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Eternal vigilance, please
•Interception of incendiaries in Ibadan is wake-up call to communal alertness Police operatives in Oyo State, early this week, said they intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosives The post Eternal vigilance, please appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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I was prepared for any outcome – Nyindam after Supreme Court judgement
Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam says he went to the Supreme Court fully prepared for any outcome, despite being confident that he had lawfully won the 2024 parliamentary election.
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Senate Defers Electoral Act Amendment, Plans Executive Session
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, resolving to reconvene in an executive session to further scrutinise the proposed legislation before taking a final decision. The decision followed deliberations on the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters’ report during plenary, conducted in the absence of […]
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Condemnable negligence
•Medical authorities in the country must be more alert to stem avoidable deaths Ideally, there must be no room for medical errors of omission and commission, particularly because they could The post Condemnable negligence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027: Governorship Aspirant Promises Jobs, Security In Benue
A governorship aspirant in Benue State, Dr Raymond Edoh, has intensified his campaign ahead of the 2027 election, pledging to tackle insecurity, unemployment and poor infrastructure across the state. Edoh, in a statement yesterday, said his ambition was to restore hope and make Benue economically viable again through people-centred governance. Describing himself as a “true […]
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Senate Urges Ministry To Fix Collapsed Bridge, Okija Spur Road
The Senate has asked the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to undertake an immediate engineering inspection of the collapsed old bridge and all failed sections of the Okija Spur Road, and to initiate emergency measures to restore at least temporary, safe connectivity. The Red Chamber mandated its Committee on […]
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Security Matters Not for Open Market, Akpabio Tells Senate On US Airstrikes
The Senate has postponed open debate on the December 25 United States (US) airstrikes on terrorist enclaves in Sokoto State. In a ruling, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said the Senate’s privilege had not been breached and that the matter would be considered in a closed session. Akpabio said matters of national security are not […]
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Fed Govt set to reclaim ungoverned spaces with re-engagement of military retirees
The Federal Government is set to engage retired military personnel to reclaim ungoverned spaces and strengthen national security. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of The post Fed Govt set to reclaim ungoverned spaces with re-engagement of military retirees appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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U.S. airstrikes: Senate to hold security briefing
The Senate yesterday resolved to hold an executive, closed-door briefing on the December 25 United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State. This followed concerns raised by Bauchi Central The post U.S. airstrikes: Senate to hold security briefing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Stakeholders Advocate Peaceful Coexistence In Niger
In commemoration of the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, Global Peace Foundation has advocated tolerance, at a peace forum in Minna. At the forum yesterday, stakeholders identified  inclusion as necessary for  peaceful coexistence and also urged the people to always work towards achieving it. All the speakers focused on promoting tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity  […]
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Land dispute: Police command defied IGP, lawyer alleges
A Lagos-based lawyer, Charles Ugwuanyi, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to call the Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP) to order over what he described as contradictory, unlawful The post Land dispute: Police command defied IGP, lawyer alleges appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Journalist Accuses Police Of Intimidation As Court Orders Arrest
Investigative journalist, Fejiro Oliver has accused the Nigeria Police Force of constant intimidation and abandoning lawful policing. The journalist, who stated this in Abuja while addressing the media, noted that since his case with Delta State government, the police have been harassing him and his staff constantly and he now fears for his life. Oliver, […]
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TETFund, Digital Economy Ministry Target Skills Gap
Nigeria’s drive to build a competitive digital economy is increasingly turning attention to address the disconnect between what students learn in tertiary institutions and the skills demanded by today’s job market. As technology reshapes industries and workspaces across the globe, the urgency to align education with employability has never been greater. Against this, the Tertiary […]
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President seeks global support to tackle climate-induced mobility
•3,500 Nigerians for repatriation from Cameroon this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for global collaboration to address climate-induced mobility issues. The President noted that most of the mobility The post President seeks global support to tackle climate-induced mobility appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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APC Ward 8 suspends Aiyedatiwa’s aide, one other over gross misconduct
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in Oke Aro Ward 8, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, has announced indefinite suspension of Mr. Femi Fadairo, Senior Special Assistant The post APC Ward 8 suspends Aiyedatiwa’s aide, one other over gross misconduct appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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CRPP urges Okpebholo to halt plans on Edo Airline
The Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to use funds for the proposed airline tagged: ‘Edo Air’ to build roads in rural communities. It said The post CRPP urges Okpebholo to halt plans on Edo Airline appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Obasa, Tinubu-Ojo lead fundraising art exhibition
Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, and the Grand Host, Dr. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, have announced plans for a landmark fundraising art exhibition aimed at establishing Bola Ahmed The post Obasa, Tinubu-Ojo lead fundraising art exhibition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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‘Ibadan will collaborate CRIN to establish cocoa plantation’
