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Court Hears Suit Seeking Jonathan’s Disqualification May 8

29.04.2026

The Federal High Court Abuja yesterday adjourned a suit seeking to restrain former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, until May 8 for hearing. The matter, which was scheduled for mention on the day’s cause list, was fixed for hearing by Justice Peter Life. Justice Life also ordered that hearing notices be...

Lull In Opposition Parties Over Anticipated S’Court Judgement

29.04.2026

There have been lull in the activities of opposition political parties over the delayed judgement of the Supreme Court in the leadership tussle in the two main opposition political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had last Wednesday, reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the...

Kenya’s President Backtracks After Comments Mocking Nigerians’ English

29.04.2026

Kenya’s President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, attended by Nigeria’s Minerals Minister Henry Dele Alake, who told the gathering: “President Ruto, the people of Nigeria have mandated me to...

I’m Leaving LP To Join PRP, Says Datti Baba-Ahmed

29.04.2026

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, said he is set to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). He made the announce ment yesterday during an appearance on Channels Television’s political programme Politics Today. According to him, the decision follows internal disagreements within the Labour Party, which...

NCN Adopts 10-Year Food, Nutrition Policy, Seeks FEC’s Approval

29.04.2026

The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) yesterday adopted a 10-year National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035) and directed the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present the policy to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. The Council made the decision during its 15th meeting, held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim...

Debbie Shokoya Celebrates Husband’s Political Appointment

29.04.2026

Nollywood actress and online host, Debbie Shokoya has taken to her social media page to congratulate her husband, Lukman Ejalonibu, on his appointment as the youth leader of the Ogun State branch of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress wished her husband well in his position, praying...

Ekiti Abduction: Police Order Thorough Investigation

29.04.2026

…Assure Victims’ll Be Rescued …Urge religious leaders to adhere to Govt’s directive on late-night gatherings The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye said investigation has commenced on the incident of abduction that occured yesterday in Eda Oniyo- Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti state, where suspected hoodlums in the evening fatally attacked...

CGC Adeniyi Tasks National Wrestlers To Conquer Africa, Return With Medals From Egypt

29.04.2026

CGC Adeniyi Tasks National Wrestlers To Conquer Africa, Return With Medals From Egypt

MINILS DG Decries Rising Workplace Accidents, Deaths

29.04.2026

…Urges sustained workers’ education on safety The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, has raised fresh concerns over the scale of workplace accidents and deaths across the globe, describing the trend as “unacceptable and criminal,” while urging sustained workers’ education on safety in Nigeria. Aremu, who spoke...

Hajj 2026: NAHCON Fixes Inaugural Flight

29.04.2026

The inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj from Nigeria will take off on May 3 from the Gateway International Airport Abeokuta. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced that the flight, operated by FlyNas, would be the first time pilgrims from Ogun State would depart directly from the state capital following the construction of...

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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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