Local news – Page 1743

16 CSOs Commend NBA President For Supporting Rule Of Law

31.01.2025

Sixteen civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN), for his principled demonstration of support for the rule of law by appearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to observe proceedings in the arraignment of human rights and pro-democracy campaigner, Mr Omoyele...

Afenifere Youth Condemns Campaign Of Calumny Against IGP, Yoruba Office Holders

31.01.2025

Afenifere Youth Coalition has condemned the relentless campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and other Yoruba public officeholders. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the Coordinator of the group, Adebayo Salami, said Omoyele Sowore’s attack on the person of the IGP is part of the larger agenda to...

Mount Zion Film Actor, ‘Baba Gbenro’ Laid To Rest In Ogbomoso

31.01.2025

Renowned Nigerian gospel film actor, Moses Korede Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro of the Mount Zion films has been finally laid to rest in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The solemn ceremony, attended by family, friends, and well-wishers dressed in white and blue, was documented in photos shared by Zion Kulture, a Christian video podcast on...

Kwara Assembly Passes 2025 Appropriation Budget Into Law

31.01.2025

Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Budget size of N584.7 billion, an increase of N44.3 billion as against the figure of N540.4 billion that was initially presented by the Executive. In the approved budget, provisions were made for increases in critical sectors, including education, health, agriculture, water, Housing, youths and works...

Sokoto Distributes N75m Start-Up Capital To 500 Beneficiaries

31.01.2025

Sokoto State Government has distributed financial assistance of N150,000 each to 500 beneficiaries in four frontline local governments in the state. The visibly elated beneficiaries were drawn from Sabon Birni, Illela, Kware and Gwadabawa LGAs. Under the largesse, Governor Aliyu also flagged off the distribution of assorted farm inputs with a view to further bolstering...

Oborevwori Revives Moribund DLA, Mulls Decentralisation

31.01.2025

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has revived the moribund Direct Labour Agency (DLA) for effective road maintenance operation across the state. The Agency was established by former Governor James Ibori, as an interventionist department, with the mandate to maintain and repair failed portions of roads across the state. But the operations of the agency dwindled...

2027: Kwankwaso Making Moves To Join APC –Party Chief

31.01.2025

A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso claims Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been lobbying to defect to the ruling party at the centre to help Governor Abba Yusuf secure a second term in 2027. Speaking to journalists in Kano yesterday, the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA)...

Nigerian Varsity Admits 192 Students From Saudi, Bangladesh, Sudan, Pakistan, Lebanon

31.01.2025

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) Kano on Wednesday matriculated 1,241 new students for the 2024/ 2025 academic session with 192 foreigners. The ceremony, the fourth since the university was established in 2021, took place at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre with guests, including parents, government functionaries, traditional title holders...

EFCC To Probe Auction Complaints, Pledges Fairness

31.01.2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to review complaints against auctioneers, following the recent public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on its behalf. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, assuring that no one would be short-changed in the process. Oyewale explained that the...

Fintiri Criticizes FG’s Economic Policies, Says Nigerians Are Suffering

31.01.2025

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Thursday, strongly criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. Speaking at the National Reconciliation Committee meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Governor Fintiri expressed concerns over the rising economic difficulties, urging the Federal Government to reconsider its approach. According to...

1 … 1,741 1,742 1,743 1,744 1,745 … 2,280

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...

Latest news

Charlie Boy, Others To Headline America Music Awards

There’s Only One PDP, Wike Denies Split

Agu Advises Young People To Enjoy, Prepare For Old Age

Clerics Line Up Behind Tinubu, Otu, Akpabio

Latest News

16 CSOs Commend NBA President For Supporting Rule Of Law

Afenifere Youth Condemns Campaign Of Calumny Against IGP, Yoruba Office Holders

Mount Zion Film Actor, ‘Baba Gbenro’ Laid To Rest In Ogbomoso

Kwara Assembly Passes 2025 Appropriation Budget Into Law

Sokoto Distributes N75m Start-Up Capital To 500 Beneficiaries

Oborevwori Revives Moribund DLA, Mulls Decentralisation

2027: Kwankwaso Making Moves To Join APC –Party Chief

Nigerian Varsity Admits 192 Students From Saudi, Bangladesh, Sudan, Pakistan, Lebanon

EFCC To Probe Auction Complaints, Pledges Fairness

Fintiri Criticizes FG’s Economic Policies, Says Nigerians Are Suffering

Must Read

The Battle for Africa

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

Popular Posts

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

You may have missed it

Charlie Boy, Others To Headline America Music Awards

There’s Only One PDP, Wike Denies Split

Agu Advises Young People To Enjoy, Prepare For Old Age

Clerics Line Up Behind Tinubu, Otu, Akpabio

Zarttech ends operations and issues a public apology

Nigeria Pharma Health Expo Holds May In Lagos

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes