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Tompolo Donates N10bn To Delta Security Fund, Obi Cubana N200m

16.10.2025

The Delta State Security Trust Fund received a boost yesterday as Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) Chief Executive Officer Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo pledged a donation of N10 billion during the official launch of the Fund at Government House. Businessman Obi Cuban followed up with a donation of N200 million. Zenith Bank Plc Chairman...

FCT Poll: Obi, ADC Candidate Decry Sorry State Of Abuja Schools

16.10.2025

Peter Obi has urged all levels of government to invest in education. He made the call when he visited LEA Nursery/Primary School, Kawa, a suburb of Abuja, alongside the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Moses Paul. The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election...

COSEYL Lauds Sen Kalu As Most Respected S’East Political Leader

16.10.2025

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South East geopolitical zone, has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his unwavering commitment which he has demonstrated in advancing democracy and uplifting the lives of his people. In a statement signed by Comrade Goodluck Ibem, the President General of...

Another PDP Gov Dumps Party

16.10.2025

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri announced this yesterday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. He said his decision was for an obvious reason, but did not state the reason or the political party to which he will be moving. “After extensive consultations,...

IMF Sees Nigeria’s Debt-To-GDP Ratio Fall To 36.4% By 2025, 35% By 2026

16.10.2025

…says country’s fiscal reforms working Global public debt to rise above 100% of GDP Over the next two years, Nigeria’s general government gross debt, (debt-to-GDP) is projected to steadily decline, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. According to the latest Fiscal Monitor Report released by the Fund yesterday at the ongoing Annual Meetings of...

Senate Probes Frequent Accidents, Other Ugly Incidents In Aviation Sector

16.10.2025

The Senate, on Wednesday, mandated its Committee on Aviation to investigate the aviation sector, with a view to ascertaining the causes of frequent accidents and incidents on runways across the country. The Senate also stressed the need for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to improve operational safety...

Oyo Govt Pledges Transparency In 2026 Budget Implementation

16.10.2025

…Promises Citizens Better deal in 2026 The Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effective use of public funds in the implementation of the 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, said this on Tuesday and Wednesday during the consultative...

Regulation, Promotion Of Factoring Services Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate

16.10.2025

A Bill for an Act to provide for the Regulation and Promotion of Factoring Services in Nigeria, on Wednesday, passed second reading in the Senate. The Factoring Regulation Bill 2024, which aims to address the persistent challenge of delayed payments faced by small businesses in Nigeria is being sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr (Cross...

Reps Want Dedicated Budget Line For Occupational Safety In MDAs

16.10.2025

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to create a distinct budget line for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programmes across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), beginning with the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The advice was consequent upon the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. David Zakaria, representing Idah Federal Constituency...

13 Killed In Fresh Barkin Ladi Attacks

16.10.2025

…As Lawmaker Condemns Fresh Killings, Demands Decisive Security Action At least 13 people were killed in renewed attacks on Rachas and Rawuru villages of Heipang and Fan districts of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council of Plateau State The incident, which occurred late Tuesday night, has once again thrown the area into mourning. Confirming the attacks,...

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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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