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EU, others reaffirm support for Ogoni cleanup
The EU and other international partners reaffirm their commitment to the Ogoni cleanup, a crucial environmental restoration project in Nigeria’s Niger Delt Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-others-reaffirm-support-for-ogoni-cleanup/
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Dembele, Hakimi back in PSG training ahead of Champions League final
Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are back in full training for PSG ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal. Get the latest updates here. Read More: https://punchng.com/dembele-hakimi-back-in-psg-training-ahead-of-champions-league-final/
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NSCDC intercepts 36 tonnes of lithium in Kwara
The NSCDC Kwara Command intercepted 36 tonnes of lithium and arrested three suspects for illegal mining. Investigations are ongoing into the lithium interc Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-36-tonnes-of-lithium-in-kwara/
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Eid-El-Kabir: Lagos LG chair urges Muslims to pray for national security
Lagos LG Chairman, Surah Animashaun, felicitates with Muslims on Eid-El-Kabir, urging fervent prayers for national security and the success of the 2027 ele Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-kabir-lagos-lg-chair-urges-muslims-to-pray-for-national-security/
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‎Equities slump triggers N889bn loss ahead of Eid-el-Kabir break
The Nigerian equities market experienced a significant N889bn loss due to a pre-holiday sell-off ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir break. Learn more about the mark Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-slump-triggers-n889bn-loss-ahead-of-eid-el-kabir-break/
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Sealing of Falomo Mosque hours to Eld Kabir festival provocative – MURIC tackles LABSCA
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has described the sealing of Falomo Mosque in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State as provocative and unjust. MURIC made the declaration in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday evening. DAILY POST gathered that the Lagos State Building Control […] Sealing of Falomo Mosque hours to Eld Kabir festival provocative – MURIC tackles LABSCA
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Group calls for reusable pads as menstrual stigma, access gaps persist
On any given day, more than 300 million women and girls worldwide are menstruating, while an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for managing menstruation The post Group calls for reusable pads as menstrual stigma, access gaps persist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police in Lagos expose fake kidnap plot by scrap dealer
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has uncovered a staged kidnapping allegedly orchestrated by a scrap iron dealer and his accomplices. The post Police in Lagos expose fake kidnap plot by scrap dealer appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kano inaugurates taskforce to tackle illegal structures, building violations
The Kano State government has inaugurated an 11-member special taskforce committee to address the growing problem of illegal structures and building violations across the state. The committee was established to identify, review and take action against buildings constructed without approval or those that violate existing planning regulations, particularly within Kano metropolis. Speaking during the inauguration, […] Kano inaugurates taskforce to tackle illegal structures, building violations
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Dembele, Hakimi back in PSG training ahead of Champions League final
Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are both back in full training in a tonic for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal. The post Dembele, Hakimi back in PSG training ahead of Champions League final appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Amaechi Rejects ‘Concocted’ ADC Primary Results
Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, describing the results as “concocted” and alleging widespread disenfranchisement of party members during the exercise.   Amaechi, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said he would not accept the outcome of a process […]
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Nigerian who posed as American citizen on whatsApp jailed 20yrs in Ekiti
By Ado Oyeyemi An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 25-year-old internet fraudster, Ayomide Ademiloye Ifeoluwa, to 20 years imprisonment for impersonation and obtaining money under false pretences. The convict, popularly known as a “Yahoo boy,” was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice Bamidele Omotosho on a [...]
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BlockDAG’s Turbo Presale Token Could Deliver 7,900% While RENDER Price Up 18% & TIA Stays Bearish
Discover BlockDAG’s Turbo presale token with 7,900% growth potential. Learn how its unique burn mechanism and utility compare to RENDER’s surge and TIA’s b Read More: https://punchng.com/blockdags-turbo-presale-token-could-deliver-7900-while-render-price-up-18-tia-stays-bearish/
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Keyamo Unveils Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company To Support Local Airlines
The minister noted that resolving Nigeria’s Cape Town Convention compliance issues paved the way for the takeoff of the leasing company. The post Keyamo Unveils Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company To Support Local Airlines appeared first on Channels Television.
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GCR Revises Bank to Stable, Affirms BBB(NG), A3(NG)
GCR Ratings has revised the outlook on Quest Merchant Bank Limited to Stable from Rating Watch Negative while affirming the bank’s national scale issuer ratings of BBB(NG) and A3(NG), citing improvements in the bank’s capitalization, liquidity profile and overall financial strength.   The ratings action comes after what analysts described as a transformative period for […]
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Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 38% to N434.95b in Q1 2026
Fidelity Bank Plc recorded 37.9 per cent growth in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026 as the international commercial bank continued to expand its core banking market share. Interim report and accounts of Fidelity Bank for the three months ended March 31, 2026 released at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that gross […] Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 38% to N434.95b in Q1 2026
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Eid-el-Kabir: FG Reduces NRC Train Fares By 50%
The ministry stated that the discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and will remain in place until Monday, June 1, 2026. The post Eid-el-Kabir: FG Reduces NRC Train Fares By 50% appeared first on Channels Television.
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Breaking; PDP consensus candidate for 2027 presidential election revealed, watch trending video
The PDP, which governed Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, has announced its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections following internal party processes.
