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Shettima: Nigeria Now On New Growth Trajectory

12.03.2025

…to resume strategic dialogue with Brazil Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the country is now on a new trajectory of growth because of the bold and courageous policies of President Bola Tinubu. Shettima, who maintained the country was ready for investment across different sectors, said this ahead of the forthcoming NigeriaBrazil Strategic Dialogue...

Otedola Bridge: Tanker Explosion Razes Church, Buildings, Cars In Lagos

12.03.2025

An explosion rocked Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday evening, unleashing a fire that razed a church, buildings, and cars. The blast, which occurred at 8:08 p.m., involved a 30-tonne DAF gas truck loaded with petroleum products. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as panic-stricken motorists scrambled to escape, making hasty U-turns or abandoning their vehicles...

Bode George Dismisses Jandor’s ‘Insulting’ Anti-Party Claim

12.03.2025

Chief Olabode George yesterday dismissed the allegation of antiparty activities levelled against him by Adediran Olajide aka Jandor, labeling it as “an insult”. Jandor, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Lagos State governorship poll, had accused George of openly supporting the candidate of another party. However, speaking on...

Natasha: 100 Women Groups Apologise To Senate, Akpabio

12.03.2025

Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), representing 100 women groups, yesterday apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senate for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual allegation against the former Akwa Ibom State governor. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on behalf of the leader of the groups, Cecilia Ikechukwu condemned Akpoti’s behavior, labeling it “disruptive,...

Kwara Commissioner Charges Staff On Proactiveness

12.03.2025

The new Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, has charged staffers of the Ministry to be more proactive in the discharge of their duties, in order to take the ministry, and the State at large, to greater heights. Buraimoh, who gave the charge on Tuesday on assumption of office, following the...

Orji Kalu Mourns Dubem Onyia

12.03.2025

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia. Onyia, who served as a minister from 1999 to 2003 and was earlier elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, died on Monday at an Abuja hospital after...

Adeleke Unveils N159bn Infrastructural Projects

12.03.2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled a new phase of infrastructure projects worth N159.1 billion, assuring residents that his administration will not resort to borrowing to fund the projects. He emphasized that the projects would be executed through Federal Allocations, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and funds recovered from the federal government. The second phase...

Labour, Youth Ministries Partner On Skills Dev’t, Employment

12.03.2025

The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Youth Development and Sapphital Ltd, to strengthen the country’s workforce, expand job opportunities for the teeming population of unemployed Nigerians. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha noted that...

Edo Govt Assures Improved Lifestyle For Visually Impaired Persons

12.03.2025

The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to providing quality education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired persons in the state. The government further pledged to protect, uphold, and give special consideration to the well-being and livelihood of the visually impaired citizens and residents of the state, The state Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa...

Dickson Harps On Investment In Education

12.03.2025

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has emphasized the importance of education, saying it remains the best investment for human capital development and empowerment. Dickson who spoke in his country home in Toru-Orua, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State during a visit of some close family members, also said education is the most...

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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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