12 h. ago Adamawa Govt Flags Off Mass Azithromycin Campaign, Targets 1.4 Million Children

The Adamawa State Government has launched the mass administration of Azithromycin under the SARMAAN II Project, reaffirming its commitment to improving child health across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Luggere, Jimeta, Yola North LGA, Professor Sofeme Jebson—representing Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, said the Fintiri administration remains focused on reducing childhood illnesses through […]

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15 h. ago Kano gov hosts Chinese deputy chief of mission, pledges strong ties

Kano Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf meets a Chinese envoy, reaffirming strong Kano-China relations and commitment to security, investment, and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-hosts-chinese-deputy-chief-of-mission-pledges-strong-ties/

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23 h. ago Again, Osun Security Council Meets As Adeleke Warns Against Political Violence

The Osun State Security Council has met to assess current security challenges in the State and develop new state-wide measures aimed at protecting residents from both internal and external threats. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, and attended by all Service commanders, focused on strengthening existing frameworks to prevent infiltration by bandits […]

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23 h. ago Kano Deputy Governor Raises Alarm Over Growing Sophistication Of Criminals

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo, has warned that criminal groups across the country were becoming increasingly complex, while government response has not matched the pace of evolving security threats. Gwarzo stated this on Wednesday when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in his office. He lamented […]

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32 h. ago HID Awolowo Dialogue: Stakeholders call for domestication of National Gender Policy

Want gender equality, women’s participation in politics to be addressed • HID Awolowo, a formidable leader in her own right – Senator Danjuma • Dialogue designed for next generation of women leaders —Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu • Ogun Deputy Governor calls for stronger institutional support • Dabiri-Erewa predicts difficult road to 2027 general elections Women of […]

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41 h. ago Insecurity: Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates ‘Safer Kwara’ Committee

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, announced a cabinet-level security committee to midwive alternative short-to-long term solutions to curtail further security breaches in the State. The committee is headed by the deputy governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, with Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu of the Office of the Head of Service as the secretary. Other […]

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44 h. ago Police Take Custody Of Suspected Killer Of FRSC Officer, Daughter

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has taken full custody of a fugitive suspect, Victor Benjamin Fejemirokun. Fejemirokun is suspected to have killed an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), SRC OO Lasisi and her daughter. The deceased’s remains were recovered by the Osun State Police Command […]

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64 h. ago UK rejects Nigeria’s plea to transfer Ike Ekweremadu to serve sentence

The United Kingdom government has rejected a formal request from Nigeria to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to read more UK rejects Nigeria’s plea to transfer Ike Ekweremadu to serve sentence

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67 h. ago UK Rejects Tinubu Government’s Request For Ekweremadu To Complete Prison Sentence In Nigeria

The United Kingdom (UK) government has rejected the federal government’s request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently serving a prison sentence in the UK for organ trafficking. He was convicted in March 2023 and sentenced to nine years and […] The post UK Rejects Tinubu Government’s Request For Ekweremadu To Complete Prison Sentence In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Constitution review: NASS to brief state govs on Wednesday — Deputy Speaker

The leadership of National Assembly on Monday unveiled plans to hold a high-level meeting with the 36 State Governors on the outcome of

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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5 d. ago Police Recover Arms, Illicit Drugs From Suspected Criminals In Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered six locally-fabricated long guns, five short guns, two machetes and a knife, alongside one automatic English pump action from suspected criminals. Police also seized 284 cartridges, 520 cards of tramadol and parcels of loud and ICE, items commonly used to fuel armed violence and youth criminality in […]

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5 d. ago Edo Seeks Federal Government’s Intervention Over Land Dispute With Delta

The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, intercede on the land dispute between the state and its neighbouring Delta State. The deputy governor made the appeal when he led a delegation comprising officials of the state government and members of the […]

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5 d. ago Idahosa, Aliu, Ikpea, others bag Edo Icon Award of the Year 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa; Edo State Vanguard Newspapers correspondent, Alemma Oziruva Aliu; and a business mogul, Chief Leemon Ikpea, were among those who bagged the Edo Icons Award of the Year 2025. The award, now in its fifth edition, was established to reward exceptional performances in government and the private sector in […]

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6 d. ago Police arrest member of proscribed secessionist group in Anambra

Anambra police arrest a 25-year-old suspected member of a proscribed secessionist group in Ihiala, recovering two pump-action firearms. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-member-of-proscribed-secessionist-group-in-anambra/

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6 d. ago Robust LG System Is Key To Democracy, Says Kaduna Deputy Governor

The deputy governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiz Balarabe, has argued that genuine democracy rests on the competence, legitimacy and integrity of governance at the grassroots. Dr Balarabe also noted that governments should bear in mind ‘’that sustainable development is impossible without strong, capable, and trusted local governments.’’ The deputy governor made this known in […]

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6 d. ago Bayelsa: Drama as Gov Diri, deputy toe separate political lanes

Soji Ajibola takes a look at the unfolding drama in the oil-rich Bayelsa State, where the governor and his deputy are sticking to different political paths. Tongues started wagging on what will become of the Ofoni community-born deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ehwrujakpor, as soon as it became public that he was not […]

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6 d. ago Permanent secretary appointments now strictly on merit in Edo — Deputy gov

Edo State government ends the imposition of permanent secretaries, ensuring the Edo Civil Service now makes appointments strictly based on merit for profes Read More: https://punchng.com/permanent-secretary-appointments-now-strictly-on-merit-in-edo-deputy-gov/

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7 d. ago Kano lawmakers endorse deputy senate president Barau for governorship

Kano lawmakers endorse Senator Barau Jibrin for the 2027 governorship race, citing his positive impact and calling him APC’s most marketable candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-lawmakers-endorse-deputy-senate-president-barau-for-governorship/

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7 d. ago Police arrest three for armed robbery, recover stolen tricycle in Sokoto

Sokoto police arrest three suspects for the armed robbery of a commercial tricyclist. The stolen tricycle was recovered and the suspects arraigned. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-for-armed-robbery-recover-stolen-tricycle-in-sokoto/

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