37 m. ago (BREAKING) Adebayo emerges PDP gov candidate in Adeleke’s absence

Adebayo Adedamola has won the Osun PDP primary, becoming the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Governor Adeleke’s absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adebayo-emerges-pdp-gov-candidate-in-adelekes-absence/

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37 m. ago Osun 2026: Adebayo Adedamola Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election on Tuesday. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast at the primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. Chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the results, […]

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42 m. ago JUST IN: Adebayo Adedamola emerges PDP’s Osun guber candidate

Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2026 Osun election.

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68 m. ago Osun 2026: APC stands to benefit from confusion in PDP — Babayemi

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Dotun Babayemi, has said the ruling party would be the ultimate beneficiary of the unfolding confusion in the Peoples Democratic Party.

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2 h. ago Osun 2026: PDP governorship primary underway despite uncertainty

The Osun PDP primary for the 2026 governorship election is underway, shadowed by factional disputes and the recent resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-pdp-governorship-primary-underway-despite-uncertainty/

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5 h. ago Foundation Supports 200 Female Traders With N20m Grants In Abuja

The Frugal Empowerment Foundation has distributed N20 million in grants to 200 female petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Small Business Empowerment initiative. The grants, which are part of the foundation’s efforts to support vulnerable women in the country, also target 200 women in Lagos and 100 women in […]

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6 h. ago FG Offers 50 Oil Blocks, Targets $10bn Investments In 2025 Licensing Round

The breakdown of the blocks includes 15 onshore blocks, 19 shallow-water blocks, 15 frontier assets, and 1 deepwater block. The post FG Offers 50 Oil Blocks, Targets $10bn Investments In 2025 Licensing Round appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Lagos Assembly: 2026 Appropriation Bill scales through second reading 

He stressed that “the Budget will take care of all ongoing projects such that none of them will be moved to the next administration.”

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8 h. ago Governor Sani Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget To Kaduna Assembly

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has presented a N985.9 billion budget for 2026 to the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He described it as a financial plan anchored on consolidation, rural transformation and inclusive development. While unveiling it to the lawmakers at Lugard Hall, the governor said the budget, tagged: “Budget of Renewal, Resilience […]

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9 h. ago Senator Lauds Gambo, Dadu’ut NOMINATION As Ambassadors – Designate

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has lauded the nomination of Yakubu Gambo and Senator Nora Dadu’ut as ambassadors -designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Plang, in a statement issued in Jos, said the nominations were well-deserved, given their experiences and accomplishments, adding that they go beyond […]

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9 h. ago News Central TV Inaugurates Abuja Studio, Expands National Footprint

News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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10 h. ago Fresh excise duty increase may erode purchasing power, cause avoidable job losses, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that a new round of increase in excise duty may erode the purchasing powers of Nigerians and result in avoidable job losses. The Centre gave the warning in a statement signed by its Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, on Monday, while reacting […]

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13 h. ago Ogun govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, livestock producers

The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers as part of efforts to safeguard food production and rural stability. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Honourable Bolu Owotomo, during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address rising concerns over farmer–herder conflicts […]

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13 h. ago Lead contamination: Ogun targets 500 residents for poisoning test

Ogun State is testing 500 residents for lead poisoning following a report on widespread lead contamination from battery-recycling plants in Ogijo. Read More: https://punchng.com/lead-contamination-ogun-targets-500-residents-for-poisoning-test/

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14 h. ago Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun says Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the ongoing national leadership crisis is resolved in a manner recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and within its timelines. Addressing journalists on Monday, Sunday Bisi, chairman of the PDP […] The post Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Fubara To Prioritise Education In 2026 Budget After Viral Video On School Decay

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said improving the deplorable education sector remains one of the top priorities of his administration, revealing that education will receive the highest allocation in the state’s 2026 budget. The governor made the disclosure on Monday while declaring open the 123rd and 124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council […]

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15 h. ago Ataoja’s Public Endorsement Of Aregbesola, ADC Stirs Political Tension In Osun

As preparations for the 2026 governorship election gather pace in Osun State, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, has publicly declared his support for former governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has stirred tension among opposition parties across the state. The monarch made the […]

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18 h. ago Gov Uba Sani presents N985.9bn 2026 budget to Kaduna Assembly

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has presented an Appropriation Bill of N985.9 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.

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19 h. ago FG begins free liver, kidney tests for people living with HIV

Nigeria’s government now provides free annual liver and kidney function tests for people with HIV, expanding HIV care in Nigeria via health insurance. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-free-liver-kidney-tests-for-people-living-with-hiv/

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