9 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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11 h. ago “Oyo Empire Era Is Over, No Yoruba Monarch Is Superior To Another” — Tinubu’s Aide

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has ignited controversy after stating that the period of imperial dominance linked to the old Oyo Empire has ended and that no traditional ruler in Yorubaland holds supremacy over others. Ajayi made the assertion in a post on X on Saturday, accompanied […] The post “Oyo Empire Era Is Over, No Yoruba Monarch Is Superior To Another” — Tinubu’s Aide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has said that Nigeria’s economy was stabilising under President Bola read more Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

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17 h. ago Oyo empire belongs to history, no Yoruba king holds supremacy — Tinubu’s aide

A presidential aide states the Oyo empire history is past, urging modern Yoruba kings to collaborate as no single monarch holds supremacy today. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-empire-belongs-to-history-no-yoruba-king-holds-supremacy-tinubus-aide/

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20 h. ago Abians rise in support of Otti as political foes hurl verbal missiles at governor

Past political office holders in Abia State, under the aegis of Abia State Executive, National and State Legislative Members, on read more Abians rise in support of Otti as political foes hurl verbal missiles at governor

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21 h. ago Global Rights Coalition calls on Lagos to halt Makoko demolitions

A global coalition of human rights, environmental and social justice organisations has called on the Lagos state government to immediately read more Global Rights Coalition calls on Lagos to halt Makoko demolitions

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22 h. ago Crisis rocks ADC in Borno as police seals party secretariat 

As the 2027 elections approach, political gladiators have begun forming coalitions, aligning, and defecting, with a view to building stronger read more Crisis rocks ADC in Borno as police seals party secretariat 

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22 h. ago Israeli PM holds coalition meeting after objecting to Gaza panel

Israeli PM Netanyahu convenes coalition partners after objecting to the composition of a White House-formed Gaza advisory panel, citing policy conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/israeli-pm-holds-coalition-meeting-after-objecting-to-gaza-panel/

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23 h. ago Credit Administration Institute’s Money Lenders Seek Partnership On Ethical Credit System

The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Lagos. Adelekan said the […]

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40 h. ago I Am Honoured To Be On Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ — Blair

Trump has already declared himself the chair of a “Board of Peace” and on Friday announced its full membership that will include Blair as well as senior Americans — Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Steve Witkoff, Trump’s business partner turned globe-trotting negotiator. The post I Am Honoured To Be On Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ — Blair appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago Nigerian Scrabble Federation Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan, Praises Sports Commission

The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has lauded the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its unwavering support, describing it as instrumental in the accelerated growth and international success of Scrabble within the nation. Following a pivotal strategic meeting in Abuja, the NSF announced a comprehensive blueprint aimed at guiding the sport’s development over the next year […]

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59 h. ago ARCO Group Commends Henrietta Ukwu On Global Recognition By Marquis Who’s Who

It said the recognition holds particular significance and reflects her excellence in science and technology. The post ARCO Group Commends Henrietta Ukwu On Global Recognition By Marquis Who’s Who appeared first on Channels Television.

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60 h. ago Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge of Rivers State from accepting an impeachment notice directed at Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Rivers State House of Assembly had asked the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations […] The post Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago VP Shettima Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To Guinea, Davos Economic Talks

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at President Mamadi Doumbouya’s inauguration in Guinea-Conakry. He is also billed to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, after his participation in the presidential inauguration in that West African country. According to a statement by […]

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66 h. ago Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy

Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, called on the Chief Judge of the state, to set up panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The assembly members, who made the call through a unanimous vote, vowed to continue with the impeachment process. The lawmakers […] The post Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago How Decades Of Military Rule Affected Nigeria’s Development — Ayo Opadokun

Former secretary of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun, has said decades of military rule in Nigeria negatively impacted the socio-economic development of the country. Opadokun, who stated this yesterday during the unveiling of his book titled ‘The Gun Hegemony’, said the ascension of the military into government, led by the late Major General […]

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3 d. ago Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

The Rivers State House of Assembly didn’t meet on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting, as speculation swirls read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

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3 d. ago Group decries moral decline, drug abuse among northern youth

A coalition warns that the northern youth crisis is deepening due to drug abuse, hate speech, and political manipulation, calling for urgent action. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-decries-moral-decline-drug-abuse-among-northern-youth/

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3 d. ago Alaafin refutes meeting with Makinde over monarch council chairmanship rotation

The Alaafin of Oyo’s palace denies any consultation with Governor Seyi Makinde on the rotational chairmanship of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-refutes-meeting-with-makinde-over-monarch-council-chairmanship-rotation/

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3 d. ago Nigerian gas minister lauds power executive’s early reforms at NDPHC

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources (Gas), praised the head of Niger Delta Power Holding Company for read more Nigerian gas minister lauds power executive’s early reforms at NDPHC

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