Local news – Page 802

FDI: Why $50bn Pledges Haven’t Turned To Investments – Rewane, Utomi, Teriba, Others

19.10.2025

As President Bola Tinubu continues the search for foreign direct investment to boost economic growth, investors coming into the country seem to have prioritised portfolio investment, which gives quick gain, against investment in the real sector of the economy that will grow the economy and create jobs for the teeming population. Sunday Telegraph reports that...

Arsenal Defeat Fulham, Reclaims Top Spot in Premier League

19.10.2025

Arsenal returned to the summit of the Premier League after edging Fulham 1–0 at Craven Cottage in a tightly contested London derby. The solitary goal came midway through the second half, courtesy of Leandro Trossard, whose volley from a corner proved decisive in a match defined more by defensive resilience than attacking flair. It was...

Enugu Govt Slashes C Of O, Other Land-Related Fees By 50%

19.10.2025

…As Mbah opens fresh window for landowners, investors to secure property titles In a reassuring move to empower landowners, encourage investment, and ensure every property in Enugu State has legitimate documentation, Governor Peter Mbah has approved a 50% slash in fees for the processing of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and other land-related documents....

Kaduna Govt To Immunize Over 4.2m Children

18.10.2025

In a bid to curb child mortality and prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board has launched an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign across the state. The programme, which began on Saturday, October 18, is poised to immunise more than 4.2 million children across all 23 Local Government...

Alonso backs Players’ Protest Against La Liga Miami Game

18.10.2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso on Saturday backed La Liga players protesting against the Spanish top flight’s decision to take a match to Miami. La Liga announced last week that Barcelona’s away game at Villarreal will take place in the United States (US) on December 20, in the first European league fixture to be held...

Mateta’s Hat-Trick Earns Palace Draw Against Bournemouth

18.10.2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a hat-trick, including a stoppage-time penalty, as Crystal Palace fought back from two goals down to draw with Bournemouth in a six-goal thriller at Selhurst Park. In an incredible finish, Mateta completed his treble in the 97th minute after Marc Guehi had been wrestled to the ground by Bournemouth’s Bafode Diakite as a left-wing...

Kalu Renovates Abia Correctional Centre, Pays 15 Inmates’ Fines

18.10.2025

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has renovated the administrative block of Umuahia Correctional Centre in Abia State. The renovation, which included re-roofing and ceiling of the facility, was a direct response to a plea by the former State Controller, Mrs Josephine Ogbeifun, during a courtesy call on Kalu in...

Six Killed, 8 Injured In Yobe Road Accident

18.10.2025

A tragic road accident along Potiskum–Fika Road, around Maiduwa Junction in Yobe State, has reportedly claimed six lives and eight others sustained various degrees of injuries. This tragic accident was confirmed by the Yobe State Police Command on Saturday in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim. According to the statement,...

Fans React As Tim Godfrey Features Oxlade In New Single

18.10.2025

The song’s release has generated buzz on social media, with fans sharing their thoughts on the collaboration. Godfrey’s announcement on Instagram showcased a snippet of the song’s video, directed by Ella Raaye, and encouraged fans to “RUN IT UP”. While some praise the musical fusion, others express concerns about Oxlade’s past controversy. A fan online...

Sen. Alli Bags Ph.D In Leadership And Strategic Studies

18.10.2025

The family and media aides of Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) have congratulated him on the successful completion of his Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Leadership and Strategic Studies from the Federal University of Lokoja. This is contained in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday, October 18, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo State...

1 … 800 801 802 803 804 … 2,364

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

David Mark’s Faction Drags INEC To Court

Campaign Team Mobilises Support For Tinubu In Ekiti

Herbalist Cleared After Autopsy Revealed Destiny Boy Died

OPEC Committed To Support Market Stability –Sec Gen

Latest News

FDI: Why $50bn Pledges Haven’t Turned To Investments – Rewane, Utomi, Teriba, Others

Arsenal Defeat Fulham, Reclaims Top Spot in Premier League

Enugu Govt Slashes C Of O, Other Land-Related Fees By 50%

Kaduna Govt To Immunize Over 4.2m Children

Alonso backs Players’ Protest Against La Liga Miami Game

Mateta’s Hat-Trick Earns Palace Draw Against Bournemouth

Kalu Renovates Abia Correctional Centre, Pays 15 Inmates’ Fines

Six Killed, 8 Injured In Yobe Road Accident

Fans React As Tim Godfrey Features Oxlade In New Single

Sen. Alli Bags Ph.D In Leadership And Strategic Studies

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

David Mark’s Faction Drags INEC To Court

Campaign Team Mobilises Support For Tinubu In Ekiti

Herbalist Cleared After Autopsy Revealed Destiny Boy Died

OPEC Committed To Support Market Stability –Sec Gen

Terrorists Kill Eight In Late-Night Raid On Plateau Village

Lagos PDP Guber Aspirant Promises Transformative Leadership

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes