Local news – Page 676

Trump: Diplomatic Engagement Will Resolve Issue, Says Kwankwaso

03.11.2025

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over recent comments by United States President Donald Trump on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his official X handle yesterday, Kwankwaso said he had: “noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump,” referencing the...

Atiku Commiserates With Mu’azu Over Mother’s Death

03.11.2025

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Bauchi State Governor and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Halima Suleman. Atiku, who was accompanied by friends and associates, described the late Hajiya...

Ekiti Monarch Honours Barau, Bamidele

03.11.2025

The Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele were at the weekend conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Agba Akin of Iyin Kingdom and Olu-omo of Iyin Kingdom respectively during the Iyin Day 2025 and 5th coronation anniversary of Oluyin of Iyin Kingdom Oba Adeola Ajakaye. The monarch listed some remarkable achieve...

2027: Nollywood Stars, Benue APC Supporters Back Tinubu’s Re-Election

03.11.2025

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, Nollywood Actors and All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Benue State at the weekend endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election. Speaking at the inauguration a campaign office for Tinubu built by the Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Makurdi, he said many Benue people had...

Current Süper Lig Top Scorer Admits Nigerian Star’s Superiority

03.11.2025

Foremost Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has earned high praise from one of the Turkish Süper Lig’s standout players. In a moment that showcased humility and mutual respect between Nigeria’s finest forwards, Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu, openly declared Victor Osimhen the better striker when asked to compare the two. Despite entering the weekend as the...

CUPP Lauds Tinubu’s Road Projects, Calls For Consistency

03.11.2025

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its impressive road infrastructure projects across the country. Its National Spokesperson, Mark Adebayo, said this in a statement in Abuja, after an inspection of the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, among others on Saturday. Adebayo said the coalition rated the current administration “very good”...

Kano Govt Approves ₦3.3bn For Water Supply, Energy Projects

03.11.2025

The Kano State Government has approved a total of ₦3,338,290,683.52 for the execution of water supply and energy-related projects aimed at improving access to clean and safe water across the state.‎‎This was contained in a press statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday,November 2, in Kano.‎‎The approvals include the construction...

Trump: End Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Says Ezenekwe

03.11.2025

Igbo Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has advised President Bola Tinubu to take advantage of the threat by the President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump to end genocide threat against the Christians in Nigeria. The community further admitted that there has been an avalanche of religious killings of...

Oyo, UNICEF Seek Sustainable Fashion To Reduce Textile Waste

03.11.2025

The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reaffirmed its commitment to making environmental protection a cornerstone of sustainable development in the state. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu, during the commemoration...

Imo: Oguta Traditional Leaders Abolish Age-Long Outcaste System

03.11.2025

Traditional leaders in Oguta, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, have abolished the age-long outcaste (Ohu) system, which had been a source of social stigma and marginalisation among survivors. This followed many years of controversial deliberations and unspoken war between those dubbed outcastes and those who claimed to be freeborns. Chief Nduka Oduenyi, the...

1 … 674 675 676 677 678 … 2,325

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...

Latest news

Amstel Malta launches Easter Village tour in Eastern Nigeria

NSIA Assets Rise to N4.88tn on Strong Performance

Oil royalties surge 88% after new executive order

Marine Ministry Revenue Hits N1.83tn in 2025, Says Oyetola

Latest News

Trump: Diplomatic Engagement Will Resolve Issue, Says Kwankwaso

Atiku Commiserates With Mu’azu Over Mother’s Death

Ekiti Monarch Honours Barau, Bamidele

2027: Nollywood Stars, Benue APC Supporters Back Tinubu’s Re-Election

Current Süper Lig Top Scorer Admits Nigerian Star’s Superiority

CUPP Lauds Tinubu’s Road Projects, Calls For Consistency

Kano Govt Approves ₦3.3bn For Water Supply, Energy Projects

Trump: End Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Says Ezenekwe

Oyo, UNICEF Seek Sustainable Fashion To Reduce Textile Waste

Imo: Oguta Traditional Leaders Abolish Age-Long Outcaste System

Must Read

The Battle for Africa

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

Popular Posts

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

You may have missed it

Amstel Malta launches Easter Village tour in Eastern Nigeria

NSIA Assets Rise to N4.88tn on Strong Performance

Oil royalties surge 88% after new executive order

Marine Ministry Revenue Hits N1.83tn in 2025, Says Oyetola

BUA MD to Promote Real Sector Growth at Industry Summit

Seaman’s Schnapps reaffirms commitment to culture

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes