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Ogun warns youths against deadly ‘bluetoothing’ drug trend
Ogun State officials issue a stark warning to youths about the ‘bluetoothing’ drug trend, a deadly practice of sharing blood that risks HIV and hepatitis. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-warns-youths-against-deadly-bluetoothing-drug-trend/
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Bauchi commiserates with Kebbi over schoolgirls’ abduction
The Bauchi State Government expresses sympathy to Kebbi State over the recent Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, calling the attack a major setback for educatio Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-commiserates-with-kebbi-over-schoolgirls-abduction/
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VIDEO: Gov Alia dismisses claims of genocide in Benue
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia refutes widespread Benue genocide claims, clarifying that current challenges are related to insecurity, not exterminatio Read More: https://punchng.com/video-gov-alia-dismisses-claims-of-genocide-in-benue/
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FUNAAB matriculates 6,356 students as VC warns against indecent dressing
FUNAAB matriculates a record 6,356 students. The VC warns against indecent dressing and misconduct, emphasizing discipline for future leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/funaab-matriculates-6356-students-as-vc-warns-against-indecent-dressing/
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Resident doctors refute labour ministry’s claims of progress, insist strike continues
The resident doctors have been on an indefinite strike since 1 November, grounding services across federal hospitals. The post Resident doctors refute labour ministry’s claims of progress, insist strike continues appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria wins gold in wrestling, athletics
Team Nigeria increases its medal tally at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, winning gold in 53kg wrestling and the women’s 4x100m relay. Read More: https://punchng.com/riyadh-2025-team-nigeria-wins-gold-in-wrestling-athletics/
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FCTA to crack down on property fee defaulters from November 26
The FCT Administration will crack down on defaulters of FCT property fees, including ground rent and land use charges, starting November 26. Pay now to avo Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-to-crack-down-on-property-fee-defaulters-from-november-26/
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Bandits attack another Kwara community, abduct four farmers
Armed bandits on Wednesday abducted four farmers during an attack in another community in Kwara State. DAILY POST recalls that armed bandits on Tuesday attacked Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state, killed three persons, abducted scores of residents and looted valuables of worshippers in the Christ Apostolic Church in the community. […] Bandits attack another Kwara community, abduct four farmers
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Officer killed as police foil kidnapping attempt in FCT
FCT Police Command thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Guto Village, Bwari, neutralizing two suspects in a gun duel. One police officer was tragically killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/officer-killed-as-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-in-fct/
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FG seeks Chinese assistance to train engineers, acquire modern technology 
By John Alechenu  The Minister of State for Works, Barr. Mohammed Goronyo, has expressed the federal government’s desire to build on existing cordial relationship with the Peoples Republic of China in improving its road infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of our engineers to deal with modern challenges.  Goronyo said this at a meeting with a […] The post FG seeks Chinese assistance to train engineers, acquire modern technology  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Full list: Covenant University emerges top African institution in Times interdisciplinary rankings
Released on Thursday via THE’s website, the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings evaluate how universities advance and support interdisciplinary scientific work. The post Full list: Covenant University emerges top African institution in Times interdisciplinary rankings appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Regina Daniels hits back, accuses Emeka Rollas of misconduct, lies & 8 years of failure
The simmering tensions between Nollywood star Regina Daniels and outgoing Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president Emeka Rollas boiled over on Thursday, November 20, after the actress posted a fiery Instagram story accusing him of incompetence, corruption, and personal misconduct. Regina Daniels, who said she once respected Rollas as a father figure, called him “a […] The post Regina Daniels hits back, accuses Emeka Rollas of misconduct, lies & 8 years of failure appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Editors and the Missing Part of Uzodimma’s Trust Story 
When I saw the programme for the 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors annual conference listing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the keynote speaker, I wasn’t sure it was a good idea. Uzodimma has been in the press mainly for the wrong reasons. As one of Nigeria’s leading journalists and public intellectuals, Reuben Abati said […]
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EPL: He’s special – Eze names Arsenal teammate who has gone beyond his expectations
Arsenal star, Eberechi Eze has named defender Jurrien Timber as the Gunners teammate who has gone beyond his expectations since he joined the Premier League North London club last summer. Eze joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace during in August after the Gunners beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature. Speaking on GOAL‘s Beast Mode On podcast, […] EPL: He’s special – Eze names Arsenal teammate who has gone beyond his expectations
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VIDEO: ‘You don’t know the law’, Nnamdi Kanu challenges court
Watch the video as detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu openly challenges the presiding judge in court, insisting his trial cannot proceed on a repealed law. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-you-dont-know-the-law-nnamdi-kanu-challenges-court/
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United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies From VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof After Cabin Brawl
United Nigeria Airlines has accepted public apologies from social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, following a brawl aboard one of its flights on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the incident occurred during boarding at Asaba International Airport and has sparked nationwide discussions on passenger conduct […]
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Northern Group Rejects FEC’s ‘Lopsided’ Road Projects
ABUJA – The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has strongly rejected the road contract approvals issued by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on November 6, 2025, describing the distribution as… The post Northern Group Rejects FEC’s ‘Lopsided’ Road Projects appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Wike acting on Tinubu’s orders to destabilise PDP — Udenta Udenta
Political strategist and founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Prof. Udenta Udenta, has accused President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Nigeria Police of working to destabilise the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking on Thursday during an interview with Arise News, Udenta alleged that the actions of the Minister […] Wike acting on Tinubu’s orders to destabilise PDP — Udenta Udenta
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Quality political leadership bane of Nigeria’s development – Ex-minister, Aganga
Former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Olusegun Aganga has identified Nigeria’s leadership problem as a of lack of competent political leaders. The post Quality political leadership bane of Nigeria’s development – Ex-minister, Aganga appeared first on Vanguard News.
