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EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted. In a satement on Monday, the anti-graft agency said Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257( Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, […]
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NYSC begins verification for foreign-trained graduates
The National Youth Service Corps says it has commenced the physical verification of credentials and travel documents for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates who registered for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Service Year. The agency noted that it will hold from Monday, November 10 (today) to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, across designated centres nationwide. According to a statement […]
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NAHCON slashes 2026 Hajj fare by N792,000
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a significant reduction in the cost of performing the 2026 Hajj, offering major financial relief to intending pilgrims across the country. In a revised fare breakdown released on Monday, the commission said pilgrims departing from the Southern Zone will benefit the most, with a reduction of N792,943.83, […]
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NSCIA and PFN Clash Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have publicly disagreed over the ongoing violence in Nigeria, sparking a heated debate on whether Christians are facing genocide in the country. At a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday, NSCIA Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, dismissed claims of Christian […]
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Wike gives FCT land use defaulters 14-day ultimatum
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a final 14-day grace period to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse districts to pay a N5m penalty for violating approved land-use provisions. The directive was contained in a statement on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social […]
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Adeboye urges Tinubu to delay Trump for 100 days
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged President Bola Tinubu to move swiftly and diplomatically to persuade United States President Donald Trump to delay any action against Nigeria for at least 100 days amid rising tensions over the alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking at the November Holy Ghost […]
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PDP crisis: 3,000 delegates set for high-stakes convention
Tension is mounting in the factional camps of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as more than 3,000 delegates prepare to converge on the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State for the party’s national elective convention. The event, billed for November 15 and 16, 2025, has been a subject of controversy among the two warring camps […]
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FG confirms 700 jailed for terrorism
The Federal Government has disclosed that more than 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed for terrorism-related offences across Nigeria, with several other prosecutions currently underway. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in response to a question from news correspondents on the number of convicted terrorists.  In response to the designation […]
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FG exceeds 2025 borrowing target by 55.6%
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first 10 months of this year. This represents N6.06 trillion (55.6 per cent) in excess of the N10.9 trillion stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act on 10 months prorate bases. The total borrowing in 2025 approved budget is N13.08 trillion […]
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JUST IN: Oluyede emerges Ekiti PDP Gov candidate
Renowned physician and businessman, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has emerged the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. Oluyede clinched the ticket after polling 279 votes to defeat his closest rival, Funsho Ayeni, who garnered 239 votes, while the only female aspirant in the race, Funmi Oguns, secured 17 […]
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Doctors dispute FG’s N11.9bn payout, strike continues
The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, has faulted the Federal Government’s claim that it is releasing N11.9bn within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears and allowances to doctors and other health workers across the country. Suleiman, who spoke exclusively with The PUNCH on Sunday, said only about N500m of […]
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Shettima returns from Brazil, says Nigeria’ll drive Africa’s climate action
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Belém, Brazil, for Abuja after a series of high-level engagements at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), where he represented President Bola Tinubu. Nigeria used the global platform to reaffirm its resolve to champion climate solutions across Africa and leverage its strategic influence to mobilise climate finance for the continent. […]
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LAUTECH campus shut over protest
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology has ordered a two-week closure of its Iseyin campus. This followed a demonstration by students over the death of a 200-level boy, who was killed by a yet-to-be-identified commercial driver on the Iseyin/Saki Road, Oyo State. Findings by news correspondents revealed that the deceased was a student […]
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BREAKING: INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra Gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. According to the electoral umpire, Soludo, candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 422,664 to defeat his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 99,445.  The candidate of the […]
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Oyebanji swears in 10 permanent secretaries
• Reaffirms Commitment To Merit-based Appointments Into Critical Positions Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday swore in 10 newly appointed permanent secretaries in the State Civil Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively, including maintaining the tempo of development in the state. Speaking at the event, Oyebanji urged the new permanent secretaries to work […]
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NAFDAC raids warehouse, arrests two over altered expiry dates in Plateau
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have raided a warehouse in the Apata community of Jos, Plateau State, over product expiry date alteration, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The raid, carried out between Friday and Saturday, was part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and […]
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Okonjo-Iweala disowns viral post criticising Tinubu over insecurity
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disowned a viral social media post falsely attributed to her, which criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity. The post, titled “Trump didn’t ‘hit’ us – our leaders did,” claimed that Okonjo-Iweala accused Nigerian leaders of prioritising rhetoric over decisive action against banditry and insurgency. […]
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Tinubu receives Sierra Leone’s President Bio
President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening received President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, it was believed to have focused on regional peace, security, and economic integration within West Africa. President Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS), succeeded […]
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Anambra 2025: INEC distributes sensitive material to 21 LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials to the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra for Saturday’s governorship election. Dr Elizabeth Agwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, said this while distributing the materials on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises in Awka. “We have inspected the sensitive […]
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Abia gov raises corps members’ allowance to ₦50,000
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved an increase in monthly allowances for members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in the state, raising the payment “from ₦4,000 to as much as ₦50,000.” The new allowance structure provides a ₦20,000 base allowance for all corps members serving in Abia. Plus this ₦20,000, those […]
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BREAKING: Kanu bows to court order, begins defence in terrorism trial
Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has finally complied with the directive of the Federal High Court in Abuja to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Kanu, who has long resisted proceeding with his defence, began filing his defence documents on Friday inside the courtroom, in line with an […]
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FG commits to N50m grant for innovative students
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the N50 million venture capital grant for outstanding students in Nigerian tertiary institutions is still on course. Particularly, it explained that the process of identifying and selecting qualified students had commenced across institutions, emphasising that the initiative would enable universities to highlight the ingenuity and problem-solving abilities of their […]
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US Congress proposes visa bans, asset freezes against Miyetti Allah
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to impose targeted sanctions on the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, citing alleged severe violations of religious freedom against Christians in Nigeria. The proposed measures include visa bans and asset freezes for individuals associated with these groups. […]
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FG rolls out new plans to tackle food shortage
The Federal Government has unveiled new agricultural reforms aimed at ending hunger, boosting food production, and reducing post-harvest losses estimated at over $10bn annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and national prosperity. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and the Minister of State, Senator […]
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‘We’ll defeat terrorism,’ Tinubu reassures Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and building stronger ties with Nigeria’s international partners. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism,” the President said before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) began its closed-door session on Thursday. The meeting, held […]
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Air chief pledges to protect civilians in military operation
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has pledged that the Nigerian Air Force will prioritise the safety of civilians and avoid collateral damage during its operations. Aneke made the commitment on Thursday during his maiden meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and other senior officers at the NAF Headquarters in […]
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