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- January 5, 2025
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CSOs, media executives call for reform in INEC
The process of appointing officials to the Independent National Electoral Commission has come under scrutiny, with stakeholders urging reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s electoral integrity. Sunday PUNCH reports that the call for change is one of the 142 recommendations derived from post-election reviews and stakeholder engagements documented by INEC. The stakeholders include Civil Society Organisations, Transport
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The process of appointing officials to the Independent National Electoral Commission has come under scrutiny, with stakeholders urging reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s electoral integrity. Sunday PUNCH reports that the call for change is one of the 142 recommendations derived from post-election reviews and stakeholder engagements documented by INEC. The stakeholders include Civil Society Organisations, Transport
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- January 5, 2025
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NAF acquires 12 fighter aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force, on Saturday, said it acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft to boost the operational capabilities of the force. The new additions to the NAF fleet include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters, two AgustaWestland 109 Trekkers, and four DA-62 surveillance aircraft. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal
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The Nigerian Air Force, on Saturday, said it acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft to boost the operational capabilities of the force. The new additions to the NAF fleet include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters, two AgustaWestland 109 Trekkers, and four DA-62 surveillance aircraft. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal
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- January 5, 2025
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Why NBS website is still inaccessible – Spokesperson
The National Bureau of Statistics has explained that the delay in restoring its website, which was hacked 17 days ago, was due to a thorough investigation of the incident and the extended holiday period, which has hindered timely recovery efforts. According to the NBS, the site will soon be accessible to Nigerians as efforts are
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The National Bureau of Statistics has explained that the delay in restoring its website, which was hacked 17 days ago, was due to a thorough investigation of the incident and the extended holiday period, which has hindered timely recovery efforts. According to the NBS, the site will soon be accessible to Nigerians as efforts are
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- January 5, 2025
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Warri refinery: Marketers eye loading of petrol February
Oil marketers have started loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. Dealers confirmed this to Sunday PUNCH on Friday, as they demanded Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the recently rehabilitated plant. WRPC, under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, came on stream on December 30,
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Oil marketers have started loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. Dealers confirmed this to Sunday PUNCH on Friday, as they demanded Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the recently rehabilitated plant. WRPC, under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, came on stream on December 30,
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- January 5, 2025
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Tax reform: Tinubu sends emissaries to leaders as northern govs remain adamant
In response to mounting opposition, President Bola Tinubu has started sending emissaries to the northern elite to clear the way for the passage of the tax reform bills, Sunday PUNCH reports. Sources in the Presidency said Tinubu was also consulting with the political class for support on the bills. An official, who spoke on condition
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In response to mounting opposition, President Bola Tinubu has started sending emissaries to the northern elite to clear the way for the passage of the tax reform bills, Sunday PUNCH reports. Sources in the Presidency said Tinubu was also consulting with the political class for support on the bills. An official, who spoke on condition
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- January 5, 2025
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I saw older inmates sodomise young prisoners – Pardoned fowl-theft convict
Segun Olowookere, the popular death-for-fowl convict recently pardoned by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN about his travail How old were you when they arrested you and your date of birth? I was 17 years old. I was born on January 28, 1993. What were you convicted of aside from stealing
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Segun Olowookere, the popular death-for-fowl convict recently pardoned by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN about his travail How old were you when they arrested you and your date of birth? I was 17 years old. I was born on January 28, 1993. What were you convicted of aside from stealing
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- January 5, 2025
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Opposition faults Tinubu’s N14.3bn budget for 20 MDAs’ computers
Major opposition parties in the country have kicked against the Federal Government’s plan to spend N14.3 billion for the procurement of new computers for 20 of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies as highlighted in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The criticism comes two weeks after Tinubu presented a N49.7 trillion budget to the joint session of
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Major opposition parties in the country have kicked against the Federal Government’s plan to spend N14.3 billion for the procurement of new computers for 20 of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies as highlighted in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The criticism comes two weeks after Tinubu presented a N49.7 trillion budget to the joint session of
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- January 4, 2025
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PICTORIAL: Shettima attends Ekiti Governor daughter’s traditional marriage in Ibadan
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Ibadan on Saturday to attend the traditional marriage of Toluwatimi Esther, daughter of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and her spouse, Ayodeji Kenny. Shettima shared details of his visit in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his delight at being part of the joyous occasion. Joining the festivities were
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Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Ibadan on Saturday to attend the traditional marriage of Toluwatimi Esther, daughter of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and her spouse, Ayodeji Kenny. Shettima shared details of his visit in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his delight at being part of the joyous occasion. Joining the festivities were
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- January 4, 2025
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VIDEO: Abike Dabiri-Erewa hosts boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Lagos
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, hosted Nigerian-British professional boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and his family in Lagos on Saturday. Joshua, accompanied by his family, paid a courtesy visit to Dabiri-Erewa at her residence. Sharing a video from the visit, Dabiri-Erewa wrote: “Hosting the champ himself, and
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The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, hosted Nigerian-British professional boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and his family in Lagos on Saturday. Joshua, accompanied by his family, paid a courtesy visit to Dabiri-Erewa at her residence. Sharing a video from the visit, Dabiri-Erewa wrote: “Hosting the champ himself, and
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- January 4, 2025
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Tinubu’s reforms curbing corruption, APC hits back at opposition
The All Progressives Congress on Saturday fired back at some opposition party chieftains in the country over recent attacks on the reforms and policies of the current administration under President Bola Tinubu. The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, had on Friday echoed the recent criticisms from opposition parties when he stated
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The All Progressives Congress on Saturday fired back at some opposition party chieftains in the country over recent attacks on the reforms and policies of the current administration under President Bola Tinubu. The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, had on Friday echoed the recent criticisms from opposition parties when he stated
