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Odumakin, Baruwa, Others Hail IGP For GBV Desks

07.03.2025

The President of Women Arise Joe Odumakin; international gender and development expert Olufunke Baruwa; and gender rights activist and founder of Equity Force Nigeria Patricia Iloegbunam have praised the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for the establishment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desks in all police divisions. They see the initiative as a significant step...

Ovia Killings: Okpebholo Vows To Arrest, Prosecute Perpetuators

07.03.2025

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to ensure that those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area are brought to justice. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security in the area. During an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities,...

LSHA Crisis: Lawyers Fret Over Obasa’s Indefinite Adjournment

07.03.2025

The legality of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa indefinitely adjourning the House has sparked debate among legal minds. This is because senior lawyers have shared their insights on whether such an action is lawful and how long a Speaker can suspend legislative sittings. Dr Abiodun Layonu (SAN) said: “It’s not a legal...

Cardoso: National Theatre’ll Unlock $25bn Potential In Creative Sector

07.03.2025

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the rehabilitated National Theatre will unlock $25 billion potential in the creative sector. Cardoso, who started this yesterday in Lagos during a tour of the new look National Theatre alongside members of the Bankers’ Committee, said that the renovation of the creative industry centre...

APC Leader Hails FG For Prioritising Appointment For ‘Disability Matters’

07.03.2025

The Special Citizens Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC South East chapter, Dr. Stanley Chinedu Nwachukwu has praised Federal Government of Nigeria for ensuring compulsory appointment of Special Advisers on Disability Matters within the 774 Local Governments Administration of the Federation. Speaking to journalists in Owerri, the Imo State capital, Nwachukwu applauded the...

Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Name Did Not Feature In Account Opening, Withdrawals – EFCC Witness

07.03.2025

…case adjourned to today The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday adjourned the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to today for continuation of trial. When the matter was called yesterday, counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro,...

Coronation: Alaafin Arrives From Canada

07.03.2025

The new Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade arrived in Oyo yesterday to begin the traditional rites ahead of his coronation next month. Owoade, who in Nigeria after weeks in Canada, was in January presented with his certificate and staff of office by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. His media aide Bode Durojaiye said: “Alaafin...

Adeleke Meets With Monarchs Over LG Crisis

07.03.2025

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday insisted that the Court of Appeal did not reinstate the sacked local government chairmen and councillors. Adeleke, who met with traditional rulers, said there was no court ruling that reinstates the council chairmen whose election was declared null and void by court. At the meeting attended by the Ooni...

9,200 Orphans, Needy Benefit From Foodstuff, Textile Materials

07.03.2025

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has flagged off the distribution of foodstuffs, textiles, and cash assistance to orphans and the needy across the state. According to Aliyu, this exercise is an annual event aimed at making the beneficiaries happy during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration, just like their counterparts whose parents are still alive. The...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News March 7

07.03.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Friday, March 7, 2025. Orji Kalu Pays Courtesy Visit To Tinubu In Aso Rock The former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kali on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President...

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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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