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Ex-Soldiers Resume Protest Over Unpaid Remuneration

04.09.2025

Following the initial protest, which was called off in August, retired Nigerian soldiers have once again taken to the streets of Abuja in protest of their entitlements. The retired soldiers accused the authorities of negligence and lack of integrity over the unfulfilled promises made to them after their meeting in August. Speaking at the Ministry...

FG Predicts Five-Day Heavy Rainfall In 14 States

04.09.2025

The Federal Ministry of Environment on Thursday issued a flood alert for 14 states, warning that 43 locations across the country may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between September 4 and September 8, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Environment, National Flood Early Warning Centre, issued the flood alert in a statement signed...

Expert Calls For Sustainable Urban Transport Planning In Nigeria

04.09.2025

A leading urban planning scholar and Professor of Transport Geography, Prof. Musilimu Adeyinka Adetunji, has called for a sustainable overhaul of Nigeria’s transport systems through the redesign of master plans to promote efficient mobility and safety. Delivering the 30th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Adetunji said the adoption of the Smart City...

PAP Seeks Public Cooperation For Safer Terminal Operations

04.09.2025

The Ports Authority Police (Western Command) has called on the public to support efforts aimed at enhancing safety and security at Nigeria’s seaport terminals. Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Isaac Hundeyin, emphasized that safe terminal operations are not just a technical requirement but a matter of national interest. He noted that frequent port...

FG Pledges Commitment To Road Safety

04.09.2025

The Federal Government yesterday directed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to recommit themselves to the full implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy. Speaking at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) 8th Annual Lecture Series, Vice President Kashim Shettima decried the alarming rates of road accidents across the country. According to...

Team Lagos Wins 69 Medals Amid Ongoing NYG

04.09.2025

Team Lagos looks set for a strong finish at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, as the event enters its final stages. Launched in 2013 by the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, the Games remain Nigeria’s foremost grassroots sporting platform, created to discover and develop athletes under 15. The competition...

Adesina Installed As 7th President Of Rotary Club Of Ibadan Elebu-Metropolis

04.09.2025

Rotarian Adewale Adesina has been formally installed as the 7th President of the Rotary Club of Ibadan Elebu-Metropolis during an investiture ceremony held in Ibadan. Adesina will pilot the affairs of the club for the 2025–2026 Rotary Year. In his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to members of the club for entrusting him with the...

Moghalu To Soludo: Stop Attacking Obi, Make Your Campaign Issue-Based

04.09.2025

The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the November 8 Anambra State governorship poll George Moghalu yesterday slammed Governor Charles Soludo for attacking Peter Obi. Speaking in Nawfija, Umunze and Agulu in the Orumba South and Anaocha LGAs, Moghalu asked Soludo to make his campaign for the election issue-based rather than attacking individuals. According...

UBEC Moves To Help States Access Over N250bn Trapped Funds

04.09.2025

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced an interactive workshop in Uyo to assist states in accessing over ₦250 billion in trapped Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds. The event, held at Ceedapeg Hotel in Ewet Housing Estate, brought together delegates from State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB) across the South-South, South-East, South-West, and Kwara...

Tantita Seeks ACSPN Partnership In War Against Vandalism, Oil Theft

04.09.2025

Tantita Security Services yesterday urged the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) to join the war against pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft in Niger Delta. The surveillance outfit owned by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo, said media and communication scholars could serve as powerful allies in creating a cultural shift...

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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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