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[description] => According to Nigeria's Constitution, candidates for the Senate and governorship must be at least 35 years old. The post Bill To Reduce Gov Age Requirement To 30 Scales Second Reading In Reps appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => Amina Hassan, the wife of the slain Vice Principal of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State, has recounted the terrifying moments leading up to her husband’s death during the bandit attack on the school in the hours of Monday, November 17, 2025. The attack, which led to […]
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[title] => Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat
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[description] => The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed of Oyo read more Confusion as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki storm PDP secretariat
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[description] => The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, has appealed to the National Assembly to enact and pass a law granting constitutional recognition to media practice as the fourth arm of government, rather than the traditional designation of “fourth estate of the realm”. Maccido made the call on Monday at the […]
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[description] => The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yanma to effectively rescue the 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The COAS gave the directive on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […]
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[title] => Tinubu, Information Minister Mourn As Veteran Journalist Dan Agbese Dies
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[description] => Agbese, who was the Awan'Otun of Agila town in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, reportedly died on Monday at the age of 81 in Lagos. The post Tinubu, Information Minister Mourn As Veteran Journalist Dan Agbese Dies appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has empowered 15 most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds at the end of the Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo held in Ilorin, the state capital. Held in commemoration of International Students’ Day 2025, the programme was put together by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Students Affairs, […]
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[description] => Human rights organisations, the Centre for Public Accountability, and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations have urged the federal government to intensify efforts to improve Nigeria’s security architecture, using the threat posed by American President Donald Trump as a wake-up call. The human rights body also called on the United States government to respect Nigeria’s […]
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[description] => The Ebonyi State Commissioner of Capital City Development and Urban Planning Chief Sunday Elechi Inyima has revealed that the State Government has an initiative plan to halt the incessant collapse of buildings within the State. Chief Inyima maintained that, before now, the State has been experiencing building collapses and noted that the occurrence is not […]
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[title] => My dream is for an industrialised Oyo state — Adegoke, PDP governorship aspirant
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[description] => Chief Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, is an Ibadan traditional chief, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and a governorship aspirants of the party. In this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO AND BUSOLA OWORU, he speaks on his political journey, his governorship ambition, and the dreams he has for the state. Excerpts: You were once in […]
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[description] => Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for a coordinated military offensive involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force to target insurgents’ strongholds in the Lake Chad area. Governor Zulum made the call on Monday when he received the newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at […]
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[description] => The Archdiocese of Kaduna has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, following an attack on Kushe Gugdu community in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State in the early hours of Monday. Rev. Fr. Paschal, who is the Parish Priest of St. Stephen’s Parish, Kushe Gugdu, was whisked away from […]
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[description] => The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[description] => Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday condemned the attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, and the kidnapping of about 25 students by bandits.
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[description] => Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, describing it as yet another stark illustration of the country’s worsening security situation. Atiku expressed his devastation in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, noting that he was saddened by the incident, which […]
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[description] => Being the Text of Keynote Address by Hope Uzodinma, Governor, Imo State, At the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC), read more 2027: Editors as catalysts of democracy, national cohesion, and electoral integrity
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[description] => University lecturers have again warned of an imminent showdown with the Federal Government over unresolved agreements and what they described as a persistent lack of sincerity in negotiations. The Abuja Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Comrade Professor Adam Al-Amin Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. […]
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[description] => The Federal Government has issued a fresh warning over the rising consumption of animal hides, popularly known as ‘ponmo’, describing the trend as a major threat to Nigeria’s leather sector. Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ikemounso, raised the alarm on Thursday at the National Campaign Against Ponmo Consumption […]
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[description] => The monarch also applauded the Kano State Government for taking proactive measures to check the infiltration of bandits into the state. The post Banditry: Sanusi Urges Katsina To Ensure Peace Agreement Doesn’t Permit Attacks On Neighbouring Communities appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => Seven years after Lisa Mmesoma Udechukwu, data governance expert, cautioned that biased data creates biased AI, she says the world read more Generative AI has turned everyone into unpaid data sources — Lisa Udechukwu
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[description] => Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, on Monday, presented vehicles and motorcycles to various security agencies in the State. Speaking during the event, Governor Ododo emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring security. “Your sacrifices and contributions reflect a deep understanding that security is a shared responsibility,” Ododo told security agents. The distribution, the […]
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[title] => Why Petrol Pump Prices Dropped Nationwide — Dangote Refinery
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[description] => The clarification comes amid speculations of government policy-induced reduction. The post Why Petrol Pump Prices Dropped Nationwide — Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.
