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Buhari: I’m Shocked Over Deaths Of Niger, Kano, Abia Tragedies

02.06.2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is “shocked and devastated” by the tragic loss of lives in recent disasters that struck Niger and Kano states, offering his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and communities. The twin tragedies, flash floods that killed more than 100 people and displaced thousands in Niger State, and a...

NNPP Chief Mourns Death Of Kano Athletes

02.06.2025

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has mourned the death of 20 Kano athletes who were returning to Kano State after their participation in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. Ajadi in a statement yesterday described the incident as a very sad...

Fix Nigeria Before 2027 Politics, Osun Group Tells Tinubu

02.06.2025

A group, The Osun Masterminds, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend all political scheming ahead of the 2027 general elections and focus squarely on addressing Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic conditions, which it says are already pushing citizens to the brink. In its monthly State of the State address for May, delivered in Osogbo,...

NURTW President Celebrates Tinubu’s Second Year, Hails His Achievements

02.06.2025

President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his second term in office. Baruwa, who stated this during a press conference in Abuja, said “President Tinubu, whom I’ve known since his days as Lagos State Governor, has always been a reformer. “He has...

IATA: African Passengers Pay More Taxes Than Base Fares

02.06.2025

…carriers face unique cost challenges …$100 air ticket carries $60-$70 in charges Mozambique tops $1.3bn in airlines blocked by govts, Nigeria maintains clean bill The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a holistic look at the African aviation market noting that Africa traffic is projected to reach 345 million in 2043, more than doubling...

Hajj Pilgrims, Visitors To Enjoy Best Roaming From Glo In S’Arabia

02.06.2025

Digital solutions provider, Globacom says it is offering an unprecedented deal to Nigerians travelling to Saudi Arabia either for Hajj or for holiday. The offer, according to a statement from the company, will enable them to make calls and enjoy data at the most affordable tariffs while in that country. Globacom said: “By providing the...

Eid-Kabir: Plot To Smear Emir Sanusi Using AI-Generated Videos Uncovered

02.06.2025

Digital forensic experts claim they have uncovered a plot to smear the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II through the circulation of an AI-generated video portraying him making disparaging comments on the Federal and Kano State governments. The said video is said to be scheduled for release before Eid-el-Kabir. An AI expert Dr Mikail...

ACF Commiserates With Niger, Kano Over Flood, Road Accident

02.06.2025

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commiserated with the people of Niger State over the flood disaster and Kano for those involved in the fatal accident on their way from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Prof Tukur MuhammadBaba, National Publicity Secretary of the ACF in a statement, yesterday, said the Forum was jolted...

Presidency: Tinubu’s 2027 Gets Massive Boost As Akoko Leaders Back Re-Election

02.06.2025

Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in four local governments of Akoko in Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The leaders included Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the chairmen of the four local governments, Senator Jide Ipinsagba representing the zone...

Herders Hijack Benue Links Bus, Abduct Female Passengers

02.06.2025

A commuter bus conveying traders from Orie Orba Market in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State to neighboring Benue State was on Saturday hijacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The victims were on board Benue Links mass transit vehicle on the 9th Mile – Otukpo Highway when they were ambushed by gunmen. The passengers, most...

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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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