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Prof Gambari, Yusuf, Oladimeji Hail Emir Of Ilorin On 86th Birthday

23.04.2026

The former Chief of Staff to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has felicitated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 86th Birthday Anniversary. This is as Gambari commended the monarch for demonstrating exceptional leadership quality through his peace-building initiatives aimed at advancing...

Olopade, Gusau, Ikpeba Lead Football Top Guns To Lagos

23.04.2026

The Nigeria National League (NNL) is rolling out the red carpet in Lagos, and Nigeria’s football royalty is answering the call. NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, and NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, will lead the crème de la crème of Nigerian sports administration to the NNL Super Four Draws. The power duo will be...

Eneja Blends Academics, TikTok Fame In Rising Career

23.04.2026

A 21-year-old student of Agricultural Economics at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Eneja is steadily carving a niche for himself in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital entertainment space, balancing academic pursuits with a burgeoning career as a TikTok content creator. In March 2026, the Enugu-born creator hosted a masterclass session where he shared insights into his creative...

Trump’s Envoy Wants Italy To Replace Iran At World Cup

23.04.2026

A Senior Special Envoy to the 47th President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, Paolo Zampolli, has proposed a controversial change to the lineup for the next FIFA World Cup, suggesting that Italy could take Iran’s place. According to the Financial Times report, Zampolli reportedly shared the idea during discussions with both President Trump...

…JRB’s Strengthening Nigeria’s Tax System Through Coordination, Reform –Subair

23.04.2026

Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, said the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) had become central to strengthening Nigeria’s tax system through coordination and reform implementation. He added that the new tax laws had made coordination even more urgent. “This meeting comes at a pivotal time following the enactment and implementation...

Bauchi Targets Durable Solutions For IDPs With New C’ttee

23.04.2026

In a move to tackle displacement and strengthen community resilience, the Bauchi State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee for the implementation of the Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities (SOLID) Project. The initiative, supported by the World Bank, is designed to improve the lives of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) while also supporting...

IGR Forms 60% Of Lagos State’s Budget, Says Sanwo-Olu

23.04.2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday said Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) now formed 60 per cent of the state’s annual budget. According to him, the state government generated about N1.3 trillion internally in 2024. The governor made the disclosure at the State House, Marina, while hosting members of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) for its...

Nigeria, Who Join Forces To Reduce Newborn Deaths

23.04.2026

Nigeria and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are advancing efforts to reduce newborn deaths through evidence-based management of possible serious bacterial infections (PSBI). Emerging research suggests that many of such cases can be safely treated outside hospitals. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at a...

Bagudu Urges Stronger Regional Collaboration On Social Security

23.04.2026

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has emphasised the critical role of effective communication and inclusive policies in strengthening social security systems across West Africa. Speaking as a Special Guest at the 2-Day International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar 2026, hosted by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund in...

Edun, Dangiwa Resigned, Not Sacked

23.04.2026

The Presidency has clarified that the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, and the ex-Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, were not sacked by President Bola Tinubu but resigned their appointments voluntarily. This came as the President urged the new Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to consolidate...

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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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