64 m. ago Finally, Senate assures Police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

After weeks of daily protests at the gate of the National Assembly, the Senate assured police retirees on Thursday that they would be removed from the country’s Contributory Pension Scheme.

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71 m. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC engages stakeholders, seeks greater awareness for CVR exercise

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, urged stakeholders to support the commission in ensuring a smooth and effective registration process.

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76 m. ago Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

Anambra state government through Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) on Thursday issued an interim license to FirstPower Electricity Company read more Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

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82 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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86 m. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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1 hour ago NGX extends gains as Insurance stocks lead market higher by 0.12%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.12 percent to close at 143,239.23 basis points. Market capitalisation increased by N111.08 billion to N91.11 trillion, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in insurance stocks. Consequently, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns stood at -7.1 percent and +39.2 percent, […]

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1 hour ago About 40 million people living with HIV globally — AHF Director

No fewer than 40 million people are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus globally, the Country Programme Director of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr Echey Ijezie, disclosed on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Edo Assembly invites Obaseki, others over controversial museum, Radisson Blu projects

Edo State Assembly committee invites former Governor Godwin Obaseki and others for questioning over the controversial MOWAA and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-invites-obaseki-others-over-controversial-museum-radisson-blu-projects/

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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3 h. ago My administration has restored fiscal stability — Gov Adeleke

Osun governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, said his administration has restored fiscal stability, strengthened revenue performance, and

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3 h. ago Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from read more Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

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3 h. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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4 h. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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4 h. ago Edo Government Blasts PDP Over Comments On PRESCO Land Revocation

The Edo State Government has criticised the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its recent comments on the PRESCO land revocation controversy as “ridiculous” and “comic relief.” The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, issued the reaction in a strongly worded statement on Thursday. The Edo State Government’s reaction […]

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4 h. ago 2026 budget: Jigawa communities hail Gov Namadi for road projects

Governor Namadi had earlier presented a 2026 budget proposal of over N904 billion to the Jigawa State House of Assembly....

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5 h. ago Insecurity: 11,566 Police escorts withdrawn from VIPs — IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) as escorts nationwide.

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5 h. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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6 h. ago Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

…N105.8bn for education …LGAs to gulp N100bn …Health Ministry gets N50bn Road infrastructure ranked top among the priorities of the read more Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

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7 h. ago Governor Idris Presents N642.9bn 2026 Budget To Kebbi Assembly.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Thursday, presented N642.9 billion appropriation budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Kebbi House of Assembly for consideration and passage. Presenting the budget in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, Governor Idris said that capital expenditure represents 70 per cent, while current expenditure accounts for 25 per cent of the […]

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