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Wike Calls Out Peter Obi Over Defection From LP To ADC

30.03.2026

On Sunday, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike berated the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking the leadership capacity to manage internal party crises. Wike, who spoke during his keynote speech to delegates at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2026 National Convention, faulted Obi’s decision...

Plateau Imposes 48-Hour Curfew On Jos North After Deadly Attack

30.03.2026

…Many killed, others injured The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security breach that claimed lives and left several others injured in the Angwan Rukuba community. The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday at Gari Ya Waye, has heightened tension across the area, prompting...

We’ll Recover Our Mandate From Defected PDP Govs

30.03.2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will recover its mandate for former governors of the party who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike at the PDP National Convention of the party in Abuja on Sunday, said that leaving the party at the moment...

N’Assembly To Create State Police With Built-In Accountability

30.03.2026

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Sunday, disclosed that the National Assembly is working on a decentralised police model that would emphasise accountability and discourage the abuse of police powers by the political class. Bamidele made this disclosure in a statement he personally issued on Sunday to celebrate the life and exploits...

Alkali Disowns PDP Link, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC

30.03.2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing as fake and malicious an image circulating on social media linking him to the opposition party. In a statement addressed to his associates and APC members, Alkali said the image—allegedly showing him in...

Hilary Support Group Plots Okowa’s Return To Senate

29.03.2026

A political support group, the Hilary Support Group, has intensified calls for former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to contest for the Senate in the 2027 general elections. The appeal was made in Abuja during a dinner hosted for members of the Lion’s Family, where the group’s convener and former Principal Secretary to Okowa, Dr....

APC Celebrates Tinubu At 74, Commends Leadership, Renewed Hope Reforms

29.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a veteran democrat, statesman, and visionary leader whose service has strengthened Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in Abuja on Sunday, the party said it joins millions of Nigerians...

Oyebamiji Describes Tinubu As Enigmatic Leader, Unassuming Trailblazer

29.03.2026

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has saluted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary. Oyebamiji expressed warmest felicitations to the President saluting him for building a virile, healthy and sustainable economy for Nigeria through decisive implementation...

Adeleke Eulogises Tinubu At 74, Praises Inclusive Leadership

29.03.2026

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has joined other well-wishers to congratulate President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, offering prayers for good health, long life and continued success. In a birthday message signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, and made available to Sunday Telegraph, in Osogbo, on Sunday,...

Mutfwang, Gyang, Lalong Rally Behind Nentawe, Hail APC’s New Era Of Unity

29.03.2026

The political atmosphere in Plateau State reverberated with optimism and renewed confidence at the weekend as key leaders, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang and Senator Simon Lalong, rolled out glowing tributes to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his emergence as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prof. Goshwe’s emergence 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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