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LASTMA rescues newlywed, others on Third Mainland Bridge accident

08.12.2024

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, has rescued 18 individuals involved in a vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge. The LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki in a statement on Saturday, in Lagos said that the accident occurred on Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana...

It’s My Dream to Become Africa’s Best, Lookman Declares After a Sublime Show

08.12.2024

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed his desire to be crowned the CAF African Player of the Year, describing it as a dream come true. The Atalanta star, who is the overwhelming favourite for the prestigious award, has made the final five-man shortlist. The ceremony is scheduled for December 16 in Morocco. “It’s an...

Osun 2026: Adeleke, Oyetola, Aregbesola Flex Muscles Over Bola Ige House

08.12.2024

Although 2026, when the election for the next governor of Osun State is some 18 months away, the battle for Bole Ige House, as the Seat of Government is called in Osun, has started, Sunday Telegraph can report. The midterm celebration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State last week, has stirred up various forces,...

Zamfara Communities in Panic Over Bombs Explosions

08.12.2024

Inhabitants of villages around Dansadau district under Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been thrown into panic by multiple bomb explosions reported to be planted on the roads by dreaded groups of bandits. The appalling development, which compelled both bikes and vehicles users to abandon their mobilities and opted for trek no matter...

Tax Reform Bills: Tinubu Not Against To Amendments –Sources

08.12.2024

An indication has emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would give some concessions to the North on the controversial Tax Reforms Bills currently undergoing committee sessions in the Senate and indefinitely on hold in the House of Representatives. It would be recalled that the Senate became rowdy last week when the Executive Bills went through...

Tax reforms: Tinubu won’t undermine democracy –Information Minister

08.12.2024

Amidst the uproar and controversy surrounding the tax reform bills, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s decision was not to undermine democracy. Idris said this while giving an address at the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) 2024 Annual Public Lecture/AGM and Awards yesterday in Kaduna....

COAS Pledges Renewed Commitment to Tackling Security Challenges in N/E, N/W Regions

08.12.2024

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured of the Army’s renewed commitment to addressing security challenges by terrorists in the North East and North West regions. Oluyede made this known while speaking to journalists yesterday at the Theatre Command North East Operation Hadin Kai, Maiduguri. Oluyede said the army was reviewing...

Southern Kaduna Crisis: We’ve Suffered Untold Hardship –Leaders

08.12.2024

Leaders of the Ruruma Community in Southern Kaduna State have called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in the community due to the hardship they have been through as a result of the insecurity in the state. This is even as they said that they have paid billions of Naira in ransom...

Nigeria’s Economy Improving, Better Days Ahead — Tinubu

07.12.2024

Finally, President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, admitted that Nigeria’s economy is tough and Nigerians are facing huge challenges. President Tinubu, however, assured that the country’s economy is improving and better days are ahead. Tinubu made this remark while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for...

NCAA Urges Passengers To Be Inform Of Their Challenges

07.12.2024

On Saturday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) urged aviation passengers to be more informed about their challenges while travelling via airports The Head of Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this announcement during a road walk in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. According to him, aviation is in its heavy travel season and...

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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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