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Osun Guber: Omisore Accuses Oyetola Of Influencing His Disqualification
ABUJA – Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola, has been linked to the disqualifi­cation of Iyola Omisore and six others from the… The post Osun Guber: Omisore Accuses Oyetola Of Influencing His Disqualification appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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I Stand By President Tinubu Against Foreign Intervention (2)
 “Allow an untenable situation to persist for a long time and, suddenly, there are no good options left.” Arthur Burns, Chairman, US Federal Reserve Bank, 1987. Contrary to my expectations… The post I Stand By President Tinubu Against Foreign Intervention (2) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Still on Obasanjo, Fayose’s birthday fire-works…
IT is not a surprise that attacks and demands for more exposé, as some of the commentators have called it, trailed the first and second instalments of “Sixty-Fifth birthday fire-works…” between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose. The two personalities involved are newsmakers, even if controversial. The fire-works […]
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Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI
The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate. Those attempts have accelerated with AI. - Scoring gold - In July, AI models made by Google, OpenAI and DeepSeek reached gold-level scores at the annual International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
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Gale of abductions: State police, finally?
The push for state police has resurfaced in recent weeks amid rising abductions. PHILIP IBITOYE examines the hurdles and chances of the policy change finally becoming a reality. ON February 15, 2024, President Bola Tinubu met with state governors in Abuja, and when the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, came out to brief journalists after […]
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NFF moves to improve NPFL officiating
The NFF is cracking down on poor NPFL officiating, warning referees of severe sanctions, dismissal, and prosecution for misconduct to uphold integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/nff-moves-to-improve-npfl-officiating/
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Joshua to avenge Tyson in Paul showdown
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul, aiming to avenge Mike Tyson and deliver a knockout that the boxing world, including Jorge Masvidal, is eager to s Read More: https://punchng.com/joshua-to-avenge-tyson-in-paul-showdown/
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Nigerian trio face another derby weekend
Fulham’s Nigerian trio, Iwobi, Bassey, and Chukwueze, gear up for a tough London derby against Crystal Palace after a dramatic midweek match. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-trio-face-another-derby-weekend/
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Boniface needs consistency – Harnik
Former Werder Bremen star Martin Harnik calls on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface to improve his consistency and unleash his full goalscoring potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/boniface-needs-consistency-harnik/
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The Dangers of Comfortable Lies: Why Mbofana misreads Mandela and misrepresents Mugabe
Tendai Ruben Mbofana’s defence of Nelson Mandela on Nehanda Radio reads like an attempt to enshroud the past in bubble wrap. The post The Dangers of Comfortable Lies: Why Mbofana misreads Mandela and misrepresents Mugabe appeared first on Nehanda Radio.
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Gazmadu partners Fujifilm to transform African creativity into global bussiness success
Gazmadu and Fujifilm’s conference aims to transform African creativity into global businesses, equipping artists with strategy and enterprise skills. Read More: https://punchng.com/gazmadu-partners-fujifilm-to-transform-african-creativity-into-global-bussiness-success/
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Woman rejects life-saving blood transfusion despite N30m donation
A Lagos cancer patient and Jehovah’s Witness sparked outrage by her blood transfusion refusal after Nigerians raised over N30m for her life-saving treatmen Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-rejects-life-saving-blood-transfusion-despite-n30m-donation/
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Africa’s upstream investment rebounds, hits $41bn forecast
Africa’s oil and gas upstream investment is rebounding, forecast to hit $41bn in 2026. Offshore projects and E&P spending are driving this growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/africas-upstream-investment-rebounds-hits-41bn-forecast/
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Raining, rainy, and reigning
Sample 1: “Bianca Ojukwu hinted that she didn’t want to attack her but after warning Ebele Obiano to stop touching her while reigning insults and she refused, she had to defend herself by slapping the former first lady…She alleged that Ebele Obiano was drunk because stench of whiskey oozed out of her mouth when she […]
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Ejembi champions bespoke craftsmanship
Discover Lagos designer Andrew Ejembi, who champions bespoke craftsmanship with his label, Andre Posh Luxury, blending modern design with classic tailoring Read More: https://punchng.com/ejembi-champions-bespoke-craftsmanship/
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Nigeria must replace Shakespeare with African writers – Author, Onadele
Author Cash Onadele advocates replacing Shakespeare with African writers in Nigeria’s curriculum to empower youth and foster a creative economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-replace-shakespeare-with-african-writers-author-onadele/
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Iyayi proposes virtual towers to tackle manpower shortage
Learn how virtual control towers could solve Nigeria’s air traffic controller shortage, a new innovation proposed to enhance safety and efficiency in aviat Read More: https://punchng.com/iyayi-proposes-virtual-towers-to-tackle-manpower-shortage/
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Divided US Fed set for contentious interest rate meeting
While the US Federal Reserve's final interest rate meeting this year could see an unusual amount of division, financial markets view a third straight interest rate cut as nearly certain. But if appointed, Hassett could also face pressure from financial markets to buck the White House on interest rates if inflation worsens.
