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Ogun Moves To Enforce Cleaner Environment, Adopts Community Service For Waste Offenders
The Ogun State Government has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment. Commissioner for Environment, Mr… The post Ogun Moves To Enforce Cleaner Environment, Adopts Community Service For Waste Offenders appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Arepo gridlock: Controller of Works summons contractor for solution
Engr. Dare disclosed this yesterday while responding to our correspondent's question about an immediate solution to the menace of gridlock on the spot. The post Arepo gridlock: Controller of Works summons contractor for solution appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Salako, Anas, others push for deeper domestic health financing
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adekunle Salako, has stressed that Nigeria must urgently deepen domestic financing to secure the future of its health system as The post Salako, Anas, others push for deeper domestic health financing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Power probe: Reps invite BPE, Core Investors over challenges facing GENCOs, DISCOs
The House of Representatives has directed the management of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and Core Investors in the power sector with a view to address myriad of challenges facing the country.
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2027: Folarin, Adelabu, others close ranks at Oyo APC stakeholders meeting
Former Senate Leader Teslim Folarin has reconciled with the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other key figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State during a stakeholders’ The post 2027: Folarin, Adelabu, others close ranks at Oyo APC stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu constitutes Boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues to serve as chair of the UBEC Board. Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem has been appointed to represent the [...]
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6 Division GOC Advocates Mentorship Culture, Decorates Promoted Senior Officers
PORT HARCOURT – Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Operation Delta Safe, has urged newly promoted senior… The post 6 Division GOC Advocates Mentorship Culture, Decorates Promoted Senior Officers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Rivers Judiciary announces dates for 2025 Christmas break
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has directed judges of the state High Court to proceed on Christmas vacation from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to Friday, January 9, 2026. This was contained in a statement on Thursday, signed by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, David Ihua Maduenyi. According to the […] Rivers Judiciary announces dates for 2025 Christmas break
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How the naira depreciated in the FX markets amid dollar demand
The Nigerian currency, the naira, has depreciated in the foreign exchange market as fresh dollar demand push the local currency into further volatility.
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Sign bill raising journalists’ pay, retirement age – NUJ President tells Gov Fintiri
President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Alhassan Yahaya, has appealed to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to sign a bill before him raising the pay and retirement age of journalists working in media organisations owned by the state government. Against the maximum 60 years or 35 years of service currently allowed for retirement, the NUJ […] Sign bill raising journalists’ pay, retirement age – NUJ President tells Gov Fintiri
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Keyamo presents in-flight service award to XEJet at airshow
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian airline XEJet has said its recognition for the Best In-Flight Service Award is a validation of its efforts to elevate the standard of domestic air travel. The airline stated this after being honoured with the award at the just-concluded Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. The award, presented by the Minister of […] The post Keyamo presents in-flight service award to XEJet at airshow appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Defected Rivers Lawmakers Acted Within Their Rights — Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said the 16 Rivers State lawmakers who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party acted within their rights, insisting he will continue working with the remaining PDP members who stayed back in the Assembly. Wike stated this on Friday while addressing journalists after inspecting the ongoing construction of an interchange bridge connecting […] The post Defected Rivers Lawmakers Acted Within Their Rights — Wike appeared first on OsunDefender.
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FG approves national guidelines on sodium reduction nationwide
The Federal Government has approved the maiden National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction for implementation across
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Court fixes January 23 for judgment on Rivers LG poll
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed January 23, 2026, to deliver judgment in a suit filed by a civil society organization, Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Prevention and Social Integration, challenging the conduct of the last local government elections in Rivers State. The group is contesting the appointment of the Chairman and […] Court fixes January 23 for judgment on Rivers LG poll
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Peter Obi urges EU to rethink Africa, highlights Nigeria’s potential
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi, has called on the European Union to pay greater attention to Africa, emphasising that Nigeria's development is key to unlocking the continent's economic potential. The post Peter Obi urges EU to rethink Africa, highlights Nigeria’s potential appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Fleeing gunmen shoot Police officer dead in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have reportedly killed a Police officer along the Ugbowo-Lagos road, near Ekosodin junction in Benin-City, Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred Friday afternoon when there was an exchange of gunfire between fleeing suspected armed robbers and police operatives stationed in the area. A source who witnessed […] Fleeing gunmen shoot Police officer dead in Edo
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Christmas: There will be stable fuel supply, Dangote assures
**Projects refinery expansion to World’s largest by 2028 By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Friday declared that the era of fuel queues in Nigeria “is gone forever,” assuring that petrol supply will remain stable throughout the Christmas season and beyond. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting behind […] The post Christmas: There will be stable fuel supply, Dangote assures appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Osun Election: Accord announces new Chairman, other decisions
Ahead of the governorship election in Osun State, the National Executive Council of Accord, has approved the constitution of a Caretaker Committee for the Osun State Chapter with Pastor Victor Akande as chairman, following the expiration of the tenure of its leadership. The NEC also approved the Electoral Guidelines for the forthcoming Osun State gubernatorial […] Osun Election: Accord announces new Chairman, other decisions
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Segilola Resources sweeps multiple national honours, strenghtens community impact and mining sector leadership
The company was honoured with the Community Development Champion of the Year award at CSR Reporters’ Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA), held on the 28th of November in Lagos at the MUSON Centre. The post Segilola Resources sweeps multiple national honours, strenghtens community impact and mining sector leadership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osun 2025: Omisore, Omoworare, others disqualified from APC panel
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has barred several top politicians including former deputy governor and ex National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, as well as another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi from taking part in its December 13, 2025 Osun governorship primary. Also disqualified were Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), […] Osun 2025: Omisore, Omoworare, others disqualified from APC panel
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Wike pledges improved funding for Abuja interchange bridge, road project
The FCT Minister, Barrister  Nyesom Wike has promised to ensure that the contractors handling the ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge and Road linking Maitama,  Gishiri and Jahi with Gwarinpa is well funded to accelerate its completion.
