4 h. ago Ground rent: Wike orders crackdown on defaulting Abuja property owners

The FCTA, under Minister Nyesom Wike, is set to begin enforcement against Abuja property owners defaulting on ground rent and other land charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/ground-rent-wike-orders-crackdown-on-defaulting-abuja-property-owners/

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6 h. ago PDP: Turaki Faction Asks Court To Stay Action On Suit Against Own Leadership

The Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja, to stay further proceedings in the suit by a faction of the party loyal the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. The court, however, fixed January 23 for hearing in the Motion […]

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7 h. ago AFCRD 2026: Federal Government Offers Medical Support For Veterans

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of military veterans through sustained medical and social support initiatives. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwa, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a medical outreach organised for veterans as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). […]

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7 h. ago ‘Nigeria Stands With You’, Federal Government Tells Super Eagles

The federal government has rallied behind the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal clash against Morocco on Wednesday night, assuring the team of the nation’s full support and confidence. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, […]

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8 h. ago Bomb Shattered My 2 Legs, 1 Eye In Owo Church Massacre, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS) with the code name SSD has told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, that the explosive device used to attack St. Francis Catholic Savier Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022, shattered her two legs and were later amputated […]

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9 h. ago FG, IFAD equip Kogi youths with mechanisation skills for food security

The Federal Government of Nigeria and International Fund for Agricultural Development Assisted Value Chain Development Programme, has launched a three-week training programme for 20 youth farmers in Kogi State. The training was organised by Kogi VCDP in collaboration with the Nigeria-Korean Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology. It aims to equip participants with skills in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-ifad-equip-kogi-youths-with-mechanisation-skills-for-food-security/

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10 h. ago Weak Governance, Misuse Of Funds Undermining Universities – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern over alleged fund mismanagement and structural governance lapses in some universities across Nigeria. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Pinuwa, raised the alarm on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 Agreement between the Federal Government and the union. Pinuwa cautioned that the situation posed […]

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11 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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12 h. ago Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others

Sowore had sued the IGP and others over his arrest, detention, and arraignment by the police in Abuja. The post Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Transgrid Enerco takes over Eko DisCo board, appoints Wola Joseph

Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (Eko DisCo) has made a major leadership and governance transition following the takeover of its board read more Transgrid Enerco takes over Eko DisCo board, appoints Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO

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13 h. ago I Receive Death Threats For Fixing Nigeria’s Broken Tax System — Oyedele

The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that he has received threats to his life for driving Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a governance colloquium held to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy […]

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14 h. ago U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Organizations

U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations The United States on Tuesday, January 13, formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, a move that significantly escalates Washington’s long-standing opposition to the pan-Islamist movement. Announcing the decision, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the action was taken under […] The post U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Organizations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Terrorism: Sokoto Leaders Decry Threats Of Attacks By Bello Turji, Seek Govt Intervention

They said some of the affected members of the community were taking refuge in some communities in the Niger Republic. The post Terrorism: Sokoto Leaders Decry Threats Of Attacks By Bello Turji, Seek Govt Intervention appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Luxury Retailer Saks Global Files For Bankruptcy After Neiman Marcus Takeover

Saks had defaulted on a $100 million interest payment related to its nearly $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024. The post Luxury Retailer Saks Global Files For Bankruptcy After Neiman Marcus Takeover appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 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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25 h. ago Abia women protest illegal granite mining, seek govt’s intervention

Women in Abia’s Imobi community protest alleged illegal granite mining, citing environmental risks and lack of community consent. They seek intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-women-protest-illegal-granite-mining-seek-govts-intervention/

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26 h. ago God instructed me not to collect offerings, says Isaac Oyedepo

Isaac Oyedepo launches his ministry’s Sunday services in Abuja, announcing God instructed him not to collect offerings to focus solely on discipleship. Read More: https://punchng.com/god-instructed-me-not-to-collect-offerings-says-isaac-oyedepo/

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28 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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30 h. ago Kemi Omotosho takes over MultiChoice Nigeria amid revenue slump

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new chief executive officer, handing her the reins of the country’s largest read more Kemi Omotosho takes over MultiChoice Nigeria amid revenue slump

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33 h. ago Court admits more DSS witnesses, exhibits in Owo church attack trial

Two additional witnesses on Tuesday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022, attack on the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services also tendered extra exhibits, which were admitted by Justice Emeka Nwite without Read More: https://punchng.com/court-admits-more-dss-witnesses-exhibits-in-owo-church-attack-trial/

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