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AEDC Boss Clarifies Power Interruption In FCT

09.01.2025

Amid the ongoing blackout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Chijioke Okwuokenye has clarified the power interruption in the nation’s capital. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program, Okwuokenye said the transmission station was shut down because of an ongoing road project in the...

Internet Fraudster “Young Billionaire” Jailed In Abuja

09.01.2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, popularly known as “Young Billionaire,” for internet fraud and money laundering cases. Nkwocha was sentenced to two years in prison on December 31, 2024, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, after pleading guilty to a...

Chinese Minister, Wang Yi, Foreign Affairs Minister Meet In Abuja

09.01.2025

Amid the ongoing visit of the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi to Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar is currently in a meeting with him and members of his entourage at the Ministry in Abuja. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the meeting aims to strengthen bilateral...

Makinde, Aseyin, Commend Ibadan Chief For Educational Devt In Oyo

09.01.2025

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III (Ajirotutu I), have commended the Aare-Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, for his contributions to the educational development in the state. The duo made the commendation on Wednesday during the inauguration of six blocks of...

Ex-Catholic Priest Becomes Traditionalist After Years Of Service

09.01.2025

Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest who served for 17 years, has announced his decision to embrace African traditional religion. The former Priest who announced his decision on Wednesday cited his deep connection to ancestral spiritual practices, particularly rainmaking as a reason for his decision. Obiagbaosogu, a lecturer in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi...

Oyo Kingmakers Write Makinde Against Restarting Alaafin Selection Process

09.01.2025

Five Oyo State Kingmakers have described the alleged move by Governor Seyi Makinde to kickstart a new process for the selection of the vacant stool of the Alaafin as illegal and a disregard for the judiciary. The Kingmakers who expressed their displeasure with this move are High Chief Yusuf Akínade, Bashorun of Oyo; High Chief...

Sokoto Gov Lauded For Statewide Digital Literacy Policy

09.01.2025

The Ministry of Innovation and Digital Economy (MIDE) in Sokoto State continued the digital skills training program Thursday, after a formal flag-off by the Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation and Digital Economy, Bashar Umar Kwabo. This is as the ministry graduated 50 youths from its extensive digital training program for 1,000 youth in the state. The...

Court Orders Arrest Of Two NSCDC Personnel

09.01.2025

Senior Magistrate Aminu Sani, presiding over Magistrate Court II in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, has ordered the bench arrest of two personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for absconding. The Senior Magistrate Aminu Sani accepted the prayers by the Counsel to the plaintiff, barrister Surajo Garba Gusau who earlier told the...

APC Prays For Tinubu, Oyetola, Party’s Victory In 2026

09.01.2025

The Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, has enjoined the members and all the stakeholders of the party to rededicate themselves towards the realization of the common goal of the party through the forthcoming 2026 staggered elections in the state. Lawal who made this statement during...

Politically Motivated Media Attacks Won’t Stop Eno’s Generosity

09.01.2025

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Umo Eno on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso has described the ongoing attack on the governor over his generosity as politically motivated, saying that those involved are mere political jobbers. The Governor recently rewarded a young Nigerian, Precious Bodunde, with N10m following her excellent skills at pronouncing...

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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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