News – Page 164 – Rise Africa

Nigeria Needs Digital Overhaul Of Govt Services, Should Embrace Tech At Core Governance – Kalu

30.03.2026

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has advocated for the “Digital First Governance” approach as the cornerstone of sustainable public sector reform, saying there is a need for a fundamental shift in how government is designed, operated, and experienced by citizens. Kalu, while delivering his welcome address at the National...

Future Pandemics Inevitable, Nigeria Must Invest In Preparedness — Pate

30.03.2026

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has warned that future pandemics are inevitable, urging Nigeria and its partners to sustain investments in preparedness to prevent devastating global health crises. Pate said waiting until outbreaks spiral into full-blown emergencies would prove costly, stressing that countries must adopt proactive strategies anchored on...

Police Rescue Man From Mob Action After Allegedly Killing Girlfriend

30.03.2026

The Cross River State Police Command has rescued a 35-year-old Malime Sunday Ejor from facing jungle justice in Ogoja, Northern Cross River State. According to a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Sunday Etokpah, “Preliminary information revealed that on March 28, 2026, at about 0600hrs, one Malime Sunday Ejor, ‘M’,...

Amotekun Confiscates 120 Motorcycles, Registers 14,000

30.03.2026

The Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has impounded 120 motorcyclists popularly known as Okada for violating the 7 pm to 6 am curfew imposed by the state government. The state government, through Amotekun, has announced a 7 pm to 6 am curfew, banned street trading, and activities of scavengers to check insecurity ravaging the...

Ladoja Appoints 22 Mogajis, Baales, Urges Them To Take Security Seriously

30.03.2026

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1, has appointed 14 Mogaji and 8 Baale for Ibadanland, urging them as community leaders to take the security of their communities very seriously. The first-class monarch stated this on Monday at the installation of Mogajis and Baales at the Olubadan Palace, Oja’ba, Ibadan. A release...

Group Congratulates Yilwatda On Election As APC Chairman

30.03.2026

The Progressives Group (TPG) has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside the newly constituted National Working Committee. The group, in a statement by its National Secretary, Comrade Shola Omolola, commended President Bola Tinubu for steering the party and nation towards stability and growth....

Nigeria Commiserates With Algeria On Death Of Ex-President, Zeroual

30.03.2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed profound sadness over the passing of former President Liamine Zeroual of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, who died at the age of 84. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, in a condolences message on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, conveyed heartfelt...

Why I Didn’t Raise My Kids The Way I Was Raised

30.03.2026

Ify Adenuga, mother of renowned Nigerian-British grime artist, rapper, and record producer, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jnr, popularly known as Skepta, has revealed why she consciously chose to raise her children differently from how she was brought up. The Nigerian-born author and wife of Joseph Adenuga Senior, reflected on the impact of growing up back in...

Nigeria Suffer Blow With Okoye Out Of Friendly

30.03.2026

Nigeria’s preparations for their final friendly against Jordan have taken a hit, with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ruled out of the clash after picking up a thigh injury in training. The injury occurred during a training session in camp, forcing the Udinese shot-stopper to withdraw from Tuesday’s match in Antalya, Turkey. The development comes...

De Zerbi In Talks To Become Tottenham Manager

30.03.2026

Tottenham Hotspur are in discussions with Roberto De Zerbi to appoint him as their new permanent head coach, barring a last-minute change. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Igor Tudor departed from the club by mutual agreement on Sunday after only 44 days in charge, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and Sporting Director Johan Lange given...

1 … 162 163 164 165 166 … 2,623

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...

Latest news

Workers Crown Mbah Top Gov, Commend Security, Infrastructure, Welfare Reforms

We’re Partners In Progress,’ Gov Sani Hails Kaduna Workers

Nasarawa 2027: Security Will Be My First Priority

Fractional Osun Workers Declare Support For APC’s Guber Candidate, Oyebamiji

Latest News

Nigeria Needs Digital Overhaul Of Govt Services, Should Embrace Tech At Core Governance – Kalu

Future Pandemics Inevitable, Nigeria Must Invest In Preparedness — Pate

Police Rescue Man From Mob Action After Allegedly Killing Girlfriend

Amotekun Confiscates 120 Motorcycles, Registers 14,000

Ladoja Appoints 22 Mogajis, Baales, Urges Them To Take Security Seriously

Group Congratulates Yilwatda On Election As APC Chairman

Nigeria Commiserates With Algeria On Death Of Ex-President, Zeroual

Why I Didn’t Raise My Kids The Way I Was Raised

Nigeria Suffer Blow With Okoye Out Of Friendly

De Zerbi In Talks To Become Tottenham Manager

Must Read

The Battle for Africa

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

Popular Posts

I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

You may have missed it

Workers Crown Mbah Top Gov, Commend Security, Infrastructure, Welfare Reforms

We’re Partners In Progress,’ Gov Sani Hails Kaduna Workers

Nasarawa 2027: Security Will Be My First Priority

Fractional Osun Workers Declare Support For APC’s Guber Candidate, Oyebamiji

May Day: Tells Otu To Clear Workers’ Arrears

Insecurity, Economic Policies Hurting Workers, Says Bauchi NLC

Follow Us on Social Media

Themes