83 m. ago Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

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3 h. ago Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination

A heated clash erupts between Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume during the Senate ambassadorial screening of Reno Omokri, a Tinubu nominee. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-firestorm-oshiomhole-ndume-lock-horns-on-omokris-nomination/

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7 h. ago VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening

  Senators Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) and Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) clashed on Thursday in Abuja over the ambassadorial nomination of former presidential … Continue reading VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening The post VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court

A Catholic priest recounts the deadly Owo massacre in court, describing the church bombing and shootings that killed over 40 worshippers in 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-massacre-catholic-priest-recounts-church-bombing-shootings-in-court/

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11 h. ago Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Omokri’s ambassadorial screening

Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume openly clash during the tense ambassadorial screening of former presidential aide Reno Omokri in the Senate. Read More: https://punchng.com/oshiomhole-ndume-clash-over-omokris-ambassadorial-screening/

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13 h. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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13 h. ago Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri: The Trophy Cabinet Is Getting Full

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State stands as a distinguished figure on both the state and national landscapes, consistently making headlines for his outstanding leadership and transformative vision. His recent receipt of the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service – his third such national honour – further cements his reputation as a leader dedicated […]

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14 h. ago Oil Firm Denies Settling N4.8bn Fraud Case With Ibeto, Demands $3m

Founder and group managing director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has refuted claims that he had reached an out-of-court settlement with businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud. The organisation, in a press statement issued on behalf of its chairman, maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, […]

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22 h. ago Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

The judiciary in Nigeria is no longer the hope of the everyday person Efficient contract enforcement is critical to the read more Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

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30 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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31 h. ago COAS commissions development projects at Lagbaja cantoment, Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos...

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33 h. ago COAS Shaibu Commissions Development Projects At Lagbaja Cantonment In Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State, aimed at enhancing the welfare of personnel and operational readiness of the Nigerian Army. The commissioned projects included a refurbished basketball court sponsored by First Bank, […]

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36 h. ago Defence Minister Tasks 27 Newly Promoted Army Generals To Lead With Courage, Integrity

The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, decorated 27 newly promoted senior officers to their new rank of Major General with a charge to continue to display loyalty, professionalism and commitment. The 27 officers were recently promoted from the rank of Brigadier General, one of whom, Brig.-Gen. ZA Saidu, was posthumously promoted to the rank of Major […]

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38 h. ago Fubara Denies Rift With Rivers Lawmakers, Seeks Support For Tinubu

The governor said contrary to insinuations that he was avoiding the lawmakers, arrangements had already been made for a meeting with them. The post Fubara Denies Rift With Rivers Lawmakers, Seeks Support For Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 h. ago Egypt Teammates Rally Behind Unsettled Salah Before 2025 AFCON

Salah was omitted from the squad that travelled to Milan for a Champions League clash with Inter on Tuesday and has hinted that he may not play for Liverpool again. The post Egypt Teammates Rally Behind Unsettled Salah Before 2025 AFCON appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago Army kills Turji’s top lieutenant, Kallamu, in Sokoto operation

"His elimination marks a significant step in weakening the bandit structure in Sabon Birni and surrounding communities...

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44 h. ago Brazilian lawmakers clash over proposal to reduce Bolsonaro’s jail term

Bolsonaro is serving his sentence for attempting to plot a coup after losing the 2022 election...

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46 h. ago Police Officer To Die By Hanging For Killing JOS Undergraduate

The Chief Justice of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, has sentenced a police officer, Sgt. Ruya Auta, for the shooting death of a 300-level University of Jos student, Rinji Bala. Mann, in a ruling delivered at the Plateau State High Court 1 on Tuesday in Jos, pronounced a death sentence — by hanging or lethal […]

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51 h. ago Sokoto residents jubilate as military foils attack, kills 13 bandits

Nigerian Army troops foil a major Sokoto bandits attack in Sabon Birni, killing 13 assailants and recovering weapons as residents celebrate the victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-residents-jubilate-as-military-foils-attack-kills-13-bandits/

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54 h. ago COAS Shaibu decorates acting Army spokesperson with colonel rank

COAS recognised her dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army...

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