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Gombe APC elects 36-member exco, pledges stronger party structure
Gombe APC elects a new 36-member state exco, pledging loyalty and a stronger grassroots structure to prepare for future elections in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-apc-elects-36-member-exco-pledges-stronger-party-structure/
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Ex-senator emerges Anambra APC chairman
Former Senator Emmanuel Anosike has been elected as the new Anambra APC Chairman through a consensus arrangement, pledging an inclusive administration. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-senator-emerges-anambra-apc-chairman/
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Wiretapping allegations: ‘You took my bank tokens,’ El-Rufai’s wife responds to ICPC
Hadiza el-Rufai mocks ICPC’s wiretapping allegations, stating they only took bank tokens and old personal phones from their Abuja home during a raid. Read More: https://punchng.com/wiretapping-allegations-you-took-my-bank-tokens-el-rufais-wife-responds-to-icpc/
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Adamawa Assembly screens commissioner nominees March 9
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has received three commissioner nominees from Governor Fintiri for screening and confirmation on March 9. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-assembly-screens-commissioner-nominees-march-9/
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INEC elevates 45 to directors, 2,294 in senior staff promotions
The Independent National Electoral Commission approves major staff promotions for 2,339 employees, including elevating 45 Deputy Directors to Directors. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-elevates-45-to-directors-2294-in-senior-staff-promotions/
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ADC urges further investigation into attack on Obi, others
The ADC demands a thorough investigation by the DSS into the recent attack on Peter Obi and its members, seeking answers on financiers and logistics. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-urges-further-investigation-into-attack-on-obi-others/
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Ibom Air enforces NCAA ban on power banks
Following directives by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, regarding the carriage and use of power banks on commercial flights, Ibom Air has disclosed that passengers will no longer be allowed to place power banks in overhead bins or checked-in baggage. The post Ibom Air enforces NCAA ban on power banks appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Tax Expert Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has announced the nomination of Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special…
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Middle-East crisis: FG puts pilgrimage on hold
“The NCPC is monitoring the situation closely and appreciates the cooperation of stakeholders and the media,” Adegbited said. The post Middle-East crisis: FG puts pilgrimage on hold appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Obasa Hails Ojelabi’s Reelection As Lagos APC Chair, Congratulates New Executives
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated the newly-elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, following the successful…
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Gombe APC Endorses Tinubu For 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has declared its full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, unanimously endorsing him as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The motion for adoption was moved by Hon. Usman Bello Kumo, the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, during the party’s state […]
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Israel, US strike building hosting new Iran supreme leader’s election
Israel and the United States on Tuesday struck the building of a body tasked with electing Iran’s new supreme leader DAILY POST had reported that former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. According to the Tasnim news agency, strikes hit the Assembly of Experts building in Qom, […] Israel, US strike building hosting new Iran supreme leader’s election
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Uncertainty Grows As Ronaldo’s £61m Aircraft Leaves Saudi Capital
ABUJA – Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 million private jet departed Riyadh in the middle of the night, intensifying speculation that the football superstar may have moved his family out of Saudi Arabia…
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Passengers escape as BRT catches Fire on Mile-12 Bridge in Lagos
Passengers narrowly escaped death on Tuesday when a moving Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus caught fire on the Mile-12 Bridge along Ikorodu Road, Lagos. The post Passengers escape as BRT catches Fire on Mile-12 Bridge in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Good Governance Legacies Are Exclusive To Benue North-East – Gemade
March 03, (THEWILL) — The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) elders forum in Benue State, Chief Barnabas Gemade, has said that former governors, Moses Orshio Adasu and Governor Ortom, have proven that only people of Benue North East can deliver good governance in the state. Addressing the APC State delegates at the IBB […] The post Good Governance Legacies Are Exclusive To Benue North-East – Gemade appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Arteta hits back at critics of Arsenal’s set-piece success
Arteta's side have established a five-point lead at the top of the league thanks in large part to their success from set-pieces. The post Arteta hits back at critics of Arsenal’s set-piece success appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kylian Mbappé Undergoes Knee Treatment In Paris
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, is currently in Paris receiving treatment for a knee injury, although surgery is not anticipated. The Real Madrid striker has been diagnosed with a knee sprain and is following a conservative treatment plan, as confirmed by his entourage. Mbappé is under the care of both Real […]
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Ebonyi APC re-elect Okoro-Emegha, as Chairman, 35 others
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi State chapter has re-elected Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha as Chairman of the party in the state. The post Ebonyi APC re-elect Okoro-Emegha, as Chairman, 35 others appeared first on Vanguard News.