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[title] => FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians
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[description] => The development followed an earlier engagement held in July 2025 with key UAE government officials and development partners. The post FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => Former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has raised fresh concern over what he described as worrisome infiltration of armed bandits into Tsanyawa, Shanono, Bagwai, Gwarzo and Karaye local government areas of the State. Kwankwaso, who spoke during the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Skyline University Nigeria, said those border communities were under severe pressure […]
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[title] => Nigerians to stop paying five common bank charges from January 2026 — Oyedele
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[description] => Millions of Nigerians will experience significant financial relief from January 2026 as five frequently applied bank charges are set to be abolished under the Federal Government’s sweeping tax reform agenda. The measures are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, aimed at easing the cost of […]
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[title] => Buni Reaffirms Commitment To Fiscal Discipline As Yobe, ICPC Train LG Officials
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[description] => The Yobe State governor has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and good governance at all levels for better development. Buni represented by his Deputy, Hon Idi Barde Gubana, stated this while launching a two-day capacity-building workshop for local government officials, organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration […]
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[title] => Buni Showcases Yobe’s Stabilization Gains At RSF Meeting Seeks Stronger Multi
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[description] => The Yobe State governor, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening stabilization and recovery efforts across the Lake Chad Basin. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, at the 8th Project Board Steering Committee Meeting of the Regional Stabilization Facility (RSF) held in Abuja, Governor Buni […]
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[title] => Cross River State Rolls Out New Mascot, Diasporan Band for Carnival Calabar
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[description] => The Cross River State Government, on Sunday, at the second dry run ceremony of the Carnival Calabar, unveiled the new mascot and introduced a new Diasporan Band for the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar ahead of the much-awaited December ending Africa’s Biggest Street Party. At the unveiling ceremony, the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, […]
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[title] => Gov Namadi restores power to 104 Jigawa communities after 16 years
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[description] => Jigawa Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has restored power supply to 104 communities in
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[title] => Stakeholders Caution Federal Govt On $2.5Bn Animal Farming Investment In 6 States
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[description] => Stakeholders at the Northern Zonal workshop on animal farming have urged the federal government to tread with caution in the implementation of the framework of a $2.5 billion animal farming investment with a Brazilian firm. The workshop which took place in Minna was organised by Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network (YARN). It was aimed […]
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[title] => Sexual Harassment: Senate’s Proposed Punishment Not Stiff Enough – Foundation
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[description] => A non-governmental organisation, Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has flayed the National Assembly ‘s proposed 14-year jail punishment for lecturers found sexually harassing students, saying that it’s not stiff enough in view of the consequences on Nigeria’s education sector. The founder of WOMCEF, Mrs Glorious Amalu – Jack, said that most of the lecturers […]
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[title] => Cynicism And The ‘Impregnable Wall’: Can Nigerians Rescue 2027?
