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Amos Yadukso Appointment As Chairman Boosts LBRBDA’s Vision

07.02.2025

The Decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Dr. Amos Gizo Yadukso as the Chairman of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority (LBRBDA), has been seen as a move that has the ability to revitalize the agency and drive sustainable development in the region. Dr. Yadukso’s vision for the LBRBDA extends far beyond...

Oludare Congratulates Tems On Well-Deserved Grammy Win

07.02.2025

Nigerian-London-based entrepreneur, Okiki Oludare, popularly known as Kiki Oludare, has joined the long list of well-wishers celebrating the remarkable achievement of Nigerian singer Tems, following her Grammy win. Tems, who has continued to break barriers and put Nigerian music on the global stage, won her first Grammy Award in the Best African Music Performance category...

Reps Ask FG To Halt Divestment Of Shell, TotalEnergies, Others

07.02.2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to immediately halt all divestment processes by Shell, TotalEnergies, and other JOCs until their historical environmental and social liabilities are addressed, and ensure that no divestment proceeds without transparent consultations with Niger Delta communities and state governments. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion...

IBEDC Reiterates Commitment To Staff Welfare Amid Strike Rumour

07.02.2025

The management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has reiterated its commitment to staff welfare, as well as, debunked the news of a strike to be embarked upon by its staff. The Management in a press statement issued by the Coordinating Head of Corporate Services, Angela Olanrewaju, reiterated its commitment to excellent service delivery...

Abuja’s Multi-Event, Sports Centres To Gulp Over N18bn

07.02.2025

The Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) has said that the multi-event and sports centres approved by the Minister, Nyesom Wike will gulp over N18 billion Naira. This was one of the projects that got approval during the FCTA’s Exco meeting, presided over by the Minister on Thursday. Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the Coordinator,...

Bolt Drivers Protest Killing Of Colleague, Demand Prosecution Of Suspected NSCDC Killers

07.02.2025

Bolt drivers under the aegis of E-hailing drivers on Thursday protested the killing of one of their colleagues, Henry Osarodion Osemwhenkhai in Benin City. The bolt drivers who took their protest to the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Centre, in Benin, called on the Nigeria Police to investigate and bring officers...

Vandalism, Other Factors Pose Challenges To Water Treatment, Supply In Sokoto

06.02.2025

The General Manager of the Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Mika’ilu Haruna has identified vandalism of water processing machines and facilities as the greatest challenge hindering water supply in the state. This issue is compounded by the use of aged and outdated facilities in the treatment and supply of water. Vandalism and theft are...

Some Estranged ECOWAS States Planning Return –Presidency

06.02.2025

The Presidency has disclosed that some of the three countries that opted out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have begun moves to return to the regional bloc. Recall that Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso finally exited the regional bloc on January 29th having been suspended by ECOWAS leadership after military take...

Tinubu Celebrates AbdulRazak’s Lifetime of Service At 65

06.02.2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. The President joined the governor’s family, friends, political associates, and well-wishers in celebrating a lifetime of service, dedication to just causes, and visionary leadership. The President acknowledged AbdulRazaq’s invaluable contributions, as the...

Women Groups Visit Sudinah Andrew In Hospital

06.02.2025

Some Women Organisations in Bayelsa State on Thursday visited Madam Sudinah Andrew, a 71 years old widow, who was hospitalized for allegedly chained to a pole by some members of the Vigilante groups in Korokorosei community in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the State. The women groups however condemned the act and demanded that...

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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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