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Tinubu To Trump: Your Characterisation Of Nigeria Not Reflective Of Our Reality

02.11.2025

President Bola Tinubu has said that characterisation of Nigeria as being religiously intolerant did not reflect the country’s national reality. The President said this in direct reaction to the allegation of genocide against Christians in the country and characterisation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular Concern’ by President Donald Trump of United States of...

Constitution Review: North, South Demand 31, 24 New States

02.11.2025

As the National Assembly gears up for yet another round of amendments to the 1999 Constitution, the Joint Adhoc Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives have received proposals for the creation of fifty- five (55) new states in Nigeria. The proposals are coming from groups within the existing thirty -six (36) states and...

Bandits Attack, Kidnap Residents In 3 Kano Communities

02.11.2025

Despite the deployment of heavily armed security personnel, bandits have continued to infiltrate and attack residents of Shanono, Bagwai, and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State. The Chairman of the Faruruwa, Shanono Local Government Security Committee, Alhaji Yahaya Bagobiri, who made this known in his visit to the affected communities, said that in less...

UNIZIK Alumni Association Holds Annual Convention In Lagos

02.11.2025

With “The Future is Now” as the theme, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Alumni Association held its annual convention in Lagos, amid pomp and creativity. The event, held at the serene Welcome Hotels, Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, served as a platform for members to brainstorm on strategies for integrating the emerging Generation Z into the...

1895 Ogun Pepe: Alaafin, Oyo Elders Sensitise Community On Art Of Resisting Oppressive Rule

02.11.2025

As the November 12, 2025 memorialization of the 130th anniversary of the “Pepe” War (Ogun Pepe) in which the British colonialists attacked and ravaged Oyo Town over Alaafin Alowolodu Adeyemi’s refusal to be subjected to imperialist oppression approaches, the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, and his subjects have vowed never...

Gombe: Yahaya Constitutes Task Force To Revitalize Basic Education

02.11.2025

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the constitution of a high-level Task Force for the revitalization of basic education, as part of efforts to reposition the sub-sector and ensure quality learning outcomes across the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who announced the Governor’s approval, explained that the...

Joao Pedro Strikes as Chelsea Edge Tottenham

02.11.2025

Chelsea FC have temporarily moved into the Premier League (EPL) top four after securing a crucial 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham. Chelsea began on the front foot, and Alejandro Garnacho fired an effort into the hands of Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario. A much clearer warning would come soon after, though, when Joao Pedro pounced on a...

Abiodun Reappoints Kalejaye As Ogun Health Poly Governing Council Chair

01.11.2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the reappointment of an Ibadan-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye, as the Chairman of the Governing Council for the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu. The reappointment, announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, reaffirms...

30 Female Journalists Trained On Ethical GBV Reporting In Sokoto

01.11.2025

The Gender Educators Initiative (GEI) has trained 30 female journalists in Sokoto on ethical and gender-sensitive reporting of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The training aimed to enhance accurate and compassionate reportage on issues affecting women and girls. GEI Chairperson Hajia Sha’afatu Suleiman said the training was designed to strengthen the capacity of female journalists to report...

ACWAN Commends NLNG For Launching Nigeria Prize For Creative Arts

01.11.2025

The Art and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) has commended the NLNG for its groundbreaking launch of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. ACWAN, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee, noted that this new category, with an impressive award value of $20,000, “is, without question, one of the most significant developments...

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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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