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Chambas Blame Foreign Influence For Africa’s Instability

16.11.2024

…Calls For United Security Network The President of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr Mohamed IBN Chambas has blamed the cause of political instability in Africa on external influence by former colonial masters. To this end, Chambas called for a united Africa in the area of security and socioeconomic development, insisting that...

Court Sacks MC Oluomo As NURTW National President

16.11.2024

In a drastic turn of events, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Saturday sacked the newly inaugurated National Chairman of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo from the position. Saturday Telegraph had last weekend reported that MC Oluomo was elected as the National Chairman of the...

USA Groups Urge FG To Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, Eight Other Ogoni Activists Of Crime

16.11.2024

The National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INT’L USA) in collaboration with the Center for Democracy Human Rights and Anti-corruption International (CDHRAC INT’L USA) have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to exonerate Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight Ogoni activists, who they said were wrongfully and brutality murdered for crime they did not commit...

INEC Uploads 10.65% Results On IReV Portal

16.11.2024

Following the end of the voting process on the ongoing Ondo State election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 10.65 per cent of the results to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). The election results from 419 out of the 3,933 polling units where elections were held in the state have been successfully transmitted...

Embassy Of Health, Wellness Training Grand Ceremony Holds November 19

16.11.2024

The Embassy of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and Health, has expressed delight over the successful completion of a national healthcare training initiative conducted across 112 Federal Unity Schools throughout Nigeria. Dr Chiemelie Eze, Chief Mission Director of the Embassy noted that the grand finale of this impactful programme...

Voting Ends Counting, Sorting Commences

16.11.2024

Voting process has finally ended in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship election as sorting and counting of electoral materials set to commence across the Local Government Areas of the State. Saturday Telegraph reports that the sorting process has started at Olaniyan Street, Unit 54, Ward 007, Ondo West LGA. READ ALSO However, controversy erupts in...

Thugs Snatch Ballot Box In Idanre LGA, Escape On Motorcycle

16.11.2024

In a concerning development in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election, some unidentified thugs have brazenly snatched a ballot box in Idanre Local Government Area (LGA). Saturday Telegraph reports that the perpetrators swiftly carried out the operation and escaped on a motorcycle that had been strategically positioned for the act. The incident, which has heightened...

Why Nigerians should protect their cultural heritage, by Bonu

16.11.2024

Hon. Bonu Saanu Solomon, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has emphasised the importance of supporting Nigerian youths in pursuing their dreams. As the Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Solomon has awarded scholarships to tertiary institution students from his constituency to encourage education...

Ex-members being used by APC to cause crisis in NNPP –Ladipo Johnson

16.11.2024

Mr. Ladipo Johnson is the National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, Johnson talked about recent developments within the party, ongoing merger discussions with other parties as well as recent off seasons elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Excerpts: I remember that you...

Case for electoral reforms gathers momentum

16.11.2024

Nigeria’s recent elections have been a major topic of conversation, sparking widespread debate and criticism over the electoral process. With growing concerns about the integrity, transparency, and efficiency of elections, the call for comprehensive electoral reform has gained significant momentum. Citizens, civil society groups, political leaders, and international observers are now pressing for changes...

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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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