5 h. ago No court order reinstated APC chairmen, councillors – Osun commissioner

The Osun State government refutes claims of a court order reinstating APC council chairmen, warning that obstructing local government funds is an attack on Read More: https://punchng.com/no-court-order-reinstated-apc-chairmen-councillors-osun-commissioner/

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32 h. ago Oba Of Benin Cautions Youths Against Violence Amid Security Crisis

His advice followed media reports surrounding the recent incidents involving students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU)in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The post Oba Of Benin Cautions Youths Against Violence Amid Security Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District

The development was after last Saturday's peaceful protest over insecurity and kidnapping in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, which turned violent. The post Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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48 h. ago Ihedioha Joins ADC, Receives Membership Card In Imo Country Home

Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise local government area of Imo State, where he was issued his official ADC membership card with Number 001. The registration was conducted by the Ward […]

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48 h. ago Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that it repelled bandits’ attack on Idissu village, Idissu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa local government area of the State, neutralised two notorious bandits and recovered firearms. In a statement by the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, he explained that on Sunday, January 11, […]

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55 h. ago Suspected herders kill councilor, village head, 12 others in Taraba

Jacob Abam, the Councillor representing Akete Ward in Donga Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, HRH Vaatyough Waakaa, village read more Suspected herders kill councilor, village head, 12 others in Taraba

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57 h. ago Chinese firm begins mining of lithium in Kogi, starts processing plant in Ejiba

Ejiba, a quiet agrarian community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, is set for a major economic read more Chinese firm begins mining of lithium in Kogi, starts processing plant in Ejiba

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3 d. ago Plateau govt hands over 25 rescued travellers abducted in Wase

The Plateau State Government has handed over 25 rescued travellers to the Wase Local Government Council for onward reunion with read more Plateau govt hands over 25 rescued travellers abducted in Wase

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3 d. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Election slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

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3 d. ago Violent Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Spate Of Insecurity As LG Bans ‘Okada’

Violent Protest on Saturday rocked the University Community of Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State as some residents protested what they described as the rising spate of kidnapping and insecurity in the council. The protest which started peacefully was later hijacked by some hoodlums who unleashed mayhem on passersby, destroyed billboard and […]

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4 d. ago You Have Failed, You Were Not With APC From Beginning, Wike Tells Party Defectors

He made the statement during a “Thank You” visit to Phalga Local Government Area in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he also called for their support for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The post You Have Failed, You Were Not With APC From Beginning, Wike Tells Party Defectors appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Oyo APC Chieftain Oriade Regains Freedom After Weeks In Captivity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan South-West local government area of Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has regained his freedom after spending over a month in captivity. Oriade was abducted by gunmen while leaving his office located at the Akala Expressway area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, around 7pm on December 3, […]

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4 d. ago Otukpo Goes Wild: Idoma International Carnival 2025 Unleashes Culture

Otukpo, the heartbeat of Idoma land and headquarters of Otukpo local government area in Benue State, recently transformed into a living canvas of culture, colour, and celebration as it hosted the 14th edition of the Idoma International Carnival. For four days, the town became the epicentre of heritage, music, and joy, drawing visitors from across […]

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4 d. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnapped victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male were rescued from  Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was […]

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4 d. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnap victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male, were rescued from Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operations […]

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5 d. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

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6 d. ago FG, IFAD to empower over 14,000 Ondo youths in agricultural production

The Federal Government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ondo State Government, is set to empower 14,800 youths in agricultural production. The programme, tagged IFAD/FG Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta Project, is expected to take place in 100 communities across the 10 local government areas of the state. Beneficiaries, Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-ifad-to-empower-over-14000-ondo-youths-in-agricultural-production/

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6 d. ago Tinubu Ended Decades Of Risky Water, Air Travels To Bonny Island — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending what he called decades of risky river crossing and expensive air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers State. Wike gave the commendation during his “thank you” visit to Bonny local government area of the state on Thursday. The 37.8 […]

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6 d. ago Police Recover Remains Of 5 Slain Forest Guards Of Old Oyo National Park

Oyo State Police Command has recovered the remains of the five slain National Park Service forest guards killed during a bandit attack in Oloka village, Orire local government area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the bodies were recovered on Wednesday as the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, led heads of […]

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