1 hour ago Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that even the strongest electoral systems can be undermined by misinformation, misinterpretation, or deliberate distortion. Amupitan stated this at the unveiling of a book titled ‘The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s Election Journalists’, authored by INEC Press Corps chairman […]

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1 hour ago ZLP National Chair Nwanyanwu Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Presidential Bid

The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to resist pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television on Friday night, Nwanyanwu claimed that the individuals urging Jonathan to return to the presidential race were the same political actors who […]

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2 h. ago VIDEO: Banditry, Terrorism ‘Simple’ For Nigeria’s Military To Deal With — Nwanyanwu

The ZLP chieftain referenced Nigeria's military success in peacekeeping missions across Africa as a pointer that it can address insecurity. The post VIDEO: Banditry, Terrorism ‘Simple’ For Nigeria’s Military To Deal With — Nwanyanwu appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago ZLP Chairman Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Bid, Says Betrayers Now Urging Him to Run

Jonathan is a former Nigerian president who led the country between 2011 and 2015. The post ZLP Chairman Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Bid, Says Betrayers Now Urging Him to Run appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Accord party faction moves to halt Osun governorship primaries

A faction of the Accord Party files a lawsuit to void the upcoming Osun State governorship primaries and affirm the suspension of its National Chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-faction-moves-to-halt-osun-governorship-primaries/

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6 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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6 h. ago Accord party names Osun caretaker chairman, approves 2026 primary guidelines

The Accord Party Osun chapter has a new caretaker chairman, Victor Akande, as the NEC approves guidelines for the 2026 governorship primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-names-osun-caretaker-chairman-approves-2026-primary-guidelines/

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8 h. ago YPP hails Tinubu over Gen Musa’s appointment as Defence Minister

A communique signed by YPP's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, at the end of its 24th Extraordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was held on Thursday at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, charged the President to exercise his power and sack all non-performing heads of security agencies whose performance has fallen short of expectations.

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9 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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9 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

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9 h. ago Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North’s chairman gives vehicles to monarchs to boost security surveillance and intelligence gathering, supporting the fight against insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-council-chair-seeks-monarchs-support-to-fight-insecurity/

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10 h. ago PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

Trains Recovery Agents on recovering pension liabilities The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it has embarked on a new era read more PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

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10 h. ago Federal Government Pledges Fair, Transparent Implementation Of New Tax Laws

The Federal Government has assured citizens and investors that the rollout of the recently enacted tax laws will be carried out responsibly, transparently, and with consideration for economic realities. This commitment was given on Friday in Abuja by the chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, following the inauguration of […]

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11 h. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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12 h. ago NAHCON unveils 15 new mandatory directives for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The statement, issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, added that the directives will guide stakeholders as preparations for the 2026 Hajj continue. Below are the 15 directives released by the Commission:

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12 h. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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12 h. ago Crisis rocks Cross Rivers APC as NWC faults SEC’s removal of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, has been engulfed in crisis with the State Executive Council’s plan to remove the Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba.

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13 h. ago Military, NYSC strengthen partnership in Borno for corps members’ safety

Operation Hadin Kai reaffirms its commitment to NYSC Borno safety, guaranteeing the welfare of corps members ahead of local government elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-nysc-strengthen-partnership-in-borno-for-corps-members-safety/

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14 h. ago National working committee steps in as C’River APC crisis deepens

The APC’s National Working Committee intervenes in the C’River APC crisis, summoning Chairman Alphonsus Eba over a vote of no confidence by the SEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-working-committee-steps-in-as-criver-apc-crisis-deepens/

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14 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Manager For Failure To Appoint Compliance Desk Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts in their […]

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