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VIDEO: ‘This is for my archive’, KWAM 1 praises daughter’s birthday shoutout in PUNCH
Fuji star KWAM 1 reacts to his daughter’s special birthday shoutout in PUNCH newspapers, calling the gesture one ‘for my archive.’ See the video here. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-this-is-for-my-archive-kwam-1-praises-daughters-birthday-shoutout-in-punch/
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BTO structure most active political movement in Ondo — Adojutelegan
The Director-General of BTO for PBAT 2027 in Ondo State, Mr. Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has described the BTO Structure as the most active and coordinated political movement in the state, mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The post BTO structure most active political movement in Ondo — Adojutelegan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adamawa High Court dismisses suit challenging creation of Fufore Emirate
An Adamawa High Court, presided over by Justice Musa Usman, has struck out a suit challenging the creation of Fufore Emirate. The judge dismissed the suit due to the plaintiffs’ failure to prove any illegality in the creation of Fufore Emirate, along with six others, by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, following the passage of a bill […] Adamawa High Court dismisses suit challenging creation of Fufore Emirate
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El-Rufai’s ₦1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC Stalls Over Service Failure
March 03, (THEWILL) — The fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday, after his lawyer informed the court that the respondents had not been served with court processes. The matter, which […] The post El-Rufai’s ₦1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC Stalls Over Service Failure appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Sit-at-home: Anambra Govt slashes workers salaries for failing to work on Mondays
Anambra State Government has made good its threat to slash salaries of workers who failed to show up for work on Mondays due to the sit-at-home ordered by separatist elements in the South-East. The state government had in January announced that it would begin a pro-rata payment system, with deductions from salaries of civil servants […] Sit-at-home: Anambra Govt slashes workers salaries for failing to work on Mondays
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Oyo APC Congress: Badmos Congratulates Adeyemo, Says Party Ready To Reclaim State In 2027
A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and House of Representatives hopeful for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Honourable Bolaji Saheed Badmos, has congratulated the newly elected executives of…
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Omo-Agege, Ned Nwoko, Ibori’s Daughter, Others Shun Delta APC Congress
Prominent All Progressives Congress leaders in Delta State on Tuesday shunned the party’s state congress. The boycott confirmed the division among party leaders in the state, with one bloc loyal to the Ibori/Omo-Agege camp and another aligned with Sheriff Oborevwori. Among those absent were former Deputy Senate President and ex-Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, […]
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Ondo APC holds congress, elects Babatunde chairman amid court order controversy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has elected former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, as its new State Chairman, alongside Hon. Alex Kalejaiye as State Secretary and other members of the State Working Committee. The post Ondo APC holds congress, elects Babatunde chairman amid court order controversy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No anointed candidate, Kwara gov vows open APC governorship race
Kwara Gov. AbdulRazaq dismisses rumors for the 2027 Kwara governorship race, vowing an open, merit-based APC primary with no anointed successor. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-anointed-candidate-kwara-gov-vows-open-apc-governorship-race/
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Middle East Crisis: Will Iran Take Part In 2026 World Cup?
Iran have been drawn in Group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand and are due to play two games in Los Angeles and one in Seattle. The post Middle East Crisis: Will Iran Take Part In 2026 World Cup? appeared first on Channels Television.
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Kano water commissioner resigns
Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, has resigned. Governor Abba Yusuf accepted the resignation, praising his dedicated service. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-water-commissioner-resigns/
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Sunbeth Floats N200bn Commercial Paper Programme To Power Cocoa Export Expansion
LAGOS: One of Nigeria’s largest cocoa exporters and a top five non-oil export contributor, Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited, has secured regulatory approval to establish a N200 billion Commercial Paper (CP)…
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Dangote Refinery increases diesel price again – see new rate
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, from N880 per litre to N1,050 per litre.
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Middle East Tensions: Military, police strengthen security in FCT
Security has been reinforced across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following heightened tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The post Middle East Tensions: Military, police strengthen security in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iraq reduces production at key oil field after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Iraq reduced production at a major oil field on Tuesday after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, according to an official document and oil ministry sources. The post Iraq reduces production at key oil field after Strait of Hormuz disruption appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lassa Fever Upsurge Claims 75 Nigerians, Infects Five Healthcare Workers – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that five healthcare workers were infected during the latest reporting week as Lassa fever claimed 75 lives nationwide between…
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Alcohol ban in small pack sizes to reduce underage drinking – NAFDAC
The NAFDAC boss said restricting access to sachets and small-volume bottles, which could be easily concealed, would limit children’s access to alcohol. The post Alcohol ban in small pack sizes to reduce underage drinking – NAFDAC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Davido Faces N1bn Defamation Claim From Sophia Momodu’s Lawyer
Counsel to Sophia Momodu in the ongoing custody dispute with singer Davido has demanded N1 billion in damages from the artiste over alleged defamation, harassment and cyberbullying. Ebelechukwu Enedah, a partner at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, made the demand in a letter dated February 24, accusing Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, of conduct […]
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