9 h. ago Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

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10 h. ago Soludo seeks Anambra Assembly’s approval for virement in 2025 budget

He urged the House to consider and approve the draft virement for the 2025 Appropriation Bill without delay.

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12 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

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13 h. ago Soludo seeks 2025 budget adjustment approval from Anambra assembly

Anambra Governor Soludo requests legislative approval for a virement in the Anambra 2025 budget, citing emerging priorities and economic challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-seeks-2025-budget-adjustment-approval-from-anambra-assembly/

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13 h. ago Gov Yusuf approves Prof Amina Bayero as Northwest University VC

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who noted that the approval followed a recommendation by the University Council after what he described as a rigorous and transparent selection process.

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15 h. ago Over 34 dead as Myanmar military launches air strike on hospital

Myanmar's military, on Wednesday night, struck a hospital in Mrauk-U town, Rakhine State, killing at least 34 people and

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15 h. ago Senator Katung donates relief materials to IDPs camps, hospitals in rural communities

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has donated essential relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across communities affected by terrorism in his district.

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15 h. ago 13th Convocation: KWASU Rolls Out Milestones, Hails Gov. AbdulRazaq

Fifty – four (54) law graduates of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, comprising of the first and second sets have been called to the Bar this year. Similarly, the institution’s  fourth year medical students have resumed at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( KWASUTH), Ilorin. The vice chancellor of the University, Prof Shaykh […]

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17 h. ago Katsina approves N30,000 allowance to boost rural teachers commitment

Katsina State approves a N30,000 monthly rural teachers allowance to boost commitment and address teacher shortages in hard-to-reach communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-approves-n30000-allowance-to-boost-rural-teachers-commitment/

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17 h. ago Senator donates relief materials to IDPs, supports rural hospitals in Kaduna

Senator Sunday Katung provides relief materials to support IDPs and bolsters rural hospitals in Southern Kaduna affected by persistent terror attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/senator-donates-relief-materials-to-idps-supports-rural-hospitals-in-kaduna/

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22 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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23 h. ago Senate Committee hails Jimoh Ibrahim’s credentials at ambassadorial screening

His brief comments were met with nods of approval, with committee members repeatedly describing him as “an asset to Nigeria’s diplomatic corps.”

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25 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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31 h. ago ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a policy that will eliminate air transport taxes and slash read more ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

Economics

32 h. ago Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

Yolat Inc. has quietly become one of the few African founded fintechs to secure approvals on both sides of the Atlantic.  read more Yolat’s Fintech Revolution: Seamless CrossBorder Payments Backed by Regulators

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37 h. ago Tinubu transmists 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP to NASS, seeks approval 

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of read more Tinubu transmists 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP to NASS, seeks approval 

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39 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence

Amid rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace, while the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands decisive action against those sponsoring violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed “Collaboration […]

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41 h. ago ADC Sokoto affirms Keegan as chairman, suspends three others

Sokoto State Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed Alhaji Bello Isiyaku Keegan as the

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46 h. ago Lasaco Assurance to raise N25bn through private placement, rights issue

Lasaco Assurance Plc has secured the approval of its shareholders to raise additional N25 billion through private placement and rights read more Lasaco Assurance to raise N25bn through private placement, rights issue

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46 h. ago Army kills Turji’s top lieutenant, Kallamu, in Sokoto operation

"His elimination marks a significant step in weakening the bandit structure in Sabon Birni and surrounding communities...

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