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Moody’s Sees Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit Widening To 2.7%

05.12.2025

…says country’s economy remains strong Moody’s Ratings has projected that Nigeria’s debt will decline to around 36% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, and that the country’s fiscal deficit will widen to 2.7 per cent. In a commentary note released following the completion of its latest review of Nigeria’s economy, the credit rating said...

NLC Laments Kidnapping, Killing Of Children, Workers

05.12.2025

As Nigeria continues to battle insecurity nationwide, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged to declare a day of mourning in honour of workers who have fallen victim to violence. Speaking in Lagos during the 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero decried recent attacks and abductions affecting schoolchildren and workers....

Enugu Reps Caucus Hails Mbah’s N1.62tn Budget As Major Economic Turning Point

05.12.2025

The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s proposed ₦1.62 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as bold, strategic, and anchored on a clear vision for accelerated economic growth. In a statement signed by Caucus Leader, Nnolim Nnaji, the lawmakers expressed satisfaction with the steady increase...

Kwara Govt Denies $800m Contract Allegation Against Gov’s Brother

05.12.2025

The Kwara State Government has refuted claims that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq awarded a contract worth $800 million (N1.2 trillion) to his elder brother, Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq. The allegation was made by Iliasu Ibrahim, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, during a recent radio programme. Ibrahim claimed...

Olubadan Awarded Honorary Doctorate In Public Administration

05.12.2025

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) in Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by Lead City University Ibadan (LCUI). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to Yoruba tradition, society, and public service. The award was presented during LCUI’s 18th...

FG Begins First Tranche Of TVET Payments, Supports 42,000 Students

04.12.2025

The Federal Government has commenced the first tranche of payments under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative, directly benefiting over 42,000 students and more than 600 independent vocational training centres nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, explained that each beneficiary has received a monthly stipend of ₦22,500 to cover...

Troops Deny Oil Thieves N217M, Recover 201,700 Litres Of Crude

04.12.2025

Troops of Operation Delta Safe conducting anti-economic sabotage operations in the South South region recovered 201,700 litres of crude oil and other illegally refined products valued at ₦217,664,618 in November. The disclosure was made by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Michael Onoja, during an operational briefing in Abuja. He assured the public of...

PTAD Disburses Over N1trn In Pension Payments In 12 Years

04.12.2025

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed more than ₦1 trillion in pension payments over its twelve years of existence, the Executive Secretary, Ms. Tolulope Odunaiya, has announced. Ms. Odunaiya made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Pension Correspondents and Online Editors in Abuja. Represented by the...

No More Active Cholera Case In Zamfara

04.12.2025

The Zamfara State Government on Thursday announced that a recent cholera outbreak, which affected numerous communities across the state, has been successfully contained, with no active cases currently reported. The announcement came during an After Action Review Meeting on the cholera response, held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Center in Gusau, the state capital....

Immigration CG Visits Kebbi, Assesses Checkpoint Attack

04.12.2025

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, concluded a two-day working visit to Kebbi State following the recent attack on the Bakin Ruwa checkpoint, which left personnel and facilities of the Service affected. Nandap arrived in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, December 3, and first met with the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar...

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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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