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Trump Warns ‘Entire’ Iran Could Be ‘Taken Out Today

07.04.2026

US President Donald Trump warned yesterday that all of Iran could be “taken out” today at the expiry of a deadline he issued for the Islamic republic to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway. “The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump told a...

A’Ibom Police Assures Comprehensive Security Measures

07.04.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reassured citizens that comprehensive security measures have been fully activated across the State, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to prevent and combat all forms of violent crimes. DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, in a press statement made available to journalists on...

Shareholders To Receive N2.836trn Dividend From 20 Firms

07.04.2026

Shareholders of 20 quoted companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) are set to receive a combined dividend payout of not less than N2.836 trillion for the 2025 financial year, as strong corporate earnings and improved cash flows translate into both cash returns and capital gains for investors. The dividend distribution, compiled from company...

7 States Evacuate 1,630 Students From UNIJOS

07.04.2026

At least seven state governments have evacuated 1,630 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following escalating security concerns in Plateau State. On March 29, suspected bandits struck a popular bar in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, shooting sporadically, with at least 28 people confirmed dead and several left injured afterwards. The attack sparked outrage...

Firm To Deliver 1,058 Electricity Connections To Bayelsa Community

07.04.2026

The All On Akeddei Community Project in Bayelsa State is set to deliver an estimated 1,058 electricity connections to small businesses, artisans, and service providers within the community. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Henry Ureh, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by the company’s External Media Consultant, Bolatito Adebola. He...

Sport Unites World, Drives Peace, Devt –UN

07.04.2026

The United Nations has highlighted sport as a universal language bridging cultures, advancing global goals for peace, inclusion and sustainable development across diverse societies worldwide. UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, spoke yesterday at a press briefing in New York, marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. He said the 2026 theme, ‘Sport: Building...

Stop Pressuring Kwara South Monarchs Over Guber Endorsement –Group

07.04.2026

The Kwara South Mandate Group, under the leadership of Chief Olayemi Afolayan, has decried alleged moves to coerce and pressure first-class traditional rulers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara South into endorsing a particular gubernatorial aspirant, Hon. Salihu Danladi, the current Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly. According to Afolayan, the...

Decentralise Pipeline Surveillance Contract For Stability, Peace In N’Delta

07.04.2026

A Coalition of Concerned Youth Bodies in Rivers State has urged the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu to decentralise pipeline security contracts in the Niger Delta region. In a statement signed by Mr Charles Malford, on behalf of the coalition in Port Harcourt, the coalition urged the President to take further decisive steps...

Diri’s Ally Dumps PDP, Joins NDC

07.04.2026

Senior Doubara Kuomokuo, an ally of Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri, has decamped to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kuomokuo, who was very close to the governor before they reportedly fell apart defected to NDC at the weekend in an elaborate ceremony. He disclosed that he decided to join...

Mango Tree Kills Tricycle Rider, Passenger In Delta

07.04.2026

Tragedy struck on Easter Day in Asaba, the Delta State capital as a mango tree along the popular Okpanam road fell on a commercial tricycle, and killed the operator and his passenger. The identities of the victims were still unknown. The mango trees were planted during the days of Mungo Park but have become overgrown....

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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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