5 h. ago Reps give NNPC Pension Fund three months to clear retirees’ arrears

The House of Representatives has directed the NNPC Pension Fund to pay all outstanding pensions and arrears to its retirees within three months. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-give-nnpc-pension-fund-three-months-to-clear-retirees-arrears/

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12 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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15 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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16 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

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18 h. ago Reps seek to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps is set to amend the CBN Act to improve governance, transparency, and oversight, including separating the Governor and Chairman role Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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18 h. ago Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps advances a CBN Act amendment to boost transparency, separate key roles, and enhance oversight on monetary policy decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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21 h. ago Lekki Toll Gate ‘massacre’ report fake news, Lai Mohammed insists

Former minister Lai Mohammed doubles down, calling the Lekki Toll Gate massacre report fake news and citing a lack of missing person claims five years on. Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-toll-gate-massacre-report-fake-news-lai-mohammed-insists/

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28 h. ago Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

Since last Sunday, when the attempted coup d’etat was foiled in the Republic of Benin, many individuals and governments have read more Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

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30 h. ago Reps ultimatum to PAP administrator unnecessary distraction – IYC

The Ijaw Youth Council defends PAP administrator Dennis Otuaro, calling the House of Reps’ 72-hour ultimatum an unnecessary distraction from Niger Delta pe Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-ultimatum-to-pap-administrator-unnecessary-distraction-iyc/

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34 h. ago Bauchi gov dismisses reports of defection to PRP as mischievous

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s office has refuted claims of his defection from the PDP to the PRP, calling the reports mischievous and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-dismisses-reports-of-defection-to-prp-as-mischievous/

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42 h. ago Reps in rowdy session over committee to probe CBN’s alleged non

The House of Representatives on Wednesday degenerated into a rowdy session as lawmakers exchanged heated arguments over which committee should read more Reps in rowdy session over committee to probe CBN’s alleged non-remittance of ₦16trn

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46 h. ago Nigeria clear as Algeria tops list of countries with blocked airline funds

…Nigeria again removed from list as $1.2bn airlines’ funds remain trapped globally The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported read more Nigeria clear as Algeria tops list of countries with blocked airline funds

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65 h. ago Women’s groups renew push for empowerment, political representation

Activists and policymakers renew the push for women’s empowerment in Nigeria, tackling political representation and economic challenges at the Beijing+30 s Read More: https://punchng.com/womens-groups-renew-push-for-empowerment-political-representation/

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67 h. ago Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra police announce new measures to curb security uniform abuse. Residents are urged to report suspicious individuals impersonating personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-cracks-down-on-security-uniform-abuse-unveils-enforcement-measures/

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68 h. ago Act on banditry as you did in Benin Republic, ADC tells Federal Government

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to demonstrate the same speed and firmness it showed read more Act on banditry as you did in Benin Republic, ADC tells Federal Government

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69 h. ago Why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic matters — Tinubu’s aide

Discover why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic was critical for regional stability and defending democracy after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerias-intervention-in-benin-republic-matters-tinubus-aide/

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2 d. ago The Motion Loop Club: Creators who make videos that never seem to end

In the moment’s presto-scrolling digital world, spiralled vids have sculpted a special niche. These endlessly repeating clips hold a narcotic read more The Motion Loop Club: Creators who make videos that never seem to end

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2 d. ago FG probes report of military aircraft grounded in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is investigating why its C-130 military aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after allegedly violating the nation’s airspace Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-probes-report-of-military-aircraft-grounded-in-burkina-faso/

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2 d. ago Military action in Benin Republic shows Tinubu’s commitment to democracy – Onanuga

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga explains how Nigeria’s military action in Benin and student rescues highlight President Tinubu’s democracy commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-action-in-benin-republic-showe-tinubus-commitment-to-democracy-onanuga/

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3 d. ago NEPWHAN urges improved security for members in rural communities

The Nasarawa State chapter of Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria has called on the governments at all levels to work towards ensuring that rural communities are adequately protected in order to enable its members and the entire residents benefit from the organisation’s healthcare support in the state. Arewa PUNCH reports Read More: https://punchng.com/nepwhan-urges-improved-security-for-members-in-rural-communities/

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