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Egbetokun Gives Thanks At Retirement, Praises Tinubu

30.03.2026

The immediate past Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has paid tribute to President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a key figure in his life and career. Egbetokun made the remarks during his retirement thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Pavilion, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria...

Religion Limiting Nigeria’s Development – Daddy Freeze

30.03.2026

Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has stirred fresh debate on social media after stating that religion may be limiting Nigeria’s development. According to him, high levels of religious devotion do not automatically translate into development and advancement. The outspoken social commentator, who made his remark on The Honest Bunch Podcast,...

Jonathan Condoles With El-Rufai Over Mother’s Passing

30.03.2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a condolence message released by his media office, the former President lamented the passing of the revered matriarch noting that the death of a parent is always a painful experience. He said:...

Drama In Lagos NANS Poll As Ajayi Emerges Chairman

30.03.2026

Comrade Ridwan Ajayi has emerged Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Campus Committee (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) after a dramatic tie-breaker at the association’s convention. Ajayi clinched victory at the convention held Saturday at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, polling five votes to tie with Comrade Odewunmi Quadri....

SSANU Threatens Indefinite Strike, Gives FG April Ultimatum

30.03.2026

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude the renegotiation of its 2009 agreement with university workers by the end of April or face an indefinite nationwide strike that could shut down public universities. The union warned that failure by the government to meet...

Police Day, Borno Command Holds Sanitation Exercise, Medicals

30.03.2026

As part of activities to mark this year’s National police Day, the Borno State Police Command has embarked on a sanitation exercise and free medical outreach aimed at promoting public health, environmental cleanliness, and strengthening community relations. The exercise, which was led by the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, took...

A’Ibom Command Embark On Medical Outreach, Sanitation

30.03.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has officially commenced activities for the 2026 Police Week Celebration with a statewide sanitation exercise and medical outreach programme designed to promote public health and reinforce community partnership across the State. The sanitation exercise was carried out across the Command, where officers and men actively participated in cleaning markets,...

Taye Currency Petitions Oyo CP Over Rolex Dee’s Threat To Eliminate Him

30.03.2026

A popular Ibadan-based Fuji maestro, Adebisi Taiwo Akande, better known as Taye Currency, has petitioned the Oyo State Police Commissioner, Mr Abimbola Olugbenga, to investigate an alleged threat by another musician, Ridwan Rolex Dee, to tarnish his image and eliminate him. The famous musician petitioned the Police Boss through his lawyer, Dr Olutayo Oyewale, in...

Over 700 Detainees Get Free Legal Assistance In Niger

30.03.2026

As part of plans to strengthen women’s inclusion and community-led peacebuilding for enhanced access to justice, over 700 indigent detainees have benefited from legal assistance in Niger State. Making this known at the official project close out ceremony and launch of the Niger state Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (SAP-WPS) organised by the...

New Sokoto CP Vows To Step Up Fight Against Terrorism, Crime

30.03.2026

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Sokoto State Command, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, has vowed to intensify the fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities threatening peace in the state. CP Shaffa made this pledge during his assumption-of-duty press briefing at the Command headquarters, where he outlined his strategy to restore security 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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