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Ajadi Meets Oyo Councillors, Pledges To Build On Makinde’s Achievements

10.12.2025

A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has met with the Oyo State elected Councillors, pledging that he will build on the developmental strides of Governor Seyi Makinde. Ajadi, who described himself as the embodiment of “Omituntun 3.0” which is ‘continuity without compromise’, spoke at the Iseyin City Hall,...

Lagos Launches Major Reforms To Modernise Maritime Logistics

10.12.2025

The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive set of reforms to modernise the state’s maritime logistics sector, improve road safety and strengthen the welfare of truck drivers operating across port corridors. The initiatives were unveiled on Wednesday during a Stakeholders’ Engagement with maritime and logistics practitioners held at the LTV Combo Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja....

Sultan Urges Dialogue As CAN Calls For Crackdown On Terrorism Sponsors

10.12.2025

…as FG says interfaith crucial to driving national cohesion, devt The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has bluntly asked interfaith leaders in Nigeria to speak “openly, honestly and without pretence” if the country is to overcome rising insecurity and diminishing trust. The Sultan emphasised that lasting peace cannot be achieved by...

Police Take Over Secretariat, Arrest Protesters

10.12.2025

The Nasarawa State Police Command has taken over the Lafia Local Government secretariat following a crisis that rocked the council over the suspension of the Local Government Council Speaker by the state House of Assembly on Tuesday. The police also arrested some protesters who took to the streets of Lafia in protest against the suspension...

Schools Urged To Prioritise Safety, Uphold Students’ Rights

10.12.2025

…as CPN Surulere Marks World Children’s Day 2025 The Child Protection Network (CPN), Surulere LGA, Lagos State, has renewed calls for stronger safeguarding measures in schools as it hosted a child-rights enlightenment forum for pupils of Community Junior and Senior High Schools, Surulere. The event, which was held on December 3, formed part of the...

UNILORIN PRO Becomes Chief Akogun Of Oke-Ode

10.12.2025

His Royal Highness, Oba Mufutau Adebayo Akanbi Ibrahim (Ilufemiloye I), the Elesa of Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ganiyu Kunle Akogun as the new Chief Akogun of Oke-Ode land, with immediate effect. A statement issued from the Palace of the Elesa on Wednesday also stated...

JRB Tasks FG On Dismantling Roadblocks

10.12.2025

…Adedeji unveils new identity for states revenue board The 36 states and FCT Internal Generated Revenue Agencies under the auspices of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) have urged the Federal Government to disband all roadblocks across Nigeria’s highways on or before 1st of January,2026, as the country enters a new fiscal year with a tax...

Ivory Coast Leave Out 2023 Stars In Squad For Morocco

10.12.2025

Reigning African champions Ivory Coast have opted to leave out several of their standout players from the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their squad for the 2025 tournament. Ivory Coast have announced their squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Wilfried Zaha making a surprise comeback, while several key figures from...

Guinness Nigeria Marks 75 Years Of Culture, Craftsmanship

10.12.2025

Guinness Nigeria Plc has commemorated its landmark 75th anniversary with a classy dinner celebration in Lagos, delivering an unforgettable experience crafted to show deep appreciation to the people and partners who have shaped the brand’s journey. The grand event, themed “A Bold Past, A Bright Future,” took place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island,...

Uzodimma Meets Iranian Ambassador, Seeks Stronger Investment Ties For Imo

10.12.2025

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, hosted the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, His Excellency Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and developmental partnerships between Imo State and Iran. Uzodimma described the engagement as productive, noting that discussions centred...

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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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