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Argungu Fishing Festival’s Fever Catches On As High-Level Contacts Take Centre Stage

20.01.2026

The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which is slated to start on February 11, 2026, is receiving the endorsement of critical stakeholders across country and beyond. A meeting between a high-powered committee of the Central Planning Committee of the festival, headed by the former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Suleiman Mohammed Argungu, was...

Oyetola Inaugurates Nigerian Shippers’ Board

20.01.2026

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday inaugurated the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Governing Board. According to him, President Bola Tinubu approved the board to strengthen institutional governance and accountability in the sector. The minister said the ministry is implementing reforms to reposition the sector as a major driver of economic growth. Oyetola’s...

Okowa Backs Tinubu’s Sustainable Agenda

20.01.2026

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has backed President Bola Tinubu for steering Nigeria toward a more sustainable and stable economic future. The former governor maintained that the President has deliberately and courageously led the country for common good despite the initial challenges associated with the ongoing reforms. He said this in Agbor, Ika South...

FG Inaugurates C’ttee On Textbook Ranking, Selection Process

20.01.2026

The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee on Book Ranking and Selection, to strengthen the quality and affordability of textbooks used in Nigerian schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing gaps in the current textbook approval process, which has allowed poor-quality materials, lack of standardization and excessive financial burden on parents, to thrive. Speaking at...

Al-Hikmah Varsity’s Founder, Oladimeji Mourns Ilorin Chief Imam

20.01.2026

The Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, AbdulRaheem Oladimeji, OFR, FNAEAP, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Solihu, OON, describing the loss as a profound blow to the Ilorin Emirate and the entire Muslim Ummah. In a condolence message, Alhaji Oladimeji,...

Zulum Seeks Greater Autonomy For State, LG APC Chapters

20.01.2026

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum yesterday sought greater autonomy in decisionmaking for state and local government chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the public hearing for the North East APC Zonal Constitutional Review in Maiduguri, he said the ruling party would benefit a lot at the grassroots if his call is accepted....

We’ll Leave No Stone Unturned To Protect Lagosians, Says Sanwo-Olu

20.01.2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday assured residents of the state that his administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring safety of lives and property in the state. Speaking at the signing of the 2026 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu expressed disappointment over the scooping of fuel at Apapa bridge earlier...

Judicial Crisis Deepens In Ondo As Budget Cuts, Autonomy Dispute Paralyse Courts

20.01.2026

The Ondo State judiciary has been plunged into a deep constitutional and institutional crisis following an indefinite strike by a coalition of magistrates, presidents of Grade A customary courts, legal research officers and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). Court activities in the state remain suspended, raising serious concerns about access to justice, public...

Owa Of Igbajo Appeals To Adeleke Over Proposed Demotion Of Traditional Rule

20.01.2026

The Owa of Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Ademola Makinde, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to halt the proposed demotion of some traditional rulers in the area. Oba Makinde stated that the matter could be addressed and resolved amicably by the Boluwaduro Local Government Traditional Council. As chairman of the...

Osinbajo, Tai Solarin, Wife, Others To Be Honoured At Mayflower School Founder’s Day

20.01.2026

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the late Dr Tai Solarin and his wife Sheila, top the list of personalities to be honoured at the oneweek 70th Founder’s Day anniversary of Mayflower School, Ikenne, Ogun State. The anniversary activities, which began on January 16 , is scheduled to end on January 23. Addressing a news conference...

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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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