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Bauchi approves 100% salary increase for health workers, introduces rural allowances

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The Bauchi State Executive Council, SEC, has approved a 100 per cent salary increase for medical and healthcare workers across the state, with particular emphasis on personnel serving in rural and hard-to-reach communities. The…

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Crisis rocks Delta Traditional Council as monarchs, chiefs trade words

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A supremacy battle has erupted in the Delta State Traditional Council between the Forum of Urhobo Kings, also known as Ukoko r’ivie, (FUK), and the Traditional Chiefs of Urhobo Land Association (TCULA), over parallel chieftaincy…

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Disclose details of tax reform agreement or terminate it – ADC to Nigerian Govt

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has asked the Federal Government to publicise details of the recent agreement on digital tax reform and revenue administration signed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, with the Government of…

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Adamawa grooms farmers to grow Sesame, Hibiscus, other crops for foreign markets

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The Adamawa State Government has trained and empowered selected farmers to grow certain exportable crops. The authorities see this as a significant move to raise economic activities and change Adamawa’s status from being a ‘civil service’…

Ambassadorial Nominees: Why I participated in screening – Nigerian Senator, Ndume

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Former Senate Leader Senator Ali Ndume has explained why he took part in the screening of ambassadorial nominees by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, despite earlier calling on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list. Ndume had,…

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Don’t be distracted, you’re needed – APC Vice Chair, Gaidom tells Wike

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Vice Chairman, South-South, Victor Gaidom, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is doing something different in the capital city, stressing that even his…

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Tax reforms: Why Nigerians are afraid of January 2026 implementation – Oyedele

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Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, said lack of adequate awareness is the reason Nigerians are panicking over the country’s new tax reforms ahead of the January 2026 implementation. He made…

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Trump vows retaliation after ISIS-linked attack kills three Americans in Syria

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President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful retaliation following the killing of three American personnel in Syria by a suspected Islamic State operative. The victims include two United States Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter who…

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

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‎Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; ‎1. Operation HADIN KAI troops have repelled ISWAP terrorists’ coordinated attack on Forward Operating Base Mairari in Borno, delivering a decisive blow to the group’s…

Saturday, Dec 13

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Gov Bago presents N1.031 trillion for 2026 budget

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The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented a 2026 budget proposal of over N1.031 trillion to the state House of Assembly. The budget presentation was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the…

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We’ll respond to Rwanda’s violation of DR Congo agreement – US

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United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday said that Rwanda has clearly violated a peace agreement signed with President Donald Trump. In a post on his verified X handle, Rubio vowed unspecified action in response after…

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2027: I’m not among northerners coming together to say Tinubu must go – Tambuwal

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A former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that he is not among the northerners coming together to say that President Bola Tinubu must go. He, however, said that he is 100 percent committed to ensuring that the President…

Amendment Bill: ATBU disowns group linked to Senate hearing disruption

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The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi, has distanced itself from a group of ex-students of the university who disrupted a senate public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the law establishing the institution.…

Ebonyi: ADC distributes wards registers, mobilizes for LG election

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ebonyi State chapter, has distributed membership registers to the 171 wards in the state as part of mobilisations ahead of LG elections in the state. Addressing journalists shortly after the exercise…

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Akwa Ibom Chief Judge cautions newly sworn in Notaries against fraud

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The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has warned the 16 newly appointed Notaries Public in the state against attesting to any act, contract, or instrument tainted by fraud or violence. The Chief Judge who gave the charge…

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PDP National Chairman, Turaki, meets Obasanjo in Abeokuta, holds closed door meeting

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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, has arrived the residence of former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for a visit. Turaki in the company of some executive members of his…

Anambra govt unveils activities to mark ‘Onwa Dezemba’ celebration

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Anambra State government has unveiled activities to mark the yuletide in the state, which it has christened ‘Onwa Dezemba’ celebration. Governor of the state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo had after the state executive council meeting in November…

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Why Nigerians shouldn’t rejoice over Dangote’s petrol price reduction – Prof Iledare

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Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and energy expert, Wumi Iledare has explained why Nigerians should not rejoice over Dangote Refinery’s decision to slash its gantry price of petrol by N129 to N699 per liter. He said though the…

No regrets supporting Tinubu since 2022, abuse don’t bother me – Wike speaks at 58

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he has “no regrets openly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, since 2022.” Wike stressed that his position has remained consistent before, during and after the…

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Benue launches $15m creative impact fund, targets 300,000 jobs

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Benue State Government has launched a $15 million Benue Creative Impact Fund (BCIF), an ambitious intervention aimed at empowering young people, deepening innovation, and creating over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state. The…

Bandits, terrorists using sophisticated technology to evade tracking – Nigerian govt

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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that bandits and terrorists in Nigeria use sophisticated technology to safeguard their communication. Tihani disclosed that bandits and terrorists use…

Naira records first appreciation against dollar after days of decline

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The Naira on Friday recorded its first appreciation against the United States Dollar after its depreciation streak since December 2, 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira appreciated to N1,454.4123 per dollar on…

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Dangote massive fuel price reduction dividends of Tinubu’s reforms – Presidential aide, Dare

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has attributed the recent reduction in petrol prices by the Dangote Refinery to the oil sector reforms introduced by the current administration.…

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Hope rises as FCCPC begins expanded investigations into airfare price hike

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Following the recent outrage across the country, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC has announced an expanded investigation into the alleged arbitrary hick in airfare by most Nigerian airlines. DAILY POST…

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Insecurity: Tinubu criticized Jonathan but doing worse – Ibrahim

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A Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development, Prof Jibrin Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu, who criticized ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over schoolchildren abduction in 2014, is now doing worse than Jonathan. Prof Ibrahim…

Kano Govt bans ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi,’ declares group illegal

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Kano State Government has issued an Executive Order banning a group known as Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, describing it as illegal and a potential threat to public order. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim…

Changing service chiefs now enough to end insecurity – NLC

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The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has told the Federal Government that fighting insecurity is not all about changing service chiefs, stressing that Nigerians need to see results. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, stated this on Friday…

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning ‎

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‎‎Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held separate closed-door consultations with the governors of Kaduna, Benue, and Cross River states at the State House, Abuja, amid…

Friday, Dec 12

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Governor Bago presents N1.3 trillion budget to Niger Assembly

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru, Bago has submitted a N1.3 trillion appropriation bill, dubbed the “Budget of Consolidation,” to the state House of Assembly for 2026. The budget allocates N270 billion to recurrent spending and N761…

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Tax Reform: Nigeria, France collaborate for improved revenue systems

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Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its tax administration has received a major boost as the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, formalised a new cooperation agreement with France aimed at strengthening revenue systems, enhancing digital…