1 hour ago OAGF Queries ₦288bn INEC Spending, Faults Procurement Breaches Under Ex

The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF) has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to ₦288.18 billion in the accounts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising concerns over procurement breaches, weak internal controls, and unremitted revenues under the leadership of the immediate-past chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The revelations were contained in the Auditor-General’s […]

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2 h. ago Experts Recommend Plateau Council’s Model Against Maternal Mortality

Health experts have described a community-based maternal health intervention in Mangu local government area of Plateau State as a viable blueprint for reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Nigeria accounts for nearly 20 per cent of global maternal deaths, with national estimates placing the maternal mortality ratio at over 500 deaths per 100,000 live births, […]

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3 h. ago 2026 Budget: Six percent FG allocation to education far below UNESCO, World Bank benchmarks

Contrary to the UNESCO and the World Bank recommendations for developing countries to allocate at least 26 percent or between 20 and 30 percent of their national budgets to education, respectively, Nigeria’s budgetary allocation to the sector is still far below the two global benchmarks. Last week, President Bola Tinubu presented the national budget proposal […]

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3 h. ago I have delivered across all sectors, Adeleke answers critics

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has answered critics of his administration and challenged them to judge him by his records as a governor in the last three years, affirming that he has delivered good governance across all sectors of Osun State. Addressing Iwude Ijesha carnival at Ilesa on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, who fired back […]

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3 h. ago PETROAN backs crude oil projections in Nigeria’s 2026 budget

Seeks sustained budgetary support for local refining, modular refineries THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed optimism over the daily crude oil production projection of 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd) and an official oil price benchmark of $64–65 per barrel in Nigeria’s N58.18 trillion budget for 2026. Expressing confidence […]

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4 h. ago Enugu’s N1.62trn 2026 budget: Consolidating the march to $30bn economy

By Collins Ogbu When the Enugu State Government unveiled its 2026 Appropriation Bill, the headline figure, ₦1.62 trillion, immediately commanded attention. Yet, beyond the size of the budget lies a deeper story: one of policy consistency, disciplined execution, and a long-term economic vision anchored on transforming Enugu from a largely civil service and consumption-driven subnational […]

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6 h. ago EMTL revenue surges 66.1 percent to N222.90bn in H1 2025, outperforms target

Nigeria’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, rising to ₦222.90 billion, a 66.1 percent outperformance against the half-year projection of ₦134.17 billion, according to official fiscal data. The robust EMTL showing formed a key pillar of the Federal Government’s revenue performance in the period and has […]

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8 h. ago ABUAD hospital performed 40 successful kidney transplants — CMD

Afe Babalola University Hospital (ABUAD) announces 40 successful kidney transplants, reversing medical tourism with affordable, world-class care in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/abuad-hospital-performed-40-successful-kidney-transplants-cmd/

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11 h. ago VIDEO: Davido, French Montana deliver electrifying AFCON opener

Watch Davido and French Montana’s thrilling performance of the official soundtrack at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening ceremony in Rabat. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-davido-french-montana-deliver-electrifying-afcon-opener/

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19 h. ago Pressure On Morocco To Deliver As Africa Cup Of Nations Kicks Off

Morocco are aiming to follow the example of Ivory Coast, who won the last AFCON as hosts in 2024. The post Pressure On Morocco To Deliver As Africa Cup Of Nations Kicks Off appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Police arrest five robbers posing as vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers who posed as vigilante operatives to rob passengers in a shuttle bus. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-robbers-posing-as-vigilante-operatives-in-anambra/

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20 h. ago IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December

Earlier in the night, surprise performances came from Afrobeats stars including Victony, Blaqbonez, Shoday, Lojay, Qing Madi, T Dollar and Ayo Maff. The post IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Mbappe proud to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar

French World Cup–winning superstar Kylian Mbappe has expressed his delight after equalling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 Real Madrid goals read more Mbappe proud to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year goals record

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21 h. ago Police arrest five fake suspected vigilante operatives in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested five suspected fake vigilante operatives in the state.

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23 h. ago Mother Hides 23.50kg Cocaine Worth ₦5bn In Children’s Room – NDLEA

NDLEA said Simbiat, who went underground since May 2024, was nabbed in her Lagos home. The post Mother Hides 23.50kg Cocaine Worth ₦5bn In Children’s Room – NDLEA appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Woman Hides 23.50kg Cocaine Worth ₦5bn In Children’s Room – NDLEA

NDLEA said the suspect, who went underground since May 2024, was nabbed in her Lagos home. The post Woman Hides 23.50kg Cocaine Worth ₦5bn In Children’s Room – NDLEA appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Anambra’s 2024 budget records 70% performance rate — Auditor

The Anambra State Government has announced that its budget for the 2024 financial year achieved a remarkable 70 per cent performance rate.

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26 h. ago Dissecting President Tinubu’s budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Speech is remarkable, not only for its rhetorical flourish, it is remarkable, for something read more Dissecting President Tinubu’s budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core

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27 h. ago Physically challenged woman wins Venza car as Anambra popular market marks 2025 year end

A physically challenged woman (name withheld) has won a Venza car on the purchase of a raffle ticket at the read more Physically challenged woman wins Venza car as Anambra popular market marks 2025 year end

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27 h. ago My career is defined by resilience, reinvention —Funke Akindele

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, is celebrating 27 years in the Nigerian movie industry, marking another major milestone in a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and record-breaking success. The box office queen shared the moment with her fans on Instagram, posting new photos and reflecting on how far she has come. She credited her […]

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