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Pension Funds Safe, Secure – PenCom Replies NLC

24.08.2025

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has assured pension contributors and retirees that their funds remain safe, well-managed, and not at risk, dismissing allegations by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of mismanagement and lack of transparency. In a letter to the NLC, PenCom clarified that it does not directly invest pension funds. Rather, licensed Pension Fund...

Hunpe Urges Tourism Stakeholders To Harness Sector For Dev’t

24.08.2025

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, has called on tourism practitioners to leverage the sector for the development of their communities and residents of the council. Hunpe made the appeal during the International Day for the Abolition of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, organised by the council in collaboration with...

NIMASA, NSE Strengthen Collaboration For Blue Economy Growth

24.08.2025

In line with the Federal Government’s blue economy mandate, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to advance Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized the critical role of professionalism in engineering practice as a foundation for maritime...

Major Shake-Up Hits Agunechemba Security Squad

24.08.2025

A major administrative shake-up has hit the Agunechemba Security Squad in a move aimed at instilling discipline and restoring public confidence in the outfit. The development follows growing calls from some quarters for the dissolution of the security team, which has been the subject of controversy across the state. It was gathered that the squad’s...

Eno Hints At Plans To Support Ibom Air Passenger, Emmanson

24.08.2025

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to assist Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger whose altercation with crew members in early August sparked controversy in the aviation sector. Emmanson, who was initially charged to court and remanded, was later pardoned by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The governor,...

Agitations Won’t End Until We’ve Workable System –Obiaraeri

24.08.2025

Dr. Nnaemeka Onyeka Obiaraeri is an investment banker, development economist who also identifies as a volunteer change agent. Beyond resource control and the presidency of the country, Obiaraeri, in this chat with STEVE UZOECHI, speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing plans and dispels conjectures while bringing clarity to what the South-East really wants Your recent...

Service To Humanity Is The Greatest Legacy Any Leader Can Leave – Nwabunike

24.08.2025

It was a night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration as Sir Darlington Nwabunike received the Humanitarian Lifetime Impact Award at the prestigious Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine ceremony held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. In his acceptance speech, Sir Darlington delivered a stirring message that resonated across the hall: “Service to humanity is the...

Nonye Soludo Wins Humanitarian First Lady Award 2025

24.08.2025

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Humanitarian First Lady of the Year Award, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to healthcare advocacy and child support. The award was presented at the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine ceremony held on Friday night at the...

Fubara’s Supporters Kick Against Plot To Extend Emergency Rule

24.08.2025

Supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have embarked on a move to prevent the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas(rtd) from staying in office beyond the six months assigned to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Despite the peace deal brokered by the President for Fubara, and the Minister of the...

Gyokeres Scores Twice, Arsenal Defeats Leeds 5-0

24.08.2025

Arsenal striker, Viktor Gyökeres on Saturday opened his Premier League account in style by netting twice in a 5–0 demolition of newly promoted Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. The Swedish forward, signed from Sporting Lisbon this summer, struck his first two goals for the club as the Gunners handed Leeds a harsh lesson in...

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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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