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[description] => As part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger, Ambassador Abel Kolade, a distinguished member of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), recently led a food distribution initiative in Iyara community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State. The effort focused on providing essential food items […]
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[description] => Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused the Federal Government of allegedly using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass and intimidate opposition leaders across the country. Mohammed made the allegation on Wednesday in Bauchi while speaking in an emotional tone after receiving a Safety Ambassador Award from the Institute of Safety Professionals […]
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[description] => Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa submits a new tax bill to the assembly, aiming to align state fiscal policies with upcoming national tax reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-sends-ondo-new-tax-bill-to-assembly-declares-friday-holiday/
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[description] => The National Assembly has called on Nigerians to embrace the new tax laws introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The federal lawmakers also defended the far-reaching reforms undertaken in 2025, describing the outgoing year as a defining period marked by bold legislative actions aimed at economic recovery, institutional strengthening, and improved governance. In a […]
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[title] => Worker Dies, 5 Others Trapped As Rice Mill Factory Collapses In Kebbi
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[title] => Peter Obi Has Told Me He’s Leaving Labour Party But I Won’t Join Him – Gov Otti
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[description] => Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has joined former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, and former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, in reacting to the ongoing prosecution of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, declaring that “may justice happen to […]
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[description] => Former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned that anyone who betrays an ideology will ultimately fail, stressing that political betrayal does not lead to lasting success. The comments come at a time of visible internal tensions within the NNPP in Kano State […]
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[description] => The Kwara State Government has inaugurated the Kwara State Association of Nigerians in UK (KWASANG) APEX CO-OP Cassava Value-Addition Factory read more KWASANG launches cassava processing factory to boost value chain in Kwara
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[description] => President Bola Tinubu and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, have praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for his courage, inclusive governance, and commitment to democratic ideals as he marks his 55th birthday on December 31. In a tribute personally signed by him on Tuesday, the President described Governor Sani as a […]
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[description] => Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, led a state government delegation to the funeral prayers of some journalists who lost their lives in a tragic road crash on Monday. The deceased were among journalists and other media workers involved in the fatal accident that occurred along the Billiri-Kumo Road in the State while […]
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[description] => An Osun-based CSO urges the Federal Government to reconsider the January 1 implementation of new tax laws, citing public apprehension and lack of buy-in. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconsider-january-1-implementation-of-tax-laws-osun-cso-urges-fg/
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[description] => President Bola Tinubu has praised Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, for his courage, inclusive governance and commitment to democratic ideals as he marks his 55th birthday on Wednesday, December 31. In a tribute personally signed by him on Tuesday, the President described Governor Sani as a younger brother and a friend in Nigeria’s pro-democracy […]
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[description] => The Federal Government has dismissed reports of an alleged secret, multi-agency plot to unlawfully arrest, detain, or prosecute leading opposition politicians, describing the claims as false and misleading. The government described a document circulating widely on social media and other platforms as entirely fabricated and part of a calculated disinformation campaign. The viral document […]
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[description] => The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to seek legal redress following the exclusion of its candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, from the list of contestants for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, […]
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[title] => Nigeria 2026 economic outlook: What governments, businesses and households need to get right
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[description] => Nigeria enters the run-up to 2026 at a delicate moment. This is not a story of dramatic resurgence, nor one read more Nigeria 2026 economic outlook: What governments, businesses and households need to get right
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[description] => Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji assures state workers of a modern, conducive work environment to boost comfort, performance, and service delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-assures-workers-of-modern-conducive-work-environment/
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[description] => The accident claimed the lives of the journalists as they were returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. The post NUJ Mourns Seven Journalists Killed In Tragic Gombe Road Accident appeared first on Channels Television.
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[title] => 2027: Yahaya Bello Declares Ambition To Unseat Natasha As Kogi Central Senator
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[description] => Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has formally declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. This positioned Bello for a contest to unseat the incumbent lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he […]
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[description] => The Federal Government has revalidated the licence for the Ondo Deep Sea Port, reinforcing its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s blue read more FG revalidates Ondo deep sea port licence to attract investment
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[title] => Ibadan Explosion: Fayose Can’t Prove N50bn Payment To Makinde, Aide Insists
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[description] => Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has again dismissed claims by former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, that he received N50 billion from the federal government, describing the allegation as misleading and deliberately disingenuous. Makinde added that former Ekiti State governor was unable to provide evidence of the alleged N50 billion disbursement from the federal government. […]
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[title] => Spain Seeks Removal Of Ads For Rentals In Israeli Settlements
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[description] => The move is part of measures adopted by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government backing Palestinians and condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The post Spain Seeks Removal Of Ads For Rentals In Israeli Settlements appeared first on Channels Television.
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[title] => Bauchi disburses N485m to 12,000 adolescent girls to boost school enrollment
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[description] => The Bauchi State government disburses N485 million to 12,133 adolescent girls to boost school enrollment and support basic education in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-disburses-n485m-to-12000-adolescent-girls-to-boost-school-enrollment/
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[title] => ‘Return To Full Christianity’, Akume’s Wife Tells Husband Amid Second Wife Report
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[description] => The lawmaker representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mrs Regina Akume, has urged her husband, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to fully return to Christianity. Mrs Akume reminded the SGF that his life achievements were rooted in his Christian faith. She made the appeal in […]
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[title] => US Airstrikes: “Build Schools For Herdsmen, Not Drop $2m Bomb” – Gumi
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[description] => Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has challenged the United States, US, government to build schools and provide other amenities for herders instead of firing a “$2 million bomb”. Gumi noted that herders need deliverance from ignorance. He was reacting to a video of a Fulani man who came found a barrel of one of […] The post US Airstrikes: “Build Schools For Herdsmen, Not Drop $2m Bomb” – Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[title] => Gov Lawal Orders Overhaul Of Zamfara Community Protection Guards
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[description] => Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has ordered a detailed overhaul of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) to address challenges impeding the agency’s performance. The governor also approved the appointment of Retired Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, Dr. Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, as the CPG Commandant. A statement by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Media aide to the Zamfara […]
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[title] => Education Tops With N135bn As Gov Zulum Presents N890.33bn 2026 budget
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[description] => Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State on Monday presented a N890,331,686,000.00 budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the highest single-sector allocation of N135 billion. Tagged the “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” it places the capital expenditure at over 61 per cent […]
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[title] => Governor Bala Mohammed Warns Monarchs Against Aiding Criminals
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[description] => International businessman and philanthropist, Prince Tonye Princewill, has relocated to Rivers State to ascend the throne of the traditional ruler of Da Ogo community in Buguma, headquarters of Asari-Toru local government area of the state. Princewill, the son of the late Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, Prof. Theophilus Princewill, spent much of his life living […]
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[description] => Zamfara State Government has promised to upgrade the salaries of Imams of Jummat Mosques and other Islamic clerics with effect from January 2026. Governor Dauda Lawal who made the pledge, reiterated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of the Islamic clerics and Juma’at Imams in the state. Governor Lawal revealed that the state […]
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[description] => Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu has made more money available to state governments. Wike, who stated this during his End-of-the-Year Media Chat in Port Harcourt on Monday, argued that owing to the bold and courageous step of President Tinubu by […]
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[description] => Both state governments also disclosed that the former world heavyweight champion is conscious and has been in communication with his family. The post Anthony Joshua Stable After Fatal Accident — Ogun, Lagos Govts appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => The Senator representing Kano Central, Rufai Sani Hanga, has described reported plans by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an act of betrayal. Senator Hanga, the only NNPP Senator from Kano State, made the remarks during an interview with journalists where he warned that the people of Kano […]
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