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INEC staff least paid in Nigeria, says Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said staff of the commission are the least paid workers in the country. Amupitan disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the commission's preparations for the 2027 general elections at a World Press Conference. He said the commission had taken steps to Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-staff-least-paid-in-nigeria-says-amupitan/
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ECOWAS court gets new judges
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has sworn in five new judges for a four-year non-renewable tenure during a ceremony in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-court-gets-new-judges/
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LAUTECH urges Oyo to implement 2025 FG-ASUU agreement
The LAUTECH branch of ASUU has urged the Oyo State Government to fully implement the December 2025 FG-ASUU agreement and pay outstanding staff entitlements Read More: https://punchng.com/lautech-urges-oyo-to-implement-2025-fg-asuu-agreement/
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FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W'Cup qualifier — Report
A report claims FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-knew-congo-fielded-ineligible-player-against-nigeria-in-2026-wcup-qualifier-report/
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Shettima leads Nigeria's delegation to Ethiopia for nutrition exchange programme
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Addis Ababa to lead a Nigerian delegation for a peer exchange focused on accelerating nutrition delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-leads-nigerias-delegation-to-ethiopia-for-nutrition-exchange-programme/
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Northern governors pay tribute to fallen military personnel in Ondo crash
The Northern Governors' Forum has expressed grief over the death of 32 people in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-governors-pay-tribute-to-fallen-military-personnel-in-ondo-crash/
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Ondo air crash: NAF opens condolence register in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force has opened a condolence register in Abuja for the 32 victims of its ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-naf-opens-condolence-register-in-abuja/
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Makinde has no plan to become president in 2027 — Oyo Rep
A House of Reps member, Akin Alabi, claims Governor Seyi Makindes 2027 presidential ambition is a ploy to boost his preferred governorship candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-has-no-plan-to-become-president-in-2027-oyo-rep/
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FG panel seeks two-week extension to probe 37 miners' deaths
A Federal Government panel investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody has requested a two-week extension to submit its report Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-panel-seeks-two-week-extension-to-probe-37-miners-deaths/
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Five feared killed as cult clash rocks Bayelsa
At least five persons are feared killed in a renewed cult clash in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, involving the Bobos and Greenlanders groups. Police have arreste Read More: https://punchng.com/five-feared-killed-as-cult-clash-rocks-bayelsa/
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Germany arrests ex-spy chief over foreign secrets leak
A former German spy chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of treason and passing sensitive information to foreign powers after an investiga Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-arrests-ex-spy-chief-over-foreign-secrets-leak/
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UEFA investigates Ireland-Israel tunnel bust-up after spitting claim
UEFA has opened an investigation into a tunnel bust-up during the Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel following a spitting claim Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-investigates-ireland-israel-tunnel-bust-up-after-spitting-claim/
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Trust is democracy's invisible currency, says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says trust is the invisible currency of democracy, stressing that it must be earned through fairness and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trust-is-democracys-invisible-currency-says-akpabio/
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@punchng 56 minutes ago
Kwara women, youths to benefit from empowerment scheme
Olam Agri and SCAAD have expanded their empowerment scheme to Kwara State to equip women and youths in farming communities with practical skills and busine Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-women-youths-to-benefit-from-empowerment-scheme/
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Civic education vital for future leaders – Ekiti commissioner
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Education says exposing students to civic education is vital for preparing them for leadership roles and active citizenshi Read More: https://punchng.com/civic-education-vital-for-future-leaders-ekiti-commissioner/
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Ondo crash: ADC questions N4.5bn NAF aircraft maintenance release, seeks audit
The ADC has called for an audit of NAF aircraft maintenance funds after a crash in Ondo, questioning the disparity in funding with the Presidential Air Fle Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-adc-questions-n4-5bn-naf-aircraft-maintenance-release-seeks-audit/
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