7 h. ago IPOB directs Onitsha traders to open shops despite Soludo’s order

IPOB directs Onitsha Main Market traders to open for business, challenging Governor Soludo’s one-week closure order over sit-at-home compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipob-directs-onitsha-traders-to-open-shops-despite-soludos-order/

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9 h. ago Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson

Governor Yusuf was long regarded as Kwankwaso’s political protégé within the highly organised movement, known for its grassroots strength and red-cap symbolism. The post Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm

Over 780,000 customers remained without electricity, the Poweroutage.com tracking site showed. The post Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Adamawa concludes process to recruit 5,000 teachers – Commissioner

Adamawa State concludes its teacher recruitment process, hiring 5,000 educators to boost its education sector and staff newly constructed schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-concludes-process-to-recruit-5000-teachers-commissioner/

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11 h. ago Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit

The Anambra State Government has ordered a one-week shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market following the failure of traders to comply with official directives. Governor Chukwuma Soludo issued the order on Monday, January 26, 2026, after traders reportedly refused to open for business in defiance of the state government’s directive against the enforcement of the […] The post Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit-At-Home appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers

He explained that the move was aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development in the state. The post Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Building a Smarter Lagos: How VeritasPrime Is Partnering Progress with Purpose

Lagos, Nigeria – January 20, 2026: Every day, thousands of people move into Lagos with dreams of better lives. Yet, read more Building a Smarter Lagos: How VeritasPrime Is Partnering Progress with Purpose

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17 h. ago BREAKING: Soludo closes Onitsha market for one week over sit

Anambra Gov. Soludo has ordered a one-week Onitsha market closure after traders failed to comply with directives to end the Monday sit-at-home order. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-soludo-closes-onitsha-market-for-one-week-over-sit-at-home-defiance/

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17 h. ago Israel To Reopen Rafah Crossing For Pedestrians Only After Recovery Of Last Hostage’s Remains

Israel has announced that it will allow only pedestrian movement through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of a limited reopening, contingent on the recovery of the remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza. In a statement issued on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the crossing would reopen solely […]

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20 h. ago Media entrepreneur highlights education’s power to influence

…bags second degree at Unilag Florence Hungbo, a media entrepreneur and chairperson of Bodex Group International, popularly known as Bodex read more Media entrepreneur highlights education’s power to influence

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24 h. ago Gov Yusuf Will Register As APC Member In Kano Today – Spokesman

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) today following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Sunday. This development follows weeks of speculation over the governor’s planned move from the […]

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29 h. ago 2027 battle: Kano earthquake as Yusuf dumps opposition for APC

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf defects from NNPP to the ruling APC, sparking criticism from opposition parties who call the move a betrayal ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-battle-kano-earthquake-as-yusuf-dumps-opposition-for-apc/

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30 h. ago “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it has become difficult to speak truth to power under his government. Speaking at a function on Saturday in Ibadan, Makinde compared the situation with what he described as a more consultative approach during the tenure of late President […] The post “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

Some members of the house of representatives have declined to collect bags of rice donated by David Umahi, Minister of read more Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

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37 h. ago NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs

…Seizes bags of explosives heading to Kano, Kaduna The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian read more NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs

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40 h. ago Kano Government Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso

The Kano State Government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory remarks or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, cautioning that such actions will attract disciplinary measures. The warning was issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, while making the […]

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42 h. ago Deputy Governor, Others Absent As Yusuf Makes First Public Appearance After NNPP Exit

Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, and several officials believed to be loyal to the Kwankwasiyya political movement, were conspicuously absent on Saturday as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made his first major public appearance following his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), underscoring the deepening political crisis in the state. The occasion […]

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43 h. ago DoTheDream YDI moves energy justice debate to CSW70, appoints Afanu as planning chair

DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative (DoTheDream YDI), a Nigerian-founded youth development organisation with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and read more DoTheDream YDI moves energy justice debate to CSW70, appoints Afanu as planning chair

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43 h. ago Cutting education costs is a timely and courageous intervention

At first read, the Federal Government’s decision to regulate graduation ceremonies and introduce reusable textbooks in schools may look trivial, read more Cutting education costs is a timely and courageous intervention

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44 h. ago Moved by pupils sitting on bare floor, CSP Ruka Ruka supplies desks, bags, sandals to Ebonyi schools

What began as concern over children learning on bare floors has turned into a lifeline of hope for hundreds of read more Moved by pupils sitting on bare floor, CSP Ruka Ruka supplies desks, bags, sandals to Ebonyi schools

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