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S’Court To Hear Mark-Led ADC’s Appeal Against Nafiu Bala Tomorrow

13.04.2026

The Supreme Court has fixed tomorrow for the hearing of an appeal filed by David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), against a suit filed by Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chair, challenging his leadership. In the appeal marked SC/ CV/180/2026, Mark is asking the court to grant an order staying...

Abiodun Attributes Achievements To Support From Monarchs

13.04.2026

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has linked the achievements recorded so far by his administration to the support received from traditional rulers in the state. The governor stated this at the first statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas, which took place at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, describing the forum as a...

Ondo AG Rallies S’West Youths On Innovation, Discipline

13.04.2026

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), has urged young people across the Southwest geo-political zone to embrace innovation, ethical leadership, and strategic preparation as pathways to shaping a resilient future. In a keynote lecture at the Southwest Youth Summit held in Akure, the state capital, Ajulo emphasised...

Financial Institutions’ Tax Payments Up 116% To N1.49trn

13.04.2026

Company Income Tax (CIT) payments by banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions in the country rose by 115.98 per cent, or N802.08 billion, to N1.49 trillion in 2025 from N691.59 billion in the preceding year, latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows. New Telegraph’s analysis of CIT reports for Q1-...

FG Approves Intervention Funds To Replace Geriatric Radar, Surveillance Systems

13.04.2026

Following a high-level briefing from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, President Bola Tinubu has authorised the immediate release of intervention funds for the overhaul and modernisation of Nigeria’s aging radar infrastructure. In a significant move for Nigeria’s aviation safety, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Umar Farouk Ahmed, confirmed...

2027: S’West Remains United For Tinubu’s Victory

13.04.2026

The Chairman of Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) Lagos Chapter, Hon. Sesan Olowa, has said the South-West remains aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda. Olowa urged supporters to sustain unity and momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections to ensure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also praised RTIFN for its strong...

Passage Of Catholic Bishop Of Abakaliki Painful

13.04.2026

Governor Francis Nwifuru has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the third Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, who passed away on Friday, April 6 at the age of 60. In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen, Nwifuru described the late Bishop as...

Rural Livelihoods At Risk As Rail Sleepers Are Removed –Bauchi

13.04.2026

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed alarm over the ongoing dismantling of railway sleepers in parts of the state, warning that the development could adversely affect economic growth and rural livelihoods. The affected rail corridors, located in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas are considered vital for transportation and agricultural activities in the...

Otuaro Hails Tompolo’s Contributions To Peace, Stability

13.04.2026

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commended the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, (aka Tompolo), on the sustained peace and development in Niger Delta and entire Nigeria. Otuaro described Tompolo as a foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter, a patriot and a distinguished...

Dust Over IGP’s 60-Month Timeline For State Police

13.04.2026

TUNDE OYESINA writes that amidst rising insecurity, lawyers have queried the rationale behind the 60-month timeline proposed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the creation of state police in the country The renewed debate over the creation of state police in Nigeria has taken a new dimension following a proposal by the...

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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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