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Unilever Nigeria marks IWD with fitness exercise
Unilever Nigeria, the country’s oldest manufacturing company, proudly commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a thoughtfully curated experience themed “In Her Element.” Held at its Head Office in The post Unilever Nigeria marks IWD with fitness exercise appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Fubara inspects completed bridge in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed delight over the completion of the Agba-Ndele Bridge saying he would inaugurate the project, alongside the adjoining 14km Ndele-Omofo-Agba-Ndele road, in May. The post Fubara inspects completed bridge in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG accelerates road, bridge projects in Ebonyi
Nigeria’s infrastructure renewal programme has gained momentum in Ebonyi State as the Federal Government intensifies work on major highway and bridge projects aimed at improving transportation across the Southeast. Read The post FG accelerates road, bridge projects in Ebonyi appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FAAC shares N1.894tn February revenue to FG, others
FAAC shares N1.894 trillion from February 2026 revenue. Learn about the FAAC revenue sharing breakdown between federal, state, and local governments. Read More: https://punchng.com/faac-shares-n1-894tn-february-revenue-to-fg-others/
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Firm hosts talent summit for young professionals
As part of efforts to improve graduate employability and expand access to career opportunities, RecruitTech HR Solutions has hosted the RGEP 2.0 Talent Summit in Lagos under its flagship initiative, The post Firm hosts talent summit for young professionals appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Anambra’s planned protest over poor electricity supply suspended
•Convener says he received 157 threat calls•Stakeholders fix town hall meetings The planned protest by electricity consumers in Anambra state has been suspended. Announcing this Friday at Gellys’ Inn in The post Anambra’s planned protest over poor electricity supply suspended appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Troops reopen road shut for years, detonates IEDs in Imo
Troops operating under 34 Artillery Brigade have reopened Lilu–Eketutu Road between boundaries of Anambra and Imo States shut for three years due to activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of The post Troops reopen road shut for years, detonates IEDs in Imo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Rights group demands termination of ₦48bn pipeline surveillance contract with Tompolo
A civil society organisation, the Global Network for Good Governance and Rights Concern Initiative, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discontinue the multi-billion naira pipeline surveillance contract awarded The post Rights group demands termination of ₦48bn pipeline surveillance contract with Tompolo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lagos father in court for defiling daughter
A 44-year-old trader faces charges in a Lagos court for allegedly defiling his four-year-old daughter. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-father-in-court-for-defiling-daughter/
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Close monitoring shaped my son’s success – Mrs Ananaba
Discover a mother’s proven advice for a child’s academic success. Learn how restricting screen time, close monitoring, and communication can help your chil Read More: https://punchng.com/close-monitoring-shaped-my-sons-success-mrs-ananaba/
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Aviation fuel price jumps by 80%
Nigeria’s aviation fuel price has surged by 80% to N1,800 per litre, placing immense financial pressure on domestic airlines now absorbing the costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-fuel-price-jumps-by-80/
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Expert launches initiative to empower professionals
A new professional development and branding platform, Brand Xperience, has been launched to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives build clearer, credible, and more impactful personal brands. The initiative, powered by The post Expert launches initiative to empower professionals appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027: A’Ibom South elders pledge support for Tinubu, Akpabio, others
Political elders in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) senatorial district have pledged to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno in 2027. They The post 2027: A’Ibom South elders pledge support for Tinubu, Akpabio, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Why my enemies are after me— Pastor Chris Okafor
My pains, agony, tribulations By Emma Nnadozie Embattled Pastor Chris Okafor, the Founder of Grace Nation Global, also known as Liberation City, is in deep pain. Apart from the accusations by some ladies that he abandoned them and married another lady, he bore for years the revelation that two out of his four children from his divorced […] The post Why my enemies are after me— Pastor Chris Okafor appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bayelsa PDP to commission new secretariat, hold state elective congress
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State is set to commission its new secretariat today. The commissioning of the new secretariat became imperative following the sack of the Solomon The post Bayelsa PDP to commission new secretariat, hold state elective congress appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Delta approves N34bn for 25 Divisional Police Headquarters, other projects
The Delta State Executive Council (DELSEC), on Friday, approved N34 billion to build Police Divisional Headquarters across the 25 LGAs, ahead of the proposed State Police. The Commissioner for Works The post Delta approves N34bn for 25 Divisional Police Headquarters, other projects appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027: Is PDP collapsing because Wike is ‘holding it down’ for Tinubu or due to internal crisis?
