77 m. 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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2 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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3 h. ago Ebonyi: Physically challenged man seeks help as fire razes building

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out suddenly, raising concerns of arson within the community...

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3 h. ago VIDEO: ‘We know who these bandits are where they are’ — Kebbi Senator

Senator Garba Maidoki of Kebbi South says security authorities are fully aware of the identities, locations and motives of the criminal groups responsible for the wave of mass abductions across northern Nigeria, raising questions about why the attacks persist.

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4 h. ago Bala Mohammed commends Dogara for initiating road project in Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed appreciation to former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for read more Bala Mohammed commends Dogara for initiating road project in Bauchi

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4 h. ago World AIDS Day: FCTA to offer free HIV counselling, testing 

The FCTA marks World AIDS Day with free HIV counselling and testing. Join community efforts in Abuja to raise awareness and support those affected by HIV/A Read More: https://punchng.com/world-aids-day-fcta-to-offer-free-hiv-counselling-testing/

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5 h. ago Circular Road: Makinde Reassures Residents On Adequate Compensation

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that adequate compensation would be paid to property owners affected by the 110km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. Governor Makinde also assured that no house would be demolished without adequate compensation to the affected owners. The assurance was given on Wednesday when the Governor visited the […]

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7 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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7 h. ago Bandits Staying In National Park To Attack Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Benin Republic – Lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, has said bandits are currently using the National Park in Niger state as their harbour and base from where they attack Agwara, Borgu in Niger; Bagudo and Shanga in Kebbi state, Kaiama/Baruten in Kwara state and some neighbouring communities in the Benin Republic. The […]

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7 h. ago The road to hunger: How transport failure is destroying Nigeria’s food chain

Nigeria is losing too much of the food it produces long before it reaches the people who need it most. read more The road to hunger: How transport failure is destroying Nigeria’s food chain

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7 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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9 h. ago Lawmakers Assure Quick Passage As Gov Eno Presents N1.390trn 2026 Budget

Ahead of the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Umo Eno, of Akwa Ibom state has presented the N1.390 trillion budget estimates before the House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong (Abak). Addressing the 26 lawmakers, governor Eno solicited their cooperation for timely passage for his subsequent assent into law to tackle the […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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9 h. ago Ajogbe Agro Allied, UK, Nigerian Varsities Unveil Cattle Feed

Ajogbe Agro‑Allied Industries Ltd., has unveiled a total‑mixed‑ration (TMR) cattle feed, developed in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The innovation coincides even with the company, has it expanded one-time herd capacity to 5000 ruminants in Southwest Nigeria, a move projected to supply 250,000 […]

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9 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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9 h. ago Don’t Assign Our Cases To ‘Courts Of Particular Concern’, PDP Urges Abuja Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pleaded with the chief judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, not to assign cases involving it to three judges (names withheld). The party claimed that the courts of these judges are viewed by it and the public as “courts of particular concern” with […]

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9 h. ago All Progressives Congress Stakeholders Want Kwara North To Produce Next Gov

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, including the governorship aspirants in Kwara North, have agreed to work in unison to make the ambition of the zone to produce the next governor of the state realisable. The stakeholders and the aspirants reached the agreement at a meeting held in Ilorin residence of a prominent Kwara North leader, […]

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9 h. ago Ibadan circular road: 150 metres will not be exceeded in already developed areas —Makinde

OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has reassured house owners along the Circular Road corridor of his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due compensation in ongoing construction activities within the zone. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing affected house owners and leaders of community associations, including demolition victims within the designated […]

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11 h. ago Modern tech, old laws: Inside Nigeria’s race to protect digital rights

Nigerian lawmakers and experts are pushing to update outdated laws to protect digital rights, balancing national security with human rights online. Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tech-old-laws-inside-nigerias-race-to-protect-digital-rights/

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12 h. ago Issues as NUC vows to begin crackdown on illegal universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of illegal universities in Nigeria, the institutions, the commission termed “degree mills institutions”. The commission has vowed to go against the promoters and prosecute them accordingly. Executive secretary of NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, in an outburst recently raised several issues of concern […]

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