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Amupitan: Early Arrival Of Controversies

26.04.2026

The integrity and credibility of the 2027 general elections are threatened by allegations of bias and partisanship against Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN. ONYEKACHI EZE writes Perhaps, by now Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN might have seen the difference between a rusty classroom environment and the cozy comfort of...

Why Sokoto Should Reward Ahmad Aliyu With Second Term

26.04.2026

There are defining moments in the life of a people when they must make a conscious decision anchored on concrete experience based on the realities of the present as lived. For the people of Sokoto State, the 2027 governorship election should fundamentally be a referendum on the stewardship of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Between May 29,...

S’Court’s Reservation Of Verdict On ADC, Suspended Animation

26.04.2026

The recent reservation of judgment by the Supreme Court on the fate of the African Democratic Party (ADC) leadership tussle is currently generating controversies in the country. In this interview with OKEY MADUFORO, a chieftain of the party and Senior Legal Practitioner, Barr Okoli Akirika, speaks on its implications Recently, the Supreme Court reserved judgement...

Obi: FG Denying Varsities Opportunity For Open Dialogue, Constructive Engagement

26.04.2026

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, said the Federal Government is denying universities in the country the opportunity for open dialogue and constructive engagement. Obi, who said his scheduled lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University on Saturday, April 25, was cancelled at the eleventh hour by the university authorities, said that...

2027: Opposition Screaming Murder Ahead Of Polls

26.04.2026

…counsels ADC to put house in order…says party not prepared for governance The Presidency has alleged that the opposition elements, particularly the arrowheads of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that they were screaming murder ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, raised this allegation in response to Rt. Nnenna Ukeje’s claims at...

Ajadi Showers Praises On Ademuyiwa, Says He’s PDP Unity Pillar

26.04.2026

The leading gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chairman of the party in Ibadan North Local Government, Comrade Mustapha Ademuyiwa, describing him as a pillar of unity and a dependable force within the party. In a...

Nigerians Have Lost Confidence In INEC – David Mark

25.04.2026

Former Senate President, David Mark has said that Nigerians have lost confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mark who is also the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC), said this on Saturday at the national summit of opposition political party leaders in Ibadan, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State....

We’re Not In Alliance With Any Political Party – Abia PDP

25.04.2026

…says party is prepared, ready to retake Abia in 2027 The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has said that the party is not in any agreement to form any form of coalition with any political party and has never entered into such an agreement as the 2027 election approaches. Speaking at a stakeholders...

Matawalle Pledges Guber Nomination Form For Gov Lawal

25.04.2026

The Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has pledged to purchase a gubernatorial nomination form on the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Governor Dauda Lawal to contest for the 2027 Guber race on the platform of the APC in the state. Matawalle made the declaration on Saturday during a stakeholders meeting of...

Tuggar Advocates Unity, Minority Protection In Gov’ship Bid

25.04.2026

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, a governorship aspirant and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for unity and inclusive governance, stressing the need to protect minority communities and build a shared future. Tuggar made the call during his declaration speech held at the Games Village 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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