely intervention, power supply to key regions in Nigeria may be jeopardized, with potential economic and social impacts. It also expressed concerns over delayed payments and tariff gaps within the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) framework, posing operational sustainability risks to these gas-fired...

Terrorism: Nigeria Hosts 53 African Defence Chiefs, To Seek Home-Made Solutions

26.06.2025

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is set to host 53 Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) from 53 African countries, including Burkina, Mali and the Republic of Niger for the Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit. The summit, which will encourage Africa-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges, will be held from August 25 to 27...

Delta Leads Population Health Insurance Delivery With 2.6m Enrollees

26.06.2025

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expanded the frontiers of a responsive health insurance system by 2.6 million enrollees through the ‘Opportunity for All’ manta of his M.O.R.E Agenda. The Governor deployed pioneering strategies of the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEIA), the Service Delivery Monitors (SDMs) and the Electronic Encounter Systems (EESs) to transform from...

1 … 1,314 1,315 1,316 1,317 1,318 … 2,451

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...

Latest news

Sokoto Govt Constitutes C’ttee To Probe Fire Outbreaks At Old Market

Shekarau, N’West PDP Chairman, Hayatu Joins APC

Ex-Lawmaker, Usulor Joins Ebonyi Central Senatorial Race

Ikeja Electric Commemorates World Malaria Day With Community Health Outreach

Latest News

Two Civil Servants Get Automatic Promotion For Punctuality

I’m In Nigeria, Ready For EFCC Anytime

Allow States To Create Their Own LGs, Diri Tells FG

Retired Teachers Beg Gov Eno To Clear Pension Arrears

Senate Declares Yelewata, Mangu Massacres Acts Of Terrorism

Presidency Slams El-Rufai Over Tinubu Attack

Obi Demands Justice After Demolition Of Brother’s Lagos Property

NNPC Ltd Warns Of Power Jeopardy In Key Regions

Terrorism: Nigeria Hosts 53 African Defence Chiefs, To Seek Home-Made Solutions

Delta Leads Population Health Insurance Delivery With 2.6m Enrollees

Must Read

The Battle for Africa

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

Popular Posts

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

You may have missed it

Sokoto Govt Constitutes C’ttee To Probe Fire Outbreaks At Old Market

Shekarau, N’West PDP Chairman, Hayatu Joins APC

Ex-Lawmaker, Usulor Joins Ebonyi Central Senatorial Race

Ikeja Electric Commemorates World Malaria Day With Community Health Outreach

Enugu North Zone To Host Mega Endorsement Rally For Mbah, Tinubu

Nasarawa APC Endorse Tinubu As Sole Presidential Candidate

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes