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Benue MACBAN chair seeks IG’s intervention over son’s detention
The Benue MACBAN chairman, Ardo Risku, appeals to the IGP and governor to intervene in his son’s detention after he was arrested by vigilantes. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-macban-chair-seeks-igs-intervention-over-sons-detention/
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Police arrest 23, recover drugs in A’Ibom criminal hideout raid
Akwa Ibom police raid criminal hideouts in Ibaka, arresting 23 suspects in a major drug bust. Large quantities of illicit drugs were recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-23-recover-drugs-in-aibom-criminal-hideout-raid/
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Ramadan: Tomato farmers allay fears of price hike
Nigerian tomato farmers allay fears of a price hike for Ramadan. Discover why a bumper harvest and timing mean tomato prices are expected to stay low. Read More: https://punchng.com/ramadan-tomato-farmers-allay-fears-of-price-hike/
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EPL: Guardiola eyes double over Liverpool as Man City plot Anfield strategy
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will be aiming for a league double over Liverpool when his side travels to Anfield for a Premier League showdown. The post EPL: Guardiola eyes double over Liverpool as Man City plot Anfield strategy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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See photos of Covenant University first-class graduate who now sells phone accessories at Alaba market
A man has informed netizens about the Covenant University first-class graduate he saw selling phone accessories at Alaba International Market in Lagos.
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2027: APC Lagos4Lagos inaugurates street captains in Otto-Awori to boost grassroots mobilisation
In a renewed drive to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Lagos4Lagos Movement under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Otto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has inaugurated Street Captains, each tasked with coordinating 100 grassroots mobilisers per street. The post 2027: APC Lagos4Lagos inaugurates street captains in Otto-Awori to boost grassroots mobilisation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Liverpool vs Man City: Here are 11 big players set to miss Premier League showdown
Up to 11 players, including Doku and Isak, will miss Liverpool vs Manchester City at Anfield this weekend, where City's history is against them in recent visits.
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NEC: Shettima to convene conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination
Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The post NEC: Shettima to convene conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BOI breaks new ground as CBN approves non-interest banking window
The Bank of Industry, BOI, has taken a major step toward expanding ethical and inclusive financing in Nigeria following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to operate a Non-Interest Banking, NIB, Window. The post BOI breaks new ground as CBN approves non-interest banking window appeared first on Vanguard News.
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80% Of Imported Drugs Used In Nigeria Come From India – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported pharmaceutical products, revealing that about 70 per cent of drugs consumed in the country…
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Imo First Lady Leads Nationwide Call For Cancer Awareness, Urges Private Sector Backing
The First Lady of Imo State and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Barr. Chioma Uzodimma has spearheaded a renewed national campaign for heightened cancer awareness, calling for stronger…
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Seyi Tinubu Congratulates Arowolo On His Election As YOWICAN National Chairman
The son of Nigerian President, Seyi Tinubu, has congratulated Venerable Ademola Daniel Arowolo on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of…
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Oyo Moves To Protect ‘Work-and-Pay’ Drivers As Govt Tackles Vehicle Seizure Practices
The Oyo State Government has begun implementing measures to address bottlenecks surrounding vehicles acquired through hire purchase agreements, particularly those affecting transport operators across the state. The intervention is aimed…
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How I secured N500m federal funding for Oyo poly — Senator Adeseun
Discover how Senator Ayoade Adeseun facilitated N500m in federal funding to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, to boost technical skills in Oyo Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-secured-n500m-federal-funding-for-oyo-poly-senator-adeseun/
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FUOYE marks 10th convocation, records major expansion
FUOYE had marked its 10th convocation as Prof. Abayomi Fasina reviewed five years of expansion in faculties, enrolment, infrastructure and graduate output.
