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Child Labour Day: Child Labour Unacceptable, Says First Lady

13.06.2025

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that it was unacceptable for any child to be forced to work in the country. This declaration was contained in her message commemorating the World Against Child Labour on Thursday. She wrote: “Today, we raise our voices for millions of children whose dreams are stolen by the harsh...

Democracy Day: Don’t Misuse Cybercrime Act, US, UK, Canada, Others Advise FG

13.06.2025

The United States , United Kingdom, Canada, Finland and Norway yesterday advised the Federal Government not to misuse the Cybercrimes Act, but use it to protect free speech and economic growth. The US Ambassador Richard Mills; British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery; Finlnish Ambassador Sanna Selin; Norwegian Ambassador Svein Baera;and Canadian High Commissioner Pasquale Salvaggio gave...

Good Governance Cornerstone Of Democracy –CAN

13.06.2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Nigerian leaders to imbibe the values of accountability, transparency and commit to restoring lasting peace and security, noting that good governance was the hall mark of democracy. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a message to mark this year’s democracy day celebration, said June 12 symbolizes...

Two Years After, Niger Govt Vows To Bridge Gap With Correspondents’ Chapel

13.06.2025

Niger state government has expressed the readiness of the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago‘s led government to work with the Media for effective reportage in the state. Special Adviser to Niger state governor on Media Communications and Strategy, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa made the commitment when he paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Correspondents’...

Alleged Misconduct: Activist Accuses CBB Of Covering Up Petition Against Soludo, Appointees

13.06.2025

An activist based in Anambra State Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwohas accused the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) of trying to cover up his petition against Governor Charles Soludo and three of his appointees for alleged misconduct. Okonkwo in his petition to the agency on April 14 accused Soludo and his aides of receiving a donation of N30...

WAEC Debunks Parent’s Allegations Over Son’s Withheld Results

13.06.2025

The West African E x a m i n a t i o n s Council (WAEC) says it does withhold candidates’ results without reasons. The body said this yesterday following the allegations by a parent that it withheld her son’s November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, causing him to slip into...

Monarch Petitions IGP Over Threat To Destroy Community

13.06.2025

A traditional ruler of Ifetuntun, in Ife South local government area of Osun State, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the threat of destroying the community. The monarch, the Obawure of Ifetuntun also cried out to the IGP over the incessant clashes over a boundary dispute between his...

AHF Empowers Young Men With Reignited Boys2Men Programme

13.06.2025

In a renewed commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of children across Africa, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has announced the revitalization of its Boys2Men programme as part of its 2025 Day of the African Child commemoration. The theme of 2025 event, “Be the Hero of Your Health,” emphasizes empowering adolescent boys and young...

Economic Summit: Nigeria Embarks On Diplomatic Shuttles To Gambia, Senegal

13.06.2025

As part of the ongoing efforts to encourage massive participation in the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit, Nigeria has embarked on diplomatic shuttles to other countries in West Africa to invite their Presidents to attend the all important event billed to hold in Abuja. The Special Envoy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the West...

NSE President Reaffirms Commitment To Success Of IFES

13.06.2025

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the success and advancement of the International Federation of Engineering Societies (IFES) under the Belt and Road Initiative. This affirmation was made by the President and Chairman-in-Council of NSE, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, during the closed-door meeting of the founding members of...

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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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