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Moghalu Carpets ADC Running Mate Over Misinformation

29.09.2025

The Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidate in Anambra State, George Moghalu, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, as a political greenhorn, warning him to desist from misleading the Anambra electorate. Moghalu was reacting to a recent statement credited to Nwobu, in which he claimed that the Labour Party...

Kebbi South Elders Back Gov Idris Second Term Bid

29.09.2025

The critical stakeholders and community leaders in Kebbi South have declared total support for Governor Nasir Idris’ continuity in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made during a thank-you visit to the Governor at the weekend by the new Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami, Sami Gomo III and a solidarity visit...

Niger PDP Elects Halidu As New State Chairman

29.09.2025

The Niger State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday elected Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Halidu as its new State Chairman. New Telegraph gathered that Halidu won a closely contested election, securing 1,289 votes, while his closest opponent, Yahaya Abdullahi (Ability), garnered 1,260 votes. Correspondingly, Hadi Kuta was declared the State Secretary, while Mrs...

PDP Demand Clarity Over Okpebholo’s $250m Investment Deal

29.09.2025

The Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Governor of the State, Monday Okpebholo, to provide a detailed explanation on the $250m agreement he signed with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries. The party made this call in a press statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Daniel...

Echoes Of Electoral Reform Stakeholders Demand Electoral Reform Issues Addressed Before 2027 General Election

29.09.2025

FELIX NWANERI writes on renewed calls for electoral reform ahead of the 2027 general election in order to further strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and ensure credibility of the electoral process There is no doubt that calls for electoral reform has remained a recurring decimal in Nigeria. Advocates of the reform predicate their call on the need...

Ebonyi South Backs Tinubu, Nwifuru Second Term Bid

28.09.2025

…Says under Tinubu, no zone is marginalised The communities of Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo in Ebonyi South, under the auspices of OHANIVO General Assembly, have lauded President Bola Tinubu, saying he has broken the jinx of Igbo marginalisation in the trajectory of development and nation-building in Nigeria since the civil war. In a statement issued...

C’River PDP Re-Elects Venatius Ikem As State Chairman

28.09.2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State recently held its State Congress, re-electing Barr. Venatius Ikem as chairman. Despite initial controversies surrounding the congress, the event at Venetian Hall proceeded peacefully, with loyal party members turning out in large numbers. Notable attendees included Senator Jarigbe Àgom Jarigbe, representing northern Cross River, and former...

Sanwo-Olu Urges Unity, Resilience At Nigeria’s 65th Independence Celebration

28.09.2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, resilience, and renewed patriotism as the nation marks its 65th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the 65th National Independence Day Celebration Service held in Lagos on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Nigeria’s progress depends largely on the collective efforts of its citizens. He said the...

2027 Presidency: Jonathan Will Seek Second Term Under PDP

28.09.2025

Amid growing speculation over his political future, former Minister of Information and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Professor Jerry Gana, has disclosed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the PDP. Gana made the disclosure during an interaction with journalists at the PDP state congress held...

Ganduje Faults Kano Govt, Says Gov Yusuf Got More Revenue Than I Received

28.09.2025

Abdullahi Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate Past Governor of Kano State, has alleged that in six months, his successor, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, got more allocations from the Federal Government than he received in his 8-year administration. Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano, Ganduje reportedly questioned 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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