15 h. ago Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps advances a CBN Act amendment to boost transparency, separate key roles, and enhance oversight on monetary policy decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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40 h. ago 145 Accord Party Delegates Elect Adeleke As Osun Governorship Candidate

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday emerged as the candidate of the Accord Party for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in the State. Declaring Adeleke as the candidate of the party after the count of votes, the Secretary, Osun State governorship primary of Accord Party, Abdulazeez Salahudeen, who disclosed that 150 delegates […]

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41 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke Cleared As Accord Party’s Sole Governorship Candidate

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been cleared as the sole governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the party’s primary ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the State. Adeleke, who joined the party on Tuesday evening after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over internal crises, received clearance from the party’s […]

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51 h. ago Imo statesman hails Ohakim’s wife’s nomination as ambassador

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

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59 h. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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64 h. ago Remi Tinubu Celebrates Osun First Lady Titilola Adeleke At 60

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has felicitated the wife of the Osun State governor, Mrs. Titilola Adeleke, on the occasion of her 60th birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message shared on her official X handle on Tuesday, Senator Tinubu commended Mrs. Adeleke for her contributions to community development and her commitment […]

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3 d. ago FG losing grip over unregulated militias nationwide — Kwankwaso

Former Kano Governor and the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised alarm over

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Kwankwaso Hosts Governor Yusuf In Abuja After NEAPS Award

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Sunday night received the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award. According to a statement by Saifullahi Hassan, the media […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: ADC carpets Okpebholo, says gov spinning baseless conspiracy theories

The African Democratic Congress has faulted the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over his accusation that those desperate to win the 2027 general elections were behind the recent...

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5 d. ago Governor Sani Advances $200m Kaduna–China Poultry Project In Beijing, To Create 350,000 Jobs

The governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has visited Beijing to advance final agreements with the Chinese Government on a pioneering Model Integrated Poultry Development Project in Kaduna State, a landmark initiative expected to create 350,000 direct and indirect jobs and generate over USD $450 million annually. A statement issued by the State’s Commissioner […]

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6 d. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Lagos dep gov, Senator Adebule lead dignitaries as LASUMA unveils 2025 General Assembly, scholarship awards

THE Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) is set to hold its 2025 General Assembly and Awards Ceremony on Sunday at the Eko Club Bamboo Elegushi Hall, Surulere. The event, commencing at 11 am, will bring together eminent LASU alumni, with former Lagos State deputy governor and serving Senator, Dr. Idiat Adebule, chairing the occasion, […]

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7 d. ago Okpebholo Presents N200m Cheques To 47 Families Of Deceased Edo Civil Servants

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented bank cheques to 47 families of deceased civil servants in the State and awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the families. The event, held at the Government House, Benin City, marked the latest milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme […]

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8 d. ago Senate Launches Probe Into Safe School Initiative, Vows Full Accountability

The Senate, on Wednesday, formally opened an extensive investigation into the Safe School Initiative (SSI), expressing deep concern over the programme’s failure to curb persistent attacks and mass abductions in Nigerian schools despite years of funding and policy commitments. Presiding over the inaugural sitting, chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee and former Abia State governor, Senator […]

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8 d. ago Matawalle Drives ‘Sweeping Reforms’ Across Nigeria’s Defence System — Aide

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Wednesday, the Minister’s media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented […]

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8 d. ago Okpebholo Affirms Edo Readiness To Host NDDC Sports Festival

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has affirmed the readiness of the state to host the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, scheduled for February 2026. He made this commitment yesterday when the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Benin City. Okpebholo, who […]

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9 d. ago Manage your differences, Showunmi advises Gov Abiodun, Senator Daniel

The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Chief Segun Showunmi, has advised the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and Senator Gbenga Daniel to manage their differences in the interest of the state.

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9 d. ago Osun: Governance More Serious Business Than Dancing, Omisore Lampoons Adeleke

A former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  and governorship aspirant for Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has come hard on Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying governance is more a serious business than dancing. Omisore stated this while addressing journalists after he submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APC national […]

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1 week ago Governor Sani Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget To Kaduna Assembly

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has presented a N985.9 billion budget for 2026 to the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He described it as a financial plan anchored on consolidation, rural transformation and inclusive development. While unveiling it to the lawmakers at Lugard Hall, the governor said the budget, tagged: “Budget of Renewal, Resilience […]

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1 week ago Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23

Natasha is facing a criminal defamation charge over claims that Senate President and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello plotted to kill her. The post Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23 appeared first on Channels Television.

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