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Nightmares Triple Risk For Premature Death –Study

26.06.2025

A new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology’s (EAN) annual meeting, has shown that people who have frequent nightmares appear to have a tripled risk of premature death. The lead researcher, Dr. Abidemi Otaiku, a neuroscientist at the Imperial College London in the U.K presented the study at the 2025 EAN meeting, which...

Benue: EU, UN Envoy, UNICEF Visit Yelwata IDPs, Launch Social Support

26.06.2025

The European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), as well as UNICEF, yesterday visited the over 4,685 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community camped at the Makurdi International Market as a result of the June 13 armed herdsmen terrorists attacks that claimed lives of dozens of local farmers and children. The EU Ambassador, Gautier...

Adelabu Pays Tribute To Ajimobi 5 Years After Passing

26.06.2025

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has paid a glowing tribute on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the transition of the first two-term governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away on June 25, 2020. In a statement, Adelabu described the late former governor as an exceptional leader who made...

Yahaya Bello Vs EFCC: None Of The Defendants Paid Money Into Our Company’s Account –Witnesses

26.06.2025

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, to October 8, 9, and November 12, 13, 2025, for continuation of hearing. When the case was called, on...

Senate Hajj C’ttee, Saudi Service Providers Applaud NAHCON Chair

26.06.2025

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Saleh Usman Abdullahi, has received widespread commendation for overseeing one of the most successful Hajj operations in Nigeria in the last 15 years. The praise comes despite persistent attempts to undermine his leadership through smear campaigns, baseless petitions, and coordinated efforts to discredit him....

C’River Govt Courts Dutch Investment In Agric, Backs Forest Conservation

26.06.2025

C’River Govt Courts Dutch Investment In Agric, Backs Forest Conservation

Reforms: NECA Urges Alignment Between Govt, Employers

26.06.2025

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stressed the need to ensure the ongoing reforms initiatives by the federal government aligns with the needs and perspectives of employees and vice versa, to achieve effective and sustainable development outcomes in the country. The Director-General of NECA, Mr. Adewale SmattOyerinde who spoke at the 4th Employers Summit...

Gbajabiamila Celebrates Birthday With Patients, Settles N50m Medical Bills In Lagos

26.06.2025

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on political leaders and people with means in the society to always do their best to respond to the needs of the ordinary people around them. Gbajabiamila made the call when he presented cheques to selected patients for payment of their medical bills at...

We’ll Support, Digitise Olunloyo’s Library, Says Makinde

26.06.2025

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that the state government would preserve and digitise the library of a late former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, and make it a tourist attraction centre. Makinde, who described the library as a treasure trove of knowledge capable of offering solutions to numerous challenges...

Niger Moves Against Adulterated Fertiliser Dealers

26.06.2025

The Niger State Government is set to descend on adulterated fertiliser dealers to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality products that meet safety standards. The Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Mathew Ahmed said this at an event organised in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in Minna. He said...

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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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