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Tinubu Govt Sustains Drive On Critical Infrastructure, Says Works Minister

10.02.2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the provision of critical infrastructure across the country, with a renewed focus on road development as a catalyst for economic growth and improved livelihoods. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the assurance during a media tour, commissioning of completed emergency road repairs, and inspection of...

Kwara Gov’s Wife Urges Sustained Action Against Gender-Based Violence

10.02.2026

The wife of the Kwara State Governor and Chairperson, Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), stating that no religion or culture justifies abuse, oppression, or harmful practices. Amb. AbdulRazaq, who is also the Founder, Ajike People’s Support Centre, made the call while...

Security Environ Fluid, Needs Constant Adaptation

10.02.2026

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that the dynamic nature of contemporary security challenges requires constant adaptation in order to contain threats to national security and public safety. Consequently, the Air Chief has directed Air Component Commanders (ACCs) to strengthen intelligence-led operations, while also deploying technology tools against...

Teddy A, BamBam Sparks Concerns As They Unfollow Each Other

10.02.2026

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 3 housemates, Teddy A and Bambam, who tied the knot in 2019, have stirred social media speculation about a possible marital crisis after the duo reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. Fans and followers of the reality TV stars noticed that the pair no longer follow each other on...

Oluwo Reacts To Low Sympathy

10.02.2026

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commiserated with the people of Kwara State on the unfortunate bandit attacks on the people of Woro village in the state. Oluwo, who condemned the politicization of the attack on innocent residents of the village, called on Nigerians to be a symbol of love, unity, and...

Discovery Of Bullets, Gunshot Marks Halts Edo Assembly Plenary

10.02.2026

The first plenary sitting of the Edo State House of Assembly for the 2026 legislative year was abruptly halted on Tuesday following the discovery of bullets and gunshot holes on the roof of the Assembly chamber. Lawmakers who arrived for the scheduled sitting were met with a tense atmosphere after news of the shooting incident...

OPC Urges S’West Govs To Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

10.02.2026

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), loyal to the late Frederick Fasehun, has condemned the recent killing of over 178 citizens in Kwara State. In a statement by the Chairman of Dr. Frederick Fasehun’s OPC Caretaker Committee, Kazeem Lawal, the group described the killings as heart-breaking and provocative, insisting that the terrorists responsible must be hunted...

NSITF Clears MD Of Graft Claims, Blames Attack On Ongoing Reforms

10.02.2026

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has dismissed as “false, malicious, and deliberately misleading” allegations of financial impropriety levelled against its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, describing the claims as a coordinated smear campaign aimed at derailing ongoing institutional reforms. In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, the Management of the...

Lagos Launches Bio-Digester Plant To Turn Waste To Cooking Gas, Fertiliser

10.02.2026

As part of efforts toward sustainable urban development, the Lagos State government has commissioned the Ikosi Fruit Market Biodigester Plant, a landmark project delivered in partnership with C40 Cities and supported by the UK International Development’s Climate Action Implementation Programme. The launch is a significant milestone for the Ikosi community and demonstrates the Lagos State...

INC Presidency: I’ll Make Sure That All Ijaws Remain United

10.02.2026

Franklin Erepamo Osaisai, one of the candidates in the forthcoming Ijaw National Congress election, has assured that he will make sure that all the Ijaws remain more united if he wins the election. Erepamo, who is knowledgeable in the Ijaw struggle, speaking to a New Telegraph Newspaper correspondent on Tuesday, stated that for him to...

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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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