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Awujale: Ogun prince declares interest in stool
Surgeon Otunba Adekunle Hassan formally declares his interest in the vacant Awujale stool, seeking to succeed the late Oba Sikiru Adetona in Ijebuland. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ogun-prince-declares-interest-in-stool/
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I wrote my first Braille book to inspire the blind – Expidale Logistics CEO, Owolabi
Expidale Logistics CEO Oluyemi Owolabi shares insights from his book, ‘The Power of Consistency,’ on overcoming failure, loss, and business setbacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-wrote-my-first-braille-book-to-inspire-the-blind-expidale-logistics-ceo-owolabi/
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Activists hail UK for Lagos doctor’s remand
Nigerian doctor Femi Olaleye, previously acquitted in Lagos, has been arrested and remanded in the UK for alleged sexual offences committed while working f Read More: https://punchng.com/activists-hail-uk-for-lagos-doctors-remand/
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Interest income surge lifts FCMB earnings to N828bn
Discover the latest FCMB earnings report. Gross earnings hit N828.1bn in nine months, boosted by a 64.7% rise in interest income. PAT grew by 52%. Read More: https://punchng.com/interest-income-surge-lifts-fcmb-earnings-to-n828bn/
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Dangote to Nigerians: Stop buying Rolls-Royce, build industries
Aliko Dangote urges Nigerian elites to invest in Nigeria by building local industries instead of buying luxury items to boost economic growth and create jo Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-to-nigerians-stop-buying-rolls-royce-build-industries/
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Yuletide: Customs warn drug traffickers, seize cocaine
The Nigeria Customs Service discovered 25.5kg of cocaine on a Brazilian ship at Apapa Port, highlighting a major cocaine seizure in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-customs-warn-drug-traffickers-seize-cocaine/
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Six arrested as Abia community recovers youth’s headless body
Six vigilante members arrested in an Abia community murder after the headless body of a 25-year-old man was discovered a month after his abduction. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-arrested-as-abia-community-recovers-youths-headless-body/
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Wike-backed PDP faction meets to discuss convention today
The Nyesom Wike-backed PDP faction convenes a meeting in Abuja to discuss caretaker arrangements and plans for a national convention amid a power struggle. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-backed-pdp-faction-meets-to-discuss-convention-today/
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Five ambassadorial nominees haunted by controversies
Explore the controversies surrounding five of President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, from corruption allegations to integrity concerns, as they face Se Read More: https://punchng.com/five-ambassadorial-nominees-haunted-by-controversies/
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FG’s electronic transfer levy revenue doubles to N360bn
Nigeria’s electronic transfer levy revenue surged to N360bn in 2025, a 110% increase from the previous year, boosting the nation’s non-oil income. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-electronic-transfer-levy-revenue-doubles-to-n360bn/
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Ondo APC chief urges support for Tinubu
An Ondo APC chieftain, Olabode Omoyele, urges Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms and efforts to tackle insecurity during an empowerment event. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-apc-chief-urges-support-for-tinubu/
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Your 2027 chances depend on security, northern youths tell Tinubu
Northern youths warn President Tinubu that his 2027 chances hinge on tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted insecurity and economic hardship, not political endorse Read More: https://punchng.com/your-2027-chances-depend-on-security-northern-youths-tell-tinubu/
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Kwara, Tornadoes clash in North-Central derby
Kwara United face Niger Tornadoes in a crucial North-Central derby, seeking to recover from a recent loss and avenge last season’s double defeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-tornadoes-clash-in-north-central-derby/
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Awujale: Family orders KWAM 1 to prove lineage, warns against ‘strangers’
The Fusengbuwa ruling house has ordered Fuji musician KWAM 1 to prove his lineage to be considered for the new Awujale of Ijebuland throne. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-family-orders-kwam-1-to-prove-lineage-warns-against-strangers/
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The causes of our national maladies are essentially economic
From the lecture entitled ‘Socialism In The Service of Nigeria’‘ delivered by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chancellor of the University of Ife, at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, on 9th April, 1970. The thirty-months’ civil war which has just ended had witnessed and produced many tragedies, including unproductive expenditure of vast sums of money, enormous destruction […]
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Ilechukwu debunks sack rumour
Rangers’ coach Fidelis Ilechukwu addresses the sack rumour, insisting he will honor his contract and expressing full confidence in his united coaching crew Read More: https://punchng.com/ilechukwu-debunks-sack-rumour/
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Muslim scholars urge FG to combat insecurity
Nigerian Muslim scholars have called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to combat insecurity, citing rising violence and kidnappi Read More: https://punchng.com/muslim-scholars-urge-fg-to-combat-insecurity/
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Bayelsa target Rangers’ scalp in Enugu
Read our match preview for Bayelsa vs Rangers. Can the in-form Bayelsa United extend their unbeaten streak against a strong Rangers side in Enugu? Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-target-rangers-scalp-in-enugu/
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