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Thai Police Bust Second Nigerian-Linked Romance Scam Operation In Nonthaburi
Thai authorities have uncovered a second Nigerian-linked scam operation in Nonthaburi just days after the arrest of six Nigerians allegedly involved in an AI deepfake romance scam operating from a riverside condominium in the area.   According to reports, police arrested a suspect near an ATM near Phra Nangklao Hospital, where officers reportedly recovered 42 […]
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PDP Declares Sandy Onor Presidential Candidate, Dismisses ADC Coalition
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that it has overcome its internal crisis and remains the only opposition party capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   Speaking after his emergence at the party’s convention, Onor pledged to […]
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Ekiti 2026: INEC warns against fake news, premature results declaration ahead of election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned journalists, broadcasters and online media practitioners against the spread of fake news, misinformation and premature declaration of election results ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The Commission said inaccurate reporting, manipulated videos, misleading headlines and unverified polling unit figures posed […] Ekiti 2026: INEC warns against fake news, premature results declaration ahead of election
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Man City Leapfrog Rivals Man Utd In Race For Anderson
Manchester City have moved ahead of Manchester United in the pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is increasingly leaning toward a switch to the Etihad Stadium.   Expectation is growing that the 23-year-old will depart the City Ground this summer. United, however, are reluctant to overpay or become entangled in lengthy negotiations.   […]
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Abiodun Felicitates Muslims On Eid-El-Kabir, Urges Peace, Sacrifice
May 26 (THEWILL) — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ogun State and across the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love, and peaceful coexistence as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. In his Sallah message, Governor Abiodun said Eid-el-Kabir remains […] The post Abiodun Felicitates Muslims On Eid-El-Kabir, Urges Peace, Sacrifice appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adebayo Alleges Conflict Of Interest In Tinubu’s Contract Awards 
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of promoting conflict of interest in government, alleging that the President publicly admitted to awarding contracts to business associates.   Adebayo said such conduct would amount to an impeachable offence in more accountable democracies.   Speaking during a televised […]
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NNL: Aluo defends Remo Stars, Beyond Limits eligibility status 
Chairman of the Nigeria National League, NNL, George Aluo, has defended the eligibility of Remo Stars and Beyond Limits to participate in the league next season. Remo Stars and Beyond Limits are owned by businessman and football investor Kunle Soname. The clubs’ ownership has raised fears of a conflict of interest should they compete in […] NNL: Aluo defends Remo Stars, Beyond Limits eligibility status 
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Wike Confident Tinubu Will Win FCT In 2027
Wike said residents were responding positively to what he described as visible governance, particularly the extension of infrastructure to satellite towns and rural communities. The post Wike Confident Tinubu Will Win FCT In 2027 appeared first on Channels Television.
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ADC Presidential Primary Crisis Deepens As Amaechi Rejects ‘Concocted’ Results, Hayatu-Deen Alleges Vote Rigging
May 26 (THEWILL) — Fresh crisis appears to be brewing within the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) following allegations of widespread irregularities, vote rigging and voter disenfranchisement that have trailed the party’s 2027 presidential primary election. The controversy intensified on Wednesday after former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, rejected the outcome of […] The post ADC Presidential Primary Crisis Deepens As Amaechi Rejects ‘Concocted’ Results, Hayatu-Deen Alleges Vote Rigging appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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President Federation Cup: Mangut set big target for Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has rekindled his team’s chase for a continental ticket through the President Federation Cup. The Solid Miners failed to secure a continental ticket in the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The winner of the President Federation Cup will qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Mangut […] President Federation Cup: Mangut set big target for Nasarawa United
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President Federation Cup: Ogenyi wants strong showing from Wikki Tourists 
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has set his sights on an improved performance in the President Federation Cup. The Bauchi Elephants were relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Wikki Tourists will face Bayelsa United in the Round of 32 of the […] President Federation Cup: Ogenyi wants strong showing from Wikki Tourists 
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Eid-el Kabir: Yilwatda Celebrates Muslims, Calls for Support for Tinubu’s Reforms
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated all the Muslim brothers and sisters in the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir, describing the occasion as a sacred festival of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love and devotion to Almighty Allah. He also called on the Muslim [...]
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EFCC transfers ex-power minister Mamman to Kuje prison for 75-year jail term
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman has been transferred to Kuje Prison to begin a 75-year sentence for money laundering, following an EFCC court order. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-transfers-ex-power-minister-mamman-to-kuje-prison-for-75-year-jail-term/
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ADC clears air on Hayatu-Deen’s rigging allegation
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has cleared the air on the rigging allegation of one of its presidential candidates, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said they do not have any evidence to support or deny the allegation. DAILY POST reports […] ADC clears air on Hayatu-Deen’s rigging allegation
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2027: Aisha Yesufu loses NDC senatorial primary in FCT
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has lost the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primary election for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. She lost the election to a chieftain of the party, Amanda Pam. The activist-turned-politician had said her ambition to represent the FCT in the upper legislative chamber was driven by the desire to solve […] 2027: Aisha Yesufu loses NDC senatorial primary in FCT
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Police arrest suspect in N1.02bn PMS theft, recover N300m assets in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one of the key suspects linked to the alleged theft of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, valued at N1.02 billion and recovered assets worth more than N300 million connected to the crime. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at […] Police arrest suspect in N1.02bn PMS theft, recover N300m assets in Lagos
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Court Affirms INEC’s Power To Issue Election Timetable, Schedule Of Activities
Justice James Omotosho made the declaration while delivering a judgement in a suit filed by the Social Democratic Party against INEC. The post Court Affirms INEC’s Power To Issue Election Timetable, Schedule Of Activities appeared first on Channels Television.
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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers in Edo
Edo State Police Command arrests three suspected kidnappers in Jattu following intelligence-led operations, reiterating commitment to fighting violent crim Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-kidnappers-in-edo/
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