58 m. ago Shipping association raises the alarm over rising stowaway cases

Nigeria’s Shipping Association warns of a surge in stowaway cases, citing thousands of security breaches and significant financial penalties on companies. Read More: https://punchng.com/shipping-association-raises-the-alarm-over-rising-stowaway-cases/

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2 h. ago Cleaner environment: Ogun adopts community service for waste offenders

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment.

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2 h. ago EPL: Arteta provides Mosquera injury update ahead of Aston Villa clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provides a Cristhian Mosquera injury update, fearing the defender could be sidelined for at least six weeks with an ankle inju Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-provides-mosquera-injury-update-ahead-of-aston-villa-clash/

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4 h. ago FULL LIST: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after Rivers assembly mass defection

Discover the 10 PDP lawmakers who remained loyal after the mass defection in the Rivers State House of Assembly. See the full list and their constituencies Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-10-pdp-lawmakers-still-loyal-after-rivers-assembly-mass-defection/

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6 h. ago Rivers Assembly Members’ Defection Unfortunate, Lawmakers Free To Leave PDP — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, also denied knowing that the lawmakers had planned to defect. The post Rivers Assembly Members’ Defection Unfortunate, Lawmakers Free To Leave PDP — Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago ‘It’s Unfortunate But They Are Free To Go’, Wike Speaks On Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) as “unfortunate”. Wike, who said that he was not aware of their defection, however, added that the lawmakers were free to […]

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6 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

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8 h. ago Groups urge FG to make public signed MoU on JBS’ $2.5bn investment in Ogun

The organisations, which included the Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network; Environmental Rights Action; HEDA Resource Centre, on Thursday, protested over the signing of the MoU,that the billions dollar investment is a threat to small holders farmers.

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8 h. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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10 h. ago Crisis rocks Cross Rivers APC as NWC faults SEC’s removal of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, has been engulfed in crisis with the State Executive Council’s plan to remove the Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba.

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly speaker, 15 other lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

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11 h. ago Misconception Of The Concept Of ‘Disability’ And ‘Special Needs’ In Hausa Thought

Language not only reflects culture but also shapes it. In discussions surrounding marginalized identities, particularly disability, the choice of words significantly affects perception, policy, and societal response. In English, the shift from “disabled persons” to “persons with special needs” or “persons with different abilities” mirrors efforts to reduce stigma and promote dignity. However, in indigenous […]

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-16-rivers-lawmakers-speaker-defect-from-pdp-to-apc/

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17 h. ago 2026 Budget: Governor Sule Targets Infrastructure, Stronger Economy, Human Capital Growth

In a landmark presentation before the Nasarawa State House of Assembly recently, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule unveiled the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill valued at N517,539,050,910.77. Tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation”, Governor Sule said the 7th budget since he assumed office in 2019 is designed to strengthen ongoing reforms, deepen development gains and accelerate economic expansion […]

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20 h. 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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20 h. ago Edo threatens Obaseki arrest over controversial museum, hotel

The Edo State Assembly threatens to arrest ex-Gov. Obaseki for failing to appear before a committee probing the MOWAA museum and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-threatens-obaseki-arrest-over-controversial-museum-hotel/

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24 h. ago Edo Assembly Threatens Arrest Warrant Against Obaseki, Others Over Controversial Museum, Hotel Projects

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Hotel projects, has warned that it may issue arrest warrants against former Governor Godwin Obaseki and several former officials of the State for failing to appear before it. The committee was set up following a request by […]

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