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Lagos Seeks End To JOHESU Strike Amid Union’s Delay Claims

12.01.2026

The Lagos State Government yesterday said it is intensifying efforts to resolve issues responsible for the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday. Mustafa said the...

Mutfwang Salutes Tinubu’s Renewed Commitment To Nat’l Security

12.01.2026

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his resilience and renewed commitment to repositioning the Armed Forces and decisively tackling insecurity across the country, following the approval of the recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards for Plateau State. Mutfwang disclosed this yesterday during a Thanksgiving and Interdenominational Church Service to mark the...

Kano Gov Pledges More Support For Media, Insists On Professional Ethics

12.01.2026

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, emphasised the crucial role of responsible journalism in nation building, urging media practitioners to adhere to professional ethics. He made this statement in his address at Vision FM Sokoto’s 10th Anniversary celebration. The governor congratulated the station on reaching this milestone, describing it as a strong voice for the people...

FG, ASUU To Formalise Agreement On Strengthening Varsity System

12.01.2026

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formalise a landmark agreement earlier signed to strengthen industrial harmony and improve teaching and learning conditions. The agreement is also aimed at advancing sustainable development in the Nigerian university system. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in...

2027: Kwankwaso Won’t Be Allowed To Contest On Our Platform – NNPP

12.01.2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) National Secretary Ogini Olaposi has said the party will not allow Rabiu Kwankwaso to use its platform to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement yesterday, the NNPP entered into a Memorandum of Association with the Kwankwasiya Movement in 2022 which expired after the polls. He said: “Anti...

Lagos Takeforce Apprehends Imposters

12.01.2026

The iperatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have arrested three impostors of the agency who go about arresting unsuspecting motorists and extorting them of their hard earned money. The three men syndicates, Olatunji Adebayo (42) of 27 Babatunde Olumide street, ikotun Egbe, Adewale Adeyemo, (58) of no 2 oremeji street, ikorodu and Chinedu Justin (39)...

Martinelli Hattrick Helps Arsenal Advance To FA Cup Fourth Round

12.01.2026

Gabriel Martinelli was the standout performer at Fratton Park on Sunday night, scoring three times as Arsenal overcame an early setback to defeat Portsmouth and progress in the FA Cup. The hosts made a dream start, stunning the visitors inside the opening minutes. Colby Bishop found the net after just three minutes, taking advantage of...

Manchester United Dumped Out Of FA Cup By Brighton

12.01.2026

Manchester United’s turbulent season took another damaging turn as they were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 2–1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Still without a permanent manager, the Red Devils fell behind early when Brajan Gruda capitalised on Brighton’s bright start in the first half. Former United forward...

ACWAN Elects New Executives, Unveils Agenda To Boost Nigeria’s Cultural Discourse

11.01.2026

The Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) has elected new national executives to lead the association and strengthen Nigeria’s arts and culture sector both locally and internationally. The online election, held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, saw strong participation from members and produced a four-member executive committee comprised of experienced media professionals. Journalist...

FHA Begins 2026 With 3-Day Staff Retreat

11.01.2026

…To consolidate on the gains of its positive reforms. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has started the new year with a staff retreat aimed at keeping the momentum of the recent positive reforms that are sweeping across the agency. Tagged, “Consolidating on the Gains of Positive Reforms, the staff retreat has placed the organisation in...

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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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