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JUST IN: El-Rufai Joins ADC, receives membership card in Kaduna
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai completed his registration and received his membership card on Thursday at the ADC office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State, PUNCH Online gathered. The former Minister of the Federal [...]
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JUST IN: El-Rufai Joins ADC, receives membership card
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai completed his registration and received his membership card on Thursday at the ADC office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State, PUNCH Online gathered. The former Minister of the Federal [...]
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Inside Elan Ruspoli’s life, from his background and career to his family journey
Who is Elan Ruspoli? He is an American talent agent best known as the husband of Canadian actress, Jacqueline Wood. Read on to find out more about his life.
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APC chairman urges journalists to hold leaders accountable
The APC chairman urges Nigerian journalists to hold leaders accountable through constructive criticism, stressing the role of media accountability in democ Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-chairman-urges-journalists-to-hold-leaders-accountable/
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Two Decades On: Yvonne Jegede Launches Foundation, Targets 5,000 Children,100 Single Parents
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede is celebrating 20 years in the movie industry. The popular actress is full of gratitude as she looks back at the remarkable milestone. “The emotions I… The post Two Decades On: Yvonne Jegede Launches Foundation, Targets 5,000 Children,100 Single Parents appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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How Buhari govt quietly resolved US ‘country of concern’ label – Ex-SGF Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has recounted how the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari successfully navigated a similar designation by the United States when Nigeria was declared a “country of particular concern”. The post How Buhari govt quietly resolved US ‘country of concern’ label – Ex-SGF Mustapha appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Senate probes FG’s N15bn safe schools initiative 
The Senate on Thursday constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the implementation of the N15billion Safe Schools Initiative of the federal government amid growing concerns over persistent attacks on educational The post Senate probes FG’s N15bn safe schools initiative  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Akpabio mourns revered Islamic scholar Dahiru Bauchi
*** Says he was an embodiment of Islamic intellectual history President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has sent heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Bauchi State, as well as the Islamic Ummah and the family of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Akpabio, in a condolence message signed [...]
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Arne Slot breaks silence amid Liverpool sack rumours ahead of West Ham clash
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addresses growing sacking rumours following a disappointing 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.
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Reps kick against rehabilitation, integration of terrorists
"As long as the victims are not rehabilitated and the terrorists are rehabilitated, that is the message we are passing and there will be no end to crime.
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Mammoth crowd as El-Rufai dumps SDP, picks ADC membership card [PHOTOS]
A mammoth crowd on Thursday accompanied the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to his ward, where he collected his membership card for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY POST had earlier reported that El-Rufai left the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for the ADC ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 general elections. The former governor […] Mammoth crowd as El-Rufai dumps SDP, picks ADC membership card [PHOTOS]
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Senate to fast-track police exit from contributory pension scheme
Retired police officers protest as Senate President Akpabio promises to fast-track a bill to exit the police from the contributory pension scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-to-fast-track-police-exit-from-contributory-pension-scheme/
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Reps Query Abuja Insecurity, Defunct $460m CCTV Infrastructure
Torkwase Nyiekaa The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to probe the rising insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), questioning why a $460 million CCTV security project,… The post Reps Query Abuja Insecurity, Defunct $460m CCTV Infrastructure appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Senate rejects bill on ethnic commission
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a bill seeking to establish a National Ethnic and Reconciliation Commission, NERC, sponsored by Senator Anthony Ani, who represents Ebonyi South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The proposed legislation, which aims to prevent, manage and resolve ethnic conflicts, promote national cohesion and foster peace-building, […] Senate rejects bill on ethnic commission
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El-Rufai officially joins ADC
El-Rufai completed his registration and received his membership card at the ADC office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. The post El-Rufai officially joins ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Sylva Seeks New Date To Appear Before EFCC Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud Case
A former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting the anti-graft agency to fix a new date for him to appear over an ongoing investigation into allegation of $14.8million fraud. Sylva, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the EFCC Chairman, […]
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‘Nigeria’s Security Readiness Non-negotiable’, Says Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared that Nigeria is fully prepared to tackle security threats head-on, insisting that the nation’s security readiness is non-negotiable. The minister made the assertion during an unscheduled visit on Thursday to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command, and the Federal Fire Service, Wuse […]
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‎Jangwa Rice Harvest: Sule Targets 1.2m Bags Of Rice
‎Michael David‎‎Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced that the state is targeting a total of 1.2 million bags of rice from the ongoing harvest at the 3,300-hectare Jangwa… The post ‎Jangwa Rice Harvest: Sule Targets 1.2m Bags Of Rice appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Tinubu Approves Composition Of Nigerian Team For US-Nigeria Joint Working Group
November 27, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved the membership of the Nigerian contingent to the newly constituted US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, a strategic platform aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing efforts to tackle security challenges across the country. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent high-level engagement in Washington, DC, led […] The post Tinubu Approves Composition Of Nigerian Team For US-Nigeria Joint Working Group appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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ADC ratifies expulsion of Leke Abejide over alleged indiscipline
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed the expulsion of Hon. Leke Abejide from the party after endorsing a decision earlier taken by its Kogi State Executive Committee. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the ratification on Thursday after its meeting at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja. This is contained in a statement […] ADC ratifies expulsion of Leke Abejide over alleged indiscipline
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One dead as Ngige escapes attack on convoy, another injured
A lady who was caught videoing gunmen dressed in police and army camouflage attacking the convoy of the former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige, is feared dead. The lady, who reportedly came out of her hairdressing salon, died on the spot after she was spotted capturing the incident with her phone yesterday. The post One dead as Ngige escapes attack on convoy, another injured appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Al-Qaeda affiliate in Sahel stages another attack in Nigeria
The attack occurred on 22 November in Karonji village (also known as Duruma) in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The post Al-Qaeda affiliate in Sahel stages another attack in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Arabinrin Aderonke calls for technocratic leadership as sports sector faces decline
Atoyebi, who recently won a sports role model award in Denmark, shared her views during the maiden edition of the Big Sports Dialogue 0.1, held on Monday, 24 November, at Villa Doom in Ikoyi, Lagos.
