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State Creation Won’t Be Based On Sentiment –Senator

31.10.2025

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South, Ekong Sampson, has stressed that there would be no sentiment in state creation, noting that due process must be followed. Sampson stated this while fielding questions from journalists at the National Assembly, on the ongoing clamour for creation of new states by some Nigerians. He said: “The issue of...

AU, AFRIMA Confirm January 7-11, 2026 For 9th Awards In Lagos Edition To January Allows

31.10.2025

The African Union C o m m i s s i o n (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have officially announced the 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards will now take place from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously scheduled for November 25–30,...

Police Arrest Man Flaunting AK-47 Rifle In Viral Video

31.10.2025

The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 32-year-old man, Anas Dauda, after a viral video showed him displaying an AK-47 rifle and making threatening remarks. New Telegraph reports that Dauda was arrested on Thursday, October 30, at Jalingo B area, Lamorde Ward, Mubi South Local Government Council of the state. According to...

Base FM Amplifies Survivour Voices For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

31.10.2025

To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Base FM 101.1 joined the global movement, turning its airwaves into a hub of hope, strength and healing with survivor voices. With the theme “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” the station’s Pinktober campaign inspired powerful conversations, breaking the silence around breast cancer and encouraging early...

Nathaniel Bassey, Others To Perform At Mega Concert

31.10.2025

Frontline Nigerian gospel singers, Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Bidemi Olaoba, Efe Nathan, Simisola Agbebi, and Lady Prudence are billed to perform at the 16th edition of Night of Mercy Gospel Concert at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos State. According to the organisers, the 16th Edition promises Night of Worship and Divine Intervention. Speaking during a media...

Power: Multiple, Unsynchronized Markets Regulations Unfriendly, Says Adelabu

31.10.2025

…says fragile national grid requires careful mgt The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said creating multiple and unsynchronised markets with conflicting regulations in the sector posed serious risks that could confuse investors and strand power. Adelabu, who expressed the concerns, while speaking yesterday at the technical session to mark the 20th anniversary of...

…Says Fragile National Grid Requires Careful Mgt

31.10.2025

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, has affirmed full compliance with the indefinite strike declared by its national body, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). President Toba Babarinsa said this at a news conference yesterday in Lagos. NARD on October 27 declared a nationwide indefinite strike, which is to...

New Yam Festival: Nkerefi Community Lauds Mbah’s Rural Devt Initiative

31.10.2025

The Enuogu-Nkerefi Autonomous Community in the Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State yesterday saluted Governor Peter Mbah for his commitment to developing rural areas, especially in Nkerefi. During the celebration of the annual Iri Ji (new yam festival) in his palace Igwe Onukwube, the Ogu I of Enuogu Nkerefi, said the festival is...

FG Set To Implement Single Window Policy At Nigerian Ports

31.10.2025

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to actualise the implementation of the National Single Window at the nation’s ports by 2026. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said the policy aimed at creating a single platform to harmonise documentation, minimise human contact, and bring full transparency to the cargo clearance process would be a game changer...

Michelle Alozie on Her Historic FIFPRO XI Nomination

31.10.2025

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has expressed disbelief and gratitude after being named to the 2023 FIFPRO Women’s World XI nomination, describing the honour as “insane.” Folowing the nomination, New Telegraph reports that the Houston Dash defender has become the only Nigerian on the 25-player shortlist. Alozie is the only Nigerian among the 25 finalists...

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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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