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APC will win 2027 elections convincingly, Yilwatda boasts
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda projects a sweeping victory for the party in the 2027 elections, citing acceptance of Tinubu’s administration. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-will-win-2027-elections-convincingly-yilwatda-boasts/
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Abuja indigenes to honour Wike
Abuja indigenes will honour FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as Infrastructure Minister of the Year for his significant contributions to satellite town development Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-indigenes-to-honour-wike/
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Tuggar Affirms Nigeria’s Non-Aligned, Interest-Driven Foreign Policy At Doha Forum
Stella Omona The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a pragmatic, interest-driven foreign policy anchored on economic growth, job creation, and strategic global… The post Tuggar Affirms Nigeria’s Non-Aligned, Interest-Driven Foreign Policy At Doha Forum appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Detty December: Lagos positioning self as Africa’s creative capital — APC
The party said  the state’s growing influence is a product of deliberate public investment in infrastructure, tourism, transportation, and security. The post Detty December: Lagos positioning self as Africa’s creative capital — APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Armed men ambush Benue Buffalos handball team on Otukpo–Enugu Road
Members of the Benue Buffalos Handball Team have narrated a harrowing experience after armed men ambushed their official team bus while returning from the Ardova Premier Handball League in Lagos. The post Armed men ambush Benue Buffalos handball team on Otukpo–Enugu Road appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LASU outraged as ‘bandit prank’ sparks fear on campus
LASU condemned the content in strong terms, especially its portrayal of banditry, terrorism, and violent extremism. The post LASU outraged as ‘bandit prank’ sparks fear on campus appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Improved Welfare Condition Potent Weapon To Fight Insecurity In Nigeria – Afe Babalola
Chief Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has called on the Federal Government to take drastic action to end the insecurity across the States of the… The post Improved Welfare Condition Potent Weapon To Fight Insecurity In Nigeria – Afe Babalola appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Super Eagles Star Names One Skill That Gives Him Edge Over Saka, Yamal, and Others
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke claims he is faster than top stars like Saka, Yamal, Haaland, and Vinicius Jr., admitting only Mbappé beats him for pace.
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Insecurity: China supports Nigeria’s efforts in combating terrorism
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting was to deliberate on ways to further tighten the relationship between the two countries as both sides spoke highly of the development of the China-Nigeria Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. A statement from the Chinese embassy said that both sides […] Insecurity: China supports Nigeria’s efforts in combating terrorism
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Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Journalism, Crisis Communication – PRNigeria Publisher
The Publisher of PRNigeria, Yushau A. Shuaib, has urged young journalists and communication students to embrace Artificial Intelligence responsibly, stressing that the future of the media industry will be defined… The post Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Journalism, Crisis Communication – PRNigeria Publisher appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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CANAN hails U.S. terror designation of Nigeria, urges urgent action to end religious violence
The Christian Association of Nigerian Americans (CANAN) has welcomed the decision by the United States government to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act, describing the move as a critical step toward global accountability over ongoing violence in the country. The post CANAN hails U.S. terror designation of Nigeria, urges urgent action to end religious violence appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Rivers Communities Lead Fight Against Land Grabbing With Land Development Committee
ITODE AKARI The Alesa community, home to several federal and state projects, has launched a government-approved, community-based land development committee to tackle illegal land sales and land grabbing. The initiative… The post Rivers Communities Lead Fight Against Land Grabbing With Land Development Committee appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Anambra community denies involvement in viral video of alleged military killing
By Vincent Ujumadu The leadership of Akwaihedi Community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State has dissociated itself from a trending video alleging that a young man was killed in a bush by men wearing military uniforms. In the video, a voice claimed that the victim was killed by soldiers who also stripped […] The post Anambra community denies involvement in viral video of alleged military killing appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Netanyahu Expects Second Phase Of Gaza Truce To Begin Soon
The second stage of the Gaza truce plan concerns disarming Hamas, the further withdrawal of Israeli forces as a transitional authority is established, and the deployment of an international stabilisation force. The post Netanyahu Expects Second Phase Of Gaza Truce To Begin Soon appeared first on Channels Television.
