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Senator Alli Mourns Oniroko Of Iroko, Oba Opeola

31.05.2025

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Ismaila Abioye Opeola, describing the late monarch as a bridge-builder and a symbol of peace whose demise has created a significant vacuum in Oyo State and beyond. In a statement issued by his media office and made...

Foreign Investors Target Nigerian Market At SCOFEX

31.05.2025

The Nigerian education sector has received a big boost as foreign investors and international brands showed strong interest in the country’s market at the School, Stationery and Office Equipment Expo (SCOFEX) 2025. The three-day event, held at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together exhibitors from 16 countries and brands from more than...

Conservation Organizations Call For Stronger Protection Of Parrots In Nigeria

31.05.2025

As the world marks World Parrot Day today, May 31, conservation organizations Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust have renewed calls for stronger protection of parrots in Nigeria—especially in the fight against the illegal trade of various parrot species, which continues to threaten their survival. Parrots—particularly the African grey parrot, once abundant in Nigeria’s...

New Police Spokesperson Assumes Duty In Benue

31.05.2025

The Benue State Police Command has announced the appointment of a new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udeme Edet, who has officially assumed duty. Her appointment follows recent administrative postings approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. DSP Edet takes over from Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Sewuese...

Why I’ll Miss Tinubu Mother’s Qur’an Recitation Finale – Buhari

31.05.2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regret over his inability to attend the Grand Finale of the Qur’an Recitation Competition held in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s late mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu. In a letter dated May 25, 2025, signed by Ambassador Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure from the Office of the Former President,...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News May 31

31.05.2025

Here is SaturdayTelegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Saturday, May 31, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has commended the former Enugu sate governor, Sen. Chimaroke Nnanani for his contributions to the nation’s democratic journey as he clocks 65. INEC Sets Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gov’ship Elections The Independent National...

Tinubu Had No Hand In Award Of Lagos-calabar Highway, Says Umahi

31.05.2025

Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has denied speculations making the rounds to suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu influenced the process leading to the award of Lagos-Calabar Highway. This is coming just as the minister on Friday insisted that the Federal Government did not secure any loan for the construction of the 700...

Edo IDPs Beg Okpebholo For Job Placements, Amenities

31.05.2025

Residents of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) located in Uhogua Ovia South East Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to assist them in job placements and provision of basic amenities. Making the appeal was the Founder of the Home for Needy Pastor, Solomon Folorunsho while addressing children residents...

NAFDAC Says 2,500 Onitsha Headbridge Market Traders Paid Administrative Charges

31.05.2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Headbridge drug market, under strict regulatory conditions as part of its intensified efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s open drug markets and protect public health. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified...

Lassa Fever, Meningitis Kill 366 In 24 States –NCDC

31.05.2025

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 states of the federation. The NCDC, via its official website on Friday, highlighted the continued public health challenge posed by these diseases. From January 1 to May 18, the centre confirmed 733 cases...

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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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