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Preserve Legacy Of Akran, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi, Sanwo

03.05.2026

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the people of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the Akran of Badagry, His Imperial Majesty, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I. He said the “Akran of Badagry was a constant, an unshakeable figure of unity, whose palace was always open to his people and...

McPherson University Promotes Town And Gown Interactions

03.05.2026

As part of efforts to promote town and gown interaction in the last few weeks, McPherson University exposed its students to gathering industry knowledge in various fields, including communication and international relations. Besides leading its History and International Relations students to the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi, Lagos, its numerous Mass Communication students...

How Olukoyas ‘Re Moulding Destinies,

03.05.2026

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Guitar Choir has marked 20 years of ministry, standing out as one of Nigeria’s most innovative gospel music groups. The group reflects the influence of MFM General Overseer, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, a music aficionado, teacher, and composer whose works range from highlife to classical and traditional...

Philanthropist Ajiya Declares For Sokoto East Senatorial

03.05.2026

A renowned philanthropist, Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, has formally declared his intention to contest the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alhaji Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, made the declaration in a statement issued by the...

Troops Neutralise 4 Bandits’ Leaders In Katsina

03.05.2026

Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have neutralised four suspected terrorists during combat along the Turare– Yantumaki Road in the state. This is contained in a statement in Katsina on Saturday by Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs. He said the operation happened on Friday when the troops came under...

Kwara Police Crack Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest 6 Suspects

03.05.2026

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough in its sustained, continuous offensive against kidnapping, with the arrest of six suspected kidnappers and the recovery of firearms following a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in Baruten Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Adetoun...

FUTA SSANU Protests Delays Remittance, Refund Of Contributors

03.05.2026

Members of the Senior Staff Association of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have staged a protest at the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) branch in Alagbaka, Akure, over the non-remittance and nonrefund of National Housing Fund (NHF) contributions deducted from their salaries. The FMBN administers the NHF, a federal scheme established to...

Odunmbaku Graduates 150 Ojodu Youths In Digital Skills Training

03.05.2026

One hundred and fifty Ojodu youths graduated recently from the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) digital skills training. The graduates were trained in digital literacy, social media and digital marketing; cloud computing, cyber security awareness, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence. The training was conducted both physically and virtually. Speaking at the graduation...

GOC 81 Division Charges Newly Trained Drivers With Responsibilit

03.05.2026

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, has urged newly graduated soldiers of Driver Basic Course 1/26 to demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and discipline as they return to their respective units. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, said...

Africa’s Creative Economy To Hit $17.84bn In 2030 – Selar CEO

03.05.2026

Douglas Kendyson is the Chief Executive Officer of Selar. In this interview, he talks about the growing creative economy in Africa and how it is becoming a crucial driver of global economic growth and recovery. He further shares insights on how the generation of micro-entrepreneurs (creators) is fueling this new trend that is the creative...

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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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