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FG To NIS: Withdraw Passports Of Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship

12.04.2026

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a directive to the Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) for the immediate withdrawal and deactivation of passports of Nigerians, who have continued to hold on to the document, after renouncing their citizenship. Sunday Telegraph reports that the directive applies to Nigerians, whose requests for renunciation have formally been approved...

2027: APC Govs Plot New Zoning Formula

12.04.2026

With more than 12 months ahead of the inauguration of a new administration, current governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have commenced covert moves to alter the existing power sharing formula in the party in 2027. The current power sharing arrangement embedded in a zoning framework ensures that each...

Muslim-Muslim Ticket In 2027’ll Worsen Security Crisis, Says Rev Dachomo

12.04.2026

Fiery cleric and senior pastor at the Church of Christ in Nations, (COCIN), in Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has attributed the continued terror attacks, especially killing of Nigerian soldiers in major parts of the North to the absorption of ex-Boko Haram members by the immediate past government. He also warned that any attempt to...

GBV: Kwara Communities Adopt Social Charters, Grassroots Structures

12.04.2026

Communities across Kwara State have begun adopting locally developed social charters and grassroots response systems to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with growing evidence of community ownership and behavioural change. At the centre of the intervention is a model supported by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), which has enabled communities to co-create and enforce...

OPSPF Inaugurates National Leadership, Calls For Unity, Grassroo

12.04.2026

The Orashi People Sustainable Progress Forum (OPSPF), has sworn in its National Leadership to enhance coordination and foster unity among communities across the Orashi region. The investiture held in Abacheke, Egbema West, Imo State, and drew key stakeholders, traditional rulers, community leaders, and forum members who renewed their commitment to shared development and regional collaboration....

Structural Engineers Raise Alarm Over Nigeria’s Lack Of Earthquak

12.04.2026

Say Lagos, Ibadan, 2 others under threat Set to launch Seismic design guidelines for buildings The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers, has highlighted the country’s vulnerability to earthquake damage. Despite being considered a low – risk zone, Nigerian buildings are not designed to withstand seismic activity, putting lives at risk. Speaking on behalf of the...

Salah, Ngumoha Inspire Liverpool To 2-0 Victory Over Fulham

12.04.2026

Mohamed Salah and teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha found the net as Liverpool eased recent pressure and lifted the mood at Anfield with a composed 2-0 win over Fulham. In an emotionally charged evening on Merseyside, Liverpool marked a timely response from Arne Slot’s side after a difficult run of defeats across domestic and European competitions....

Arsenal Suffer Setback With 2-1 Loss To Bournemouth

12.04.2026

Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title suffered a significant setback on Saturday night as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against a well-drilled Bournemouth side at the Emirates Stadium, raising fresh concerns about their consistency at a crucial stage of the season. Arsenal were slow to settle into the contest, while Bournemouth showed early...

Barcelona Thrash Espanyol 4-1 To Go Nine Points Clear In Race

12.04.2026

Barcelona strengthened their grip on the La Liga title race on Saturday, with an emphatic 4-1 victory over city rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou, extending their lead at the top to nine points over Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s side capitalised on Madrid’s earlier slip, following their draw with Girona, by delivering a dominant derby performance...

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Egunjobi As HEFAMAA Executive Secretary

12.04.2026

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Dr Victoria Egunjobi as the new Executive Secretary of the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare regulation and quality assurance across the State. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs at...

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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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