33 m. ago Osun 2026: Adebayo Adedamola Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election on Tuesday. Adedamola polled 919 votes out of 957 cast at the primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. Chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, announced the results, […]

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66 m. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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86 m. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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95 m. ago Kogi insists no negotiation with kidnappers, says security forces rescued victims

The Kogi State government reiterates its firm stance of not negotiating with kidnappers, confirming victims were rescued by security forces after a gun bat Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-insists-no-negotiation-with-kidnappers-says-security-forces-rescued-victims/

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2 h. ago HIV/AIDS: UNFPA laments funding cuts, says 2.5 million deprived of required medicare

The Executive Director, however, called that amid disruptions and funding cuts, all stakeholders must commit to an AIDS-free future.

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3 h. ago Presco Attracts $100m Foreign Direct Investment To Drive Expansion

Presco Plc has received $100 million Foreign Direct Investment from Belgian agro-industrial leader SIAT NV to drive expansion in its operation in Edo State. This investment marks the crucial first tranche of an ambitious $1 billion FDI commitment designed to accelerate agro-industrial development across Nigeria over the next decade. The $100 million fund will be […]

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3 h. ago Commission Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency, Accountability In Oil Industry

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing transparency and achieving a robust accountability in the nation’s oil and gas industry. The executive chairman of the commission, Dr Victor Muruako, emphasised the commitment on Monday in Abuja, at a one-day Legislative Stakeholders Workshop on Synergy for a Transparent and Accountable Upstream Petroleum […]

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4 h. ago FMC Abuja denies viral claims, says oncology department fully functional

FMC Abuja refutes viral claims of poor facilities, clarifying its oncology department is fully equipped and functional for cancer patient care. Read More: https://punchng.com/fmc-abuja-denies-viral-claims-says-oncology-department-fully-functional/

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4 h. ago UK’s Withdrawal From Mozambique LNG Funding Is A Blow To African Energy Justice — AEC

Announced on Monday, the decision comes at a moment when global energy markets face unprecedented pressure. The post UK’s Withdrawal From Mozambique LNG Funding Is A Blow To African Energy Justice — AEC appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago NSC moves to approve Nigeria’s first flag football federation

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to formally approve Nigeria’s first official Flag Football Federation, ensuring a transparent process for athle Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-moves-to-approve-nigerias-first-flag-football-federation/

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6 h. ago Africa’s HIV response shifts as donor funding tightens, Roche executive says

Africa’s fight against HIV is entering a new phase as uncertainty in global donor funding pushes governments to strengthen locally read more Africa’s HIV response shifts as donor funding tightens, Roche executive says

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6 h. ago Gov Kefas Meets Tinubu After Defecting To All Progressives Congress

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]

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7 h. ago IGP orders arrest of officers on unauthorised escort services to VIPs nationwide

Nigeria Police Force high Command has begun an immediate enforcement of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of

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8 h. ago Abia debunks claims on hotel revocation, says compensation paid

The Abia State Government clarifies the Abia Hotels revocation, stating the investor was fully compensated and breached the agreement. Get the official det Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-debunks-claims-on-hotel-revocation-says-compensation-paid/

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9 h. ago Arewa Forum Denies Endorsing Amnesty, Payments To Terrorists

Apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has dismissed social media reports that it supports calls for amnesty or monetary settlements for terrorists and bandits. The forum described the claim as a deliberate distortion of the comments made by its Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu. A trending video clip had insinuated […]

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9 h. ago Senator Lauds Gambo, Dadu’ut NOMINATION As Ambassadors – Designate

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has lauded the nomination of Yakubu Gambo and Senator Nora Dadu’ut as ambassadors -designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Plang, in a statement issued in Jos, said the nominations were well-deserved, given their experiences and accomplishments, adding that they go beyond […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

As Nigeria confronts a deepening security emergency that has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions and crippled economic activities across read more Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

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10 h. ago Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six

Northern governors on Monday approved the creation of a regional security trust fund that will draw a combined N1 billion read more Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six-month mining suspension

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12 h. ago UNILAG VC seeks stronger alumni–industry partnerships for global competitiveness

UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor calls for stronger alumni-industry partnerships to enhance global competitiveness, drive research, and fund student scholarships. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-vc-seeks-stronger-alumni-industry-partnerships-for-global-competitiveness/

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13 h. ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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