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Works Minister Condoles With Niger Govt

23.10.2025

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that claimed more than 30 lives at Essa Village along the Lambata–Lapai–Bida Road on Tuesday. The incident occurred when residents were reportedly scooping fuel from a fallen tanker before it exploded. In...

BAT Ideological Group Unveils Handbook To Promote Tinubu’s Values

23.10.2025

The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style as a masterclass in effective governance, defined by courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to good governance for all Nigerians. Speaking during the launch of the group’s handbook in Lagos, Atoyebi hailed Tinubu as an “enigma...

Ndidi Scores First Goal In Turkey

23.10.2025

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, on Wednesday night opened his goal account for Besiktas as the Turkish giants claimed a 2-0 victory over Konyaspor in their Super Lig clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Ndidi, who was recently appointed as vice-captain of the club, played a crucial role in midfield alongside new captain Orkun Kökcü,...

Umahi Condoles With Victims’ Families, Niger

23.10.2025

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has joined other eminent Nigerians to condole the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago and the families of those who lost their loved ones in the tanker explosion at Essa Village, CH.97+000 along the Lambata-Lapai-Bida road in the state on Wednesday. The Minister spoke in a statement issued...

Nigerian Engineers Partner With Defence HQ On Infrastructure Projects

23.10.2025

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Defence Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation (DHQSE) to provide professional oversight and technical expertise for critical defence infrastructure projects. The collaboration aligns with the NSE’s strategic agenda, which prioritises quality assurance, effective project evaluation, and the promotion of engineering excellence...

APC Diaspora Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Doro As Minister

23.10.2025

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the diaspora have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing one of their own, Dr. Bernard Doro, as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Until his nomination, Doro served as an executive member of the APC in the United Kingdom. He was nominated on Tuesday to replace...

Thelma Lawson Laments Cost Of Living

23.10.2025

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson, has opened up about the financial pressure that comes with fame, saying her lifestyle has become more expensive since leaving the show. In a recent interview, Thelma revealed that the need to maintain her image and meet fans’ expectations makes her spend more than before....

Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray To Back-To-Back UCL Wins

23.10.2025

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen’s brace earned Galatasaray a 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with the Turkish side recording back-to-back European victories having won just one of their previous 18 main-draw matches. An already vociferous home crowd at RamsPark was given reason to erupt just three minutes into proceedings, when...

Reps Probe Non-Repatriation Of $850bn Crude Oil Export Proceeds

23.10.2025

The House of Representatives yesterday launched a probe into the alleged non-repatriation of crude oil export proceeds estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014. The Ad Hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and NonRepatriation of Crude Oil Proceeds Chairman Seyi Sowunmi said this during the committee’s inaugural press conference. According to him,...

Report: American Pilot Kidnapped In Niger Republic

23.10.2025

Multiple security sources in the West African nation of Niger told CBS News yesterday that an American national was kidnapped from his home in the capital Niamey on Tuesday night. The missionary, who is a pilot for the evangelical missionary agency Serving in Mission, was seized by three unidentified men as he headed to the...

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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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