99 m. ago Imo Assembly Passes N1.4trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Into Law

  The Imo State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 appropriation bill presented to it by Governor Hope Uzodimma into law. The passed budget, containing the sum of N1,409,514,914,710.04 for the 2026 fiscal year was passed after lawmakers accorded it accelerated consideration. Leading the debate for its second reading on the Appropriation Bill ahead […]

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3 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senator Sabi Abdullahi hails Tinubu over release of kidnapped Niger school pupils, staff

Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the read more Senator Sabi Abdullahi hails Tinubu over release of kidnapped Niger school pupils, staff

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4 h. ago ‘Sunday Jackson is Free!’, US Congressman Reacts To Release Of Nigerian Farmer Sentenced To Death

United States Congressman Riley Moore has reacted to the release of a Nigerian farmer, Mr Sunday Jackson, who was previously sentenced to death by the Adamawa State High Court. Moore, in a post on his X account, announced Jackson’s freedom, writing: “Sunday Jackson is FREE. Thanks be to God! More to come soon!” Jackson, a […]

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5 h. ago Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den

The community said the monarch was released after the payment of an undisclosed sum of money. The post Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Tanker Rams Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider

A petrol tanker on Sunday rammed into the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, killing a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini. Akpabio announced the passing of the dispatch rider on Tuesday during the plenary, where he condoled with the family of the deceased. Dispatch riders, often police officers, usually ride government-branded motorcycles as part of […] The post Tanker Rams Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago US lawmaker, Riley Moore, breaks silence on Sunday Jackson’s release

United States Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has reacted to the release of Sunday Jackson, describing the development as a positive step in Nigeria–US relations following months of advocacy for clemency. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Moore praised the decision of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to pardon Jackson, who had […]

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7 h. ago Christmas: Senator Katung distributes rice to Southern Kaduna families

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing the Kaduna South Senatorial District, has distributed bags of rice to constituents across the district to support families during the Christmas season.

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7 h. ago Why I pardoned Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing herdsman in ‘self

The development was conveyed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Tuesday.

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8 h. ago Federal Revenue Service Dismisses Physical Tax ID Card Claims, Says National Identification Number Sufficient

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dispelled claims that Nigerians are required to obtain a physical tax identification card, clarifying that the National Identification Number (NIN) already functions as an individual’s tax ID. The clarification was provided in a public sensitisation video released on Monday by Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to […]

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8 h. ago Fintiri pardons Sunday Jackson sentenced to death for killing herdsman in ‘self

This was contained in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, and made available to newsmen.

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8 h. ago Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Tuesday, granted a Christmas pardon to Sunday Jackson, the farmer who was controversially sentenced to death after killing a herder while defending himself during an attack on his farm. Jackson, whose case had sparked outrage among human rights activists and farming communities, was convicted after a violent confrontation […] The post Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self-defense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Christmas: Senator Natasha distributes over 2,000 bags of rice to constituents

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distributed more than 2,000 bags of rice and

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9 h. ago Oba of Benin unleashes spiritual power against evil forces at Emobo rites

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has released spiritual power against evil forces while performing the sacred Ugie Emobo rite, one of the traditional ceremonies of the annual Igue festival in the Benin Kingdom. The ancient rite, rich in spiritual symbolism, commemorates the historic defeat of the Benin giant, Prince Idubor, popularly known as […]

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12 h. ago 2026 budgets: Okpebholo, Diri, Oyebanji sign, Nasarawa, Ondo lawmakers pass bills

Governors of Edo, Bayelsa, and Ekiti sign their 2026 state budgets into law, while lawmakers in Nasarawa and Ondo pass their appropriation bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budgets-okpebholo-diri-oyebanji-sign-nasarawa-ondo-lawmakers-pass-bills/

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14 h. ago Edo Assembly Orders Recovery of N17.5bn Radisson Blu Funds, Moves To Reclaim Hotel

Lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly have given nod to Governor Monday Okpebholo to work with relevant anti-graft agencies to recover N17.5 billion from two Escrow Agents, Meristem Trustees Limited and Emerging Africa Trustees Limited. The N17.5 billion was the balance of the N25 billion former Governor Godwin Obaseki raised from the Capital […]

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15 h. ago Suspend Tax Law Implementation, Bar Association Tells Tinubu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) states that the controversies surrounding the recently enacted tax reform acts raise doubts about the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. On Wednesday, Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto, claimed that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed by the National […]

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16 h. ago Fintiri pardons farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri grants a state pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for killing a herder, sparking celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintiri-pardons-farmer-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-herder/

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17 h. ago Christmas Eve bout: Ibeabuchi targets George Foreman’s record in Lagos

Nigerian boxer Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, makes his record attempt against Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos, aiming to break George Foreman’s age record. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-eve-bout-ibeabuchi-targets-george-foremans-record-in-lagos/

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