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Niger Govt Pledges Continued Support Security Agencies, Others
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reassured security agencies and federal government establishments in the state of his administration’s continued support to ensure improved security and better service delivery. This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim. Bago made the pledge while receiving on a courtesy...
UN Accuse Israel Of Committing ‘Genocide’ In Gaza
United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza in a bid to “destroy the Palestinians” there, and blamed Israel’s prime minister and other top officials for incitement. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), which does not speak on behalf of the world body and has faced harsh Israeli criticism, found that “genocide is occurring...
FG Suspends Controversial 4% Import Duty On Board Levy
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the four per cent Free on Board levy recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service on all imported goods. The decision, announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, followed widespread concerns from importers, trade experts, and other industry stakeholders about the levy’s negative economic...
‘Judgment Shall Start From The House Of God’ – EFCC Declares
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stirred debate on social media after declaring that judgment shall begin from the house of God. In a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency announced the 164th edition of its flagship programme, EFCC Connect, themed “Fighting Economic and Financial Crimes in the House of God.” The statement, which...
Dangote Dismiss Claims Of Cheaper Petrol Sales In Togo
The Dangote Group has denied allegations by the Depot and Petroleum Product Marketers Association of Nigeria that its refinery sells petrol to international traders at cheaper rates than those offered to Nigerian marketers. DAPPMAN’s Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, had alleged in an interview that members of the group purchased Dangote’s petrol through international traders in Lome, Togo, at prices N65...
PDP Slams Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsements As ‘Panic Mode’
The Peoples Democratic Party has berated President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress for engaging in what it describes as “endorsement shopping” ahead of the 2027 elections. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this statement during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, highlighting that the APC’s efforts to garner support through various means reflect a clear failure...
INEC Opens Portal For Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Ahead Of Anambra Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened registration for ad-hoc electoral staff to serve at the Anambra State governorship election. Application starts on Monday, September 15, and ends on October 5, 2025. INEC announced this in a notice on its X handle on Monday. “The INECPRES is for registration of eligible ad-hoc staff (Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)/Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers...
Abia Govt Meets Over Airport, Paid Compensations To Host Community
Abia State Government says it has paid compensation to the land owners of the Abia Airport project whose land is located along the runway of the airport project. The State government added that if there are those that are yet to be paid, it may be exceptional cases, which must be attended to on a case-by-case basis. The explanation followed a...
Gov. Otti Confirms Sept 22 Resumption Date For 5,394 Newly Recruited Teachers
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has confirmed that the 5,394 teachers recently recruited by his administration will officially resume duties on Monday, September 22, 2025, in line with the reopening of schools in the state. Governor Otti made the announcement on Sunday, September 14, during an unannounced worship service at Salvation Ministries, 135 Okigwe Road, Aba. Speaking to the...
New Nepal Interim PM Sworn In Ministers After Protests
Nepal’s new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government. Under an outdoor awning and against the backdrop of the fire-damaged presidential office, President Ram Chandra Paudel gave the oath of office to three key ministers in a ceremony broadcast on television. Protests,...
