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Ekid Nation Reforms Marriage List, Burial Rites To Check Excesses

23.12.2025

The people of Ekid nation of Akwa Ibom State under the aegis of Ekid Peoples Union (EPU) have undertaken far reaching measures aimed at reforming the marriage list and burial rites which for decades constitute a big burden to individuals and families in the community. Speaking at the weekend during the EPU Annual National Congress,...

I’ll Conduct Another LG Election Before Leaving Office, Says Makinde

23.12.2025

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that his administration would conduct another local government election before the expiration of his tenure as the tenure of the incumbent local government bosses expires in 2027. He said this while inaugurating the chairman and members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), on Monday, where he...

Katsina Bizman Urges Adebayo To Contest For President In 2027

23.12.2025

A politician and businessman based in Daura area of Katsina State, Nalado Usman Yusuf, has called on the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, to re-contest in 2027. Adebayo, an Ondo State– born lawyer, businessman and public affairs commentator, has remained loyal to the SDP...

Xmas: GLO Felicitates Christians, Preaches Good Neighbourliness

23.12.2025

Technology company, Globacom, has felicitated Christians and the entire Nigerians as they join the world to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. In a goodwill message to Nigerians on Tuesday, Globacom described the Yuletide as a period of reflection, especially for Christians, and urged them to practice the teachings of Jesus as well...

W’Bank Hails Spesse Certification Exams, Insists On Credibility, Transparency

23.12.2025

The World Bank has lauded the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Environmental Node for commencing professional certification examinations. It described the move as a significant step in strengthening standardsbased practice in Nigeria. The Bank said the development represents a critical milestone, marking the transition of the SPESSE Project from largely theoretical capacity...

Dangote Cement Unveils Social Interventions In Gboko Communities

23.12.2025

Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a comprehensive social programme aimed at driving sustainable economic empowerment within its host communities. Speaking on Monday at a ceremony in Gboko, the Head of Social Performance of Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, Dr. Johnson Kor, said the social programmes were conceived and implemented in line with...

Sanwo-Olu Swears In Obasa’s Son As Agege LG Chair

23.12.2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in Hon AbdulGaniyu Obasa, the son of the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, as the Chairman of Agege Local Government. Obasa, who had been acting in the role for some time due to the resignation of the former Chairman, Tunde Azeez, on health grounds,...

Makinde Inaugurates New OYSIEC Leadership

23.12.2025

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde yesterday inaugurated the chairman and members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). He urged the body to discharge its mandate independently to further strengthen democracy in the state. The governor said his administration will conduct another local government election before the expiration of his tenure. Makinde said: “To...

Northern Youths Allege Persecution Of Malami, Others

23.12.2025

A coalition of northern youth groups yesterday demanded the release of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft body is investigating Malami over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the coalition...

FG Fulfils Housing Pledge, National Honours To Super Eagles

23.12.2025

Members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received their national honours certificates, alongside housing and land allocations, as rewards for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. This was done on Monday at the team’s Fez camp in Morocco, as Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, stated...

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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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