9 m. ago Senate Resumes With Focus On Electoral Reform, N58.47trn 2026 Budget

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to deepening electoral reforms, strengthening economic governance, and safeguarding public trust as the lifespan of the 10th National Assembly enters its final 16 months. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, titled “The Trust We’ll Never Breach” to mark […]

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4 h. ago Govt deepens digital inclusion for persons with disabilities

Nigeria’s government reinforces its commitment to digital inclusion for persons with disabilities through a NITDA digital literacy training program. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-deepens-digital-inclusion-for-persons-with-disabilities/

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8 h. ago IPOB directs Onitsha traders to open shops despite Soludo’s order

IPOB directs Onitsha Main Market traders to open for business, challenging Governor Soludo’s one-week closure order over sit-at-home compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipob-directs-onitsha-traders-to-open-shops-despite-soludos-order/

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12 h. ago Abia commissioner visits Lagos for land administration study tour

Abia’s Lands Commissioner visits Lagos for a land administration study tour to learn about technology-driven solutions for land-related challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-commissioner-visits-lagos-for-land-administration-study-tour/

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12 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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13 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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13 h. ago No party or person can defeat Tinubu in 2027, Atiku’s son declares 

Abba Atiku, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, joins the APC and declares that no party or person can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-party-or-person-can-defeat-tinubu-in-2027-atikus-son-declares/

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15 h. ago Court Fixes Tuesday To Rule On Application To Halt FCTA Workers’ Strike Action

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has scheduled Tuesday, January 27, to deliver a ruling on an application seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the case for judgement after hearing arguments from legal representatives of both parties. The suit, filed by the […]

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15 h. ago PICTORIAL: FCTA Workers, NLC Picket Industrial Court As Wike Sues Unions Over Strike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, stormed the premises of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, joined by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in protest against what they described as persistent violations of their rights by the FCTA management and political leadership. The demonstration, which drew hundreds of workers […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria Customs Generates N7.28trn To Exceed 2025 Revenue Target

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue performance in 2025, collecting N7.28 trillion and surpassing its target by N697 billion, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced on Monday. Speaking at the International Customs Day 2026 celebration in Abuja, which coincided with the launch of the Service’s Time Release Study (TRS), […]

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16 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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17 h. ago Not personal ambition, Kano DG defends Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC is not for personal ambition but to align the state with the federal government for better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/not-personal-ambition-kano-dg-defends-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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17 h. ago FCTA Workers’ Strike: Court Fixes January 27 To Rule On Application To Halt Industrial Action

Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the matter for ruling after listening to submissions from counsel representing both parties. The post FCTA Workers’ Strike: Court Fixes January 27 To Rule On Application To Halt Industrial Action appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 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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18 h. ago AGF Gets Court’s Nod To Review ICPC’s Alleged Fraud Charges Against Ozekhome

  By Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagnemi, SAN, has been given the go-ahead by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to review the case file against Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other related offences Commission (ICPC). […]

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18 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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19 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt In Abuja, Arrest 1 Suspect

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and other incriminating exhibits. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at […]

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20 h. ago NLC, FCTA workers protest at Industrial court, demand Wike’s removal

FCTA workers, backed by the NLC, protest at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, demanding payment of arrears and the removal of Minister Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-fcta-workers-protest-at-industrial-court-demand-wikes-removal/

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21 h. ago PICTORIAL: ₦700m Property Saved As Federal, FCT Fire Services Contain Fire At Abuja Residence

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has responded promptly to a residential fire outbreak caused by a lithium solar inverter system at Suncity Estate, Galadima, Abuja. FFS, therefore, cautioned members of the public to exercise proper care in the installation, use, and maintenance of solar inverter systems, saying only qualified technicians should be engaged, and systems […]

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23 h. ago Tax Laws Alteration: Downplaying Minority Caucus Report Bad, Says Chair

The House of Representatives’ Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the alleged Illegal alterations on the Gazetted Tax laws, has said downplaying its report is tantamount to calling for impunity. The minority caucus committee, in its interim report released in Abuja over the weekend, said a comparison of the Certified True Copy made public by the […]

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