3 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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3 h. ago NSCI urges Northern leaders to support Yakubu’s ambassadorial nomination

“The time has come for us to focus on initiatives that foster development and strengthen our position within the country

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3 h. ago EPL: I prioritise team performance over player names, says Amorim

Man Utd coach Amorim defends his selection policy, stating performance is key, despite limited opportunities for young talents like Kobbie Mainoo. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-i-prioritise-team-performance-over-player-names-says-amorim/

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5 h. ago YPP hails Tinubu over Gen Musa’s appointment as Defence Minister

A communique signed by YPP's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, at the end of its 24th Extraordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was held on Thursday at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, charged the President to exercise his power and sack all non-performing heads of security agencies whose performance has fallen short of expectations.

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6 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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6 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

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7 h. ago Lagos group urges Senate to halt confirmation of ambassadorial nominees

Signed by the Foundation’s President, Mr Miftau Bolaji Are, and steering committee member, Dr Lateef Onikoyi, the organisation argued that the nominations violate the principles of fairness, constitutional balance and federal character.

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8 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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9 h. ago FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender

Stakeholders in Kano State have called on federal, state, and local governments to develop comprehensive policies that better protect women read more FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender-based violence

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Manager For Failure To Appoint Compliance Desk Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts in their […]

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12 h. ago Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubu’s 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm

President Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees are set for rigorous Senate grilling. Learn about the career and non-career diplomats on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/big-diplomatic-overhaul-tinubus-65-envoy-picks-brace-for-senate-storm/

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13 h. ago Groups tackle Senator Fadahunsi over call to remove NSA Ribadu

"His appointment was due to his pedigree and global network outreach as he commands respect....

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13 h. ago Step Up Offensive Against Terrorists, Governor Radda Urges Gen. Musa

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has urged the new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), to sustain and intensify military offensives against bandits terrorising the North-West region of the country. Governor Radda made the call in a congratulatory message following General Musa’s appointment and swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, describing his choice […]

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19 h. ago Ali tasks Muslim lawyers on unity, ethical leadership at MULAN conference

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Professor Yusuf Ali, has charged Muslim lawyers in the country to come under one roof and as members of a global faith community bound by divine law, moral responsibility and a collective mission of justice. Ali, who spoke as the keynote speaker at the maiden Law Week of the […]

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19 h. ago Mo Abudu, Zainab Balogun, Bez Idakula, Seyi Olofinjana, others turn up for FaithStream announcement in London

The entertainment industry is buzzing following the exclusive London unveiling of FaithStream, the first international streaming platform out of Africa dedicated to faith-based content, which is set to launch globally in January 2026. The announcement event at Hilton London Paddington on Wednesday, November 26, drew an impressive lineup of Nigerian entertainment royalty, including music star […]

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21 h. ago Airtel Africa begins process to recruit new external auditor

Airtel Africa announces a formal tender process to select a new external auditor. Learn about the decision and timeline for the new appointment. Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-africa-begins-process-to-recruit-new-external-auditor/

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24 h. ago Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination ‘Terrible Optics’ For Tinubu Administration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the nomination of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (EFCC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Ambassador by President Bola Tinubu, has presented a ‘terrible optics’ for the administration, which, according to him, was already battling with credibility issues. LEADERSHIP reports that the Presidency had at […]

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24 h. ago FULL LIST: Ibas, Dambazzau nominated as Tinubu increases ambassadorial list to 68

When added to the three names the President forwarded to the Senate earlier last week, the total number of nominees came to 68.

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24 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON directs Air Peace, others to issue flight tickets ahead of departure

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has directed the four airlines selected for the 2026 Hajj airlift operation to collaborate with state pilgrims’ welfare boards in issuing flight tickets to pilgrims scheduled for the exercise.

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