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Empowering Kogi: FGN/IFAD-VCDP’s Game-Changing Initiatives

10.02.2026

Farmers in Kogi State have commended the Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) for transforming their lives and livelihoods. During a media tour to VCDP project sites in Ajaokuta and Lokoja, farmers praised the programme’s impact on their production, income, and well-being. “We thank IFAD-VCDP for this support....

Cancer Care Now ‘Financially Catastrophic’

10.02.2026

The First Lady of Imo State and Chairperson, First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Barrister Chioma Uzodinma, has raised a fresh alarm over Nigeria’s cancer crisis, calling for an urgent upward review of the Cancer Health Fund as insecurity, poverty and soaring treatment costs push thousands of vulnerable Nigerians to avoidable deaths. Uzodinma, who sounded the...

Reps Request IGR Details From Agric Institutions

10.02.2026

The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has directed all institutions under its jurisdiction to submit evidence of their internally generated revenue (IGR) within 24 hours. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, who gave the directive on Tuesday, warned that the 2026 budget defence of any institution that fails to comply...

FG Kicks Off Distribution Of Emergency Food, Nutrition Aid, Drugs In Sokoto

10.02.2026

The Federal Government has officially flagged off the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Assistance, along with essential drugs, to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable populations across ten Northern states, with Sokoto State serving as the host for this historic exercise. The flag-off ceremony, held at the Government House in Sokoto, brought together...

Senate Reversal On E-Transmission Cosmetic

10.02.2026

Former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, said the Nigerian Senate’s amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which now permits the conditional electronic transmission of election results from each polling unit, is cosmetic. Ameh, in a statement, said there is no meaningful difference between the amendment of...

Tinubu Govt Sustains Drive On Critical Infrastructure, Says Works Minister

10.02.2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the provision of critical infrastructure across the country, with a renewed focus on road development as a catalyst for economic growth and improved livelihoods. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the assurance during a media tour, commissioning of completed emergency road repairs, and inspection of...

Kwara Gov’s Wife Urges Sustained Action Against Gender-Based Violence

10.02.2026

The wife of the Kwara State Governor and Chairperson, Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), stating that no religion or culture justifies abuse, oppression, or harmful practices. Amb. AbdulRazaq, who is also the Founder, Ajike People’s Support Centre, made the call while...

Security Environ Fluid, Needs Constant Adaptation

10.02.2026

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that the dynamic nature of contemporary security challenges requires constant adaptation in order to contain threats to national security and public safety. Consequently, the Air Chief has directed Air Component Commanders (ACCs) to strengthen intelligence-led operations, while also deploying technology tools against...

Teddy A, BamBam Sparks Concerns As They Unfollow Each Other

10.02.2026

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 3 housemates, Teddy A and Bambam, who tied the knot in 2019, have stirred social media speculation about a possible marital crisis after the duo reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. Fans and followers of the reality TV stars noticed that the pair no longer follow each other on...

Oluwo Reacts To Low Sympathy

10.02.2026

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commiserated with the people of Kwara State on the unfortunate bandit attacks on the people of Woro village in the state. Oluwo, who condemned the politicization of the attack on innocent residents of the village, called on Nigerians to be a symbol of love, unity, and...

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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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