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Experts Urge Students To Embrace Ethical Leadership, Reject Drug Abuse

16.01.2026

A group of experts have called on students to prioritise ethical leadership and reject drug abuse. They emphasised the importance of developing strong moral values and leadership skills to resist the temptation of drug abuse and make positive contributions to society. The experts, who spoke at a recent event, highlighted the benefits of ethical leadership...

Lassa Fever Killed 215 Nigerians In 2025 – NCDC

16.01.2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.7 per cent, higher than the 16.3 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024. On its official website in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological...

CICAN Elects New Leadership, Taiwo Hassan Becomes Chairman

15.01.2026

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. In a closely contested election held at the NACCIMA House in Lagos on Thursday, Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph emerged as Chairman, securing 25 votes to defeat...

SDP, Nasarawa Govt, Al-Makura Pay Tributes To Late Sen. Akwashiki

15.01.2026

The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Nasarawa State government, former Governor and Senator Tanko Al-Makura, and other dignitaries on Thursday paid tributes to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who passed away in India last year at the age of 52. Before his death, Akwashiki represented Nasarawa North in the 10th Senate on the platform of the...

Olajide Commends Makinde For Reconstituting Oyo Council Of Obas

15.01.2026

The member representing Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has commended Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for his decisive role in the reconstitution of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs under the leadership of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His...

Afenifere Leader, Fasoranti, Mourns Onabanjo

15.01.2026

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, CFR, has described the late Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo as a model wife, mother, and community figure whose life was marked by steadfast support for her family and positive impact on society. Chief Fasoranti made this remark following the passing...

Phyna Gives Reason To Mend Fence With Davido

15.01.2026

American-born Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido and popular TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller were among those who suffered betting losses following the Super Eagles’ dramatic defeat to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final on Wednesday night. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Nigeria and Morocco were locked...

NEMSAS Assures Free Emergency Care for Vulnerable Nigerians, Faster Claims Payment

15.01.2026

The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has assured Nigerians, especially poor and vulnerable patients, of free emergency medical care for the first 48 hours at designated hospitals. The agency also pledged faster reimbursement of claims to health facilities through a new digital payment system, during a high-level meeting with the National Hospital...

NASENI Begins Construction Of Agricultural Incubation Centre At University

15.01.2026

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art Agricultural Incubation Centre at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, aimed at enhancing food security and fostering agricultural innovation. The project, situated on a 10-hectare parcel of land within the campus, is designed as a technology-driven, commercial agricultural hub integrating poultry...

Kwara Gov Lauded Over Ministry’s Relocation

15.01.2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been lauded for approving the relocation of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to a better and more conducive working environment along Fate Road. The commendation came from the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief (Mrs.) Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, during the Ministry’s New Year meeting on Thursday. She described...

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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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