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It Makes No Sense For Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu To Be On Ambassadorial List – Uwazurike
Yakubu is part of a batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees recently forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The post It Makes No Sense For Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu To Be On Ambassadorial List – Uwazurike appeared first on Channels Television.
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Police arrest seven for kidnapping, cattle rustling in Gombe
Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command have apprehended seven suspects for alleged kidnapping and cattle rustling in the state. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Friday in Gombe. Abdullahi said operatives of the command on November 23, 2025, detained a 40-year-old suspect (name withheld), Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-for-kidnapping-cattle-rustling-in-gombe/
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Fed govt gives 42,000 students N22,500 stipends under TVET initiative
The federal government has commenced payment of N22,500.00 stipends to over 42,000 young Nigerians under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative. Over 600 independent technical and vocational The post Fed govt gives 42,000 students N22,500 stipends under TVET initiative appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Netflix announce Warner Bros Discovery purchase for $82.7bn
Netflix announces a landmark deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7bn, bringing HBO, DC Universe, and Harry Potter under its umbrella. Read More: https://punchng.com/netflix-announce-warner-bros-discovery-purchase-for-82-7bn/
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President Tinubu Constitutes NADF, BOA, UBEC Boards
President Bola Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). A statement signed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, said Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continued to serve as chairman of the UBEC […]
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Benue schools safe, says police commissioner
The Benue State Police Command assures the public of school safety, deploying personnel and special squads to protect students and teachers across the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-schools-safe-says-police-commissioner/
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Netflix Acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $28-Per-Share Deal
Streaming giant Netflix has emerged as the top bidder to buy TV and film group Warner Bros Discovery in a deal valued at $28 per share, according to US media reports. The parent company of HBO, CNN, and the Warner Bros film studio officially put itself up for sale in October after receiving multiple unsolicited […] The post Netflix Acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $28-Per-Share Deal appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Segilola Resources Sweeps Multiple National Honours, Strengthens Community Impact and Mining Sector Leadership
  Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) ended November on an impressive note, earning industry-wide recognition for both its community impact and sectoral contributions. The company was honoured with the Community Development Champion of the Year award at CSR Reporters’ Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA), held on the 28th of November in Lagos at the […] The post Segilola Resources Sweeps Multiple National Honours, Strengthens Community Impact and Mining Sector Leadership appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Why Rivers speaker, 15 lawmakers defected to APC, by Wike
…says he remains in PDP Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Friday, attributed the recent defection of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly The post Why Rivers speaker, 15 lawmakers defected to APC, by Wike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EU fines Elon Musk’s X €120m for violating digital content rules
European Commission announced the fine, citing various violations by X, including misleading platform
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FG secures $2bn CNG investments, targets $5bn by 2027
Nigeria’s CNG sector attracts $2bn in private investments, creating over 80,000 jobs. Learn about the FG’s initiative and its $5bn target by 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-secures-2bn-cng-investments-targets-5bn-by-2027/
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Get deals & 20% cashbook from the LOOP Shopping Festival 2025
LOOP has officially launched the LOOP Shopping Festival, a festive season campaign designed to reward customers with savings extending into the new year. The campaign promises customers up to 20% cashback on their purchases, accessible directly through the LOOP App. The LOOP Shopping Festival is set to be a major savings event, running through the […] The post Get deals & 20% cashbook from the LOOP Shopping Festival 2025 appeared first on HapaKenya.
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Hamzat reaffirms Govt’s commitment to staff wellness
Hamzat stated that the Games have grown into a multi-category competition featuring football, tug of war, and other activities designed to foster teamwork, discipline, and healthy rivalry...
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VDM speaks on why he got activist Harrison Gwamnishu arrested, video trends online
Verydarkman explains why he initiated the arrest of activist Harrison Gwamnishu over alleged kidnapping links. Watch his latest video, which is trending online.
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Sokoto Police arrest three alleged bandit financiers, recover rustled cattle stolen motorcycles
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected financiers of banditry and several others linked to motorcycle theft and criminal conspiracy, following two coordinated intelligence-led operations that also led to the recovery of rustled cattle and stolen motorcycles. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, […] Sokoto Police arrest three alleged bandit financiers, recover rustled cattle stolen motorcycles
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