22 m. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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2 h. ago Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma. The first group of seven suspects has already been freed. Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who oversaw the release, said that only confirmed students would be allowed to go. Speaking […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Don’t Sign Frivolous Documents, EFCC Chairman Admonishes NWDC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned the managing director/chief executive of Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, to desist from signing any frivolous document that he does not fully understand. The EFCC chairman stated this on Wednesday when Ma’aji led officials of the commission on a […]

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4 h. ago Iran Cuts Direct Diplomatic Contact With US Amid Rising Tensions

Direct diplomatic communication between senior officials of the United States and Iran has reportedly broken down as tensions escalate over Washington’s threat of military action against Tehran. According to Reuters, contacts between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Wittkof have been suspended, a senior Iranian official disclosed on Wednesday. The development […]

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5 h. ago US Pulls Out Personnel From Qatar Airbase Amid Tensions With Iran

The United States has advised some personnel to leave its Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening amid rising fears of a potential military confrontation with Iran. Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East, houses about 10,000 American troops. According to one diplomat familiar with the development, “It’s a […]

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6 h. ago Ohanaeze, Arewa Youths Hail Tinubu, FIRS Boss Over Smooth Takeoff Of New Tax Regime

Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and Arewa socio-cultural groups have commended President Bola Tinubu and the executive chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for the seamless commencement of the new tax regime across the country. In a joint statement signed by Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, the groups described the hitch-free implementation of the tax […]

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6 h. ago VIDEO: I’m wife material, Tamar Braxton opens up on being single at 48

American singer Tamar Braxton discusses being single at 48, attributing it to a lack of ‘nice men’ and her ‘alpha female’ personality. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-im-wife-material-tamar-braxton-opens-up-on-being-single-at-48/

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6 h. ago Elon Musk Starlink offers free service to Iranian protesters facing brutal repression

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service dropped its fees to allow more people to circumvent the Tehran government’s strongest attempt ever read more Elon Musk Starlink offers free service to Iranian protesters facing brutal repression

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8 h. ago Step by step calculation: What to know about deductions and personal income tax

Who is required to pay personal income tax in Nigeria under the 2026 reforms? Personal income tax (PIT) applies to read more Step by step calculation: What to know about deductions and personal income tax

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12 h. ago AFCON: Super Eagles Confident Ahead Of Morocco Clash Amidst Refereeing Fears

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to allay widespread fears among Nigerian supporters regarding potential biased officiating in Wednesday night’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against host nation Morocco. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), firmly dismissed suggestions that the match officials might unfairly favour the Atlas Lions in Rabat. […]

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12 h. ago Pamodzi Warns Airtel Over Alleged Super Eagles Ambush Marketing

Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) marketing partner, has issued a warning to Airtel Nigeria, urging them to cease ambushing the exclusive sponsorship rights held by MTN Nigeria. MTN Nigeria serves as the official communications partner and sponsor of the NFF and all Nigerian national football teams. This agreement grants MTN sole […]

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12 h. ago FG to include farmers in policy for food security – Official

Nigeria’s government is involving farmers in policy to boost food security. Learn about the new AGROW initiative and its market-oriented approach to agricu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-include-farmers-in-policy-for-food-security-official/

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14 h. ago Venezuela freeing Americans in ‘important step’ – US official

Venezuela has begun freeing jailed Americans, a move hailed as an ‘important step’ by a US official following the ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-freeing-americans-in-important-step-us-official/

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23 h. ago I know what it takes, says Carrick after appointment as Man United coach

Manchester United officially appoints former midfielder Michael Carrick as the new head coach, signing a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-know-what-it-takes-says-carrick-after-appointment-as-man-united-coach/

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24 h. ago NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of read more NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

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24 h. ago AFCON 2025: NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of read more AFCON 2025: NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

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28 h. ago Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

Nigeria’s battle to end drug trafficking, on Tuesday received a big boost as delegation of senior officials of the United read more Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

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29 h. ago Venezuela shows how states fall when legitimacy and intelligence fail

The extraction of Nicolás Maduro from the presidential palace in Caracas on January 3, 2026, by United States forces sent read more Venezuela shows how states fall when legitimacy and intelligence fail

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29 h. ago Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry

Vows to sanction defaulting shipping lines Nigeria’s Shippers’ Council has ordered a freeze on a price hike by the Mediterranean read more Shippers’ Council halts shipping giants’ rate hike after industry-wide protests

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31 h. ago Cool Microfinance Bank Opens Headquarters in Lagos, Begins Operations

Cool Microfinance Bank Limited has officially opened its headquarters in Lagos, marking the start of its banking services in Nigeria. read more Cool Microfinance Bank Opens Headquarters in Lagos, Begins Operations

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