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New Awujale Will Emerge Before May 2027, Says Dapo Abiodun
The governor said his administration was giving the matter the attention it deserves, with a view to ensuring that the process was concluded peacefully and that the emergence of a new Awujale enjoys the acceptance and support of the people. The post New Awujale Will Emerge Before May 2027, Says Dapo Abiodun appeared first on Channels Television.
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Australia names 53 countries required to submit fingerprints, face scan for visa applications
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2027: Gov Yusuf Inaugurates Kano APC Presidential, Gubernatorial Campaign Council
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, charging its members to work tirelessly to secure victory for the party across all levels. ​Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf emphasized that […]
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Gov Yusuf Receives APC Governorship Flag As Kano Takes Centre Stage At Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Flag-off
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, on Saturday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other prominent party leaders at the flag-off of the party’s 2027 presidential re-election campaign in Kaduna State. At the event, the APC National Chairman presented Governor Yusuf with […]
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Non-voters helped bring Trump back to power – Rihanna
“Believe it or not, those who didn’t vote at all, also did this!” she wrote.
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Nigeria, US Organisation To Tackle Child Malnutrition
The federal government has initiated a partnership with a United States (US)-based organisation, Operation End Starvation, to combat hunger and child malnutrition in Nigeria. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this when he led a delegation of the organisation and other agencies under the ministry to meet with […]
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Abiodun raises hope on emergence of new Awujale of Ijebuland
Abiodun gave the assurance at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, attended by representatives of various interest groups.
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Zamfara Police Arrest Man Over Video Threatening Christians
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a man and commenced an investigation into a viral video in which a young man wearing the uniform of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) was allegedly heard chanting, “Give us rifles to go and kill Christians.” The Commissioner of Police, CP A.M. Bello, disclosed this on Tuesday […]
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COAS backs local production of military equipment
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Police arrest 50-year-old pastor over defilement of two minors in Bayelsa
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Tinubu’s economic reforms yielding results- Minister 
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I was instrumental in defence minister’s appointment — Kaduna gov
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Military Neutralises Arab National, 15 Other ISWAP Fighters In Lake Chad
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under “Operation Hadin Kai”, have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three of their suspected locations in Tunbunma area of the South Lake Chad region. Some of the ISWAP members reportedly killed by the troops include […]
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BUA Cement donates ₦12m to families of eight Sokoto crash victims
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Police Warn Against Planned Violent Protest In Edo
A statement by the Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, on Tuesday, noted that the warning was necessitated after the Command received calls from several citizens drawing its attention to online posts from certain quarters calling for public protest. The post Police Warn Against Planned Violent Protest In Edo appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nasarawa Assembly Demands Security Action As Kidnapping Cases Rise In Lafia
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has again raised the alarm over rising cases of kidnapping in Lafia, the state capital. The issue was raised at the House as a “Matter of Public Interest” by Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, the member representing Lafia Central Constituency. Akwashiki told the House that kidnapping had become frequent in his […]
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2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles kick-off preparations for DR Congo tie
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“You have paid your dues”: Seyi Law backs businesswoman over APC fabrics controversy
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Tinubu Seeks Amendment Of Law On Prisoners’ Transfer Abroad
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to amend the law governing the transfer of convicted offenders between Nigeria and other countries to facilitate the implementation of prisoner transfer agreements with non-Commonwealth nations. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary yesterday. In the letter, the president transmitted […]
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Obi, Kwankwaso won’t wait for Atiku – NDC
“Nobody said the coalition must happen on ADC. It can happen in NDC,” he said.
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Four killed, 16 injured as container truck overturns on bus in Lagos
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Sell Empowerment Items, Lose Your Job, Gov Yusuf Warns Appointees
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned political appointees and All Progressives Congress (APC) officials against selling empowerment items distributed to constituents. He threatened to sack anyone found diverting the items from their intended beneficiaries. A total of 16 vehicles, 400 motorcycles and 200 sewing machines were distributed to the beneficiaries to promote economic […]
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Tinubu’s Aides Highlight Road Projects Across 6 Geopolitical Zones
Presidential aides have highlighted road construction and rehabilitation projects being undertaken by the administration of President Bola Tinubu across the country’s six geopolitical zones. They urged Nigerians to support the government’s infrastructure drive ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aides, who spoke during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the projects […]
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Rihanna blames non-voters for Trump’s second-term win, economic hardship
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Association Seeks Alumni Support For Students
GABI HIBBATULLAH, Abuja Newly elected president-general of the Auchi Polytechnic Alumni Association (APAA), Comrade Sanni Onogu, has called on the alumni to contribute to students’ welfare and development of the institution. He pledged N500,000 in scholarship grants for 10 indigent students. Onogu stated this in his acceptance speech at the association’s 18th Biennial Convention and […]
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LASEMA confirms four dead, seven injured in Lagos accidents
The LASEMA boss urged motorists to observe speed limits, avoid driving against traffic and reckless manoeuvres, and ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on any journey.
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Nigerian Newspaper Review: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
President Bola Tinubu’s fresh external borrowing request and the Federal Government’s agreement with organised labour on a monthly transport allowance dominate Wednesday’s newspaper headlines. While several newspapers examine concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt and the expected returns on the proposed loans, others highlight the government’s decision to provide workers with N70,000 in monthly transport support. […] The post Nigerian Newspaper Review: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Nigeria Government Worker Transport Grant: FG Approves N70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Six Months, Who Qualifies?
Public servants across Nigeria have been handed some relief after weeks of strike threats. The Nigeria government worker transport grant, officially described as a “transport intervention,” will pay N70,000 across all levels of the public service for six months, starting in November 2026. It was agreed in Abuja after a tense round of talks between […] The post Nigeria Government Worker Transport Grant: FG Approves N70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Six Months, Who Qualifies? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Owerri Residents Groan Under Exorbitant Rents
For residents, finding an affordable rent in Owerri, the Imo State capital, is a Herculean task only achievable with huge financial war chest and the ability not to get offended. Some of the residents told LEADERSHIP that it is increasingly difficult to get a new apartment no thanks to people relocating from the villages or […]
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Commuters Praise Gov Okpebholo Over CNG Buses
Passengers using the compressed natural gas (CNG) buses recently introduced by Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to ease transportation challenges, have described the initiative as a big relief for them. One of the passengers, Madam Jane Omosede, expressed appreciation to the governor for his efforts to improve the welfare of the people, saying the […]
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Group hails Kogi Assembly’s passage of state police bill
…urges swift National Assembly action The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) has commended the Kogi State House of Assembly for passing the constitutional alteration bill on the establishment of state police, describing the development as a significant step towards strengthening security across the country. The organisation said the passage of the bill […] The post Group hails Kogi Assembly’s passage of state police bill appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Nigerian Yahoo boy arrested by FBI at Boston Airport in US over romance scam after 7-year run
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Police arrest suspected cultist in Ogun, recover two pistols
Ogun State Police have arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist, recovering two locally made pistols, three live cartridges, and a battle axe in Atan. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultist-in-ogun-recover-two-pistols/
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I’ve never spoken ill of El-Rufai, says Uba Sani
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Lagos Orders Residents To Get Health Insurance Latest By December 31
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the state had established implementation and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance, including a Lagos Private Health Plan Implementation Steering Committee and an Enforcement Task Force. The post Lagos Orders Residents To Get Health Insurance Latest By December 31 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Veteran singer Faze Alone mourns online as he loses dad, shares heartbreaking post: “So painful”
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