1 hour ago AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso Secure Late Win Against Equatorial Guinea

Burkina Faso grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Equatorial Guinea in a thrilling Group E contest at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Wednesday. The Stallions scored two late goals against their 10-man opponents, who put up a fierce display in the contest. The two teams failed to carve any real chance in […]

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2 h. ago Governor Namadi Signs Jigawa’s N901.8bn 2026 Budget Into Law

  Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed the state’s 2026 appropriation bill, which has a total of N901.8 billion, into law. Governor Namadi assented to the appropriation bill, a day after it was passed by the State House of Assembly. Speaking shortly after the signing, Governor Namadi described the budget as “an ambitious […]

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2 h. ago Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash

General Mohammed al-Haddad and his four aides died on Tuesday after a visit to Ankara, with Turkish officials saying an electrical failure caused their plane to crash less than 15 minutes after takeoff. The post Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

As inequality widens across both developing and advanced economies, policymakers are increasingly questioning whether traditional growth models are delivering meaningful read more Why financial inclusion is still failing the poor and what must change

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4 h. ago Imo Assembly Passes N1.4trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Into Law

  The Imo State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 appropriation bill presented to it by Governor Hope Uzodimma into law. The passed budget, containing the sum of N1,409,514,914,710.04 for the 2026 fiscal year was passed after lawmakers accorded it accelerated consideration. Leading the debate for its second reading on the Appropriation Bill ahead […]

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5 h. ago Contenders Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia Start 2025 AFCON Campaigns With Wins

Nigeria have come to Morocco aiming to make amends for their failure to qualify for the World Cup, and the 2024 AFCON runners-up got off to a winning start in Fes despite being wasteful in front of goal. The post Contenders Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia Start 2025 AFCON Campaigns With Wins appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Senator Sabi Abdullahi hails Tinubu over release of kidnapped Niger school pupils, staff

Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the read more Senator Sabi Abdullahi hails Tinubu over release of kidnapped Niger school pupils, staff

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6 h. ago Yuletide: Police deploy officers, intensify patrols across Kwara

Kwara State Police Command boosts yuletide security in Kwara with intensive patrols and officer deployment to ensure a safe Christmas and New Year. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-deploy-officers-intensify-patrols-across-kwara/

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8 h. ago Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den

The community said the monarch was released after the payment of an undisclosed sum of money. The post Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Indian police arrest Nigerian ‘student’ for hiding cocaine in bread loaves

A Nigerian national was arrested in India for cocaine smuggling, concealing 121 grams of the drug inside bread loaves to evade police detection. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-police-arrest-nigerian-student-for-hiding-cocaine-in-bread-loaves/

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8 h. ago Abducted Kwara Monarch Regains Freedom After 25 Days In Captivity

Relief has finally come to the Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun Local Government Area as their traditional ruler, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan, regained his freedom from kidnappers. The monarch, who was abducted on November 29, 2025, while working on his farm, returned to his community late Tuesday evening. Sources close to the palace […]

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12 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s 60m Informal Workers Social Protection Plan May Fail’

A former International Labour Organisation (ILO) social protection expert, Segun Tekun, has warned that Nigeria’s plan to extend social protection to over 60 million informal sector workers may fail unless deep structural flaws are addressed. Tekun, in a statement yesterday, said that although Nigeria has progressive social protection laws, they largely fail the informal economy, […]

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13 h. ago Gov Inuwa Yahaya Targets Over 500 Beneficiaries With Direct School Renovation Contracts

In furtherance of his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots empowerment, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has awarded direct contracts to over 150 indigenes of Gombe State for the renovation and construction of critical facilities in public schools across the state. The contracts, which span all 11 local government areas, were formally presented to […]

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13 h. ago Oyebanji assents to ₦415.57bn 2026 Ekiti budget, pledges to complete ongoing projects

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Law of ₦415,572,070,139.44 into law, pledging to complete all ongoing read more Oyebanji assents to ₦415.57bn 2026 Ekiti budget, pledges to complete ongoing projects

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13 h. ago Zamfara Strengthens Maternal Health With Safe Delivery Initiative

The Zamfara State government has launched Safe Delivery Initiative to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services across the state. The launch took place at the Unguwar Dallatu Primary Healthcare Centre, Gusau. Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Maradun, said the initiative was designed to ensure upgrading delivery rooms, improving antenatal and postnatal care, equipping facilities with […]

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22 h. ago Senate Passes ₦43.5trn Revised 2024 Budget, Extends 2025 Fiscal Year

The Senate has approved a revised ₦43.561 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked 2025 budget framework, following the passage of the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bills. The bills were considered at the Committee of Supply and plenary, and subsequently passed by voice vote. Senators described the exercise as a significant step toward restoring fiscal […] The post Senate Passes ₦43.5trn Revised 2024 Budget, Extends 2025 Fiscal Year appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows

Member of the House of Representatives for Ideato Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has vowed never to allow anyone to rig the forthcoming 2027 elections in his constituency. Ugochinyere spoke during a reception organised in his honour by residents of Ideato South Local Government Area on Tuesday. Originally scheduled to hold at Central School 2, […] The post 2027 Elections: “We’ll Rather Die Than Be Rigged Out” – House of Rep. Member Ugochinyere Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Reps urge security agencies to rescue 27 abducted persons in Plateau

Nigeria’s House of Representatives calls on security agencies to rescue 27 abducted persons in Plateau State and deploy more security to the Wase LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-security-agencies-to-rescue-27-abducted-persons-in-plateau/

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23 h. ago Yuletide: NCDC warns against Lassa fever, meningitis, others

Read the NCDC health advisory for the festive season. Learn how to prevent Lassa fever, meningitis, and other diseases to ensure a safe Yuletide celebratio Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-ncdc-warns-against-lassa-fever-meningitis-others/

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24 h. ago Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation to March 31, 2026

He explained that the sum of N16.765 trillion was reduced from the capital allocation and rolled over...

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