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N102m Asphalt Road Commissioned By Two Ex-Govs

22.02.2025

On Saturday, former Governors of Akwa Ibom and Jigawa States, Arch. Obong Victor Attah and Alhaji Sule Lamido respectively, commissioned a N102 million asphalt overlay road in Kwara. The road, with drainages on both sides, was singlehandedly funded by a former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Hon. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. In his remarks, Attah said:...

Yakubu Gobir Becomes 10th Sarkin Gobir Of Ilorin Emirate

22.02.2025

It was a day of cultural pride and royal splendor at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as Alhaji Yakubu Olayiwola Gobir was officially decorated as the 10th Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin Emirate. The Emir, while performing the ‘Turbanning’ ceremony, urged the new titleholder to uphold the virtues of selflessness,...

Lagos Police Rescue Six Childrens Living Alone

22.02.2025

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday disclosed that its operatives rescued six children from a building within an estate in the Ejigbo area of the state. Confirming the incident in a statement made available to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Tuesday, February 18 at about 12pm the police received information...

Edo Sets For S’South Zonal Elimination Games

22.02.2025

The Edo State Government on Saturday said the State is ready to host the south-south zonal elimination games of the National Sports Festival, slated to be held in Abeokuta, Ogun State in May. The Government also welcomed the contingents from Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states who are to join the Edo...

New Telegraph Apologises Over Report On Lagos Assembly Invasion

22.02.2025

New Telegraph Publishing Company on Saturday apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) over reports of the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on Monday, February 17. New Telegraph in a publication titled: “REVEALED: DSS Invited To Prevent Obasa From Resuming, Didn’t Invade Lagos Assembly “, retracted its initial report...

Betara Eulogises Bago’s Leadership At 51

22.02.2025

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muktar Betara on Saturday felicitated with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday. Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State in a congratulatory message sent to the celebrant, acknowledged Governor Bago’s relentless advocacy for...

Work In Synergy With Journalists: Yemoleigha Tells Security Agencies

22.02.2025

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, Tonye Yemoleigha, has called on the security agencies in the state to work in synergy with journalists to achieve the mandate of making the state more peaceful. Speaking at the weekend in Yenagoa during a courtesy call on the commander of Nigerian Navy Ship...

Sokoto NUJ Vows To Promote Professionalism

22.02.2025

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council has reiterated its dedication to promoting professionalism and ethical journalism while emphasizing the need for enhanced mentorship in newsrooms. At the union’s inaugural congress, Chairman Usman Mohammed Binji highlighted the council’s commitment to capacity-building initiatives, including digital literacy and judicial reporting workshops, aimed at equipping journalists...

New Telegraph’s Ayobami Agboola Conferred Chieftaincy Title

22.02.2025

In recognition of his contributions to community development and media excellence, the Correspondent of New Telegraph in Osun, Ayobami Agboola, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Asiwaju of Kajola in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. His wife, Yetunde Agboola, was also honoured as Yeye Asiwaju of Kajola. The conferment ceremony,...

JDPMC Withdraws Over Credibility Concerns

22.02.2025

The Justice, Development and Peace Makers Centre (JDPMC) has announced its withdrawal from observing the February 22, 2025, Osun local government election, citing concerns over the credibility and security of the process. The organization, which has been actively involved in pre-election activities since February 2024, stated that recent developments, including a legal dispute and conflicting...

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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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