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Gov. Aliyu Mourns Death Of Gada Village Head

14.01.2026

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has condoled with the family of the late Village Head of Gada, Alhaji Ibrahim Isah, who passed away a few weeks ago. The Governor described the late Village Head as a pious, humble, honest, and God-fearing leader who devoted his life to the service of his community. Governor Aliyu noted...

Rivers LG Boss Gifts Doris Gomba N15m For Trekking From Ghana To Nigeria

14.01.2026

The Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area in Rivers State Obarilomate Ollor has gifted Nollywood actress Doris Gomba N15 million in recognition of her 27-day trek from Accra, Ghana, to Eleme. Ollor also made her the tourism ambassador of Eleme, and praised her for letting the world know that it is possible to trek from...

SMA Foundation Pays Condolence Visit To Akran’s Palace

14.01.2026

The Chief Executive Officer SMA Foundation, Mr Samuel Mauyon Ajose, yesterday paid a condolence visit to the Akran royal family in Badagry. Recall that the Akran of Badagry, ascended to the throne on April 23, 1977, and served for 48 years, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Lagos State. His reign was...

Niger Gov Tasks Renewed Hope Ambassadors To Support Tinubu

14.01.2026

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has charged members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in the state to live up to the mandate of reaching out to Nigerians and address issues confronting them. He said when he received members of Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by the State Coordinator, Nma Kolo, that the group is a noble...

NCS Intercepts 50,495 Litres Of PMS Worth N58.1m In Adamawa, Taraba

14.01.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/ Taraba Area Command, has apprehended a total of 50,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N58,117,550 being conveyed in 1,868 jerry cans for suspected exportation. Area Comptroller in charge of the command, Mr Mohammed Tako, disclosed this while briefing journalists yesterday in Yola. Tako also said 10...

ASUU, Yuguda Differ Over ATBU Conversion Bill, Professors’ Alleged Insult

14.01.2026

A controversy has erupted between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) branch, and former Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda, over comments linked to a proposed bill to convert ATBU into a conventional university. Recall that ASUU yesterday demanded Yuguda’s resignation as Chairman of the Governing Council of the...

Detention Of Officers Without Charges Violates Due Process, Says CCDI

14.01.2026

The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) has said the continued detention of military officers over an alleged coup attempt, without formal charges or a transparent judicial process, constitutes a grave departure from constitutional governance and the rule of law. In a statement by its Permanent Representative, Olufemi Aduwo, the body said in a...

US AFRICOM Delegation Meets Marwa, Assures NDLEA Of Enhanced Collaboration, Support

14.01.2026

A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command yesterday met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) during which they commended the existing relationship between NDLEA and AFRICOM, with an assurance of enhanced collaboration and partnership in the fight against illicit...

…As Group Demands Recall Of Rivers Lawmakers Over Impeachment

14.01.2026

A group under the platform of Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a statement condemning the impeachment proceedings initiated by lawmakers in Rivers State against Governor Sim Fubara. The group alleged that the move is driven by the personal interests of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and represents a shameful display of political thuggery. In a...

EFCC Hands Over Recovered N802.4m To First Bank

14.01.2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N802,420,000 recovered from a suspect by its Benin Zonal Directorate to the First Bank of Nigeria Plc. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement yesterday in Abuja. According to him, the money was recovered from a suspect, Ojo Kingsley, who took unlawful possession...

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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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