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PDP Crisis: Lamido calls for dissolution of Ibadan convention
The former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has called for the dissolution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan Convention that produced former Minister Kabiru Turaki (SAN) as factional Chairman of the party. Lamido insisted that no convention The post PDP Crisis: Lamido calls for dissolution of Ibadan convention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Insecurity: Rights Activist Faults Closing Of Schools
Chinwendu Nnadozie Comrade Abdullahi Jabi, a human right activist in Niger State, has faulted the northern states’ governors that announced closure of schools due to attacks by Boko-Haram/Armed bandits, describing… The post Insecurity: Rights Activist Faults Closing Of Schools appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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5 phone cameras to capture the best memories this December
December is a month filled with lights, laughter, travel, concerts, weddings, phones snapping away, cameras capturing memories, and late-night moments worth keeping. December happens once a The post 5 phone cameras to capture the best memories this December appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: Only ADC Can Salvage Nigerians — Atiku
Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only party to salvage Nigerians from their current predicaments under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this on Thursday during the commissioning of ADC secretariat in Jalingo, […]
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No Boko Haram suspects held in Lagos, CP Jimoh
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Jimoh has described as false, claims that 30 suspected terrorists were arrested in Lagos. Jimoh refuted the claims in a telephone interview The post No Boko Haram suspects held in Lagos, CP Jimoh appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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CPC: How Buhari handled Trump in 2020 – Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has challenged the Federal Government to move beyond rhetoric in its fight against terrorism. Mustapha made the remark on Thursday while speaking to journalists in Abuja, shortly after the Nigerian Law School, NLS, Class of 1980 unveiled activities lined up for the commemoration of […] CPC: How Buhari handled Trump in 2020 – Boss Mustapha
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FG reaffirms commitment to strengthen education quality
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the quality of education as well as promoting excellence,
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Bauchi gov presents N878bn 2026 budget to Assembly
Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed presents the ₦878.1bn 2026 budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” focusing on key sectors like education an Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-presents-n878bn-2026-budget-to-assembly/
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‘I’m innocent’: Delta chief denies role in incident, seeks clarification from police
Chief Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has requested that the Delta State Police Command clarify a statement that referenced him in connection with an incident in the Okwe community near Asaba, Delta State.
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Security: Tinubu inaugurates team for US-Nigeria joint working group
President Bola Tinubu has constituted the Nigerian delegation to the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing the security challenges confronting Nigeria. The development follows a recent high-level visit to Washington, DC, by a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The committee has the National Security […] Security: Tinubu inaugurates team for US-Nigeria joint working group
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Engineers urge FG to boost security, promote gold mining
Nigerian engineers urge the FG to secure mining sites and promote gold mining in Nigeria, citing its huge economic potential and the risks of insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/engineers-urge-fg-to-boost-security-promote-gold-mining/
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Delta trains 150 teachers to lead anti-human trafficking campaign in schools
The Delta State Government has urged 150 subject teachers drawn from 50 selected secondary schools across the state to play an active role in preventing human trafficking through the Schools Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project, STEAP. The taskforce comprises the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, the Department of State Services, […] Delta trains 150 teachers to lead anti-human trafficking campaign in schools
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Tinubu's aide canvasses for stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition
Rochas-Anwukah emphasizes collaboration with donor organizations to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria. Alive & Thrive program’s impact on maternal and child nutrition.
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