19 m. ago Court declares Police notice declaring lawyer ‘wanted’ unconstitutional

The suit, filed under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules by Orji’s counsel, Edwin Anikwem, SAN, challenged

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2 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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2 h. ago NSCI urges Northern leaders to support Yakubu’s ambassadorial nomination

“The time has come for us to focus on initiatives that foster development and strengthen our position within the country

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2 h. ago FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

The federal government has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to support the administration’s tax reforms and read more FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

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3 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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3 h. ago NUT writes Kwara gov, threatens strike over unpaid allowances

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, warning of a looming industrial crisis if unresolved issues affecting teachers’ welfare in the state are not addressed.

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3 h. ago Federal Government Urges ICAN To Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to actively support the economic reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Idris made the appeal while receiving a delegation of ICAN, led by its President, Malam Haruna Yahaya, during a courtesy visit to his office […]

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4 h. ago Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

Osun State University’s VC encourages students to apply for NELFUND loans, a federal initiative to support education and prevent financial hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverage-nelfund-loans-for-your-education-uniosun-vc-urges-students/

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5 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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5 h. ago Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North’s chairman gives vehicles to monarchs to boost security surveillance and intelligence gathering, supporting the fight against insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-council-chair-seeks-monarchs-support-to-fight-insecurity/

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5 h. ago Sri Lanka Issues Fresh Landslide Warnings As Death Toll Hits 607

The Disaster Management Centre said over two million people had been affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The post Sri Lanka Issues Fresh Landslide Warnings As Death Toll Hits 607 appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 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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7 h. ago Sokoto: Police arrest ‘bandit financier’, track stolen motorcycles in cross

Police sources said the trio allegedly served as brokers who received rustled cattle, sold them in markets and forwarded the proceeds to armed groups.

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7 h. ago NAHCON unveils 15 new mandatory directives for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The statement, issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, added that the directives will guide stakeholders as preparations for the 2026 Hajj continue. Below are the 15 directives released by the Commission:

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Mangal Cement donates three vehicles to Kogi govt

According to Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a press statement issued, this supportive gesture by Mangal Cement Company, one of the foremost industrial giants in Kogi State, demonstrates a strong commitment to corpor ate so responsibility and partnership. 

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8 h. ago Gov Fubara signs pact with Rotary Port Harcourt to improve community growth

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalaye Fubara, has assured Rotarians and Rotaractors from across Nigeria who attended the 2025 All Nigerian Rotary Convention (ANRC), that he is willing to strengthen community development through the club’s activities. The Rotary Districts of Nigeria, at the occasion held in Port Harcourt jointly, honoured the Rivers State governor, Fubara, […]

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9 h. ago Buni Approves Payment Of Scholarship Allowances To 28,346 Yobe Students

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 indigenes of the State currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The approval underscored the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth. According to the Executive […]

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9 h. ago Osun LG Funds: Supreme Court Strikes Out Suit On Withheld Funds Over Jurisdiction

The apex court held that the Osun State Attorney General has no legal right to have instituted the case on behalf of the 30 LGs in the state. The post Osun LG Funds: Supreme Court Strikes Out Suit On Withheld Funds Over Jurisdiction appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Wike, Dare, Others To Grace Abuja City Int’l Half Marathon As FCTA Issues Traffic Advisory

With just 24 hours remaining until the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement is building across Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Top dignitaries and participating athletes are preparing for the event. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, and the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, now the […]

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11 h. ago UK unveils £12.4m programmes to support Nigeria’s economic reforms

The UK unveils two programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s economic reforms, aiming for macroeconomic stability and private-sector growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-unveils-12-4m-programmes-to-support-nigerias-economic-reforms/

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