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Northern APC Elders have commended President Tinubu and Bello Matawalle for their roles in the return of eight Zamfara lawmakers to the ruling party.

The family of Taofiki Mustapha has called for a probe into his death in a police cell in Agbeye, Osun State, after he was arrested for allegedly stealing c Read More: https://punchng.com/family-calls-for-probe-into-mans-death-in-osun-police-cell/

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian politicians to place national interest above party loyalty and sectional considerations for development.

The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for establishing state police.

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed former Minister of Sports, Sani Ndanusa, as a non-career ambassador-designate following a satisfactory screening report.

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola in the FCT, Abuja, involving a woman who arrived from Uganda, and has identified 44 close contacts.

Read the afternoon news recap, including the DSS arraigning suspects for abducting corps members and the APC dismissing an alleged plot against Atiku.

A 26-year-old man has been killed during a clash between two rival youth factions over a land dispute in Diema community, Brass LGA of Bayelsa State.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State Council, and the Nigerian Army’s One Division have pledged stronger collaboration to tackle kidnapping and other security threats in Kaduna State and the North-West.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved zero right-of-way charges for broadband deployment to attract telecommunications investments and expand Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-scraps-right-of-way-charges-to-attract-telecom-investors/

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100, Ondo Governor confirms.

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has assured key customers in Ogun State of improved electricity supply and faster resolution of challenges.

Prophet Odumeje says he does not collect or preach about tithes, stating his ministry focuses on demonstrating spiritual power, not collecting money.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a new security initiative in partnership with a Chinese firm to deploy AI cameras, drones, and robotics.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the construction of a 58km road and other projects in three LGAs to boost agriculture and economic activ Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-begins-construction-of-58km-road-other-projects-in-three-lgas/

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to tackle the production and sale of fake and adulterated food and beverages in Nigeria.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has warned newly appointed commissioners and special advisers that his administration will not tolerate inefficienc Read More: https://punchng.com/no-room-for-inefficiency-gombe-gov-tells-appointees/

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the political title of ‘Field Marshal’ on Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris for his party contributions.

Seven-Up Bottling Company has confirmed the authenticity of yellow covers on its drinks like Pepsi and 7UP, calling it part of an exciting new initiative.

The Kano State government has shut down over 35 private health facilities in the last 12 months for regulatory violations, an official has confirmed.

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Iran’s ambassador says Baghdad has agreed to expel or hand over members of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups who have taken refuge in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Stallion Group clarifies that a court judgment obtained by UBA only affects Stallion Nigeria Limited and does not impact the wider group’s operations.

A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London caused service failures on Tuesday, disrupting UK banks like Revolut, Lloyds, and HSBC.

The Department of State Services has arraigned five suspects in an Imo State High Court over the abduction of 20 prospective corps members and four others.

Peter Obi has clarified his diaspora remarks, stating he never asked Nigerians abroad to abandon their families but to advocate for a better Nigeria.

The Oyo State Government and 33 local councils will spend N4.278bn to conduct chairmanship and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026.

Nigeria’s passport has fallen to 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, with visa-free access shrinking to 24 countries.

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says the government cannot fund the Fourth Mainland Bridge alone and will deliver it via a public-private part Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-cant-fund-fourth-mainland-bridge-alone-says-hamzat/

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed shock over the death of former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, calling it a great loss to Nigeria.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to tackle the devastating erosion threatening to wipe out the historic Odi Kingdom in Bayelsa Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-fg-to-save-bayelsa-community-from-erosion/

The Delta State House of Assembly has approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, with all 23 members voting in fa Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-assembly-approves-state-police-bill/

The SDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Femi Olaniyi-Ferrari, has called for a review of the state’s waste management system amid disposal challenges.

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Former Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has mourned the deaths of ex-Delta Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, and statesman, Patrick Dele Cole, as a loss to Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/fayemi-mourns-uduaghan-dele-cole-hails-contributions-to-nigeria/

The General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has visited Costa Rican President Laura Fernández during a National Crusade of Hope in the country.

The Kwara State Government has approved an upward review of professional allowances for nurses and allied health workers to improve welfare and retain staf Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-approves-new-allowances-for-nurses-health-workers/

A PDP-led coalition in Bayelsa State has unveiled its campaign timetable for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, starting with fasting and prayer Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-pdp-coalition-begins-tinubu-campaign-with-fasting-prayers/

The Lagos State Government has urged its senior civil servants to embrace artificial intelligence and transformational leadership to improve governance.

Police officers have fired teargas to disperse a memorial procession for victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos.

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has apologised to her colleague, Laide Bakare, urging peace after her dismissive reaction on a podcast reignited their feud Read More: https://punchng.com/eniola-badmus-apologises-to-laide-bakare-urges-peace-after-bitter-fe…

A former INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, has accused the Nigerian political elite of not believing in free and fair elections, preferring to buy Read More: https://punchng.com/political-elite-do-not-believe-in-free-fair-elections-ex-inec-commiss…

The Federal Government has approved four health facilities in Benue State as designated centres for snakebite treatment, which will be stocked with venom.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved the design of a proposed monorail project to connect the Ikeja Railway Station with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to an Ebola outbreak that has seen eight ca Read More: https://punchng.com/us-urges-citizens-to-reconsider-kenya-travel-over-ebola/

Nollywood actress Chita Agwu has announced the dissolution of her marriage to Johnson Maduabuchi after 11 years together.

US tech giant Amazon has announced plans to invest over €16 billion in Germany in 2027, focusing on data centres and infrastructure for artificial intellig Read More: https://punchng.com/amazon-to-invest-e16bn-in-germany-in-2027/

Atiku Abubakar has criticised the APC-led government over unresolved questions on the 2020 Lekki shooting and the rising cost of living in Nigeria.

The College of Nursing Services, EKSUTH, is set to induct its first 109 graduates to address manpower shortages in Nigeria’s health sector.

Kano-based entertainer, Jamilu Garko, has rejected his appointment to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s campaign council, stating he was not consulted first.