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Declare State Of Emergency On Drug Abuse, Agboworin Tells FG

31.12.2024

...Cautions against imminent upsurge in youths insanity in Nigeria The Chairman, of the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, Hon. Abass Adigun Agboworin, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency abuse of drug use, in order to prevent the prevalence and upsurge in the number of mentally deranged youths shortly. The...

President Mnangagwa Embarks On Month-Long Annual Leave

31.12.2024

Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has transferred power to his two Vice-Presidents as he proceeds on a month-long annual leave that began on Tuesday. According to the Cabinet Secretary, the president will remain in the country for his vacation until he returns to office in February “The president will be reachable for obligations needing his direct...

Transparency: Finance Ministry Inaugurates Anti-Graft C’ttee

31.12.2024

To enthrone transparency and accountability in the discharge of service at the Federal Ministry of Finance, a Committee on Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) has been inaugurated. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, while performing the inauguration, said the Committee marked a decisive step in the collective commitment to foster...

Tax: FG Moderates Pit Payment For Low-Income Earners

31.12.2024

Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said under proposed personal income tax being sought through the proposed tax reforms, over 90 per cent of workers in the public and private sectors would pay lower taxes. He added that the thresholds would result in over 90 per cent of workers in...

Zulum Inaugurates Remodelled Borno State Hotel

31.12.2024

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, yesterday inaugurated the remodelled Borno State Hotel in Maiduguri. The remodelled State Hotel showcases a blend of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture. It has upgraded facilities, including a stateof-the-art conference hall, luxurious suites, and a restaurant that serves local Borno and international cuisine. Speaking to journalists after the brief...

Miyetti Allah: Court Orders DSS To Release Bodejo, Says Detention Unlawful

31.12.2024

An Abuja High Court yesterday, ordered the release of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from the Department of State Service (DSS) detention. Justice Mohammed Zubairu, in a ruling, described Bodejo’s detention since December 9 after his arrest and without being charged to court as unlawful. Justice Zubairu made the order...

Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of $49,700 Recovered From Ex-INEC REC

31.12.2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of $49,700.00 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt...

Insecurity: IPOB Tackles Soludo Over Kanu’s Release Comment

31.12.2024

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday criticised Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for the comments attributed to him that Nnamdi Kanu’s release from detention may not put an end to the insecurity in the South East. He was reported to have said that Kanu’s release could serve as a step towards dialogue and reconciliation,...

Okpebholo Lauds Tinubu, Says Warri Refinery, A Significant Breakthrough In Petroleum Industry

31.12.2024

Following the commencement of operation of Warri refinery on Monday, the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has described the development as a significant breakthrough for the nation’s petroleum industry and a New Year gift to Nigerians. Governor Okpebholo made this remark while reacting to the laudable achievement of President Bola Tinubu-led government in a statement...

Mexico Recovers 31 Bodies From Secret Pits In South Eastern State

31.12.2024

Mexican authorities on Monday said it recovered a total of 31 bodies from pits in a southeastern state plagued by cartel violence since they began excavating the improvised graves. The discovery followed the announcement made by Chiapas State Governor, Eduardo Ramirez to restore stability to Frailesca, an agricultural region near Guatemala where rival drug cartels...

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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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