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Nigeria’s Wildlife Protection Bill Passes Third Reading At Reps

30.05.2025

The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill 2024 has passed its final and third reading in the House of Representatives and is now set to be sent to the Senate for concurrence. The Bill enhances Nigeria’s response to serious and organised wildlife trafficking, and introduces stricter penalties for wildlife crime. It provides investigators with greater...

APC: Tinubu Driving Nigerians To Peace, Enduring Prosperity

30.05.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday praised President Bola Tinubu for effort to develop the country. At a midterm review of the President’s performance in Abuja, spokesman for the APC Felix Morka said Tinubu is driving Nigerians to a place of peace, security and enduring prosperity. The party also said he has broken stagnating culture...

We Shouldn’t Treat Energy As Commodity, Zulum Urges Power Minister

30.05.2025

…Says Borno aligning with national power reforms Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to prioritise energy accessibility for vulnerable populations, emphasising that electricity should not be treated solely as a profit-driven commodity. Speaking at the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) summit held on Thursday in Maiduguri,...

52% Of Marketing Leaders See Strong Potential In gTLDs

29.05.2025

A new global survey conducted by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has revealed that 52% of marketing leaders believe that generic top-level domains (gTLDs) hold strong potential for enhancing brand visibility online. However, a significant knowledge gap is preventing many brands from taking full advantage of the opportunities gTLDs offer. The...

Oyo Alaafin Group Seeks Review Of Council Of Obas Law

29.05.2025

An ethno-cultural group, the Oyo Alaafin Society, Abuja, has called for a review of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, CAP. 37, Bill 2025, recently passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of Oyo Forum, Segun Owolabi, and the Chairman of its Media/Publicity...

McEnies Global Hosts Children, Adults

29.05.2025

No fewer than 70 children and 40 adults were treated to a day of fun and inspiration at the 2025 McEnies Children’s Day celebration held in Ibadan on Monday. The event, which took place at 12A Saka Agbaje Street, Aare, Bodija, marked the second edition of what has quickly become a beloved annual gathering organized...

FG Launches AGILE-AF Project

29.05.2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality education and creating safe learning environments where every girl can lead and thrive in her chosen career. This was emphasized by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the launch of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Additional Financing (AGILE-AF) Project and the...

NFF Reinforces S’Falcons Technical Crew Ahead Of 2024 WAFCON

29.05.2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has bolstered the Super Falcons’ technical crew with the strategic return of Swedish fitness trainer, Per Karlsson, ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. As the Super Falcons intensify their preparations for the prestigious continental tournament, the reappointment of Karlsson is seen as a...

Sokoto Police Command Strengthens Security

29.05.2025

The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, psc, convened a crucial security meeting with Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the state to discuss comprehensive security strategies for the upcoming Eid al-Kabir festivities. The meeting, held at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto, emphasized the Command’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful,...

Court Dismisses SERAP’s Suit Against NBC Over Media Sanctions

29.05.2025

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the President of Nigeria, and the Minister of Information and Culture. The suit challenged sanctions imposed on several media houses following the 2023 general elections. In a ruling delivered by...

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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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