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No Rift Between Makinde, Olubadan –Palace Chief

03.04.2026

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has debunked some reports that there is a rift between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and himself. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, the palace said: “We wish to make it abundantly clear that there is no rift between Kabiyesi and Olori...

Sanwo-Olu Supports LASODA, Foundation With N200m

03.04.2026

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu marked the World Autism Awareness Day yesterday, with a N200 million financial support to the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and Kanyeyachukwu Foundation for autism advocacy and caregiver development. He announced the N200 million support while receiving teenage autism advocate and Guinness World Record holder for youngest...

Rep Member Empowers Constituency To Boost Rural Access

03.04.2026

The member representing Arochukwu/ Ohafia federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Osonwa, has moved away from the common empowerment items to earth-moving equipment, among other items, to his constituents to boost rural access and agricultural productivity. The items included a grader, payloader, 50 motorcycles, 50 tricycle-size trucks, 30 mini buses, 100 sewing machines and 100 refrigerators. Other...

Ladega Celebrated Across Ikorodu On His Birthday

03.04.2026

Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, is being widely celebrated across Ikorodu, including the Local Government Chairmen, as he marks his birthday on Friday, April 3. Popularly known as “Mr Prosperity,” Hon. Ladega has earned widespread admiration for his humility, accessibility, and people-first approach to leadership. Regarded as a listening leader, his...

Olubadan Rejoices With Christians On Good Friday, Easter Celebrations

03.04.2026

As Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are being celebrated globally, the Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Ladoja (Arusa1), has rejoiced with Christians all over the world. The Easter message is contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga at the Olubadan palace, Oke...

JMG Industrial Delivers Air Compressor Upgrade To Dangote Cement Plant

03.04.2026

Following a comprehensive system audit and airflow analysis at the Dangote Cement Gboko plant, JMG Industrial has installed eight highperformance Kaeser rotary lobe blower units designed for continuous heavy-duty industrial operation. A statement yesterday said the upgraded compressed air configuration increased airflow efficiency by approximately 23 per cent, with peak airflow capacity improvements reaching nearly...

Oil Price Hits $112.60 Par Barrel

03.04.2026

United States West Texas Intermediate crude futures yesterday rose by $12.48, or 12.5 per cent to trade at $112.60 per barrel, while Brent crude futures rose by $7.96, or 7.9 per cent, to hit $109.12 per barrel. Still, both benchmarks remained below highs near $120 a barrel touched earlier in the conflict, according to Reuters....

Police Arrest Seven Suspects Over Attack On Jos Community

03.04.2026

…IGP Disu vows Justice Following the visit of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Rilwan Disu, to Jos, Plateau State, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba community. During the visit on Thursday, April 2, the IGP assured the residents that those responsible will be brought...

FG Harps On Inclusivity, Support For Autistic Persons

03.04.2026

The Federal Government has called for increased inclusivity and stronger support systems for persons living with autism, as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day 2026. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made the call in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja to mark the annual...

A’Ibom Communnities Hails Eno’s Rural Road Revolution

03.04.2026

Residents and indigenes of various rural communities in Akwa Ibom State have commended Governor Umo Eno for the ongoing and completed road infrastructure drive in the state, stressing that it has enabled seamless movement and enhanced economic activities. The commendations came during an inspection visit by some aides of Governor Eno, led by the SSA...

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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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