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[description] => A fter every election in Nigeria—especially the contentious ones—a familiar chorus rises: “They will rig it,” “Nothing will change.” Following the recent off-cycle governorship polls, this chorus has grown louder. On the streets, in offices, and across social media, many Nigerians have already written off the 2027 general elections as a lost cause. The potential […]
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[title] => Commission’S Performance Under Tinubu Attracting South South Politicians To APC– Emami
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[description] => A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South-South, Ayiri Emami, has attributed the influx of prominent politicians from the zone into the party to the performance of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) since President Bola Tinubu took office. Notable politicians from the oil-rich zone, including three governors – Umo Eno of […]
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[title] => 21 Turkish investors register for Abia–Türkiye investment summit
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[description] => The Abia State government says at least 21 Turkish investors have registered to participate in the Abia–Türkiye Investment Summit
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[title] => VP Shettima Leads Federal Government Delegation To Shagari’s Home In Sokoto
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[description] => The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the passing of Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of late former President Shehu Shagari as a huge loss to Nigeria, saying she will be remembered for her life of compassionate and selfless service to her community and the nation at large. Senator Shettima spoke […]
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[title] => Surulere Residents Protest Lagos Government’s Takeover Of Baptist School Land
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[description] => Residents of Modupe Johnson Crescent and Oseni Close in Surulere, Lagos State, have raised the alarm over what they described as the “troubling and unjust” acquisition of the Surulere Baptist School premises by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC). In a statement jointly signed by Folunsho Yayo, chairman […]
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[title] => Falana Urges Kidnap Victims To Sue Federal Government, Seek Ransom Refund
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[description] => Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advised Nigerians who have paid ransom to kidnappers to drag the Federal Government to court and demand a refund, insisting that the state had failed in its constitutional duty to protect them. Falana, who spoke at the opening of the Legal Year of the Faculty of Law, Yakubu […]
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[title] => Moghalu says political capture of CBN under Emefiele deepened Nigeria’s economic crisis
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[description] => Kingsley Moghalu, Nigeria’s former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, has warned that the country’s economic crises cannot be fully read more Moghalu says political capture of CBN under Emefiele deepened Nigeria’s economic crisis
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[title] => ECOWAS Court moves to enforce ruling against Nigeria’s blasphemy laws
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[description] => THE Economic Community of West African Court (ECOWAS) Court has written to the Nigerian government, urging it to enforce its read more ECOWAS Court moves to enforce ruling against Nigeria’s blasphemy laws
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[title] => Kogi Zariagi International airport to commence 2026, says Gov Ododo
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[description] => Ahmed Usman Ododo , Kogi State Governor, has announced that civil construction works on the proposed Zariagi International Airport will read more Kogi Zariagi International airport to commence 2026, says Gov Ododo
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[title] => Convention: Makinde deserves commendation for saving party from collapse — South
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[description] => “Governor Seyi Makinde has once again demonstrated exemplary leadership and must be commended for saving the party from total collapse
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[title] => Governor Sani To ACF: North Must Stop Complaining And Act Now
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[description] => Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has said the Northern region must stop complaining and start acting to tackle its challenges. The governor noted that the North has enough human resources to solve its developmental challenges if the elites come together and chart a way forward. Governor Sani stated this when the leadership of the Arewa […]
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[title] => PDP Convention: Oyo LG chairmen congratulate new national chairman, Turaki
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[description] => According to the forum, Turaki’s emergence is a testament to the resilience of PDP governors, stakeholders, and members across the country.
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[title] => NGO Sues OSGF Over Alleged Refusal To Release Matawalle’s Academic Records
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[description] => The Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has been dragged before a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged failure to release the academic records of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The Registered Trustees of Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, in a suit marked FHC/ABM/C’S/ […]
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[title] => SERAP Gives CBN 7 Days To Account For N3 Trillion, Threatens Lawsuit
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[description] => The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day deadline to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, demanding a full explanation for what it described as the “missing or diverted N3 trillion of public funds” flagged in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 annual report. SERAP said the […]
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[description] => The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day deadline to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, demanding a full explanation for what it described as the “missing or diverted N3 trillion of public funds” flagged in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 annual report. SERAP said the […]
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[title] => Sokoto Government Raises Alarm Over Outbreak Of Dengue Fever
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[description] => The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Dengue Fever, with eight laboratory-verified cases detected across the Sokoto metropolis, including Sokoto North and Sokoto South local government areas. In an advisory issued to all public and private health facilities on Sunday, the Ministry of Health warned of “increasing reports of fever and severe malaria-like […]
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[title] => 600 Bandits Agreed To Lay Down Arms In 2021 After Peace Meeting — Gumi
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[description] => Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed that over 600 bandits alongside their commanders agreed to lay down arms in exchange for security and basic amenities in 2021at Garin Yadi Forest in Giwa local government of Kaduna State. Reacting to calls for his arrest by some Nigerians, Sheikh Gumi explained his role negotiating peace […]
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[title] => Queen Virut of Boi Land donates 400 books, uniforms to 19 schools in Bauchi
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[description] => Queen Markus Virut, the Miss Ayaa of Boi Land, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi, has donated books, uniforms and read more Queen Virut of Boi Land donates 400 books, uniforms to 19 schools in Bauchi
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[title] => ‘My Rumoured Strained Relationship With Tinubu Is False’, Says Ex
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[description] => The immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from a viral video by one Joy Sadiq, suggesting a strained relationship between him and President Ahmed Tinubu. Bello described the insinuation in the video as inaccurate, misleading, malicious and non-reflective of reality. In a statement personally signed by the former Governor and […]
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