24 m. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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84 m. ago Ford suspends worker whom Trump showed middle finger — Union

A Ford employee who heckled Donald Trump, prompting an obscene gesture from the president, has been suspended. The UAW union is fighting for his job. Read More: https://punchng.com/ford-suspends-worker-whom-trump-showed-middle-finger-union/

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2 h. ago Fire Razes Two Tankers, 17 Tricycles In Kano Filling Stations

There were no casualties in the inferno. The post Fire Razes Two Tankers, 17 Tricycles In Kano Filling Stations appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago BREAKING: US Suspends Visa Processing For Nigerian Applicants, 74 Others

The United States government has announced the suspension of visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 21, 2026. The directive was outlined in a memo from the US State Department obtained on Wednesday. The policy instructed US Embassies and Consulates to refuse visa applications from nationals of the affected countries under […]

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3 h. ago FULL LIST: US suspends immigrant visa processing for Nigeria, Ghana, 73 other countries

The US announces an immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana. See the full list and details on the indefinite pause. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing-for-nigeria-ghana-73-other-countries/

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3 h. ago US suspends immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Somalia, 73 other countries — White House

The White House announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Ghana and Somalia. Learn more about this policy change. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing-for-ghana-somalia-73-other-countries-white-house/

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3 h. ago US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries

Trump has made no secret of his desire to reduce immigration by people who are not of European descent. The post US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Iran Cuts Direct Diplomatic Contact With US Amid Rising Tensions

Direct diplomatic communication between senior officials of the United States and Iran has reportedly broken down as tensions escalate over Washington’s threat of military action against Tehran. According to Reuters, contacts between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Wittkof have been suspended, a senior Iranian official disclosed on Wednesday. The development […]

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4 h. ago ‘We Can Now Sleep At Night’, ASUU Hails New Pact With Federal Government

After years of industrial crisis and prolonged negotiations, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has hailed the new agreement with the Federal Government, calling it a relief for the nation’s universities and a reason for lecturers to finally sleep easy at night. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the statement while speaking at the […]

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5 h. ago Weak Governance, Misuse Of Funds Undermining Universities – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern over alleged fund mismanagement and structural governance lapses in some universities across Nigeria. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Pinuwa, raised the alarm on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 Agreement between the Federal Government and the union. Pinuwa cautioned that the situation posed […]

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5 h. ago Afternoon Recap: Death threats over tax reform, Eagles eye AFCON glory, Omije Ojumi gospel singer dies

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including death threats over tax reform, the Super Eagles’ AFCON match, and the Owo church attack trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-death-threats-over-tax-reform-eagles-eye-afcon-glory-omije-ojumi-gospel-singer-dies/

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5 h. ago Edo rich history should serve as springboard for modern devt, says Okpebholo 

Governor Okpebholo affirms Edo’s rich history will fuel modern development, inspecting hospital, resort, and town hall projects to deliver sustainable grow Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-rich-history-should-serve-as-springboard-for-modern-devt-says-okpebholo/

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6 h. ago Mismanagement, governance gaps undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raises concerns over mismanagement, weak governance, and funding gaps undermining Nigerian universities. Read More: https://punchng.com/mismanagement-governance-gaps-undermining-nigerian-universities-asuu/

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7 h. ago “We’ll Not Call Off Our Strike” – Health Workers Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order

Health workers in Nigerian public hospitals under the aegis of The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have insisted they they will continue their ongoing indefinite national strike despite the order of the Federal Government stopping their pay. The Federal Government had recently ordered stoppage of the striking health workers […] The post “We’ll Not Call Off Our Strike” – Health Workers Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I Receive Death Threats For Fixing Nigeria’s Broken Tax System — Oyedele

The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that he has received threats to his life for driving Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a governance colloquium held to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy […]

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Federal Government Honours COAS, Others At AFCRD 2026 Awards Ceremony

The Federal Government has conferred honours on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of their gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the awards were presented […]

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8 h. ago Kano suspends three hospital staff over housewife’s death after surgery

Kano’s Hospitals Management Board suspends three staff members following the death of a housewife due to alleged medical negligence after surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-hospital-suspends-three-staff-over-mother-of-fives-death/

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9 h. ago Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has admitted that the death of Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, was caused by medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. In a statement, its Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, said preliminary investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, confirmed that surgical […] The post Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied reports suggesting that he endorsed the alleged defection of read more Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

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10 h. ago Tax reform: I receive threats for fixing broken system — Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, head of the presidential committee, reveals he faces threats for leading the Nigeria tax reform. Learn why he calls it necessary surgery for Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-i-receive-threats-for-fixing-broken-system-oyedele/

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