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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

New Housing Minister targets 20m deficit, vows affordable homes push

By John Alechenu Abuja — The newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes nationwide. Darma made the pledge on Monday in Abuja while o…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Only $50,000, N13m found in my house, not $13m - Achimugu

Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has dismissed reports that $13 million was recovered from her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. She said the actual amounts found were $50,000 and N13 million. Achimugu made the clarification on Monday during an interview on Chan…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Taking employees’ compensation scheme to governors

When Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye assumed duties as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund on July 15, 2024, it was clear that a new dawn had arrived for the fund. He left no one in doubt that a reformer had finally berthed at the agency and that he possessed…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

Remains of Nigerian editor Godwin Benson will be buried on 25 April

The remains of a Nigerian journalist, Godwin Benson, will be laid to rest on 25 April in Ikot Akpa Nkuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, according to a statement by the family. Mr Benson, until his passing, was the news editor of the Akwa Ibom State-owned The Pioneer newspapers. …

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Punch Verified

2 months ago Politics

Oyebanji's continuity agenda best for Ekiti — Commissioner

Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo, has said that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s continuity agenda remains the best option for Ekiti citizens to build a state they can be proud of. Adedayo, who described Oyebanji as a transformational leader, said, “Continuity of the presen…

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Punch Verified

2 months ago Politics

US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing bo…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

Group, traditional rulers abolish ‘money woman’ practice, free 57 victims in Cross River community

A decades-old practice in Becheve communities of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, widely known as the “Money Woman” tradition, has been formally abolished following coordinated efforts by civil society actors and traditional authorities. The practice, which involved using young …

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Punch Verified

2 months ago Politics

UK king to address Congress on US trip

King Charles III will give a landmark address to the US Congress on his first state visit this month, marking “shared history” and deep ties, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. Making his first state visit to the US as monarch from April 27, Charles will address lawmakers from both chambers, accompani…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served in the last government of the apartheid era, as his new ambassador to the US, his office has said. The country has not had a top envoy in the US sin…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

UTME 2026: Police deploy additional security amid safety concerns

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has deployed additional security personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, 16 April to Saturday, 25 A…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel

Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel Italy has suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between the two countries after the Italian government accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at a convoy of Italian peacekee…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

PT Books announces new title on the resilience of CSOs in Africa

Premium Times Books is pleased to announce the release of a new title, Building on Solid Ground: Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa written by Udo Jude Ilo. This is a path re-setting and highly innovative offering that engages with the concern of how to entrench durable insti…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

Shettima, Akabueze push reforms to align budgets with national development goals

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and a former Director-General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze, have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s budgeting system, warning that weak alignment with development plans continues to undermine growth and service delivery. They spoke on Tuesday at a two-…

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2 months ago Politics

Katsina cracks down on ‘Kauraye’ gangs 10 days after brutal attack on journalist, BudgIT officer

Ten days after a journalist and civic accountability officer was brutally attacked in Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda has announced a sweeping crackdown on gangs blamed for rising urban violence in the state. The governor on Tuesday signed an executive order banning the activities of “Kauraye”, “Sara…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Sudan civil war: A chronicle of conflict pours in as reporter's phone turns on after three years

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on Soon after Mohamed Suleiman entered the telecoms office in the coastal city of Port Sudan on 13 January he started to cry. He hadn't heard his phone ring for most of Sudan's civil war, which b…

Source: BBC Africa

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari has returned home after being held in France for more than a year as part of what appears to be an exchange of detainees between the countries. Iran’s state television reported on Wednesday that the “rights activist”, sentenced to one year in prison after making …

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices. In its latest review, the energy regulator raised the cos…

Source: BBC Africa

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns

North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The diplomatically isolated country is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in makin…

Source: Al Jazeera Africa

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

2 months ago Politics

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons

Popular Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has faced a series of “violent” assaults in Israeli jails in recent weeks, raising new concerns that his life may be at risk, according to his lawyer. Lawyer Ben Marmarelli said in a statement published on Wednesday on the Telegram page of the Palestinian…

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Premium Times Verified

2 months ago Politics

Enugu rolls out new social intervention, targets 3,000 rural beneficiaries

The Enugu State Government has rolled out a new phase of its social intervention programme under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), targeting no fewer than 3,000 beneficiaries across rural communities in the state. The initiative, driven by the State Commu…

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