63 m. ago Defection: APC commends Atiku for respecting son’s political choice

The APC praises Atiku Abubakar’s mature response to his son’s defection to the ruling party, dismissing fears of destabilisation within its ranks. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-apc-commends-atiku-for-respecting-sons-political-choice/

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4 h. ago Please, can someone tell Atiku he is unelectable as President of Nigeria in 2027?

There comes a point in the life of every political actor when ambition must submit to realism, and legacy must read more Please, can someone tell Atiku he is unelectable as President of Nigeria in 2027?

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5 h. ago Group Expels Atiku’s Son Abba From Organisation Over Defection To APC

The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, has rejected a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of the group’s support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba Atiku Abubakar had on Thursday following his defection to the […]

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10 h. ago Atiku condemns killing of Kano housewife, six children, faults security response

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the brutal Kano family killing of a mother and her six children, demanding justice and improved security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-killing-of-kano-housewife-six-children-faults-security-response/

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17 h. ago Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S’Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine

Get the top Nigerian news recap. Obasanjo shuns Atiku, the Super Eagles win AFCON bronze, and Minister Matawalle plans a nine-way family wedding. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-obasanjo-shuns-atiku-seagles-win-bronze-matawalles-nine-way-wedding-other-top-stories/

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25 h. ago Billionaire bizman, Okoya marks 86th birthday with medical outreach

Billionaire Razaq Okoya celebrated his 86th birthday by giving back. Learn about his free medical outreach for over 1,000 residents and the celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/billionaire-bizman-okoya-marks-86th-birthday-with-medical-outreach/

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26 h. ago Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi hail Tambuwal at 60th birthday colloquium

Top political figures including Obasanjo, Atiku, and Obi celebrate Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s 60th birthday at a high-profile colloquium in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-atiku-obi-hail-tambuwal-at-60th-birthday-colloquium/

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30 h. ago Police Hail Makinde’s Security Adviser Owoseni On Conferment Of Islamic Title

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has hailed retired Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai A. Owoseni, on his conferment with the traditional title of Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State. Owoseni is currently the Special Adviser on Security to Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and also doubles as the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security […]

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41 h. ago Chartered Secretaries Pledge Governance Reforms, Unveils 60th Anniversary Logo

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) said it will intensify efforts to strengthen governance reforms across public, private and nonprofit sectors as the country seeks greater corporate accountability. This was disclosed by the ICSAN President and Chairman of Council, Uto Ukpanah, during the unveiling of the institute’s 60th anniversary logo in […]

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52 h. ago ‘$9m Lobbying Spending Is Evidence Of Nigeria’s Disgraceful State’, Says Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor and Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has described the $9 million spent on foreign lobbyists by the federal government as evidence of what he called the “disgraceful state of Nigeria,” accusing the country’s leaders of prioritising waste, propaganda and corruption over genuine development needs. In a statement posted on his verified X […]

Politics

59 h. ago Bisi Akande Laid The Foundation That Unseated PDP Power In 2015 — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has credited his longtime ally, Chief Bisi Akande, with laying the political foundation that led to the historic defeat of an incumbent federal government in the 2015 general election. In a statement personally signed by him on Friday to mark Akande’s 87th birthday anniversary, the President described the elder statesman and pioneer […]

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63 h. ago Mentor, ally, pillar of democracy, Tinubu hails Bisi Akande at 87

President Bola Tinubu pays tribute to Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, celebrating him as a mentor, ally, and pillar of Nigerian democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/mentor-ally-pillar-of-democracy-tinubu-hails-bisi-akande-at-87/

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67 h. ago A British War Journalist’s Account Of How January 15 Changed Nigeria

Frederick Forsyth’s account of the Nigerian Civil War, mainly from the Biafran lens, is perhaps one of the most riveting you would find. Yet, it is remarkably deficient in its one-sidedness, for which the author made no pretences or apologies. As Nigeria marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of events that changed the country […]

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3 d. ago 2027: Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, endorses Tinubu for second term

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected read more 2027: Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, endorses Tinubu for second term

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3 d. ago AFCON 2025: Peter Obi applauds gallant Super Eagles after semi

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their dogged display despite read more AFCON 2025: Peter Obi applauds gallant Super Eagles after semi-final exit

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3 d. ago Obi pays tribute to fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Peter Obi pays tribute on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, urging Nigerians to build a nation worthy of the sacrifices made by fallen military heroes. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-pays-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-on-armed-forces-remembrance-day/

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3 d. ago Fans hail Bassey’s performance in Super Eagles’ AFCON clash with Morocco

Despite Nigeria’s AFCON semifinal defeat to Morocco, fans hailed defender Calvin Bassey’s standout performance, calling him a ‘wall’ and a ‘beast’. Read More: https://punchng.com/fans-hail-basseys-performance-in-super-eagles-afcon-clash-with-morocco/

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4 d. ago Ohanaeze, Arewa Youths Hail Tinubu, FIRS Boss Over Smooth Takeoff Of New Tax Regime

Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and Arewa socio-cultural groups have commended President Bola Tinubu and the executive chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for the seamless commencement of the new tax regime across the country. In a joint statement signed by Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, the groups described the hitch-free implementation of the tax […]

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4 d. ago I Receive Death Threats For Fixing Nigeria’s Broken Tax System — Oyedele

The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that he has received threats to his life for driving Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a governance colloquium held to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy […]

Events

4 d. ago Arresting students for demanding safety is intolerable — Peter Obi

Peter Obi condemns the arrest of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested insecurity. He calls the action unacceptable and demands their release. Read More: https://punchng.com/arresting-students-for-demanding-safety-is-intolerable-peter-obi/

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