2 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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3 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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3 h. ago Global, Local HR Titans Set To Headline HRCEA 2025 Confab In Lagos

HR Talent Hub has unveiled a lineup of global and local industry leaders for the 2025 HR Conference & Excellence Awards (HRCEA 2025), positioning this year’s edition as one of the most influential gatherings for HR and business leaders across Africa. On the list is Sim Shagaya, Founder of MIVA Open University, and Dr. Folasade […]

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4 h. ago FULL LIST: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after Rivers assembly mass defection

Discover the 10 PDP lawmakers who remained loyal after the mass defection in the Rivers State House of Assembly. See the full list and their constituencies Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-pdp-lawmakers-still-loyal-after-rivers-assembly-mass-defection/

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6 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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7 h. ago Lagos group urges Senate to halt confirmation of ambassadorial nominees

Signed by the Foundation’s President, Mr Miftau Bolaji Are, and steering committee member, Dr Lateef Onikoyi, the organisation argued that the nominations violate the principles of fairness, constitutional balance and federal character.

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8 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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8 h. ago U.S to now conduct frequent checks for migrants on work visas every 18 months

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its policy manual, aiming to conduct frequent checks for migrants read more U.S to now conduct frequent checks for migrants on work visas every 18 months

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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11 h. ago A’Ibom approves N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approves a N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants. Discover how 33,461 candidates will receive N50,000 each. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-approves-n1-6bn-transport-allowance-for-cbt-applicants/

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12 h. ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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12 h. ago Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubu’s 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm

President Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees are set for rigorous Senate grilling. Learn about the career and non-career diplomats on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/big-diplomatic-overhaul-tinubus-65-envoy-picks-brace-for-senate-storm/

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14 h. ago ‘You’ll be paid before Dec 20’, Umahi assures protesting contractors

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged contractors to halt their protests, assuring them that payments would be made soon... 

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19 h. ago $1bn debt: Legal representation dispute stalls Nestoil, Neconde appeal

A legal representation dispute has halted the $1bn debt appeal involving Nestoil and Neconde, as the court must first resolve who is authorized to appear. Read More: https://punchng.com/1bn-debt-legal-representation-dispute-stalls-nestoil-neconde-appeal/

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21 h. ago Immigration CG visits Kebbi, vows justice after checkpoint attack

Nigeria’s Immigration CG visits Kebbi after a fatal checkpoint attack, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice and assessing the damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/immigration-cg-visits-kebbi-vows-justice-after-checkpoint-attack/

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24 h. ago FULL LIST: Ibas, Dambazzau nominated as Tinubu increases ambassadorial list to 68

When added to the three names the President forwarded to the Senate earlier last week, the total number of nominees came to 68.

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26 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau, 68 others for ambassadorial positions

34 career, 31 non-career ambassadors President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 68 ambassadors-designate, comprising 34 career diplomats and read more FULL LIST: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau, 68 others for ambassadorial positions

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29 h. ago Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

…as eight countries compete in Abuja with climate-smart student ventures Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing read more Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

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30 h. ago FULL LIST: Top ten most searched Nigerians on Google in 2025

The report shows that Nigerians used the platform to follow major political developments, honour public figures, keep up with...

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30 h. ago Senator Natasha, Eberechi Eze Top 2025 Google Search In Nigeria

Google has released its 2025 Year in Search report for Nigeria, revealing that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and footballer Eberechi Eze, topped the list of the most searched Nigerian personalities this year. The yearly report highlights what Nigerians were most interested in across various categories, including breaking news, influential figures, entertainment, questions, and lifestyle trends. According […]

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