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“We have no factions, no godfathers,” Accord woos Adeleke
Accord Party has said it is ready to offer its platform for Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to actualise his second-term ambition. Adeleke, who is seeking a second tenure in the 2026 off-cycle governorship election had dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the platform on which he was elected into office.  The Governor who […]
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ASUU shelves planned strike, accepts FG’s 40% pay rise
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has adopted a more conciliatory approach by accepting the Federal Government’s proposed 40 per cent salary increase, bringing an end to months of dispute over unmet demands. ASUU had previously rejected the government’s earlier offer of a 35 per cent increase. However, at the last […]
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FIFA announces Dec 15 players release date for AFCON
Nigerian and African internationals preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will remain with their clubs for an extra week after FIFA confirmed that players will now be released no later than December 15, easing concerns across European leagues. The ruling means Super Eagles stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, […]
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Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others 
The Senate on Wednesday moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers — and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them — as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The proposal, sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to […]
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Rivers Assembly endorses Tinubu for second term
The Rivers State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for second term. The House, during its 37th Legislative Session on Wednesday, said its decision was in appreciation of the numerous Federal Government projects attracted under the Tinubu administration. The endorsement was contained in a motion signed by 26 members and read at […]
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‘Trump Is On Our Neck,’ Akpabio Rules Out Take-A-Bow Treatment For Gen Musa During Ministerial Screening
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of the Defence Minister nominee, Christopher Musa, to ‘take a bow and go’ during his screening at the upper chamber. He admitted that the Nigerian government is under pressure by the United States President, Donald Trump, to tackle the myriads of security challenges confronting the […]
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Tinubu swears in NPC chair, perm secs, presides over FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in the newly appointed Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, alongside two commissioners of the agency, as well as five Federal Permanent Secretaries. The ceremony took place just before the President presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu arrived at […]
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We’re not here to party, Army commander vows to crush banditry
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Warrah Idris, has ordered troops to brace for a new phase of high-intensity operations aimed at completely wiping out banditry in the North West. Speaking on Wednesday at the 8 Division Headquarters Training School in Sokoto, Idris said recent gains, including cleared enclaves, neutralised criminals and […]
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Oyo pilgrims to take off from Ibadan Airport for 2026 Hajj — Official
The Chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board Muslim Wing, Hashim Atere, said that the state’s batch of pilgrims to the 2026 hajj will take off from the upgraded Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. He announced this in a statement released by the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, on Wednesday […]
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Senate Confirms General Musa’s Nomination As Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour grilling by the lawmakers on Wednesday.  General Musa, the immediate past CDS, was confirmed after the screening at the Senate chambers, a day after President Bola Tinubu nominated him for the position.  […]
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FG contractors launch fresh protest over N500bn debt
Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria returned to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, blocking both entrances as they pressed for the payment of what they described as long-overdue debts for completed government projects. The protesters, led by the association’s National Secretary, Babatunde Seun-Oyeniyi, accused the Federal Government of repeatedly […]
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After Assembly attack, Fubara recalls 1,000 teachers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, approved the recall of 1,000 teachers recruited in 2023 for public schools across the state. This was disclosed in a public announcement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman of Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Sam Ogeh. Ogeh said the governor directed the revalidation of the 1,000 teachers […]
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Abure camp defies Abia court, holds LP congresses
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party on Tuesday proceeded with its nationwide ward congresses in all states except Abia, despite a subsisting court injunction obtained by Governor Alex Otti’s faction. The National Publicity Secretary of the Abure-led NWC, Obiora Ifoh, said the exercise recorded “impressive turnout and smooth conduct” across the country, with […]
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Akwa Ibom bans masquerade street displays, orders arrest, prosecution
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has signed an Executive Order banning masquerade displays on streets and major highways across the state. ‎The move, according to the governor, follows rising incidents of harassment, extortion and public disturbances linked to masquerade activities in several communities. ‎According to a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, Eno, […]
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Osun speaker warns Seyi Makinde against using Osun State for personal ambitions
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, along with some lawmakers and their aides, on Tuesday stormed the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary to confront officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and party members. Egbedun, accompanied by his deputy, Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi, and other lawmakers, arrived […]
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PDP crisis: Makinde bloc issues Wike, others expulsion certificates
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Tuesday as the Kabiru Turaki-led bloc of the party announced that it had issued expulsion certificates to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose; and nine others earlier expelled by the PDP national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. […]
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Tinubu meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding closed-door talks with service chiefs and heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The service chiefs were spotted arriving at the forecourt of the Villa at about 04:30 pm on Tuesday. Tuesday’s meeting is being held barely three hours after Tinubu nominated the former Chief of Defence […]
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JUST IN: Chelle unveils 54-man provisional squad for AFCON 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 54-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, PUNCH Online reports. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali are among the headline names released across all Nigeria Football Federation platforms on Tuesday. The announcement confirms the presence of […]
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JUST IN: Adebayo Adedamola emerges PDP’s Osun guber candidate
Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2026 Osun election. Adedamola secured 919 of the 957 valid votes in the primary conducted in Osogbo on Tuesday. Announcing the outcome, the chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba, said, “Void votes 20. We told you earlier that one of […]
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Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund
President Bola Tinubu has officially unveiled the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emblem and appeal fund at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tuesday’s ceremony marks the annual kickoff of nationwide fundraising and awareness activities in honour of fallen heroes and veterans. It also leads up to the Armed Forces […]
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JUST IN: Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was contained in a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, announcing Musa as the replacement for Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position on Monday due to health reasons. […]
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US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria
The United States House Appropriations Committee will host a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore shared a notice on X, confirming that House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair Mario Díaz-Balart will lead the session. He will be joined by […]
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FG offers HIV patients free liver, kidney tests
The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has begun providing People Living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance coverage. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said this during the commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day, organised by the […]
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Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police
Worried by the worsening insecurity across the country, northern governors and traditional rulers have proposed the suspension of mining activities across the region for six months. Giving the proposal in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim […]
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Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents
National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, has reassured parents and authorities of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, that the abducted pupils “are doing fine and will return soon.” Ribadu delivered the message on Monday during a visit to the Catholic Bishop […]
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Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this news correspondents on Monday. The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds. […]
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Adeleke dumps PDP, blames party’s national crisis
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level. In a statement shared on his Instagram page late on Monday night, Adeleke confirmed that he submitted his resignation to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government, on […]
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US Freeze On Asylum Decisions Will Last A Long Time — Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration intends to maintain a pause on asylum decisions for “a long time” after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one of them. When asked to specify how long it would last, Trump said he had “no time limit” in […]
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2026: Accord Party promises Adeleke gov ticket waiver
The Chairman of Accord Party in Osun State, Victor Akande, has assured that Governor Ademola Adeleke would receive a waiver if he chooses to contest the next governorship election on the party’s platform. Akande, however, clarified that neither Adeleke nor his associates had formally reached out to him, describing speculation about the governor using Accord […]
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