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Kam Holding Boss Felicitates Tinubu At 74

29.03.2026

…Lauds his bold reforms …Says naysayers have been proved wrong A foremost industrialist, Dr Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf, has felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, saying the President has proved naysayers and critics wrong with his ongoing reforms. He stated that citizens are now beginning to savour the fruits of...

Set An Agenda For The Plight Of Child Domestic Workers

29.03.2026

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Cece Yara Foundation, Mrs. Bisi Kayode, has called on the media to frame and set an agenda on the plight of child domestic workers (Omo Odo), from abuse and exploitation. She made the call during a media consultative forum organised by CeCe Yara Child Advocacy Center, in...

Tinubu Pays Tribute To Ace Broadcaster, Kolade-Otitoju At 60

29.03.2026

President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, a multiple award-winning investigative journalist, on his 60th birthday. The President highlighted Otitoju’s contributions to journalism and Nigeria, saluting him for his citizen-oriented journalism, professionalism, integrity, courage, and for always speaking truth to power. Otitoju, a prince of Ekirin Adde in Kogi State, has...

Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Special Talk Today, Jesus’ Memorial,

29.03.2026

Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout the world will hold a special talk titled: “Who Will Restore the Earth?”, in all its congregations today. Over 118,000 such congregations are in Nigeria. A statement in Lagos said the 30-minute presentation will examine what the Bible teaches about mankind’s relationship with the earth, the prospect of its future restoration, and...

MURIC Consoles El–Rufai Over Mother’s Death

29.03.2026

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commiserated with the family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El – Rufai, over the death of their mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of the human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group commiserated with the former governor, his son Bello El-Rufai,...

Foundation Donates Food Items, Toiletries To Orphanage

29.03.2026

In its efforts to give a life- line to the less privileged and abandoned children in Nigeria, a frontline non- governmental organization, 2time Hope Foundation, at the weekend donated food items and toiletries to the Compassionate Orphanage home in Lagos. The donated items, which include rice, garri, spaghetti, custard, sugar, biscuits, and tissues, were part...

Match Words With Actions, Catholic Bishop Tells Leaders

29.03.2026

The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged Nigerian leaders to match words with action in addressing the country’s challenges. Badejo made the call on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. The cleric emphasised that words and promises were no longer enough to address...

Shettima Urges Unity, Collective Action For Inclusive National Grow

29.03.2026

The wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, has called for unity, collective responsibility and sustained commitment to national development to ensure inclusive growth across the country. Shettima made the call in Abuja at the inauguration and award investiture of the Women Wing of the Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA). Represented by Mrs...

NTDA DG Harps On Film, Storytelling To Promote, Boost Tourism

29.03.2026

The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr Olayiwola Awakan, has advocated the importance of using film and storytelling channels to promote and boost Nigerian tourism on the global stage. As part of this effort, Awakan has embarked on meaningful engagements with key players across the creative industry. To this end, he...

DHQ Denies Claims Of ‘Leniency’ For Terrorists

29.03.2026

The Defence Headquarters has denied allegations that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, advocated for leniency towards terrorists in his remarks on Operation SAFE CORRIDOR. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila UBA, described the claims as “misleading” and “a gross misinterpretation”. He clarified that Operation SAFE CORRIDOR is a deradicalisation, rehabilitation, 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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