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Benue Assembly Confirms Six More Commissioner Nominees, Rejects Two

20.08.2025

The Benue State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed six more commissioner nominees and rejected two nominees submitted by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The Assembly rejected the nominations of Dr. Yangien Ornguga and Mr. James Dwen, and subsequently urged the Governor to nominate two alternative candidates to replace them. The rejection of the two nominees resulted...

NUJ Congratulates Chronicle Editor On Best Service Award

20.08.2025

For his diligence, devotion to work and commitment to the Cross River State civil service, the State government has recognised Mr. Okar Ibor, Daily Editor of the state-owned Nigerian Chronicle. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated Comrade Oka Ibor, Editor of the NigeriaC’River: NUJ congratulates Chronicle Editor on Best...

NAPTIP Raids Abuja Apartment, Arrests 8 Traffickers, Rescues 29 Victims

20.08.2025

..N5.4m collected one of the victims Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested 8 persons suspected to be members of the notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana and rescued 29 suspects, most of whom are foreign nationals of some West African Countries. The Agency’s...

Kano To Partner Lagos On Sports Development

20.08.2025

Kano State Government has expressed its desire to partner with the Lagos State Government to explore opportunities in the sports sector. The Special Adviser to Kano State governor on Media, Mallam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made this disclosure after the maiden Bamofin Ladipo Johnson Under-16 football tournament. Dawakin-Tofa, who stood in for Governor Kabir Abba...

ATICEN, Telcos, Subscribers Applaud Tinubu’s Removal Of 5% Excise Duty

20.08.2025

The Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers of Nigeria (ATICEN) has praised President Bola Tinubu for cancelling the controversial 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, describing the decision as “highly commendable.” The Union’s President, Comrade Adede John Williams, highlighted the burdens the duty would have put on the...

‘Be Prudent With Mgt Of Public Resources’, AGF Tasks Project Coordinators

20.08.2025

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Shamseldeen B. Ogunjimi, has tasked Project Coordinators across the country to ensure their activities align with OAGF’s vision of strengthening financial stewardship of the nation’s resources for the benefit of Nigerians. Ogunjimi counselled Project Coordinators on Wednesday, August 2. at the 2025 OAGF retreat organised for them in Abuja....

Kano Establishes Mobilisation Taskforce Over Alleged Voters’ Disenfranchisement

20.08.2025

The Kano State Government has in the wake of alleged voter disenfranchisement and apathy approved the establishment of the State Mobilisation Taskforce on Voter Registration. Accordingly, the task force is said to be in line with the directives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the commencement of voter registration nationwide, This is contained...

Three Dead In Sokoto Boat Accident

20.08.2025

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday confirmed that three bodies have been recovered following a boat accident in Sokoto State. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, NEMA’s Head of Operations in Sokoto, Aliyu Kafindangi, said 25 passengers were rescued from the ill-fated boat, which capsized on Sunday with more than 50 people...

Why Uniuyo Is Attracting Research Grants From Top Funding Agencies

20.08.2025

A university don, Prof Emmanuel Akpabio, has expressed delight that the University of Uyo (UniUyo) has been able to attract grants from top funding agencies due to its growing reputation and research capabilities. Akpabio, a professor of Human Geography and Natural Resources Management, stated this at a press briefing to announce a British Council-funded support...

PSC Approves Promotion Of 952 ASPs To DSPs

20.08.2025

…says 176 others’ elevation declined The Police Service Commission (PSC) has conveyed its approval for the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents (DSPs). This is as the commission declined the promotion of 176 ASPs, it said were found to have retired from Service, even as 3...

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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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