7 h. ago “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said she does not know the reasons opposition politicians are defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the trend does not spell the end of opposition influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Usman made the remarks during an interview […] The post “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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8 h. ago Cutlass attack unacceptable, we condemn it, says Abia agency DG

Abia’s environmental agency (ASEPA) condemns a severe cutlass attack on a resident by one of its operatives and promises to cover medical bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/cutlass-attack-unacceptable-we-condemn-it-says-abia-agency-dg/

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9 h. ago Disputed oil wells: RMAFC begins plotting, urges states’ cooperation

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has urged oil-producing states to fully cooperate in the ongoing exercise to resolve disputes over oil and gas wells by plotting verified coordinates. Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the flag-off of the plotting of coordinates of disputed and newly Read More: https://punchng.com/disputed-oil-wells-rmafc-begins-plotting-urges-states-cooperation/

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10 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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10 h. ago Royal Exchange repositions for growth with appointment of new chairman

Royal Exchange Plc has announced the appointment of Ikeme Osakwe as its new chairman, just as the foremost insurance company read more Royal Exchange repositions for growth with appointment of new chairman

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12 h. ago Ganduje returns from London, heads to Kano for APC engagements

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London and is expected to proceed to Kano on Monday for key political engagements amid ongoing political realignments in the state. Ganduje arrived in Abuja aboard a British Airways flight at about 5:30 am on Monday after attending Read More: https://punchng.com/ganduje-returns-from-london-heads-to-kano-for-apc-engagements/

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13 h. ago Ganduje Returns To Nigeria Ahead Of Governor Yusuf’s Formal Defection To APC

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria ahead of the anticipated defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja at about 5:30 a.m. on Monday aboard a British Airways flight from London, according to a statement signed […]

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14 h. ago APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata

  The Director General of the Kano State Signage and Advertising Agency, Kabiru Dakata, has dismissed the speculation that Governor Abba Yusuf dumped the New … Continue reading APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata The post APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Govt Should Be Responsible For Impact Of Ongoing Strike On Nigeria’s Healthcare System — JOHESU

It lamented that despite a series of engagements with the government, including President Bola Tinubu's assurance in 2023 that he would mandate the relevant ministry,department or agency to address our issue, the union's demand had not been met. The post Govt Should Be Responsible For Impact Of Ongoing Strike On Nigeria’s Healthcare System — JOHESU appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Blame FG For Impact Of Strike On Nigeria’s Healthcare System, JOHESU Tells Nigerians

It lamented that despite a series of engagements with the government, including President Bola Tinubu's assurance in 2023 that he would mandate the relevant ministry,department or agency to address our issue, the union's demand had not been met. The post Blame FG For Impact Of Strike On Nigeria’s Healthcare System, JOHESU Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Yobe Govt Electrifies 25 Villages, Extends Power To Over 200 Communities

The Yobe State Government has electrified 25 rural villages and extended electricity supply to more than 200 communities across the state as part of its commitment to expanding access to power and driving socio-economic development. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Malam Wali, stated this while addressing journalists on the performance of the […]

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20 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

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20 h. ago Authority Decries Productivity Decline In 1,300 Hectares Of Land

The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority has decried what it termed a decline in productivity on over 1,300 hectares of land for farming in the South East, The chairman of the authority, Emmanuel Anosike, stated this when he led the management team on a visit to Abia State governor, Alex Otti, at his Nvosi country […]

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29 h. ago Niger Delta Games Will Produce Future Olympians — NDDC Chair

The chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Chiedu Ebie, has expressed optimism that talents discovered at the Niger Delta Games will represent the country at international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and the All-Africa Games. Speaking during a strategic retreat organised by the consultant for […]

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30 h. ago Police Assure Of Robust Security For Peaceful FCT Area Council Polls

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), operating under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), have assured residents of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 FCT Area Council elections. The assurance was given during an ICCES security meeting convened as preparations intensified for the polls scheduled to hold in about a […]

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32 h. ago BON election: M4S calls on IBAN Chairman to step aside over alleged conflict of Interest

The forthcoming election for the Chairman of the Broadcasters’ Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has sparked controversy, as M4S Communications Limited read more BON election: M4S calls on IBAN Chairman to step aside over alleged conflict of Interest

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34 h. ago NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs

…Seizes bags of explosives heading to Kano, Kaduna The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian read more NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs

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37 h. ago Awujale Stool: Probe Corruption Allegations, Punish Culprits, Fassy Yusuf, Others Urge Ogun Gov’t

The Secretary of the Ijebu Council of Chiefs and Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Chief (Prof.) Adetokunbo Fassy Yusuf, has urged the Ogun State Government to thoroughly investigate alleged corruption and take punitive action against individuals accused of attempting to derail the process of selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Chief Yusuf made […]

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38 h. ago Iraqi lawmakers to elect president Tuesday, PM appointment next

Iraq’s parliament will convene Tuesday to elect a new president, who will then appoint a prime minister, with Nouri al-Maliki as the likely candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/iraqi-lawmakers-to-elect-president-tuesday-pm-appointment-next/

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