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punchng.com > northern-governors-mourn-bamanga-tukur-hail-decades-of-service

Northern governors mourn Bamanga Tukur, hail decades of service

11+ hour, 50+ min ago   (304+ words) The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has mourned the death of the former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur. Tukur,…...

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punchng.com > account-for-%E2%82%A6126bn-missing-electoral-funds-serap-tells-inec

Account for ₦126bn 'missing' electoral funds, SERAP tells INEC

38+ min ago   (781+ words) INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given the Independent National Electoral Commission seven days to account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly “diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted…...

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Why PDP stayed away from opposition coalition – N’ Central Legal Adviser, Issa

10+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1431+ words) In this interview with DARE AKOGUN, the North Central Zonal Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abubakar Issa, explains why the PDP stayed away from the G100 summit and outlines the party’s position on the 2027 general elections Why did PDP…...

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punchng.com > rivals-clash-in-first-lagos-derby-in-10-years

Inter Lagos, Sporting clash in first Lagos derby in 10 years

8+ hour, 43+ min ago   (262+ words) Inter Lagos host Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday, in the first top-flight Lagos derby in 10 years, with both sides also hunting their first points and first goals of the new Nigeria Premier Football League season. The…...

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punchng.com > recurring-incidence-of-lassa-fever-diphtheria

Recurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheria

7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1128+ words) LASSA fever and diphtheria are, again, wreaking havoc across many homes in Nigeria. This is unfortunate. As of September 11, the diphtheria death toll in Plateau State had risen to 27, most of which were in Jos North Local Government Area. The…...

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punchng.com > ncs-says-women-dominate-informal-border-trade

NCS says women dominate informal border trade

6+ hour, 54+ min ago   (526+ words) The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday disclosed that 22 per cent of the Republic of Benin’s informal exports are destined for Nigeria. He also said women constitute about 70 per cent of informal cross-border trade. Adeniyi disclosed…...

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punchng.com > terrorists-plot-attacks-on-osun-worship-centres-markets

Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, markets

10+ hour, 5+ min ago   (803+ words) The Department of State Services has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack places of worship and other public gathering centres as part of efforts to frustrate the 2027 general elections, Sunday…...

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punchng.com > pastor-warns-entertainers-against-desperate-pursuit-of-fame

Pastor warns entertainers against desperate pursuit of fame

9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (185+ words) The General Overseer of Christ Is Coming Mega Crusade Worldwide, Pastor Olabanji Busola, has cautioned entertainers, particularly musicians and actors, to be spiritually conscious and watchful in their pursuit of fame and success. The cleric stated that some entertainers, in…...

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Auditor-General flags N124bn contracts across MDAs

3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (652+ words) The infractions ranged from irregular contract awards and violations of procurement due process to payments for jobs and contracts that were not executed or were not properly executed. The findings were contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s 2024 Annual Report…...

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Zulkifilu Yahuza inducted as ambassador of peace

6+ hour, 26+ min ago   (442+ words) Architect, youth advocate and political figure, Zulkifilu Yahuza, has been inducted as an ambassador of peace following a diplomatic recognition honour conferred by multiple international institutions. The recognition marks another milestone in Yahuza’s public service and advocacy career, with the…...