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A’Ibom Traders Donate N100M For Eno’s Re-Election

04.10.2025

…Appreciate his empowerment packages In a show of solidarity and confidence, traders across Akwa Ibom State have applauded Governor Umo Eno for what they described as his unprecedented transparency and accountability in the distribution of empowerment packages aimed at boosting Small and Medium-Scale Businesses in the state. At a well-attended meeting of the Ibom Traders...

Aiyedatiwa, CAN, Muslims Set For Nat’l Prayer For Ondo Chief Imam

04.10.2025

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State will lead prominent Nigerians for the final fidau prayer of the late Chairman, League of Imams and Alfas, and Secretary-General, League of Imams and Alfas, Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Shaykh Ahmad Olagoke Aladesawe. Aladesawe, who until his death was also the Grand Imam of Owoland, died at...

How Ondo Monarch Escapes Assassination Attempt

04.10.2025

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested ten persons over the alleged attempt to assassinate the monarch of the Igoba community, Oba John Adinlewa, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Oba Adinlewa, the Olugoba of Igoba, his wife, and other indigenes of the town were attacked during a cultural festival in the community....

World Cup Sanctions: S’Africa Coach Expresses Disappointment

04.10.2025

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted his disappointment after FIFA docked his team three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player, while alleging that there was “A lot of lobbying behind the scenes” to get this decision. Bross said, “I was down, I didn’t expect it (FIFA decision), certainly not the way...

Host Communities Commend FG For Establishing HCDTs

04.10.2025

Oil-bearing Communities in Bayelsa State, popularly known as Host communities, have commended the Federal Government for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIA) into Law, adding that the passage has brought succour to the host communities. Recall that through the establishment of PIA, a trust was set up known as Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), where...

National Theatre Comes Back To Life With ‘Fela & The Kalakuta Queens’

04.10.2025

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, roared back to life on October 1, 2025, following years of renovation, with a dazzling blend of music, theatre, and celebration befitting Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi, led...

Benue Govt Delegation Visits Victims, Assures Of Justice

04.10.2025

…Monarchs seek withdrawal of soldiers, deployment of policemen to safeguard villages…Says Army protecting killer herdsmen, attacking innocent inhabitants A high-powered delegation comprising government officials and security experts on Thursday visited Kwande Local Government Area to condole the people over the recent military attack on innocent citizens and assess the level of damage caused. The delegation...

Quality Assurance, Regulatory Oversight Will Boost Education In Africa

04.10.2025

Pro-Chancellor, Chairman Governing Council, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Jide Owoeye, has identified the strengthening of regulatory oversight in the education sector, quality assurance and collaboration between private and public universities as parameters for the transformation of Africa. He also called on governments, private sectors, and regional bodies to continue to implement and...

Family Warns Govt, Ruling House Over Move To Install Monarch Amid Court Case

04.10.2025

The Olowookere Royal Family has cautioned against the installation of a monarch in Araromi-Obo, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Ekiti State, despite a pending appeal at the Supreme Court. The dispute originated when the opposing family challenged the legitimacy of the late monarch’s ascension to the throne. They argued that his ruling lineage should no longer...

NCDC Clarifies N140bn Allocation, Promises Equity, Inclusivity

04.10.2025

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has said its N140 billion was not altered by the Senate, promising to ensure equitable allocation of resources and development within the region. The Executive Director, Corporate Services, NCDC, James Uloko, disclosed this in a statement issued at the weekend. He said, “The attention of the North Central Development...

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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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