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Rep Waive Raises Alarm Over Declining Voter Numbers In Delta Central, Urges Massive Mobilisation
Okorohohi Michael Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Waive, has expressed deep concern over the steady decline in voter… The post Rep Waive Raises Alarm Over Declining Voter Numbers In Delta Central, Urges Massive Mobilisation appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Seven kidnapped victims rescued from Kaduna forest
Security operatives comprising Nigeria Police Force, NPF, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Military, have rescued at least seven kidnapped persons in Kaduna State. The FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stressing that operatives dislodged a criminal camp in a high-risk, cross-border security raid in Ushafa area, […] Seven kidnapped victims rescued from Kaduna forest
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UNIMAID Law Student Clinches Top Prize At Campus Journalism Awards 2025
Usman Bashir Abubakar, a law student from the University of Maiduguri, has been crowned the overall Campus Journalist of the Year at the 7th annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA) held… The post UNIMAID Law Student Clinches Top Prize At Campus Journalism Awards 2025 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague
The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]
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Egbetokun, Kingibe call for stronger action against gender-based violence
Nigerian leaders, including Sen. Kingibe and IGP Egbetokun, call for stronger measures and unity to end gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activis Read More: https://punchng.com/egbetokun-kingibe-call-for-stronger-action-against-gender-based-violence/
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Utomi suggests use of drones to monitor Nigeria’s highways
A Political Economist, Prof Pat Utomi, has called for the use of drones to monitor Nigeria’s highways as part of efforts to tackle insecurity. Utomi, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday, said that governors must close ranks on it. The professor expressed dismay over what he referred […] Utomi suggests use of drones to monitor Nigeria’s highways
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Super Eagles: Arsenal star, Marley Frohock confirms eligibility to play for Nigeria
Arsenal striker, Marley Frohock, has confirmed his eligibility to play for Nigeria at senior level. The youngster said he was eligible to represent the three-time African champions through his Nigerian mother. He could play for England through his father. Frohock, who was born in Basildon, United Kingdom, said it was his father that encouraged him […] Super Eagles: Arsenal star, Marley Frohock confirms eligibility to play for Nigeria
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MACBAN appeals to Benue govt to intervene in alleged killing of herder
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, has alleged that some youths in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state killed one of their members.
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Oyetola didn’t interfere in Osun APC screening, says minister’s aide
The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bolaji Akinola, has described as “baseless and misleading” the allegation by governorship aspirant, Senator Iyiola Omisore, that the Minister, The post Oyetola didn’t interfere in Osun APC screening, says minister’s aide appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Monthly injection to control severe asthma discovered — Study
A global trial has suggested that a monthly injection could allow people with severe asthma to stop taking daily steroid tablets altogether or at least reduce their intake, with no ill effects.
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2027: Delta Central APC Stakeholders Pledge Unalloyed Loyalty To Tinubu, Oborevwori
Okorohohi Michael Leaders and other stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District, on Sunday, converged at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, for a high-level… The post 2027: Delta Central APC Stakeholders Pledge Unalloyed Loyalty To Tinubu, Oborevwori appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Wike’s PDP faction holds BoT meeting in Abuja, reaffirms plan to restore party stability
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, convened its Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting on Sunday in Abuja. In The post Wike’s PDP faction holds BoT meeting in Abuja, reaffirms plan to restore party stability appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Uzodimma: Nigeria will win the war against terrorism
Imo State Governor and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is upbeat that Nigeria will win the war against terrorists. The post Uzodimma: Nigeria will win the war against terrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.
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GREDA President pushes for swift reduction in interest rates
“Our sector cannot unlock its full potential until interest rates are brought down to realistic levels,” he said. “We need urgent, decisive action, not gradual adjustments. A rapid reduction will not only support developers but also empower ordinary citizens who dream of owning a home.”
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Warner Bros reveals why Netflix won the acquisition deal
Warner Bros, the parent company company of CNN and HBO, Discovery Channels has announced that it has reached an $82.7bn acquisition deal with Netflix
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ADC, not Tinubu, behind alleged one-party agenda — Okechukwu
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has absolved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of claims that he is working to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, The post ADC, not Tinubu, behind alleged one-party agenda — Okechukwu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2026 will be a better year for Nigeria — Remi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed optimism that 2026 will usher in prosperity for Nigeria, declaring that the nation’s economic fortunes will witness a major turnaround. The post 2026 will be a better year for Nigeria — Remi Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Oil industry records zero oil theft in one year — Chevron MD
The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, Mr Jim Swartz, at the weekend, disclosed that Chevron has recorded zero incidents of sabotage in the past year.
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ComUnity_Spaces celebrates grand East Legon opening and end-of-year milestone
ComUnity_Spaces, a co-working space, marked its official opening with a celebratory event that doubled as a quarterly networking gathering and year-end party.
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Man arrested after people sprayed with pepper spray at Heathrow
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a number of people were sprayed with what is believed to be pepper spray at a Heathrow Airport car park, police said.
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Katsina governor concludes state-wide tour, commissions key projects
Mr Radda stated that local government autonomy is now visible, as LGA chairmen can present clear development plans for their communities. The post Katsina governor concludes state-wide tour, commissions key projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NIDCOM, InnoPower Africa sign MoU to boost diaspora job access for Nigerian youths
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InnoPower Africa to expand access to remote job opportunities for young Nigerian professionals. The post NIDCOM, InnoPower Africa sign MoU to boost diaspora job access for Nigerian youths appeared first on Vanguard News.
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