3 h. ago Edo Assembly Orders Recovery of N17.5bn Radisson Blu Funds, Moves To Reclaim Hotel

Lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly have given nod to Governor Monday Okpebholo to work with relevant anti-graft agencies to recover N17.5 billion from two Escrow Agents, Meristem Trustees Limited and Emerging Africa Trustees Limited. The N17.5 billion was the balance of the N25 billion former Governor Godwin Obaseki raised from the Capital […]

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6 h. ago Banditry: Kano to establish Northwest joint border surveillance 

Kano State plans a Northwest joint border surveillance initiative to combat banditry, engaging neighboring states for a coordinated regional security respo Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-kano-to-establish-northwest-joint-border-surveillance/

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9 h. ago 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows

Member of the House of Representatives for Ideato Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has vowed never to allow anyone to rig the forthcoming 2027 elections in his constituency. Ugochinyere spoke during a reception organised in his honour by residents of Ideato South Local Government Area on Tuesday. Originally scheduled to hold at Central School 2, […] The post 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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10 h. ago “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku

PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

In its bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance road safety before, during and after the Christmas and New read more Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

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11 h. ago 2027: Obi, obidient movement set to join ADC as opposition realigns

Ahead of the 2027 general election, strong indications have emerged that Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate has read more 2027: Obi, obidient movement set to join ADC as opposition realigns

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12 h. ago Yuletide: Oyo NSCDC deploys 1,500 personnel for security operations

The Commandant of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Augustine Padonu, has approved the deployment of 1,500 personnel to cover strategic locations across the state.

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13 h. ago APC Risks Losing Kogi Central, Votes If Yahaya Bello Is Imposed In 2027 — Group Warns

A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Kogi APC Renaissance Forum, has warned that the party stands the risk of losing Kogi Central Senatorial District, the Kogi State governorship, and suffering serious setbacks in the 2027 presidential election if former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is imposed as the […]

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13 h. ago ‘Has Hunger Defected?’Makinde Questions Moves Into APC, Warns Against One

The PDP has seen its ranks severely depleted in recent months. Governors, lawmakers, and other top shots have left the opposition party for the APC, less than two years to the 2027 elections. The post ‘Has Hunger Defected?’Makinde Questions Moves Into APC, Warns Against One-Party State appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago ‘Has Hunger Defected?’ Makinde Questions Moves Into APC, Warns Against One

The PDP has seen its ranks severely depleted in recent months. Governors, lawmakers, and other top shots have left the opposition party for the APC, less than two years to the 2027 elections. The post ‘Has Hunger Defected?’ Makinde Questions Moves Into APC, Warns Against One-Party State appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed why he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, highlighting a growing political divergence within the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in  Ibadan, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling that at the age of 29, he secured his first major […] The post Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Davido meets Sierra Leone president ahead of AFCON beach concert

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido pays a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio ahead of his highly anticipated AFCON beach concert. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-davido-meets-sierra-leone-president-ahead-of-afcon-beach-concert/

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15 h. ago VIDEO: I’m overqualified to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 — Seyi Makinde

Makinde made the remarks during a media chat on Tuesday while responding to a question about his political future.

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15 h. ago Two Rivers Senators, Six Reps Loyal To Wike Defect From PDP To APC

Their defection adds to the swelling number of political topwigs who have joined the APC. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers recently teamed up with the ruling party.  The post Two Rivers Senators, Six Reps Loyal To Wike Defect From PDP To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago ‘I Prioritise Enabling Environment Over Handouts’, Says Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration prefers creating a conducive environment that empowers citizens to lift themselves out of poverty, rather than distributing handouts to them. Makinde made the remarks during a media chat with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he explained the philosophy behind […]

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16 h. ago Oyo: What I want my administration to be remembered for — Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he wants his administration to be remembered for...

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16 h. ago How I balance compromise, conviction in managing Oyo State — Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained how his administration balances compromise and conviction in governance, saying...

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16 h. ago Dalori, Giadon, Others Present As 6 Rivers PDP Lawmakers Join APC

Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-south), Hon. Victor Giadom, and other national officers on Tuesday stormed the House of Representatives to witness the defection of six Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers to the ruling party. The defectors include Hon. Robinson Dekor, Hon. […]

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17 h. ago Ibadan Circular Road corridor gazetted, not land grabbing — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the ongoing land acquisition for the Ibadan Circular Road project was legally gazetted before his administration assumed office...

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