3 h. ago OAGF Queries ₦288bn INEC Spending, Faults Procurement Breaches Under Ex

The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF) has uncovered financial irregularities amounting to ₦288.18 billion in the accounts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising concerns over procurement breaches, weak internal controls, and unremitted revenues under the leadership of the immediate-past chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The revelations were contained in the Auditor-General’s […]

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17 h. ago Yuletide: Gridlock chokes Benin–Warri, Benin–Asaba expressways

Findings revealed that travellers on the Benin–Asaba Expressway now spend as much as two hours navigating the stretch between Ramat Park and the

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23 h. ago Kano NNPP faction faults Abuja convention, raises legitimacy concerns

A Kano NNPP crisis deepens as a faction led by Senator Doguwa rejects the party’s national convention, calling the exercise illegitimate and illegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-nnpp-faction-faults-abuja-convention-raises-legitimacy-concerns/

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23 h. ago Obi Faults Reps’ Refusal To Criminalise Vote Buying At Party Primaries

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the House of Representatives over its alleged refusal to criminalise vote buying at the level of party primaries, describing the decision as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic future. Obi made his position known in a post on his official X handle […]

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24 h. ago I’ll Soon Publish My Account Of Buhari’s Presidency, Invite Tinubu, Aisha — Ojudu

Senator Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has hinted on the plan to publish his account of the eight-year presidency of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Ojudu, who had recently faulted the account of Dr Charles Omole, the author of the book, “From Soldier to […]

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35 h. ago PDP: Wike, Makinde forces adamant despite INEC’s intervention

Factions of the PDP backed by Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde remain adamant despite INEC’s intervention in the ongoing party leadership crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-wike-makinde-forces-adamant-despite-inecs-intervention/

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39 h. ago FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that a fire incident occurred on Saturday morning at its Abuja headquarters, read more FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected

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42 h. ago Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of 2026 Budget Proposal, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More

We are covering Peter Obi's comment about the tax laws, President Bola Tinubu's festive season trips, and "Detty December" activities across the country.  The post Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of 2026 Budget Proposal, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of Tax Laws, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More

We are covering Peter Obi's comment about the tax laws, President Bola Tinubu's festive season trips, and "Detty December" activities across the country.  The post Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of Tax Laws, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago PDP: Saraki urges reconciliation as Wike, Makinde blocs meet INEC

Rival PDP factions meet with INEC to address the party’s ongoing leadership crisis, while former Senate President Bukola Saraki calls for reconciliation. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-saraki-urges-reconciliation-as-wike-makinde-blocs-meet-inec/

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62 h. ago ‘Consolidated Renewed Sufferings,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Proposal

The PDP said the budget proposal falls short in tackling widespread poverty, rising living costs, and insecurity.  The post ‘Consolidated Renewed Sufferings,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Proposal appeared first on Channels Television.

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63 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu presents N58.18trn budget for 2026 fiscal year

"These numbers are not just accounting lines. They are a statement of national priorities. We remain firmly committed to fiscal sustainability, debt transparency, and value‑for‑money spending."

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65 h. ago Abbas urges FG to prioritise jobs, realistic spending in 2026

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas calls on the Federal Government to prioritise job creation and realistic spending in the Nigerian 2026 budget proposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-urges-fg-to-prioritise-jobs-realistic-spending-in-2026/

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65 h. ago SDP hails S’Court judgment, warns INEC against interfering in party affairs

The Social Democratic Party celebrates a Supreme Court victory over INEC, a ruling that reinforces party autonomy and warns against external interference. Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-hails-scourt-judgment-warns-inec-against-interfering-in-party-affairs/

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66 h. ago PDP crisis: Turaki, Wike factions engage INEC over party legitimacy ahead of 2026 polls

Kabiru Turaki, national chairman of the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday led his faction to the Independent National read more PDP crisis: Turaki, Wike factions engage INEC over party legitimacy ahead of 2026 polls

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67 h. ago FG approves N32.9bn BHCPF payout to enhance primary healthcare nationwide

“The focus is not just on spending money, but on results on making sure that funds reach the frontline...

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68 h. ago Supreme Court throws out INEC’s appeal against SDP, awards ₦2m costs

The Supreme Court dismisses INEC’s appeal against the SDP as academic, affirming lower court rulings and awarding ₦2 million in costs against the commissio Read More: https://punchng.com/supreme-court-throws-out-inecs-appeal-against-sdp-awards-%e2%82%a62m-costs/

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2 d. ago Reps raise election campaign spending caps, doubles presidential limit to ₦10bn

The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices across the country. read more Reps raise election campaign spending caps, doubles presidential limit to ₦10bn

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3 d. ago PDP Leadership Crisis: INEC Chair Amupitan Meets Turaki, Anyanwu

The INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, explained that the meeting was aimed at trying to understand why the commission was receiving correspondence from two groups claiming leadership of the PDP. The post PDP Leadership Crisis: INEC Chair Amupitan Meets Turaki, Anyanwu-led Groups appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of all church activities in the area until further notice. The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, […] The post Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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