In his determination to ensure economic development and investment promotion in Ibadanland, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has assured the management of Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) The post ‘Ibadan will collaborate CRIN to establish cocoa plantation’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Amnesty International Urges Nigeria To End Mob Violence
Amnesty International has called on the federal government to take decisive steps against the recurring cases of mob violence across Nigeria. It lamented that the failure of state institutions continues to encourage jungle justice and loss of innocent lives. The country director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Mr Isa Sanusi, made the call in Kano during […]
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Three arrested over deadly Mexican football pitch attack
Authorities arrest three suspects in connection with the deadly Mexican football attack in Guanajuato that killed 11 and injured a dozen more. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-deadly-mexican-football-pitch-attack/
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REC urges politicians to mobilise supporters to register
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged politicians in Lagos State to educate and mobilise their supporters to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), noting that failure to The post REC urges politicians to mobilise supporters to register appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Fintiri Advises Corps Members On Discipline, Unity, Skills Acquisition
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has charged corps members deployed to Adamawa State to embrace discipline, national unity and skills acquisition, stressing that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme remains a vital platform for grooming responsible and productive young Nigerians. The governor gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Batch A, Stream […]
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‘2027 will be decided by performance, not polemics’
Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it has noted the recent comments credited to former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, in which he asserted that governors’ The post ‘2027 will be decided by performance, not polemics’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Gov. Fintiri Commences Local Government Councils Tour, Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commenced a statewide tour of the 21 local government councils, aimed at deepening grassroots engagement, assessing development projects, and strengthening the bond between government and the people. The tour, which combines town-hall style interactions with project commissioning and inspection of ongoing works, is designed to give the […]
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Bar Association, Anti-Graft Commission, Academy To Tackle Corruption
By Aza Abba, Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework through enforcement, education and institutional reform. The collaboration was formalised in Abuja with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) […]
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Abiodun inaugurates Imeko-Afon Township Road
•Governor orders rebuilding of Olorunda–Imeko Road Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday inaugurated Imeko-Afon Township Road and ordered immediate rebuilding of Olorunda–Imeko Road. Imeko-Afon Township Road, originally built in 1959 The post Abiodun inaugurates Imeko-Afon Township Road appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ondo at 50: We’ve made progress, says APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Gbenga Eleduma, has described the past 50 years as a period of remarkable transformation and steady advancement for The post Ondo at 50: We’ve made progress, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Shariah Council Rejects Tax Reforms, Wants INEC Chair Removed
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has demanded the immediate removal and prosecution of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan It warned that the Muslim Ummah will not recognise or legitimise any election conducted under what it described as compromised leadership. The council also rejected the ongoing […]
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2027 governorship contest open to all, says Kwara PDP
Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its 2027 governorship ticket will be open to all aspirants from the three senatorial districts. It formally ruled out zoning arrangement The post 2027 governorship contest open to all, says Kwara PDP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police uncover N7.7b cyber fraud
The Nigeria Police Force, through the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), have dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate.  The syndicate, NPF said, was responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecoms The post Police uncover N7.7b cyber fraud appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
It was hard to miss the appearance of 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon'el at a recent major fashion show in Ghana.
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What Binds Nigerians Together Stronger Than Dividing Forces — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. He said all Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage, and what binds them together as a people supersedes whatever threatens […]
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Group Hails Tinubu Reforms, Projects Robust GDP Growth
A group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has said the new economic model deployed by the President Bola Tinubu administration will drive the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) higher in 2026 and beyond. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI projected that the economy would hit 5.5% in 2026, […]
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Lagos govt introduces measles-rubella vaccine for immunisation
The Lagos State government has introduced the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccine into the state’s Routine Immunisation Programme in lbeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat.  The wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke The post Lagos govt introduces measles-rubella vaccine for immunisation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Kwara Leads APC e-registration In North Central As Party Hails Gov AbdulRazaq’s Strides
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during the week received the national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in north central, Alh Muazu Bawa, on a working visit to the state. Bawa’s visit formed a part of his tour of the north central states to monitor the ongoing e-registration of the party’s membership. […]
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AFCON 2025 Final Fallout: CAF sanctions Senegal, Morocco
Among the most severe punishments was a five-match suspension handed to Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw for unsporting conduct and bringing the game into disrepute. The CAF Disciplinary Board also fined him $100,000. The post AFCON 2025 Final Fallout: CAF sanctions Senegal, Morocco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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