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Crane Crushes Dockworker Onboard Ship at Port

28.12.2024

A Liebherr Crane has crushed a dockworker to death onboard the vessel MSC Samu at Tincan Island Port. Expressing shock over the accident on Friday, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) linked the death to safety lapses on Christmas Day. The President-General of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju blamed the dockworker’s death on negligence by...

Edo LG boss, deputy impeached as head of legislative arm takes over

28.12.2024

As an after effect of the suspension of the 18 LG chairmen by the Edo State House of Assembly, the Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Hon Eghe Ogbemudia, and the Council’s Vice Chairman, Hon Frank Osawe, were on Friday impeached by the legislative arm, while Hon Kelvin Eguakun, leader of the council legislative arm...

Northern Democrats: FG’s Response to Niger’s Allegation Isincere

28.12.2024

The League of Northern Democrats (LND), said the Nigerian government response to the allegation of planned destabilisation of Niger Republic by its military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, raises more questions than answers. The league had challenged the Federal Government to react to the allegations because to keep silent would erode public confidence. LND in...

What Tinubu Must Do to Make ‘Renewed Hope’ Worthwhile in 2025

28.12.2024

Cross sections of Nigerians representing a broad spectrum of opinions have charted a path for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to follow if he (the president) must realise his Renewed Hope Agenda of developing the country in 2025.Those who spoke with Saturday Telegraph in separate interviews include, National Publicity Secretary of the opposition New Nigeria...

‘Organizers Are Innocent, Let Them Go’, Primate Ayodele Pleads With FG

28.12.2024

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go of the organizers of the Ibadan children’s Christmas party that led to a stampede, killing more than 30 children. The organizers, Oriyomi Hamzat and Ooni’s Ex-wife, Olori Naomi Silekunola have been arrested and are...

Oba Of Benin Reenacts Traditional Wrestling Competition

27.12.2024

Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin has reenacted the Igue traditional wrestling competition after eight years on the throne of his forebears. The wrestling competition that began Centuries ago, was last celebrated during the reign of his father, Oba Erediauwa. Oba Ewuare II rewarded winners and contestants in the...

Death Toll In Benue Christmas Day Killings Hits 20

27.12.2024

...scores still missing; schools, churches torched …Group wants abducted school children rescued alive …Alia condemns bloody attack The death toll in the Christmas Day bloody attack in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday rose to 20 with Governor Hyacinth Alia condemning the broad day attack. The worship centres including the Tiv-dominated NKST...

Govt Urged To Collaborate With NGOs To Address Poverty

27.12.2024

The Founder of the MOK Foundation, Quantity Surveyor Muyideen Okunlola Kayode, has enjoined the three tiers of government in Nigeria to strengthen collaboration with private individuals and organisations involved in grassroots philanthropy to address the socio-economic challenges the nation is grappling with. Kayode made this call while delivering a keynote address at the Strategic Media...

SOSG Commences Cash Transfers To 9,700 Beneficiaries To Reduce Poverty

27.12.2024

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has launched the distribution of cash grants to 9,700 beneficiaries under the Livelihood Grant and Social Cash Transfer Payment schemes, part of the Sokoto Community Action for Resilient and Economic Stimulus (SOSCARES) program. This initiative aims to improve living conditions, reduce poverty, and promote self-reliance among residents. Since assuming office,...

Passengers Stranded As Train Breaks Down In Delta

27.12.2024

Numerous travellers have been stranded for two days at the Warri train station in Delta State, due to the malfunctioning of the complimentary train service introduced for the holiday season. Witnesses have depicted the situation as chaotic, with the crowd growing daily. Many travellers have raised concerns about the prolonged delay in resolving the issue,...

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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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