14 m. ago Defection: Kwankwaso, Yusuf disagree over alleged coercion of Kano officials

Tension rises in Kano politics as Rabiu Kwankwaso accuses Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration of coercing officials to defect from the NNPP to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-kwankwaso-yusuf-disagree-over-alleged-coercion-of-kano-officials/

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3 h. ago NJC recommends 35 new judges, Oyewole for S’Court appointment

The National Judicial Council (NJC) recommends 35 new judges, including Justice Oyewole for the Supreme Court, and clears Osun CJ Ojo of misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/njc-recommends-35-new-judges-oyewole-for-scourt-appointment/

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4 h. 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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4 h. ago NJC Recommends Justice Oyewole For Appointment To Supreme Court 

Apart from Justice Oyewole, 27 others were approved for appointments as Judges of various High Courts. The post NJC Recommends Justice Oyewole For Appointment To Supreme Court  appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago NJC Okays Justice Oyewole For Supreme Court, 35 Others For Judicial Appointments

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, for appointment to the Supreme Court as a Justice of the apex court The Council, at its 110th meeting held between January 13 and 14, 2026, presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. […]

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4 h. ago NUPRC chief Eyesan targets production boost, revenue expansion in upstream sector

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, commission chief executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has unveiled her vision for the read more NUPRC chief Eyesan targets production boost, revenue expansion in upstream sector

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5 h. ago PDP: Turaki Faction Asks Court To Stay Action On Suit Against Own Leadership

The Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja, to stay further proceedings in the suit by a faction of the party loyal the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. The court, however, fixed January 23 for hearing in the Motion […]

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6 h. ago Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma. The first group of seven suspects has already been freed. Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who oversaw the release, said that only confirmed students would be allowed to go. Speaking […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Don’t Sign Frivolous Documents, EFCC Chairman Admonishes NWDC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned the managing director/chief executive of Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, to desist from signing any frivolous document that he does not fully understand. The EFCC chairman stated this on Wednesday when Ma’aji led officials of the commission on a […]

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6 h. ago Bomb Shattered My 2 Legs, 1 Eye In Owo Church Massacre, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS) with the code name SSD has told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, that the explosive device used to attack St. Francis Catholic Savier Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022, shattered her two legs and were later amputated […]

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7 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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8 h. ago Use voter card to shape your future, INEC tells Oyo residents 

The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged Oyo State residents to use the Permanent Voter Card as the only potent weapon to shape their future. The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Adeniran Tella,  stated this on Wednesday at a press conference in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He expressed worries over hundreds of uncollected PVCs Read More: https://punchng.com/use-voter-card-to-shape-your-future-inec-tells-oyo-residents/

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10 h. ago PDP crisis: Court sets January 23 for hearing of Turaki faction’s motion

The Federal High Court has adjourned the hearing on the PDP crisis, fixing January 23, 2025, for the motion filed by the Turaki faction against Wike’s. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-court-sets-january-23-for-hearing-of-turaki-factions-motion/

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10 h. ago Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others

Sowore had sued the IGP and others over his arrest, detention, and arraignment by the police in Abuja. The post Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago UPDATED: 38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner

The Edo State government announces the release of 38 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during recent unrest, with academic activities set to resume Read More: https://punchng.com/38-arrested-aau-students-to-be-released-says-edo-commissioner/

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12 h. ago Armed herders kill retired officer, councillor, four others in Benue

Suspected armed herders have killed six people, including a retired officer and a former councillor, in a recent attack in Otukpo LGA, Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-herders-kill-retired-officer-councillor-four-others-in-benue/

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12 h. ago 38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner

The Edo State Government has confirmed that 38 arrested students from Ambrose Alli University will be released following recent unrest in Ekpoma. Read More: https://punchng.com/38-arrested-aau-students-to-be-released-says-edo-commissioner/

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12 h. ago Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC

Speculation has intensified in recent days that Governor Yusuf is finalising plans to leave the NNPP for the APC. The post Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago VIDEO: We have the same spec, Adeleke jokes about son’s choice of bride

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke goes viral after a speech at his son’s wedding, joking that they both have the ‘same spec’ after meeting his bride. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-we-have-the-same-spec-adeleke-jokes-about-sons-choice-of-bride/

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13 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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