27 h. ago Allow Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Northern politicians

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu urges Northern politicians to support a Tinubu second term, emphasizing Nigeria’s power rotation convention for national unit Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-tinubu-finish-second-term-apc-chieftain-tells-northern-politicians/

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29 h. ago Akpabio, Governors, Senators, Others Attend Late Nasarawa North Senator Akwashiki’s Funeral

Top political figures, including President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; and Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday, converged in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, to pay their last respects to the late Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Godiya Akwashiki. The funeral ceremony featured a solemn service […]

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37 h. ago Northern Governors Mourn Plateau Islamic Cleric Imam Abubakar

The Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) has mourned the demise of Chief Imam of Nghar Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sheikh Abdullahi Abubakar, who died at the age of 92 after a brief illness on Friday. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Forum, NSGF Chairman and governor […]

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37 h. ago Northern CAN mourns Imam who sheltered over 200 Christians during attack

Northern CAN mourns Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the cleric who sheltered over 200 Christians during an attack, praising his courage, faith, and humanity. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-can-mourns-imam-who-sheltered-over-200-christians-during-attack/

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43 h. ago Sarduana Day: End Insecurity Now – Group Urges Northern Leaders

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

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47 h. ago Obas Council: Ogun Monarch Urges Alaafin To Avoid Confrontation With Oyo Government

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has advised the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, against taking a confrontational approach toward government directives or engaging the Oyo State Government through public statements. Oba Akinyemi cautioned that such actions could carry consequences, emphasising […]

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48 h. ago Troops Foil Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Recover Weapons In Borno, Adamawa

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, said troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Joint Taskforce North-East have once again demonstrated resilience, professionalism and superior combat capability by decisively foiling coordinated terrorist attacks across parts of Adamawa and Borno States, while inflicting heavy losses on fleeing terrorists during follow-up operations. A statement issued to journalists in Maiduguri, […]

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59 h. ago Bisi Akande Laid The Foundation That Unseated PDP Power In 2015 — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has credited his longtime ally, Chief Bisi Akande, with laying the political foundation that led to the historic defeat of an incumbent federal government in the 2015 general election. In a statement personally signed by him on Friday to mark Akande’s 87th birthday anniversary, the President described the elder statesman and pioneer […]

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60 h. ago ‘Towering figure in Nigeria’s democratic evolution’, Oyetola greets Akande at 87

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has congratulated former governor of Osun State and renowned elder read more ‘Towering figure in Nigeria’s democratic evolution’, Oyetola greets Akande at 87

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68 h. ago Gov Mutfwang, Emir Sanusi, Ty Danjuma, Others Pay Tribute To Late Educationist, Baikie

Tributes continued to pour in for the late Professor David Adamu Baikie as governors, former federal officials, traditional rulers and senior academics described him as one of the architects of Nigeria’s modern education system and a key figure in the expansion of higher education in Northern Nigeria and beyond. The commendations were made at an […]

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68 h. ago 60 Years Without Sardauna: We’ll Rebuild North, ACF, Northern Elders, Others Vow

Prominent northern groups and institutions have declared that, as they commemorate 60 years since the death of the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, they will organise a conference in April this year to chart a way forward in rebuilding the region. The groups include the apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF); […]

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3 d. ago Group decries moral decline, drug abuse among northern youth

A coalition warns that the northern youth crisis is deepening due to drug abuse, hate speech, and political manipulation, calling for urgent action. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-decries-moral-decline-drug-abuse-among-northern-youth/

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3 d. ago Women Applaud CDS Oluyede’s Soft Loan Plan For Soldiers’ Wives

The North-East Women for Peace has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for initiating a welfare-focused programme aimed at improving the economic wellbeing of families of military personnel. The group praised Gen. Oluyede for seeking the approval and support of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, through the Defence […]

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3 d. ago Kano Emir Sanusi II Gains Direct Entry Admission To Study Common Law At North

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted special admission into North-West University, Kano, to study Common Law, the institution has announced. According to an official letter signed by Jafaru Sule Muhammad, Head of the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, on behalf of the Registrar, the monarch has been admitted into […]

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3 d. ago ₦246bn NEDC Allocation Not For Salaries Alone, Budget Office Clarifies

The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed claims that the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) was running a ₦246 billion salary-budget, describing the allegation as misleading and based on a misreading of Nigeria’s budgeting framework. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Budget Office clarified that the ₦246.77 billion reflected against the North-East Development Commission […]

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3 d. ago Governorship Race: Aspirant Drafts Aondo Into Benue Rescue Mission

The Benue Rescue and Rebuild Mission governorship campaign has continued to consolidate its structures with the appointment of Chief Jerry Aondo (SAN) as acting director and head of the Legal Directorate. The decision, approved by governorship hopeful, Prof. Sebastian Tar Hon, SAN (Semawan-u-Tiv), reflects a deliberate strategy to fortify the campaign’s legal and advocacy machinery […]

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4 d. ago DalaHill, BoA partner on $100,000 ACF climate finance initiative

DalaHill Law Practice and the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF), marking a milestone in read more DalaHill, BoA partner on $100,000 ACF climate finance initiative

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5 d. ago 2027: INEC begins early planning, seeks improved public confidence

Nigeria’s INEC begins early strategic planning for the 2027 general election, aiming to rebuild public confidence and ensure a credible electoral process. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-begins-early-planning-seeks-improved-public-confidence/

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5 d. ago Thick dust haze expected across Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, other northern states – NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert warning that a thick dust haze is expected to affect read more Thick dust haze expected across Yobe, Kano, Kaduna, other northern states – NiMet

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5 d. ago Okpebholo promises to rebuild burnt shops at Edo police station 

Edo Governor Okpebholo visited the burnt shops at Ekpoma police station, promising swift reconstruction and support for affected traders amid rising insecu Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-promises-to-rebuild-burnt-shops-at-edo-police-station/

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