22 m. ago ‘Worry About Tinubu’s Age, Identity, Not Atiku’s Party Choice’, Ex

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of hypocrisy and deflection over comments mocking Atiku’s choice of membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant […]

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55 m. ago Sylva Seeks New Date To Appear Before EFCC Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud Case

A former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting the anti-graft agency to fix a new date for him to appear over an ongoing investigation into allegation of $14.8million fraud. Sylva, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the EFCC Chairman, […]

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74 m. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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3 h. ago Court strikes out case challenging Hayab as Northern CAN Chairman

Justice Buhari added that only properly incorporated bodies possess the corporate legal identity required to institute...

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4 h. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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4 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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6 h. ago Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has described the increasing role of Chinese investors in the economic development of read more Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

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7 h. ago Nigeria Shifting To Gas For Sustainable Transport Future – Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that Nigeria’s shift away from costly and polluting fuels towards the abundant and environmentally friendly natural gas has become a key pillar of the federal government’s vision for a sustainable transport future under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The minister stated this […]

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8 h. ago Kano govt mourns renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday after a prolonged illness.

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8 h. ago French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

Marc Fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has described the newly commissioned Alliance Française building in Kano as a “major leap read more French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

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11 h. ago Cross River Ruling Party Executives Insist On Chairman’s Resignation

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has drawn a battle line with the state chairman, Alphonsus Eba, calling for his resignation over allegations of corruption and poor treatment of ward and chapter executives. The executives, comprising chapter and ward chairmen, secretaries, and youth leaders, expressed their dissatisfaction at a […]

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11 h. ago Kano Free Trade Zone Generated Over N18bn In 10 Months — Authority

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) states that the Kano Free Trade Zone has generated over N18 billion in revenue between January and October 2025, surpassing the total revenue of 2024. NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Head of the Kano Free Trade Zone, Richard Bassey, disclosed this on Wednesday at […]

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11 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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12 h. ago Abducted Niger school pupils, teachers will be reunited with parents soon — APC Chairman

“Our hearts are with you, our prayers are with you, and these children will be reunited with their parents as soon as possible...

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13 h. ago Failure To Tackle Insecurity Makes Ousting Ruling Party Easy – Senator Gamawa

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle the security crisis and economic hardship has provided a leeway for the ruling party’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election. The deputy national chairman of the ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazeef Gamawa, who stated this yesterday, said the coalition party […]

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13 h. ago All Progressives Congress Stakeholders Want Kwara North To Produce Next Gov

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, including the governorship aspirants in Kwara North, have agreed to work in unison to make the ambition of the zone to produce the next governor of the state realisable. The stakeholders and the aspirants reached the agreement at a meeting held in Ilorin residence of a prominent Kwara North leader, […]

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15 h. ago Lagos LCDA hosts Unity Cup to mark chairman’s 100 days in office

Agboyi-Ketu LCDA celebrates its chairman’s first 100 days with the 2025 Chairman’s Unity Cup, promoting youth engagement and grassroots football. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-hosts-unity-cup-to-mark-chairmans-100-days-in-office/

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15 h. ago Emir Wants University Of Ilorin Renamed After Sheikh Alimi, Varsity Inaugurates Space Research Centre

The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has  called for the renaming of the University of Ilorin after the  legendary Islamic scholar and founder of Ilorin, the late Sheikh Alimi. Citing the examples of Uthman Dandfodio University, Sokoto and Bayero University, Kano, that enjoy similar status, Sulu- Gambari said Ilorin deserves same status in view […]

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16 h. ago Southern Traditional Rulers Pass Vote Of Confidence In Tinubu

Amid worsening insecurity problems in different parts of the country, the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. The permanent chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, disclosed this yesterday after the council’s meeting at the private residence […]

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19 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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