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Easter: Workers Sacrificing Wages, Safety

04.04.2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised political leaders in the country, accusing them of demanding painful sacrifices from workers while failing to make meaningful sacrifices in governance. In its Easter message to Nigerian workers and citizens, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the suffering of workers through rising transportation costs, insecurity and power shortages...

Pepsodent Awareness On Oral Care Campaign Reaches 51 Schools

04.04.2026

Pepsodent has intensified efforts to improve oral health outcomes in Nigeria by taking its awareness campaign to 51 schools across 17 states, reaching thousands of children with practical lessons on healthy oral hygiene habits. The initiative, part of activities marking World Oral Health Day 2026, was executed simultaneously in major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port...

Revamping Nigeria’s Refining Capacity, Getting Renewed Focus – PETROAN

04.04.2026

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said that there is renewed focus on revamping Nigeria’s refining capacity through strategic partnerships, alongside ongoing efforts geared towards the start-up and optimal functioning of government owned refineries. PETROAN National President, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry stated that the association believes that the timely operationalisation of...

Nigeria Wastes 38m Tonnes Of Food Annually, EU, FG, UNIDO Cry Out

04.04.2026

The European Union (EU) has revealed that Nigeria wastes about 38 million tonnes of food annually the highest on the African continent, as it joined the Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to demand urgent action to curb food waste and promote sustainable consumption. The partners warned that massive food waste...

Challenges Abound Despite Efforts In Combating Insecurity, Tinubu Laments

04.04.2026

…says true transformation can’t be achieved without sacrifice. President Bola Tinubu has lamented that challenges abound despite government efforts in confronting insecurity in the country. The President in a message commemorating Easter celebration on Friday also cautioned that true transformation could not be achieved in the country without sacrifice. Reacting to opposition’s criticisms against the...

Sanwo-olu Preaches Love, Compassion, Hope

04.04.2026

Governor of Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Nigerians, especially Christians, on the celebration of Easter. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview at Lagos House, Marina, where he urged residents to embrace love, unity, and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Governor commended Christian faithful for their devotion during the Lenten...

2Baba Speaks On Reunion With Plantashun Boiz

04.04.2026

2Baba Speaks On Reunion With Plantashun Boiz

Haaland Hattrick Helps Man City Beat Liverpool 4-0

04.04.2026

Manchester City on Saturday evening won another FA Cup quarterfinal in the early start of the game, crushing Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and Antoine Semenyo’s skilful finish gave City the victory they most likely deserved for their outstanding effort. Nico O’Reilly scored the first goal in the 38th minute by...

Kwara Police Lead Joint Show Of Force, Tighten Security

04.04.2026

The Kwara State Police Command on Saturday, April 4, 2026, conducted a joint Show of Force operation across key areas of the state as part of its efforts in ensuring heightened security throughout the Easter period. The operation, which reflects the Command’s proactive security strategy, was carried out in collaboration with sister security agencies, including...

Tinubu Storms Ogun Today, To Commission Airport, Airline, Major Infrastructure Projects

04.04.2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today embark on an official visit to Ogun State, as the Gateway State prepares to witness the commissioning and inspection of a sweeping array of landmark projects, an indication of its bold stride toward infrastructural transformation, economic expansion, and improved service delivery. According to a statement issued by the Special...

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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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