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Anambra North Endorses John Emeka

21.03.2026

Political parties in Anambra North Senatorial District under the umbrella of Anambra North Coalition have endorsed the former Minister for Transport, Prince John Emeka, for the 2027 Senatorial election. The coalition also passed a vote of no confidence on past and present lawmakers in the area, accusing them of being totally disconnected from the masses....

A’Ibom To Further Reforms On Power, Maritime Sectors

21.03.2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to furthering reforms and investment in the power and maritime sector of the State to boost the economy. He gave the assurance at the Victor Attah International Airport while fielding questions from Correspondents on his return from the United Kingdosm where he accompanied...

Many Injured As Explosion Rocks Gas Station In Calabar

21.03.2026

Many people have been reportedly injured as an early morning explosion rocked Edibe Edibe road in Calabar South of Cross River State. The privàte gas station, located in a thickly residential environment, was said to have gone up in flames after an electrical fault was noticed spreading across the environment like wildfire. Several victims sustained...

80% Of TEF Spends Heavily On Alternative Power Generation

21.03.2026

..emerging Foundation entrepreneurs to receive non – refundable $5,000 each Ahead of the unveiling of the 2026 batch of Tony Elumelu Foundation ( TEF) Entrepreneurs this Sunday, 80 per cent of the Foundation’s Entrepreneurs confirmed spending heavily on generating power to keep their businesses running. The Chief Executive Officer of TEF, Mrs Somachi Chris-Asoluka, disclosed...

Achimugu To Deliver Keynote Address At Miss Nigeria 2026 Dinner

21.03.2026

A renowned business leader, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been confirmed as the keynote Speaker for the 2026 Patrons and Board Dinner of Miss Nigeria 2026, scheduled for March 22 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. Achimugu, who serves as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, is expected to headline the...

Gas Tanker Explosion Claims Two, Destroys Properties In Lagos

21.03.2026

A gas explosion claimed two lives and destroyed several properties, including warehouses and a roadside shop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway at Tera Ahmed bus stop, Sangotedo. Confirming the tragic incident, the Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru, said the fire, which occured in the early hours of...

FG Moves To Strengthen Mining Laws, Stops Illegal Mining

21.03.2026

The President Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Mrs Rose Ndong, has said that the Federal Government has commenced the process of reviewing extant mining laws in the country. Ndong told journalists in Uyo yesterday that a review of the laws that have been in existence since 2007 would give the government more control over...

Supreme Court Upholds Order for 9Mobile to Pay Investors $87.5m

21.03.2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld a ruling of the Court of Appeal directing Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTSL), operators of 9Mobile, to pay about $87.5 million to two investors following a long-running dispute. The apex court affirmed the November 22, 2024, decision of the Court of Appeal, which validated an arbitral award...

Horrors Of Borno Suicide Bombings – I Saw My Husband In A Pool Of His Own Blood – Grieving Wife

21.03.2026

I went to collect money from customers in the market but woke up in hospital – Abubakar. Monday, March 16, 2026, is a day that will forever haunt residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, North East of Nigeria. It was a day that suicide bombers brought death and destruction to the city with coordinated attacks in...

Imo Guber: I Have My Eyes On APC, Says Akagburuonye

21.03.2026

Agovernorship aspirant in Imo State, Obioma Success Akagburuonye, has finally decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for governorship on the platform of the party. The 60-year-old philanthropist, who was initially undecided, also commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for maintaining neutrality ahead of the governorship race. Expressing confidence in his capacity to lead...

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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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