68 m. ago Bauchi Sacks Education Officer Over Sexual Harassment, Misconduct

Bauchi State government through the State Civil Service Commission (CSC), has dismissed Mr. Emos N. Joshua, a principal assistant education officer of Government College, Azare, for gross misconduct bordering on sexual harassment. A statement issued yesterday by the commission’s information officer, Saleh Umar, revealed that the decision was reached during the commission’s 32nd plenary session […]

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4 h. ago I Was Already Made Before Advent Of 4th Republic, Says Orji Kalu

Former governor of Abia State and incumbent Senator representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), has dismissed suggestions that he amassed his wealth from holding political offices, saying he was already a rich man before the advent of the 4th Republic in 1999. LEADERSHIP recalls that Kalu was the first elected governor […]

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7 h. ago Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The legislative council, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State has petitioned the 10th State Assembly, accusing the council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, of suspending legislative business on what it described as ‘frivolities’. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in a petition signed by the Secretary to the LG, Simon […] The post Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Benue Showcases Export, Industrialisation, Investment Potential In Algeria

Benue State drew global attention at the just-concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) on September 6, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria, as it unveiled its bold agenda for export expansion, industrialisation, and investment promotion. Representing the executive governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Special Adviser to Governor on International and Global […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC

Tribune Online Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s borrowing policy, describing him as a “motivational speaker.” Tinubu’s borrowing: Peter Obi is a motivational speaker — Lagos APC Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

The Senate has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) criticism of its handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, insisting that read more Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

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15 h. ago PM Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK’s Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States following revelations about the depth of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office said the decision was taken “in light of the additional information in emails written by Peter […]

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18 h. ago WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dissociated itself from a post-match statement that criticised some Super Eagles players after their 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The statement, issued by NFF Director of Communications Ademola Olajire, specifically criticised forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong. It described Dessers as […] The post WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “ADC Leadership Transition Completed, No Legal Battle” – Bolaji Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims of any ongoing court case against it over alleged leadership disputes. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the clarification on Wednesday,  during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. Abdullahi said, “We are not aware that anybody is in court against ADC. […] The post “ADC Leadership Transition Completed, No Legal Battle” – Bolaji Abdullahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago NFF Dismisses Reports Of FIFA Clearing South Africa Over Player Ineligibility Controversy

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports indicating that FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that no official communication has been received from FIFA regarding the matter. […]

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30 h. ago Oyedele debunks claims of secret new tax law by Tinubu administration

Highlights efforts to simplify taxation, build accountability From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on Wednesday, September 10, dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration introduced a new tax law in secret. Speaking at a One-Day Training on the New Tax Laws for State […] The post Oyedele debunks claims of secret new tax law by Tinubu administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Benue Magistrate Court Orders Remand Of OrDubuDeli For Alleged Terrorism, Robbery

A Magistrate Court sitting in Makurdi has ordered the remand of Mr. Haakyav Tombu Peter, popularly known as OrDubuDeli, at the Makurdi Correctional Facility over allegations of terrorism and robbery. According to Daily Post, Peter had earlier submitted a petition to the Benue State Commissioner of Police, alleging that he was attacked at Judges Quarters […] The post Benue Magistrate Court Orders Remand Of OrDubuDeli For Alleged Terrorism, Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago I’m Not Joining Amaechi In ADC, Will Still Run For Governorship In Rivers – Tonye Cole

Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tonye Cole, has dismissed speculations that he is set to join former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. He clarified that he has no plans of moving to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, despite Amaechi’s new political direction. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, […] The post I’m Not Joining Amaechi In ADC, Will Still Run For Governorship In Rivers – Tonye Cole appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago No plans for immediate implementation of 5% fuel surcharge — Edun

Tribune Online No plans for immediate implementation of 5% fuel surcharge — Edun The Federal Government has dismissed concerns that Nigerians will soon face an additional five per cent fuel surcharge, clarifying that there are no immediate plans to implement the provision contained in the recently passed 2025 Nigerian Tax Administration Act. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave this assurance on Tuesday […] No plans for immediate implementation of 5% fuel surcharge — Edun Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Oyebanji doesn’t believe in automatic ticket, but — Ayeni, Ekiti APC chieftain

Tribune Online Oyebanji doesn’t believe in automatic ticket, but — Ayeni, Ekiti APC chieftain Yemi Ayodele Ayeni, a legal practitioner, is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahead of the party governorship primary slated for next month, he dismissed perceived threat to the emergence of the incumbent Governor, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji as the party standard bearer. He spoke with TAIWO AMODU in Abuja. Excerpts: You are a […] Oyebanji doesn’t believe in automatic ticket, but — Ayeni, Ekiti APC chieftain Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Ganduje To Rehabilitate 10,000 Hizba Personnel Dismissed By Kano Government

The immediate past chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has set up a 44-member committee to screen 10,000 Hizbah (Sharia Police) personnel who have allegedly been dismissed by the Kano State government. The job of the committee under the leadership of Baffa Babba Danagundi, firector-general of the National Productivity Centre, will […]

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46 h. ago Jigawa At 34: The Poetry Of Progress, The Philosophy Of Responsibility

Thirty-four years in the life of a state is like a river carving its way through rocks; steady, patient, sometimes turbulent, yet always forward. Jigawa, born on that fateful Tuesday, 27th August 1991, out of Kano’s map and skepticism, was once dismissed as barren land with little hope of survival. Some mocked it as a […]

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59 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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60 h. ago Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated a 44-member committee to screen Hisbah personnel allegedly dismissed by the government since the coming of the administration. Director General, National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who is appointed to chair the committee, said that they […] The post Kano: Ganduje inaugurates committee to screen dismissed Hisbah officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago After tragic death, UNN alumni demand urgent safety overhaul for pharmacy students

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The death of a 600-level pharmacy student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), during clinical training at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, has triggered outrage and a petition from the university’s alumni. In a strongly worded appeal to the UNN Governing Council, the Noble Foundation, an […] The post After tragic death, UNN alumni demand urgent safety overhaul for pharmacy students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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