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VDM: Cybercrime Act Akin To Decree 2, Says NGE

06.05.2025

The incessant arrest of Nigerians, especially journalists, including online journalists, bloggers, and content creators, by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under the Cybercrime Act of 2024 charges, has been likened to the use of Decree 2 of 1984 deployed to jail journalists during the military rule. This assertion...

World Bank To FG: Protect Poor Against Inflation, Boost Livelihoods

06.05.2025

The World Bank has advised the Federal Government to implement reforms that protect the country’s poorest against rising inflation. The bank also advised the government to boost the livelihoods of all Nigerians through more productive work, which it said is key to reversing high poverty levels. The World Bank stated this in its latest April...

UK Opens New Visa Application Centres In Enugu, P’Harcourt

06.05.2025

The British High Commission in Nigeria has announced the opening of new UK Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt to enhance access for Nigerian travellers during the summer season. In a statement, the High Commission said the new centres would allow visa applicants to submit their documents and enrol biometrics locally, easing the...

‘Many Upcoming Private Schools See Education As Business Concern’

06.05.2025

Mr Ike Ofuokwu, a legal practitioner and Chartered Administrator, is the C hairman, Advisory Board of Chrisland Schools. In this interview with KAYODE OLANREWAJU, he speaks about performance of the group of schools, impact of private schools in the nation’s education system, funding challenge in education, parents’ attitude to their wards’ upbringing, among other issues...

Davido, Cubana Chief Priest Condemn VeryDarkMan’s Arrest

06.05.2025

Afrobeat superstar Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest, and other Nigerians have condemned the arrest of social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse (aka VeryDarkMan,VDM). The celebrities and fans of VDM said his arrest was carried out like an “abduction”, which left many Nigerians worried, and therefore demand his release. VDM was reportedly arrested...

Family Can Protect Estate Without Admin Letter

06.05.2025

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has ruled that children and family members of a deceased person who died without a will can protect the deceased’s estate, even without a Letter of Administration. Justice Kabiru Olawoyin of High Court 8 made the ruling in a suit involving the estate of Chief Olalekan Rafiu Lagoke,...

Gov Mutfwang Visits Families Of Late Tyoden, Baba Lamu

06.05.2025

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has paid condolence visits to the families of two prominent sons of the State — Late Professor Sonni Tyoden, former Deputy Governor, and Baba Denis Lamu, a two-time Chairman of Mangu Local Government Council — to commiserate with them over the passing of their patriarchs. Accompanied by Deputy...

Plateau Govt Partners Chocolate City To Transform Creative Industry

06.05.2025

The Plateau State Government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chocolate City Group, one of Nigeria’s leading entertainment companies, in a move aimed at revitalising the state’s creative economy. The agreement was formally signed in Jos by the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality, Cornelius Doeyok, on behalf of the State government....

Sanwo-Olu Advocates For Inclusive Justice System At ECOWAS Legal Roundtable

06.05.2025

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on legal practitioners and civil rights advocates across West Africa to champion an inclusive and accessible justice system that protects the rights of all citizens, regardless of background or circumstance. The Governor made this appeal on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the opening session...

Pastor Evelyn Joshua Leads Holy Spirit Visitation To S’Africa

05.05.2025

South Africa is on the brink of a powerful spiritual renewal as Pastor Evelyn Joshua brings a dynamic revival to the Expo Centre in Johannesburg on May 16, 2025. This landmark event, tagged ‘Holy Spirit Visitation and hosted by The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), promises to be a life-changing experience for all in...

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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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