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Puusdung 2026 Halted Over Security Concerns In Plateau

24.04.2026

The Ngas Development Association (NDA) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Ngas Festival of Arts and Culture, popularly known as Puusdung, citing security concerns despite a peaceful start to the event in Plateau State. The festival, which began on Sunday, April 19, was scheduled to end on Saturday, April 25, under the theme, “Ngas:...

Ex-S’Eagles Striker, Eneramo Slumps, Dies During Match In Kaduna

24.04.2026

Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. The former Nigeria international was said to have slumped in the early hours of Friday while taking part in a routine training game at a primary school pitch in the Ungwan Yelwa area of Kaduna. According to sources,...

Taiwo Oyedele Takes Over As Minister Of Finance

24.04.2026

…Commits to sustaining reform momentum Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has formally assumed office following the completion of the handover process by the former Minister, Mr Wale Edun. The handover was conducted on Thursday, April 23, 2026, within the stipulated timeline following President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s directive, according...

ATBOWATON, Police Renew Ties To Checkmate Crimes In Lagos, Ogun Waterways

24.04.2026

The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has intensified efforts to strengthen security on Nigeria’s coastal waterways through renewed collaboration with Police authorities in Lagos and Ogun states. This move was highlighted during a visit by executives of ATBOWATON to the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG)...

OAU Medical Student Dies During Clinical Examination

24.04.2026

A Part IV medical student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Oreoluwa Emmanuel Adewole, has reportedly died during a clinical examination session. The management of the university, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the incident occurred during a clinical viva examination when the student reportedly complained of chest pain....

Drunk Driving: FRSC, Beer Sector Sign 5-year Anti-drink MoU

24.04.2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) have signed a renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at eliminating drunk driving. The agreement, described as a joint offensive against one of the most preventable causes of road crashes, was signed yesterday at the FRSC National Headquarters, Abuja. A statement by...

56,000 Projects Uncompleted In Nigeria, Says Akabueze

24.04.2026

A former Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, has said more than 56,000 government projects remain uncompleted across Nigeria, highlighting gaps in the country’s public finance system. Akabueze said this at a policy dialogue organised by the National Assembly’s Joint Committees on National Planning and Economic Development in Abuja....

Priscilla Ojo Reacts To Question On Her Religious Identity

24.04.2026

Popular social media influencer, Priscilla Ojo, who is married to her Muslim Tanzanian lover, Juma Jux, has opened up about her religious identity. Priscilla, a daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, was asked if she was still a Christian or if she now identifies as a Muslim during a conversation with TikTok star Jarvis on...

Sokoto SUBEB Moves To Establish Schools For Women

24.04.2026

The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has initiated plans to establish special schools for women who dropped out of formal education for various reasons. The Executive Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noted that the initiative is primarily targeted at married women...

ADC Celebrates Nwoye’s Appointment As Senate Minority Whip

24.04.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Tony Nwoye on his emergence as the Senate Minority Whip, describing his appointment as well-deserved. In a statement on Friday, the party said Nwoye’s elevation reflects his consistency, courage, and commitment to democratic values, as well as growing confidence in the ADC as a credible opposition platform. According...

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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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