1 hour ago Katsina Government Opens Peace Talks With Armed Bandits To End Years Of Violence

The Katsina State Government has begun a peace dialogue with armed bandits in Kakumi town, Bakori Local Government Area, as part of renewed efforts to restore lasting peace in the troubled parts of the state. The meeting, which started on Sunday, reportedly involved representatives from at least five local government areas Bakori, Kankara, Funtua, Kafur, […] The post Katsina Government Opens Peace Talks With Armed Bandits To End Years Of Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago VIDEO: Amupitan As INEC Chair Best Appointment Tinubu Has Ever Made – Okutepa

The senior lawyer, however, advised the professor of law not to allow himself to be corrupted, urging him to restore Nigerians’ trust in INEC. The post VIDEO: Amupitan As INEC Chair Best Appointment Tinubu Has Ever Made – Okutepa appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 hour ago Alia, Ortom Clash Over ₦100bn Loan Approved By Benue Assembly

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday traded words over the ₦100 billion loan recently approved by the State House of Assembly. During an emergency plenary held last Friday, the House granted approval for Governor Alia’s request to secure a ₦100 billion loan aimed at financing key infrastructural projects across […] The post Alia, Ortom Clash Over ₦100bn Loan Approved By Benue Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Violent Attack: Kano Pillars GM Ahmed Musa Apologises To 3SC, Match Officials

Kano Pillars Football Club General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has issued a heartfelt apology to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan following the violent attacks on its players and officials following a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook […]

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3 h. ago ‘Ailing Finance Minister Edun Not Flown Abroad, Recovering In Abuja’ — Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu was planning to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following his recent illness. According to the PunchOnline, multiple sources within the Presidential Villa confirmed on Sunday that Edun, 69, was recuperating at his residence in Abuja and being […]

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3 h. ago State Pardon: You Have Wasted NDLEA’s Efforts To Curtail Narcotics, Melaye Tells Tinubu

Former Kogi West Senator, Barrister Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to drug offenders serving jail terms, saying such action has wasted the many years of efforts by the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to curtail narcotics. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday […]

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5 h. ago Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund read more Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency

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5 h. ago Federal Government Cautions ASUU Against Strike, Says ‘No Work, No Pay’

The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike action, reiterating that the “no work, no pay” policy remains in force. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmed, stated this in a press statement released […]

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5 h. ago FG Reiterates ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy As ASUU Begins Strike

The government stated that it will be guided by this law should academic activities be disrupted in the nation’s universities. The post FG Reiterates ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy As ASUU Begins Strike appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Encourages Criminality — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, describing it as a reckless misuse of power that undermines justice and accountability in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku said the presidential pardon, which saw clemency granted to 175 convicts […]

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5 h. ago FULL LIST: Burkina Faso’s ‘Katanga’ Leads AMAA 2025 With 10 Nominations, Nigeria’s ‘Lisabi’ Earns Seven

The 2025 AMAA nominations celebrate innovation, cultural depth, and technical prowess across 26 categories. The post FULL LIST: Burkina Faso’s ‘Katanga’ Leads AMAA 2025 With 10 Nominations, Nigeria’s ‘Lisabi’ Earns Seven appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago ‘It’s Not Our Turn Yet, Tinubu Must Finish 8 Years,’ Umahi Tells South

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has declared that it was not yet the turn of the South-East to produce the country’s president in 2027, urging the region to exercise patience and support the administration of President Bola Tinubu to complete its eight years in office. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku

The former Vice President criticised the most recent round of pardons, saying it has reduced the process to a mere triviality. The post Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago HURIWA condemns killing of Enugu youth, demands urgent probe

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the brutal killing of a young man, Onyedika Chukwu Ede, read more HURIWA condemns killing of Enugu youth, demands urgent probe

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7 h. ago ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, directing lecturers across Nigeria to withdraw their services effective from 12 midnight on Sunday. The union described the period as a crucial window for the federal government to conclude ongoing negotiations with it. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, announced the strike during a […] The post ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tiwa Savage Addresses Feud With Seyi Shay, Recalls Losing Endorsement Deal During Pregnancy

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about her long-standing dispute with fellow artist Seyi Shay, offering her perspective on the widely publicized salon incident that went viral several years ago. During an interview on Off Air with Gbemi O and Toolz, posted on Instagram on Sunday, the Somebody’s Son singer explained that the fallout […] The post Tiwa Savage Addresses Feud With Seyi Shay, Recalls Losing Endorsement Deal During Pregnancy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Borno Police Arrest Mentally Unstable Woman For Killing Fellow IDP

The Borno State Police Command has apprehended a mentally unstable woman suspected of killing another Internally Displaced Person (IDP) in Monguno Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the details of the incident on his X account on Sunday. According to Makama, the tragedy occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025, around 4:35 p.m., when […] The post Borno Police Arrest Mentally Unstable Woman For Killing Fellow IDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Hashim slams FG over insecurity, says genocide debate stems from leadership failures

Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has slammed the Federal Government, accusing it of prioritising political ambitions ahead of Nigeria’s security and unity. In a statement released over the weekend, Hashim criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration for what he described as a “shamefully political and […] The post Hashim slams FG over insecurity, says genocide debate stems from leadership failures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago World Cup qualifier: MFA facilitates immediate return of Super Eagles

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has facilitated the swift return of the Super Eagles from Luanda, Angola, to Uyo for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic. The Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Ebienfa said: “In a prompt […] The post World Cup qualifier: MFA facilitates immediate return of Super Eagles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago “Tinubu’s Choice Of Amupitan As INEC Chair Is Right Choice”— NNPP Founder

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Boniface Aniebonam, has expressed support for the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He commended President Bola Tinubu for making the appointment, describing it as a step in the right direction to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral […] The post “Tinubu’s Choice Of Amupitan As INEC Chair Is Right Choice”— NNPP Founder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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