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RMAFC Advocates For Economic Diversification For Growth

17.09.2025

Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission( RMAFC) has called for diversification of resources by all three tiers of government. Rising from a strategic retreat organised for members of the Mobilisation and Diversification Committee (M&DC), the committee harped on the need for government at all levels to embark on transformative economic diversification to meet the current...

Eno Assures Judiciary Of Continuous Collaboration As Legal Year Begins

17.09.2025

In a bid to sustain peace and security in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has pledged his administration’s continuous commitment to a strong working relationship with the judiciary. The Governor gave the assurance while speaking at a special inter-denominational church service at The Believers Assembly (Evang) Nigeria, to mark the opening of the 2025/2026...

Erosion Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Edo Community

17.09.2025

A motorcyclist, popularly known as an Okada rider, was swept away by erosion in the university town of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday evening. The tragic incident, which has sparked renewed concern over the worsening case of erosion in most parts of Edo State, was captured in a viral...

Cross River Gov Names New Head of Service

17.09.2025

The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has announced the appointment of Orok Okon as the new Head of the State Civil Service (HoS). New Telegraph reports that the appointment of Okon followed the retirement of Dr Innocent Eteng and is set to take effect on September 19, 2025. A statement signed by the...

US Embassy To Nigerians: Visa Fees Remain Non-Refundable Regardless Of Outcome

17.09.2025

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has maintained that visa application fees remain nonrefundable and non-transferable. In a post shared on its official X handle yesterday, the US Mission in Nigeria admitted growing concerns among Nigerian applicants over the visa fees. However, it wrote that: “Like most countries, US visa fees cover the cost of...

4% FOB Suspension Will Promote Sustainable Growth –Airlines

17.09.2025

Airline operators, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on Imports is a clear demonstration of his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. AON particularly lauded the Minister...

2027: Wike On Mission To Destroy PDP, Not Acting In APC’s Interest, Sagay Alleges

17.09.2025

The former Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has alleged that the disposition of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has the potential of destroying the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2027 general elections. While accusing the former Rivers State Governor of allegedly working to...

Ibas: Emergency Rule In Rivers A Necessity, Not Our Choice

17.09.2025

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, IbokEte Ibas, has said the declaration of emergency rule in the state was a “necessity forced upon us by insecurity and political impasse.” Ibas spoke yesterday during a public lecture in Port Harcourt, the state capital, organised as part of the transition activities. The public lecture was themed: ‘Democracy...

National ID Day: Every Nigerian Must Be Visible, Verifiable –Tinubu

17.09.2025

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to building a Nigeria where every citizen’s identity is secure, trusted, and recognised across all platforms. Tinubu spoke yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 National Day of Identity. The event was themed: ‘Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Backbone to Digital Public Infrastructure’. Tinubu said the celebration was not...

Alleged Thugs Importation: Malami’s Petition Act Of Economic Sabotage –Kebbi

17.09.2025

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, yesterday dismissed the allegation by former Minister for Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, that his government is importing thugs from the Republic of Niger to destabilise the state. He said he is not deterred and remains “unperturbed”. In a statement, Idris condemned the “frivolous petition”, saying...

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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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