Luminous Jannamike, Abuja A few metres from the busy junction near the Peoples Democratic Party national secretariat in Wuse Zone 5, Musa Sani runs a small kiosk squeezed between a POS operator’s stall and a modest business centre where residents come to print documents and photocopy forms. Behind his seat is a carton filled with unused campaign […] The post 2027: Is PDP collapsing because Wike is ‘holding it down’ for Tinubu or due to internal crisis? appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NDRA hails siting of $145m Medical Village in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Rights Advocates (NDRA) has praised the decision of the Wives of Correctional Services Officers Association (NICOWA) to site a state-of-the-art medical facility valued at $145million in the The post NDRA hails siting of $145m Medical Village in Niger Delta appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Benue thugs abduct mortuary attendant, stop mass burial
Thugs in Benue State abducted a mortuary attendant to stop a planned mass burial for victims of a recent bandit attack in Kwande Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-thugs-abduct-mortuary-attendant-stop-mass-burial/
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Court rejects Delta monarch’s application to strike out throne dispute suit
An Asaba High Court in Delta State has dismissed an application by the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), seeking to halt proceedings in a suit challenging his The post Court rejects Delta monarch’s application to strike out throne dispute suit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Shiites hold solidarity rally for Iran, Palestine in Abuja
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria held a Shiite solidarity rally in Abuja, showing support for Iran and Palestine on Quds Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/shiites-hold-solidarity-rally-for-iran-palestine-in-abuja/
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Defence Minister assures proactive security shield for APC National Convention
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of the National Convention Security Committee and Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has assured delegates to the party’s convention of their safety The post Defence Minister assures proactive security shield for APC National Convention appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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No tears for Eagles
Sometimes I feel strongly to put a telephone call across to the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, to ask if he has resigned from this job of breathing fresh air into The post No tears for Eagles appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu to Media Executives: Hold states, LGAs accountable as you do to me
President Bola Tinubu yesterday urged media executives to also scrutinize state and local governments, the way they scrutinize his administration.  The post Tinubu to Media Executives: Hold states, LGAs accountable as you do to me appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Issues in President Tinubu’s UK state visit
By Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026, to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond The post Issues in President Tinubu’s UK state visit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Repentant terrorists leaking information —Serving senior officers
•Lament 3 Colonels lost in Borno; equipment taken, yet nothing done •Why terror thrives — Ofoyetan By Evelyn Usman Amid Nigeria’s seemingly endless war against terrorism and banditry, a chilling question refuses to fade. It echoes after every mass burial of villagers cut down in midnight raids. It lingers in the silence of deserted communities where farms […] The post Repentant terrorists leaking information —Serving senior officers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Govt knows the terrorists, their locations, Security experts agree with Gumi  
•Say terror persists because powerful people are behind it •We can defeat terrorism if authorities stop looking away By Matilda Ikediobi US Army veteran, Capt Bishop Johnson (retd) and Intelligence and Security Consultant, Yahuza Getzo, were panelists on Channels TV. In this joint interview, they spoke about insecurity in the country and what the government must do to tackle […] The post Govt knows the terrorists, their locations, Security experts agree with Gumi   appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: APC Youth League Warns Against Fielding ‘wrong candidates’ In Oyo, Ogun, Lagos
A political advocacy group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on the platform of Oyo APC Youth League, has cautioned the national leadership of the party to exercise caution in the selection of governorship candidates for the 2027 general election, warning that poor choices could threaten the party’s fortunes in the South-west […]
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Hold states, LGs accountable, Tinubu tells media executives
President Bola Tinubu calls on media executives to extend scrutiny to state and local governments, highlighting fiscal autonomy and reforms under his admin Read More: https://punchng.com/hold-states-lgs-accountable-tinubu-tells-media-executives/
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Northern groups, Middle Belt Forum, Ijaw Leaders, others to FG: No political will to decimate terrorists
•Urge sustained crackdown on terrorism sponsors By Samuel Oyadongha; Peter Duru; Egufe Yafugborhi; Emma Unah; Ochuko Akuopha; Steve Oko; Daniel Abia & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, a couple of days ago, stirred the hornets’ nest when he claimed that the Nigerian government was aware of the identities and locations of terrorists operating in […] The post Northern groups, Middle Belt Forum, Ijaw Leaders, others to FG: No political will to decimate terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Illegal buildings on embassies’ land will be demolished – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike orders the demolition of illegal buildings on land allocated to embassies in Abuja, vowing to prosecute the illegal developer. Read More: https://punchng.com/illegal-buildings-on-embassies-land-will-be-demolished-wike/
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Down Syndrome Foundation promotes inclusivity with sports
Nigeria’s Down Syndrome Foundation holds its 19th annual sports competition to promote inclusivity and celebrate the abilities of persons with the conditio Read More: https://punchng.com/down-syndrome-foundation-promotes-inclusivity-with-sports/
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13 % Derivation: Gov Otu fights on as new report says Cross River has 119 Oil Wells
•Stakeholders, journalists on fact-finding missions near the Bakassi Peninsula By Onochie Anibeze The recent recommendations on oil and gas wells in the Niger Delta by a panel set up by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) have given fresh momentum to the long-running dispute over oil wells involving Cross River  and Akwa Ibom states […] The post 13 % Derivation: Gov Otu fights on as new report says Cross River has 119 Oil Wells appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Middle-East crises: Nigeria’s poor to face more hardships as experts list impacts
Amidst escalation in the Middle-East crises, financial and economy experts have indicated that the spill-over effect will worsen economic hardship in Nigeria... The post Middle-East crises: Nigeria’s poor to face more hardships as experts list impacts appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Police invite parents as Igbinedion school students assault classmate
Students expelled after an Igbinedion school assault video goes viral. Police invite parents to file a formal complaint against the bullying incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-invite-parents-as-igbinedion-school-students-assault-classmate/
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Tinubu overrules Keyamo, moves safety investigation bureau to Presidency
President Bola Tinubu has moved the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to the Presidency, overriding the Aviation Minister for operational indepen Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-overrules-keyamo-moves-safety-investigation-bureau-to-presidency/
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