15 h. ago Presidency dismisses claim of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff

The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed viral social media claims about the replacement of Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff to President Tinubu Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-dismisses-claim-of-gbajabiamilas-replacement-as-chief-of-staff/

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41 h. 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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67 h. ago January 1st not deadline for tax ID – A’Ibom revenue service boss

Nigerian revenue official debunks claims that the tax ID deadline is Jan 1st. Learn the facts about the new tax regime and why your bank account is safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/january-1st-not-deadline-for-tax-id-aibom-revenue-service-boss/

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3 d. ago UPDATED: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Nigerian Federal Government has officially declared public holidays for the 2025 Christmas, Boxing Day, and 2026 New Year celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-declares-holidays-for-christmas-new-year-celebrations-2/

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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1 week ago US delegation visit: Nigeria risks losing grip on escalating security crisis — Showunmi

“The United States is treating Nigeria’s internal crisis with a level of seriousness that

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warned that the country’s internal security crisis cannot be resolved without confronting read more Nigeria’s security crisis tied to regional instability, says Tuggar

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2 w. ago Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes

The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight fares. However, the lawmakers rejected proposals to subsidize airline tickets. The post Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Why I Finally Entered Nollywood — Papaya Ex Speaks On ‘The Night Market’ Debut

Popular Nigerian media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex, has officially taken a bold step into Nollywood with the premiere of her debut film, ‘The Night Market’. The movie features an impressive lineup of stars, including Tony Umeh, Tina Mba, Chidi Dike, Sydney Talker, Sexy Steel, Chichi (BBN), MC Lively, Pinki Debbie, James Brown, Hermes, Akeem […]

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2 w. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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2 w. ago NRC Boss Commends Nigerian Engineers, Strengthens Collaboration with NSE

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has described Nigerian engineers as some of the finest technical professionals globally. Opeifa stated this while receiving the president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Aina Margaret Oguntala, during an official visit to the NRC headquarters in Lagos. While applauding Nigerian […]

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2 w. ago How Nigeria’s security crisis shape debates in House of Reps

Last Wednesday, House of Representatives members adopted over 50-point resolutions on how to address the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, read more How Nigeria’s security crisis shape debates in House of Reps

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2 w. ago Rwanda First Lady Joins Crowd at Davido’s Sold Out Show In Kigali

Rwanda’s First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, brought an extra layer of elegance to Davido’s 5iveAlive Tour stop in Kigali. On Friday, December 5, the sold-out BK Arena hosted an electrifying performance as fans welcomed the Nigerian superstar with enthusiastic cheers. Footage shared on the official X account of Mrs. Kagame’s office captured her arrival at […] The post Rwanda First Lady Joins Crowd at Davido’s Sold Out Show In Kigali appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Progressive Governors Back Tinubu’s Reengineering Of Security Architecture

Amid worsening security situation in the country resulting in serious humanitarian crisis, kidnaping, extrajudicial killings and displacement of people, the Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF) yesterday met in Lagos and declared support for the federal government’s reengineering of its security architecture aimed at curbing the problem of insecurity in the country. The forum in a communique […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: APC Governors Back Federal Government’s Rejig Of Security Architecture

Amid worsening security situation in the country resulting in serious humanitarian crisis, kidnapping, extrajudicial killings and displacement of people, the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), on Saturday, met in Lagos and threw their weight behind the federal government’s reengineering of its security architecture aimed at curbing the problem of insecurity in the country. The forum, in […]

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2 w. ago Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as the hidden involvement of powerful foreign nations in Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Sheikh Gumi claimed that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest […] The post Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kachikwu urges Tinubu to name terror sponsors, backs state police

Dumebi Kachikwu challenges President Tinubu to name terror sponsors in Nigeria, ending years of secrecy around the country’s security crisis and backing st Read More: https://punchng.com/kachikwu-urges-tinubu-to-name-terror-sponsors-backs-state-police/

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3 w. ago Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty on Kidnappers, Informants, Others

The Senate has moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for death penalty for kidnappers — and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them — as the lawmakers yesterday debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The amendment, sponsored by the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to classify kidnapping, […]

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3 w. ago Senate Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Sponsors, Informants

The Senate, on Wednesday, moved to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by proposing death penalty for kidnappers, as well as anyone who finances, facilitates, or provides information to them, as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The proposal, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to formally categorise kidnapping, hostage-taking, and […]

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3 w. ago UNN warns of rising food, water security, urges policy action

UNN researchers warn of a growing Nigeria food security crisis due to climate change & banditry, urging urgent policy action based on new studies. Read More: https://punchng.com/unn-warns-of-rising-food-water-security-urges-policy-action/

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