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Sokoto Govt, NEMA Distribute N150m, Relief Materials To Victims

16.12.2025

The Sokoto State Government has disbursed ₦150 million to individuals affected by the 2025 flood disaster across 15 local government areas in the state. Each local government received ₦10 million, while the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) contributed food and non-food items to six of the affected areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment...

Enugu Okays N30bn For School Feeding In 2026, Targets Zero Child Malnourishment

16.12.2025

The Enugu State Government has earmarked the sum of N30 billion in the 2026 budget estimates to feed about 260,000 pupils every school day in the 260 Smart Green Schools built by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration across the 260 electoral wards of the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning,...

Police To Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement From January 2

16.12.2025

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy will resume from January 2, 2026, citing a surge in vehicle-related crimes. In a statement issued yesterday, Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said the decision “follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to ensure...

Amorim Confident of Top-Four Push Despite AFCON Absences

16.12.2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has played down concerns over AFCON-related absences, insisting his side has the depth and resilience to keep delivering results even as key players depart for international duty. Amorim has confirmed that Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui will soon depart to represent their countries at the Africa Cup of...

ASUP Decries Insecurity, Soaring Living Costs, Calls For Urgent Gov’t Action

16.12.2025

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has raised serious concerns over worsening insecurity and the rising cost of living in Nigeria, warning that these challenges threaten the safety of educational institutions and the welfare of academic staff. The Union called on the Federal Government to strengthen national security measures and introduce economic relief initiatives...

Group Seeks Independent Probe To Alleged Kwara Govt Arming Of Bandits

16.12.2025

The Crisis and Situation Monitoring Room (CSMR), a human rights advocacy organisation, has issued a strong demand for an immediate, independent investigation into serious allegations linking the Kwara State Government to the arming of criminal elements responsible for escalating banditry in the state. The group’s intervention follows widespread public concern over claims that prohibited firearms...

Man Utd Held 4-4 By Bournemouth In Premier League Thriller

16.12.2025

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford. United have lost just once in their last 10 games, but Ruben Amorim will be frustrated as more points at home were...

Media Engagement Key To 61% Nigerian Content Achievement – NCDMB

16.12.2025

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has said sustained engagement with the media played a critical role in Nigeria’s attainment of 61 per cent local content implementation in the oil and gas industry. Speaking at the Board’s annual media engagement forum, the General Manager, Corporate Communication Services, Mr. Obinna Ezeobi, described communication as...

MTU VC To Tinubu: Take Appropriate Actions To Address Nation’s Insecurity

16.12.2025

With the ongoing insecurity challenges in the country, the Vice-Chancellor of Mountain Top University (MTU) of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof Elijah A. Ayolabi, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to see it as an important responsibility which must be addressed head long. He added that its not just as a...

Ogun Police Unveil Security Measures For Christmas, New Year Celebrations

16.12.2025

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the deployment of comprehensive security operations across the state ahead of the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations, assuring residents of the safety of lives and property throughout the festive season. In a statement issued yesterday, the Command said the measures will be in force before, during and...

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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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