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We Need To Borrow A Leaf From Kebbi, Sultan Urges Sokoto

23.11.2024

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, urged Sokoto State to borrow a leaf from Kebbi State in view of its unique mode of playing politics. The Monarch was highly elated by the presence of three former governors of Kebbi State seated side-by-side with the incumbent governor for a lecture on...

20th Convocation: Mbah Hails ESUT’s Speedy Transformation Into Centre Of Excellence

23.11.2024

…says govt to build Centre for Experiential Learning in the university …ESUT don gets N102m grant to perfect invention …Mbah bags Honourary Doctorate over investment in education, good governance …As 8,437 graduate with various degrees, 9 bag 1st Class Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed satisfaction with the speedy transformation of the Enugu...

Shehu Sani Questions 10th NASS Over Rapid Loan Approval Process

23.11.2024

Senator Shehu Sani has expressed surprise at the speed in which the 10th National Assembly approved a recent loan request from President Bola Tinubu. Reacting to the swift approval of President Tinubu $2.2 billion loan request, the former lawmaker in a post shared via his X handle on Saturday outlined the legislative process for approving...

Buni Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage For Yobe Civil Servants

23.11.2024

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants in the statement. According to the statement issued on Saturday by the the governor’s spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, the new wage award is set to take effect in December 2024. This decision follows the recommendation of...

Tinubu, First Lady Depart Brazil After G-20 Summit

23.11.2024

President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Sen. Oluremi have departed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil following the conclusion of the 2024 G-20 summit. This was contained in a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the presidential jet took off at Galeao Air...

Mechanics, Technicians Partner ACOMIN To Renovate PHCs In Niger

23.11.2024

Niger State Chapter of the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON) has disclosed that as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), they are prepared to brainstorm and contribute to the renovation of selected Primary Health Care facilities across the state. Speaking when the state team of Civil Society for Malaria...

Osun Is Proud Of You’, Gov Adeleke Hails ‘Davido’ At 32

23.11.2024

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his nephew and global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a superstar Osun State is proud of. In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor added that Davido’s consistency, energy and passion is...

SSMNGG Celebrates Sam-Ogbuku On Her Birthday

23.11.2024

The South South Media Network for Good Governance (SSMNGG) has felicitated with Amb (Mrs.) Amaba Sam-Ogbuku, on her birthday. SSMNGG said that Amaba Sam-Ogbuku’s life is a testament to the transformative power of grace, purpose, and unwavering commitment to humanity. In a statement issued on Saturday by the National Coordinator, Kenechukwu Obiajuru and Secretary, Comrade...

Angry Mob Set Two Revenue Collectors Ablaze In Anambra

23.11.2024

On Friday, some angry mob set two yet-to-be-identified revenue collectors ablaze for causing a tipper driver to crash and kill a bystander at the Old Market Road in Onitsha, Anambra State. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the revenue collectors were chasing the tipper driver over a payment they wanted him to make before he rammed into...

Ekpa a Rascal, says Nnewi Catholic Bishop

23.11.2024

Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt Rev Jonas Benson on Friday urged the government of Finland to sustain their stronghold on Simon Ekpa, describing him as a rascal. Benson, who spoke at the funeral of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at St Peter Clever Parish, Umuanukam, Otolo Nnewi, stressed that the village of Simon doesn’t observe the...

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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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