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NSITF, NECA Audit 200 Firms, Roll Out PPEs To Drive Safe Workplaces

16.01.2026

…As Faleye, Oyerinde warn erring employers, say safety now human rights issue The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Nigerian Employment Consultative Association (NECA) have audited 200 companies across the six geopolitical zones and announced the rollout of ambulances and critical safety equipment for organisations that demonstrate excellence in occupational health and safety...

Gen. Koughna Takes Over From Ajose As 11th GOC Of 8 Div.

16.01.2026

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has assumed command as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The handover ceremony took place at the Headquarters of 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State, where Gen. Koughna formally took over from...

Bauchi Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend

16.01.2026

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video showing the confinement and inhuman violation of an adult female in the state. This was contained in a press release issued by the State Command PPRO SP Nafiu Habib, who stated that the command’s attention was drawn to the video...

Sule Salutes Akande’s Democratic Ideals As Elder Statesman Turns 87

16.01.2026

The Chairman of Beachland Homes Nigeria limited Business and Estate Management, Bobajiro of Otun Ekiti, Moba Land, Chief Aminu Sule, has described former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, as a rare symbol of integrity, discipline and progressive leadership in Nigeria’s political history. Aminu Sule stated this in a congratulatory message issued on Friday, to mark...

Oyebamiji Begins PhD In Public Administration At OAU

16.01.2026

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, has been admitted into a doctoral programme at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Oyebamiji disclosed this in a statement shared on his verified X handle, where he announced that he would be pursuing a PhD in Public Administration and...

You’re Beacon Of Honesty, Wisdom, Oba Akinwon Lauds Akande At 87

16.01.2026

The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun Ajah, Oba Kolawole Akinwon IV, has congratulated a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, on his 87th birthday. The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun, who will celebrate his first year coronation on February first, in a statement issued by...

Police Set Up Gender Desks Across Nigeria

16.01.2026

In order to curb or at least reduce gender based violence, which the womenfolk are mostly the casualties, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that it has set up an office of the Force Gender Advisor, stating that it has also established Gender Desks across police formations nationwide to deal with cases of gender...

NJC Approves Anoma, Four Others As High Court Judges For Ekiti

16.01.2026

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the appointment of Adefunke Helen Anoma and four others as new Judges for the Ekiti State High Court. The four others were Olanike Caroline Adegoke, Julius Sunday Bamidele Bamise, Julius Ajibare and Stephen Rotimi Akinyede The Deputy Director, Information of NJC, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, Esq, in a statement said:...

Oyo CSOs Reject Rotational Council Of Obas System

16.01.2026

…call for restoration of the Alaafin’s historical authority The Oyo Scholars Congress (OSC) and the Oyo Global Forum (OGF), as civil society groups representing scholars, professionals, and community leaders of Oyo extraction across the world, have expressed grave concern over the recent inauguration of the Oyo State Council of Obas by the Oyo State Governor,...

Gov Idris X-rays Agony Of Fallen Heroes’ Families, Announces More Support

16.01.2026

The 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Kebbi State was a bittersweet occasion, with Governor Nasir Idris acknowledging the sacrifices of fallen heroes and their families, while also highlighting the challenges they face. The Governor lamented the difficult living conditions of families left behind by veterans who died defending the country and announced measures...

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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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