20 m. ago Senate Resumes With Focus On Electoral Reform, N58.47trn 2026 Budget

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to deepening electoral reforms, strengthening economic governance, and safeguarding public trust as the lifespan of the 10th National Assembly enters its final 16 months. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, titled “The Trust We’ll Never Breach” to mark […]

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35 m. ago WORLD IN BRIEF: Beckhams reunite, Guyana opposition elects fraud

EU tightens grip on WhatsApp under digital rules The European Union has given Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp until mid-May 2026 read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Beckhams reunite, Guyana opposition elects fraud-charged leader, cult chief faces fresh charges

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4 h. ago ‘Budget delays, electioneering threaten IMF’s 4.4% growth outlook’

The IMF projects a 4.4% growth for Nigeria in 2026, but analysts warn that stalled budgets and pre-election politicking threaten this optimistic economic o Read More: https://punchng.com/budget-delays-electioneering-threaten-imfs-4-4-growth-outlook/

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7 h. ago ‘Mischievous,’ APC Dismisses Reports Of Shettima’s Replacement As Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate

The speculation had largely gained public attention in mid-2025.  The post ‘Mischievous,’ APC Dismisses Reports Of Shettima’s Replacement As Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson

Governor Yusuf was long regarded as Kwankwaso’s political protégé within the highly organised movement, known for its grassroots strength and red-cap symbolism. The post Kwankwaso, NNPP Feel Betrayed By Gov Yusuf’s Defection — Party Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

As the National Assembly resumes plenary for 2026, attention is firmly fixed on an ambitious and politically sensitive agenda that read more Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

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10 h. ago Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar, Registers As APC Member In Adamawa

Abubakar said he was optimistic about his political journey within the party. The post Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar, Registers As APC Member In Adamawa appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago FG Lauds Funke Akindele Over ₦2bn ‘Behind The Scenes’ Box Office Feat

Akindele first crossed the ₦2 billion milestone on January 12, rewriting Nollywood history and making her Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker. The post FG Lauds Funke Akindele Over ₦2bn ‘Behind The Scenes’ Box Office Feat appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago JOHESU Strike: NMA Denies Doctors’ Salary Upgrade, Faults NLC, TUC Ultimatum

The NMA described the claim as misleading and capable of fuelling industrial tension in the health sector. The post JOHESU Strike: NMA Denies Doctors’ Salary Upgrade, Faults NLC, TUC Ultimatum appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago EU gives WhatsApp until May to comply with Digital Services Act rules

Meta Platforms Inc’s WhatsApp has been given until mid-May 2026 to comply with the European Union’s toughest digital content rules. read more EU gives WhatsApp until May to comply with Digital Services Act rules

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10 h. ago Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

Nigeria has taken a step in expanding access to advanced healthcare after a private hospital in Lagos carried out what read more Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

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11 h. ago Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm

Over 780,000 customers remained without electricity, the Poweroutage.com tracking site showed. The post Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has said she does not know the reasons opposition politicians are defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the trend does not spell the end of opposition influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Usman made the remarks during an interview […] The post “I Don’t Know Why Opposition Politicians Are Defecting To APC” — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit

The Anambra State Government has ordered a one-week shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market following the failure of traders to comply with official directives. Governor Chukwuma Soludo issued the order on Monday, January 26, 2026, after traders reportedly refused to open for business in defiance of the state government’s directive against the enforcement of the […] The post Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit-At-Home appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers

He explained that the move was aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development in the state. The post Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Dismissed Police Officer Arrested For Robbery, ₦150,000 Extortion In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating a serving police officer, snatching motorcycles and extorting residents of Minna, the state capital. Haggai was arrested on January 16, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. at his residence in the Sauka-Kahuta area by operatives of the Force Intelligence […]

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12 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

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