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Oil Firm Achieves 10m LTI-Free Man-Hours Across Operations

08.01.2026

Aradel Holdings Plc, a leading indigenous integrated energy company, has announced that it achieved a significant operational safety milestone of 10 million man-hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its operations as of 21st, December 2025. According to a statement yesterday, the achievement spans all Aradel subsidiaries and was recorded during a period of expanded...

Gombe PDP Lawmakers Defect To APC

08.01.2026

Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Gombe State House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s dominance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gabriel Fushison and Malon Nimrod-Yari were formally received into the APC by Governor Inuwa Yahaya. Fushison represents Kaltungo West Constituency,...

Why Alex Otti Should Desist From Attacking Sen Kalu, Tinubu, By Prof Eni

08.01.2026

Abraham Lincoln once said: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” That quote fits perfectly into what is happening in Abia State today. Governor Alex Otti needs to pause and reflect. He should study the political journeys of governors like Abubakar Audu and Kayode...

Oyebanji Lauds Odusote’s Appointment As DG Law School

08.01.2026

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Dr Gbemisola Titilayo Odusote on her appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Law School by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also thanked the President for finding the Ado- Ekiti born lawyer, scholar and administrator worthy of the appointment, which made her the first female to occupy...

N8trn NNPC Debt Cancellation Exposed Tinubu’s Financial Recklessness –Obi

08.01.2026

Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to write-off N5.57 trillion and $1.42 billion (approximately N8 trillion), in debts owed by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has exposed the financial recklessness of his administration. Obi in a statement on X yesterday,...

Blind Widow Appeals To Okpebholo Over Husband’s Death, Alleged Injustice

08.01.2026

A blind widow Benny Francis yesterday appealed to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene in what she described as prolonged injustice suffered by her and her children following the death of her husband and earlier unresolved grievances with the state government. Speaking with journalists in Benin, the mother of four said her husband was...

My Re-Election As PFN Chairman Legitimate –Pastor Eyedoude

08.01.2026

PastorTam Seth Eyedoude, the immediate past Chairman and chairmanelect, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bayelsa State Chapter, yesterday, debunked the allegation making round that he imposed himself on the body to lead them again for the second time. Pastor Eyedoude revealed that the election that brought him back as the chairman was legitimate and not...

Budget: States Intensify IGR Drive To Fund N30.728trn Appropriation

08.01.2026

Despite noticeable increase in Federation Account Allocation Committee’s (FAAC) disbursements to the three tiers of government in the last three years, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) appear to be doubling down aggressively on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2026 to meet budget expenditures totalling over 30.728 trillion. Findings by New Telegraph...

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Host AFRIMA 2026, Says It’s Boost Africa’s Creative Economy

08.01.2026

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2026, describing the continental ceremony as a powerful platform for advancing Africa’s creative economy, cultural diplomacy and global artistic influence. Speaking at a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the...

‘I’m Unapproachable’ – Judge Warns Lawyers In Malami Money Laundering Trial

08.01.2026

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has issued a stern warning to lawyers and litigants involved in the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, cautioning them against attempting to influence the court. The judge gave the warning on Wednesday, January 7,...

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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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