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Ohanaeze Youth Condemns Attack On INEC Chairman, Yakubu

06.12.2024

…Says Failed Politicians Desperate to Destroy Democratic Institutions The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide on Friday condemned the recent attacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by some self-serving politicians. The group in a statement issued by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, said these individuals, driven by their selfish interests, are attempting to...

Tension In Kano As Armed Police Surrounds Emir Sanusi Palace

06.12.2024

Heavily armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have surrounded the Kano State Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit from the premises. The deployment of the security to the Palace was as a result of the moves by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to install his newly appointed Wamban...

AI Demands Justice For Girls, Women Survivors Of Boko Haram Insurgency

06.12.2024

The Amnesty international (AI) has called on President Bola Tinubu, the military and Federal Government to ensure justice for girls and women victims of military and Boko Haram insurgency. Addressing a press conference and launch of the end of year report in Maiduguri yesterday, the Country Director of AI, Isa Sunusi, said government should bring...

FG Launches Hazard Risk Analysis For Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation

06.12.2024

The Federal Government yesterday launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis to strengthen disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima stressed the government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and livelihoods from ecological and other risks. He said: “This launch is a testament to our resolve as a nation...

Osun NSCDC Arrests Four Over Alleged Minor Rape

06.12.2024

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspects for allegedly raping two minors in the state. Parading the suspects on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, the NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Igbalawole Sotiyo said they defiled the two minors who were 13 years of age respectively. According...

N1.054trn 2025 Budget Key To Progress, Prosperity Of Ogun People –Elders Council

06.12.2024

The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054 trillion budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state. The Chairman of the Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known...

Japa: Osun Opts For Retirees As Doctors, Nurses Leave For Overseas Jobs

06.12.2024

The Osun State Commissioner for Health Jola Akintola says the state government plans to engage retired doctors to make up for the scarcity of doctors. He said this in Osogbo yesterday during the ministry’s budget defence at the House of Assembly. The commissioner, who said the state is facing a dearth of doctors, added that...

EFCC Boss To Youths: Let’s Be United Against Corruption

06.12.2024

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called upon the youths across the country to close ranks and confront the monster of corruption, noting that while the menace affects all age group, it bites harder against the prospects and possibilities of youths. Speaking at a town halmeeting...

Nigeria Contributes 22% Of Global Paediatric HIV Cases

06.12.2024

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has estimated that Nigeria contributes about 22% of global paediatric HIV cases which indicates the urgent need for innovative approaches to curb Mother-To-Child Transmission (MTCT). Besides, the agency said Eliminating Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV in the country is an achievable goal that requires innovative approaches that can...

Makinde Swears In 10 New Judges For Oyo Judiciary

06.12.2024

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore-in eight judges of the Oyo State High Court and two judges of the Customary Court of Appeal. The governor urged the new judges to carry out their duties with all sense of responsibility and live up to the expectations of the office they now occupy. Makinde equally...

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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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