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1 week ago | 
punchng.com | James Abraham |John Charles |Solomon Odeniyi |Chima Azubuike
Following the surging banditry, insurgency and terrorist activities in the North, Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum Muhammadu Yahaya, is exploring a joint approach with fellow governors in the region to tackle the issue, The PUNCH has exclusively learnt.
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1 week ago | 
punchng.com | Ismaeel Uthman |Olufemi Adediran |John Charles |James Abraham |Animasahun Salman |Faith Awa Maji | +1 more
The resurgence of terror attacks in some parts of the North has raised concerns among stakeholders as many displaced residents decry the attitude of both state and federal governments to their plight. Boko Haram, bandits and armed herders were said to have sacked no fewer than 250 communities in the region, with 6,000 displaced residents reported to be sleeping in religious houses in Plateau State.
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2 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | damilola aina |John Charles |Collins Agwam |Tunde Oyekola |Ahmed Kagana Amshi |Maiharaji Altine | +3 more
The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account.
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3 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Solomon Odeniyi |Stephen Angbulu |Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis |Animasahun Salman |Chika Otuchikere |Adeyinka Adedipe | +15 more
Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly, governors, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, among others, have preached unity and called for prayers as Muslims mark the end of the Ramadan fasting. Muslims in Nigeria, on Sunday, joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | John Charles |Jimisayo Opanuga
By John Charles 11 March 2025 | 9:39 am Youths in Naka, Benue State, on Tuesday set fire to the palace of Ter Nagi, Chief Daniel Abomtse, and parts of the Gwer West Local Government Secretariat in response to the killing of three people.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Peter Ajayi Dada |John Charles |Faith Awa Maji
President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have lauded women for their resilience, dedication, and accomplishments in honour of the 2025 International Women’s Day. The celebration, which takes place worldwide, focused on acknowledging the crucial role women play in shaping the future of every society. In his address, President Tinubu stated that women were the foundation of Nigeria, driving progress in every aspect of society from our homes and farms to boardrooms and communities.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Sami Tunji |Ademola Adegbite |Uche Okere |Bankole Taiwo |Abiodun Nejo |Tukur Muntari | +5 more
The Account-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein and the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, have commenced talks on the implementation of the July 11, 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy as direct allocation disbursement to the 7774 LGAs continues to suffer delay.
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2 months ago | 
punchng.com | John Charles |Abdulrahman Zakariyau |Deborah Musa
More pressure mounted on the Benue State government on Thursday as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria condemned the move to remove the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, while the Senate ordered a probe. The Benue State House of Assembly had on Tuesday passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the CJ, following a petition by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The petition accused the CJ of gross misconduct and corruption.
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2 months ago | 
punchng.com | Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis |Dirisu Yakubu |Godwin Isenyo |Umar Sani |John Charles
Pro-North social-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, and some prominent voices from the northern region of the country have said the region cannot be forced to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The ACF and other northern leaders declared that no individual could claim to be the mouthpiece of the North and, as such, it was wrong for the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, to ask the North to wait till 2031 before vying for the Presidency.
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2 months ago | 
punchng.com | Abdulrahman Zakariyau |John Charles
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom As the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party deepens, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who were reportedly summoned by the National Disciplinary Committee led by former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, have stated that they have yet to receive any official invitation. Both politicians, however, confirmed their willingness to appear before the panel once they receive formal notification.