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Kwara massacre: PDP chieftain condemns killings, faults military response
A PDP chieftain condemns the recent Kwara massacre, highlighting failures in military response and calling for accountability over the killings in Woro com Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-massacre-pdp-chieftain-condemns-killings-faults-military-response/
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NEC Summit: Shettima to Rally States for Economic Reset
The Federal Government is set to pull the economic oars in one direction as it convenes a National Economic Council (NEC) Conference on Monday, aimed at tightening coordination and fast-tracking inclusive growth across the federation. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President […]
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2027: Crisis Rock LP, ADC, Affiliate Groups In Niger
Leadership crisis is threatening the very foundation of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Obidient Support Groups/Affiliates in Niger state. The battle royale is coming on…
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China Trip Cut Short as NDLEA Busts Cocaine Courier
A business trip to China ended at the departure gate after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a 62-year-old Lagos-based trader at the Kano airport with a bellyful of cocaine. The suspect was caught attempting to fly out with 95 jumbo wraps of the illicit drug, cleverly tucked away in his […]
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Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March (3)
Israel’s message to one of the intermediaries was that it would not participate in the US attack, and therefore asked Iran not to target it. This request was also met with a negative response from Iran, which explicitly stated that with the start of US military action, Israel would be attacked. This made Netanyahu threaten […]
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Electoral Act Amendment: Don’t speak for INEC on electronic transmission — David Mark to Akpabio
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has responded sharply to comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the ongoing debate on the Electoral Act Amendment. He stated this while speaking on Saturday at the launch of “The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria,” a book by former Senator Effiong Bob, at the […] Electoral Act Amendment: Don’t speak for INEC on electronic transmission — David Mark to Akpabio
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18-Year-Old Wife Allegedly Mutilates Husband’s Organ in Yobe
A disturbing case of grievous assault has been reported in Potiskum, Yobe State, where an 18-year-old housewife allegedly severed her husband’s manhood. The State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Damaturu on Sunday.  He stated that the alleged act occurred in the early hours of February 6, […]
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How small-screen star Aunty Ajara passed after liver disease battle
Popular small-screen actress Aunty Ajara has died in a Lagos hospital after battling a liver-related illness. The post How small-screen star Aunty Ajara passed after liver disease battle appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kogi Shuts Markets, Motor Parks in Seven LGAs to Aid Security Sweep Against Terrorists 
The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate but temporary closure of specific markets and motor parks across seven Local Government Areas in Kogi West Senatorial District. The move is part of a major security offensive designed to disrupt and root out terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements operating in the state. The State Commissioner […]
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Kwara: They operated freely for 10 hours – Woro village head on bandits attack
Head of Woro Village, Umar Salihu, has claimed that the lack of adequate security gave the bandits opportunity to operate freely for about 10 hours. He said the attackers who killed over 200 people in the community earlier sent a letter claiming they were coming to preach. Salihu said the bandits sent the letter to […] Kwara: They operated freely for 10 hours – Woro village head on bandits attack
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Kaduna Gov defends tough reforms, says results emerging
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has defended his administration’s tough reform measures, describing them as necessary steps to stabilise public finances, strengthen governance and create a predictable business environment. The post Kaduna Gov defends tough reforms, says results emerging appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Super Eagles await FIFA verdict as Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes hang in balance
FIFA is set to rule on Nigeria’s petition against African rivals DR Congo over alleged ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup playoffs last November.
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Tension as President John Mahama of Ghana orders recall of high commissioner to Nigeria
President John Mahama has recalled Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, after alleged electoral malpractice in Ayawaso East primaries.
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Burna Boy topping Wizkid, Davido on global stage – 2Baba gives verdict on top 3
Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has named Burna Boy the top Afrobeat artiste on the global stage. 2Baba gave the verdict amid the controversy surrounding the “Top 3” artiste in the Nigeria music industry. DAILY POST reports that the popular ‘Big 3’ term is used to refer to  Wizkid, Burna Boy, and […] Burna Boy topping Wizkid, Davido on global stage – 2Baba gives verdict on top 3
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PDP urges security agencies to investigate Edo APC chairman’s death threat to Facebook user
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has called on security agencies to investigate the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State, Jarret Tenebe, over his alleged death threat to a Facebook user identified as Blessing P Agho. DAILY POST gathered that Jarret Tenebe allegedly issued the death threat to Blessing […] PDP urges security agencies to investigate Edo APC chairman’s death threat to Facebook user
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Opposition Group Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Partisanship
Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN), a non-partisan pro-democracy group, has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, accusing him…
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FG approves dualisation of 420km Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe highway
The Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded a multi billion Naira contract for the construction of a dual carriageway stretching from The post FG approves dualisation of 420km Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe highway appeared first on Tribune Online.
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EPL: I’m Nigerian – Arsenal midfielder, Nwaneri opens door to Super Eagles
Arsenal midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, has publicly acknowledged his Nigerian roots. This has sparked fresh speculation over a possible future with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Nwaneri left the Gunners to join Marseille on loan until the end of this season. The teenager has begun to impress in Ligue 1, having netted a goal on his […] EPL: I’m Nigerian – Arsenal midfielder, Nwaneri opens door to Super Eagles
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U-20 WWC: Aduku rules out defensive approach as Falconets prepare for Dakar return leg
Speaking shortly after the match, Aduku framed the result not as a moment for comfort, but as a platform for correction, reflection and renewed intensity The post U-20 WWC: Aduku rules out defensive approach as Falconets prepare for Dakar return leg appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Vice President Shettima to chair NEC conference on economy coordination in Abuja
The Federal Government is set to convene the National Economic Council, NEC, Conference that will be presided by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The summit is expected to discuss avenues of strengthening economic coordination and promoting inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant […] Vice President Shettima to chair NEC conference on economy coordination in Abuja
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Burna Boy Tops 2Baba’s List of Current Afrobeats Leaders
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface, has stirred fresh conversations in the Afrobeats community after naming Burna Boy as the standout artist ahead of Davido and Wizkid. The veteran singer shared his thoughts during a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, with the clip posted [...]
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