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Ogun Ministry Of Justice Warns Buyers Against Buying Government Land

04.04.2025

Ogun State Ministry of Justice has warned members of the public against the activities of land grabbers on government-acquired land in the Odogbolu Local Government area of the state. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade ( SAN), in a statement on Thursday, stated that the Ministry of Justice had uncovered a ”...

Govt Must Punish Perpetrators Of Edo Killing, Other Parts Of Nigeria

04.04.2025

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has condemned the killings in Edo State and other parts of the country, saying all perpetrators of the killings must be punished. It would be recalled that 16 travellers were killed in Uromi, Edo State, by members of the Vigilante Group a...

Sen Lalong Visits New Long Kwo, Of Kwo Chiefdom Ambassador Yahaya Kwande

04.04.2025

Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has visited the residence of the newly elected Long Kwo of Kwo Chiefdom, Quaan’Pan Local Government Ambassador Yahaya Kwande to formally congratulate him over his election by the kingmakers. Senator Lalong said he is elated by the emergence of the elderstatesman who was selected by the...

ISA Provides Widow Of Investment Opportunities

04.04.2025

The recently signed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has been described as a revolutionary legislation with the potential to significantly stimulate growth in Nigeria’s capital market and the wider economy. This was disclosed by the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during an interview in Abuja. Agama said...

Sokoto Command Unveils Community-Focused Initiatives

04.04.2025

The Sokoto State Police Command has launched a series of community-focused initiatives to mark National Police Day and strengthen police-community relations. The initiatives include a free medical outreach and sensitization campaign, as well as a sanitation and clean-up exercise scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Alu Fly Over to Emir Yahaya Road in the...

Lagos Holds Maiden Energy Summit

04.04.2025

The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is gearing up to host its inaugural Lagos Energy Summit, themed “Journey to Energy for All.” The event holds between 15th and 18th of April, 2025 According to the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiodun Ogunleye, the premier event aims to bring together stakeholders...

Olowo Replaces Deji As Chairman Ondo Council Of Traditional Rulers

04.04.2025

The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, has replaced Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi Ogunlade, as the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa made this announcement during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. While acknowledging the...

PSC Approves Agbonika’s Appointment As New CP For Edo

04.04.2025

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Monday Agbonika of the Police Mounted Troop as the new Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command. New Telegraph reports that Agbonika is to take over from CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin. The new Edo State Commissioner of Police was at the Police Service Commission...

TCI Gets Commendation As Family Planning Acceptability Increases In Osun

04.04.2025

…Stakeholders urge action on adolescent pregnancy The medical experts in Osun State have commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its notable successes in the state, particularly in improving the access to and utilization of family planning services in rural areas within the space of three years. New Telegraph reports that The Challenge Initiative (TCI) is...

Indigene Status Bill May Aggravate Ethnic Tension, Violence – Afenifere

04.04.2025

…calls for caution, urgent restructuring of the country The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has called for caution over a bill seeking to confer indigene-ship on a person who has stayed in a particular place for upward of ten years “to avoid the possibility of aggravating ethnic tension and violence”. The organisation’s position was contained in...

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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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