1 hour ago PENGASSAN, NUPRC honour late president 20 years after Sosoliso tragedy

PENGASSAN and NUPRC honour late labour leader Uche Okoro, 20 years after the Sosoliso tragedy, celebrating his legacy for oil and gas workers in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/pengassan-nuprc-honour-late-president-20-years-after-sosoliso-tragedy/

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5 h. ago Uganda President Museveni Calls Opposition ‘Terrorists’ In Victory Speech

Museveni, 81, has ruled the East African country since 1986, when he seized power at the head of a rebel army. The post Uganda President Museveni Calls Opposition ‘Terrorists’ In Victory Speech appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder Of Housewife, Six Children In Kano

Kano State Police Command said that the suspects were arrested during a sting operation that lasted through the night. The post Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder Of Housewife, Six Children In Kano appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Stop distracting Abia with 2027 election talk, Otti tells opposition

Abia Governor Alex Otti warns opponents to stop early Abia 2027 election permutations, insisting his focus is on development, not political noise. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-distracting-abia-with-2027-election-talk-otti-tells-opposition/

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19 h. ago 2027: Pardon Kanu in your interest, Ohanaeze leader tells Tinubu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s leader urges President Tinubu to pardon Nnamdi Kanu to secure his 2027 re-election, ease political tensions, and counter opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pardon-kanu-in-your-interest-ohanaeze-leader-tells-tinubu/

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22 h. ago 2027: Opposition’s unpreparedness seen brightening Tinubu’s re

As Nigeria gradually edges towards the 2027 general election, the political space is already alive with intense calculations, shifting alliances read more 2027: Opposition’s unpreparedness seen brightening Tinubu’s re-election chances

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22 h. ago Ododo orders demolition of criminal hideouts in Okene, cancels illegally

Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, on Thursday, ordered the demolition of a notorious structure popularly known as Sambel read more Ododo orders demolition of criminal hideouts in Okene, cancels illegally-acquired properties

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27 h. ago Federal Government Hails Super Eagles On Winning AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal

The federal government has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, praising the team for their resilience, unity, and inspiring performance throughout the tournament. In a statement issued to journalists on Saturday night in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, […]

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34 h. ago Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine in hiding after night raid

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is in hiding after escaping a police raid on his home following the country’s tense election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ugandan-opposition-leader-bobi-wine-in-hiding-after-night-raid/

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35 h. ago Election: I Escaped From Them, Uganda Opposition Leader Speaks From Hiding After ‘Arrest’

Earlier reports by his party suggested that Wine was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter from his home on Friday, a day after elections marred by reports of violence. The post Election: I Escaped From Them, Uganda Opposition Leader Speaks From Hiding After ‘Arrest’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Morning recap: Alaafin considers lawsuit over rotational leadership, Rivers political showdown, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Alaafin may sue over council leadership, Rivers lawmakers move to impeach Gov. Fubara, and Nigerians hide in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-considers-lawsuit-over-rotational-leadership-rivers-political-showdown-other-top-stories/

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40 h. ago Venezuela Interim Leader Sacks Industry Minister, Maduro Ally

Saab, released in 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, was appointed to office in 2024 by Maduro. The post Venezuela Interim Leader Sacks Industry Minister, Maduro Ally appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 h. ago Designing AI for people: Miracle Agholor on responsibility and innovation across continents

Miracle Agholor is a UK-based technology professional, researcher, and emerging thought leader at the intersection of AI, agentic systems, and read more Designing AI for people: Miracle Agholor on responsibility and innovation across continents

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42 h. ago Sarduana Day: End Insecurity Now – Group Urges Northern Leaders

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

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42 h. ago Group Backs Kano Governor, Denies Kwankwanso’s Coerced Defection Allegations

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA), has cautioned former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to desist from what it described as false and inflammatory allegations against the administration of Governor Kabir Yusuf. KPRA said it was compelled to respond to recent statements attributed to Senator Kwankwaso on his […]

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49 h. ago WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump receives Nobel medal, US boosts Africa security funding, other global stories

Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Donald Trump has received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump receives Nobel medal, US boosts Africa security funding, other global stories

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50 h. ago Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Seized By Army Helicopter After Election

Wine's private security guards were "violently assaulted" in the process The post Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Seized By Army Helicopter After Election appeared first on Channels Television.

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50 h. ago ‘$9m Lobbying Spending Is Evidence Of Nigeria’s Disgraceful State’, Says Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor and Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has described the $9 million spent on foreign lobbyists by the federal government as evidence of what he called the “disgraceful state of Nigeria,” accusing the country’s leaders of prioritising waste, propaganda and corruption over genuine development needs. In a statement posted on his verified X […]

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53 h. ago Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition

Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has become the latest addition to the African Democratic Congress train by officially declaring his membership in the party months after dumping the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The former presidential aspirant declared his ADC membership in Benin City on Thursday, Momodu while putting to bed possible questions on where his political […] The post Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago My time will come, Machado vows to lead Venezuela despite US snub

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado insists she will be president despite the US sidelining her after the ousting of Nicolas Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-time-will-come-machado-vows-to-lead-venezuela-despite-us-snub/

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