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Edo Gov’t Moves To Regulate Scavengers, Scrap Dealers

21.10.2025

In a renewed effort to tackle insecurity and rising vandalism across Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans to regulate the activities of scavengers and scrap dealers operating within the state. He made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo...

FG Allocates Record Budget For Cancer In 2025

21.10.2025

In a move to tackle Nigeria’s growing cancer burden, the Federal Government has announced its highest-ever budget allocation for cancer treatment and prevention in the 2025 national budget. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made the disclosure during the formal launch of the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) demonstration study...

Abbas Advocates Review Of Nigeria-Algeria Visa Policy, Strengthened Bilateral Ties

21.10.2025

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for a review of the visa policy between Nigeria and Algeria to enhance bilateral relations between the two African nations. Abbas made the appeal during a meeting with the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf,...

Tetracore Energy Expands Board, Welcomes Onyema, Balewa, Oni

21.10.2025

…To Strengthen Vision for Africa’s Energy Future Tetracore Energy Group, a leading integrated midstream–downstream energy company in Nigeria and Africa, is proud to announce the appointment of three distinguished professionals: Oscar N. Onyema OON, Aisha Balewa Abubakar, and Dr Ayodele Oni to its Board of Directors. They join existing board members President/CEO – Olakunle Williams,...

Lagos Seals Church, Factory Over Noise, Air Pollution

21.10.2025

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has stepped up enforcement against environmental offenders, sealing several establishments in Ifako-Ijaiye and Igando for persistent noise and air pollution. The agency disclosed the action in a post on X on Tuesday following an enforcement operation. Among the facilities shut down were the Cherubim and Seraphim (King of...

NLC, NANS Partner To Address Challenges In Nigeria’s Education Sector

21.10.2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have resolved to collaborate in addressing persistent challenges in the education sector that continue to hinder progress and development. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero and NANS President Mr. Olusola Ladoja expressed concern over the...

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Support Military, Calls For Social Media Regulation

21.10.2025

The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC), His Eminence Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to stop castigating the military in its efforts to restore peace and security across the country. Speaking at the 2025 NTRC General Assembly in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, the Sultan appealed to...

30 Feared Dead, 40 Injured In Tanker Explosion

21.10.2025

No fewer than 30 people have reportedly lost their lives, while about 40 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tragic tanker explosion that occurred in Niger State. New Telegraph gathered that the incident occured around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, at Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local...

Intervention To States: Reps Ask Finance Minister, CBN Gov For Full Financial Report

21.10.2025

The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso, to submit a comprehensive financial report detailing all federal government interventions to states and local governments outside the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations from 2023 to date....

Flood-Ravaged Rivers Communities Seek Urgent Govt Intervention

21.10.2025

Residents of Ogale, Alesa, and Agbomchia communities in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State have appealed to the state government for urgent intervention to clear blocked waterways and curb persistent flooding that has devastated their areas. Recent heavy downpours in the affected communities, especially those recorded a few days ago, have wreaked havoc, claiming...

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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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