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HID Awolọwọ Foundation hosts national dialogue on women in politics
The HID Awolọwọ Foundation hosts a national dialogue on the slow progress of Nigerian women in politics, 30 years after the Beijing Declaration. Read More: https://punchng.com/hid-awolowo-foundation-hosts-national-dialogue-on-women-in-politics/
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Photos: Aganga, Anya, Uncle Sam among dignitaries at Dr Olu Fasan’s book launch
The MUSON Centre, Lagos, was abuzz on Thursday for the launch of Dr Olu Fasan’s path-charting book, In The National Interest: The Road to Nigeria’s Political, Economic and Social Transformation. The event drew a distinguished gathering of Nigeria’s eminent figures, including Dr Olusegun Aganga, Professor Anya O. Anya, Uncle Sam Amuka, and Mr Frank Aigbogun. […] The post Photos: Aganga, Anya, Uncle Sam among dignitaries at Dr Olu Fasan’s book launch appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kwara church attack is reality Nigerian Christians face – US Reps committee
The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has said the terrorist attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, is the reality Nigerian Christians are facing. Reacting to a video that captured the attack, which happened The post Kwara church attack is reality Nigerian Christians face – US Reps committee appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Flag football finals begin in Abuja as NAFA expands youth development programme
According to NAFA, the sport is growing quickly in schools because it is affordable, safe, inclusive and strongly focused on teamwork and leadership. The post Flag football finals begin in Abuja as NAFA expands youth development programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Top 5 Safest Investments with Highest Returns in Nigeria
  What are the safest investments with the highest returns in Nigeria? That’s a question that people starting out in financial education ask a lot. And it’s pertinent for anyone in Nigeria who is looking to build wealth. Factors like inflation and currency instability make holding all your money in a savings account a bad […]
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WCQ playoff: ‘You won’t do that if I were captain’ – Obi Mikel slams Iwobi over controversial video
Former Chelsea defensive midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has slammed Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi following a controversial video he shared ahead of Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Gabon. Iwobi’s video showed the state of the Super Eagles’ hotel in Morocco ahead of the World Cup playoff fixtures. Ahead of the games against Gabon and DR Congo, the […] WCQ playoff: ‘You won’t do that if I were captain’ – Obi Mikel slams Iwobi over controversial video
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United Nigeria accepts Verydarkman, Mr Jollof’s apologies
United Nigeria Airlines has accepted the public apologies issued by the social media personality VeryDarkMan, and comedian Mr Jollof. The post United Nigeria accepts Verydarkman, Mr Jollof’s apologies appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Ogun Police arrest motorcyclist for allegedly killing wife, conveying body in sack
The Command’s Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, said the suspect was arrested at about 1:05 p.m. following credible information. The post Ogun Police arrest motorcyclist for allegedly killing wife, conveying body in sack appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Actress Bukola Arugba Accuses Kwara First Lady of Downplaying Church Attack
Nigerian actress Bukola Arugba has publicly challenged the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, over her description of the recent attack on a church in the state. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, terrorists attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) during a program that was being livestreamed in Eruku, Ekiti LGA of Kwara [...]
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Bukola Arugba Accuses Kwara First Lady of Downplaying Church Attack, Reveals Relatives Among Abducted Victims
Nigerian actress Bukola Arugba has publicly challenged the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, over her description of the recent attack on a church in the state. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, terrorists attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) during a program that was being livestreamed in Eruku, Ekiti LGA of Kwara [...]
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Tinubu Urges Global Leaders To Honour $100bn Climate Finance Pledge
President Bola Tinubu has urged nations that pledged the $100 billion annual climate finance to honour their commitments and ensure the timely delivery of resources in order to support the adaptation, mitigation of climate related issues particularly for vulnerable developing countries. Tinubu made the call at the 30th session of the Conference of the United […]
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No progress made to address our demands, strike continues – NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has described as misleading and inaccurate claims by the Federal Ministry of Labour that substantial progress has been made in addressing the union’s demands. In a statement on Thursday, NARD expressed disappointment at a press release circulated by the labour ministry officials on November 19, which suggested that […] No progress made to address our demands, strike continues – NARD
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Christain Genocide: Nigeria, U.S. Hold Talks Over Rising International Concerns
Senior Nigerian officials, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, visited Washington, DC, for important talks with U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore. The meeting was held amid rising international concerns about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Congressman Moore described the discussion as “frank, honest, and productive.” The talks focused on Nigeria’s security problems, […]
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‘God, prayer won’t fix save Nigeria’ – Omah Lay
Afrobeats singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has said prayers alone won’t save Nigeria. He insisted that until citizens began taking proactive actions, the country won’t change for the better. “No Jesus, no Allah, no prayer is saving us. Nothing changes until we wake TF up ,” he wrote on his X […] ‘God, prayer won’t fix save Nigeria’ – Omah Lay
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Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate 233 new housing units in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to inaugurate 233 new Lagos housing units at the Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate to boost the state’s housing stock. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-to-inaugurate-233-new-housing-units-in-lagos/
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Nasarawa rare earth plant to create 10,000 jobs —Firm
Nigeria’s mining sector has generated N26 billion in licensing revenue so far in 2025, a significant increase from N12 billion in 2024, according to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The post Nasarawa rare earth plant to create 10,000 jobs —Firm appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Women’s coalition condemns Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, calls for swift action to rescue them
The coalition called it a “brutal indictment” of Nigeria’s continued failure to protect its most vulnerable citizens. The post Women’s coalition condemns Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, calls for swift action to rescue them appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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