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USA to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
The United States will host the first-ever 19-team FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from January 5-30, 2028, with seven clubs including Arsenal already confirme Read More: https://punchng.com/usa-to-host-inaugural-womens-club-world-cup-in-2028/
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2027: Police begin training of 10,000 officers for elections
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Domestic crude supply to refineries falls 6.3% — NMDPRA
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Edo govt demolishes building allegedly used for organ harvesting, cultism
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Diri calls Duke pretender, alleges presidential ambition is bid for rehabilitation
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Fire Guts Major Electronics Complex In Kogi
A fire has razed the upper chamber of PEELINKS Electronics Limited, described as the largest electrical trading complex in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, destroying goods estimated at hundreds of millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on Murtala Mohammed Way, marks the second time the facility has been gutted by fire in six years, […]
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Ex-Minister Oyelese Tackles Makinde Over LG Statutory Fund
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Wole Oyelese has challenged governor Seyi Makinde to account for statutory funds due to the state’s 33 local government areas, insisting that his demand for financial accountability from the Federal Government must be matched by transparency within his own administration. The former minister who is the convener of the […]
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Qatar reveals which 3 groups of foreign professionals may qualify for permanent residency
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Many Northern states pass state police bill into law; others dither
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NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Unresolved Demands, Gives FG New Deadline
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions, state councils and civil society allies to begin preparations for possible nationwide action if the federal government fails to resolve workers’ demands by October 27.   The directive followed a meeting between the Federal Government and organised labour in Abuja on Thursday, which ended without […]
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N10bn Ebola Fund Remains Untouched, APC-PCC Tells Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has said contrary to insinuations by the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), the N10 billion approved for the Ebola emergency in June remains untouched. According to the council, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Federal Airport Authority of […]
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BBC defamation suit: Trump get December deadline to testify
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Firm’s 9-month Net Profit Rises 53% To N40.69bn
  Guinness Nigeria Plc has reported a net profit of N40.69 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The company’s unaudited financial results showed that revenue grew from N335.07 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, while profit after tax rose from N26.59 billion. Profit before tax also increased by 55.3 per cent, […]
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FIFA approves Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football
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FG promotes 27,624 NSCDC officers, others 
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Osun court remands two for attacking IBEDC staff 
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FIFA approves committee to run Nigeria football until May 2027
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El Clasico: 'It'll be war' - Barcelona's Xavi Espart fires warning to Real Madrid
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Farida Isiak: Amnesty Accuses Police Of Weaponising Courts Against Journalist
Amnesty International has accused the police of weaponising the judicial system to punish journalist Farida Isiak over a social media post, demanding that Nigerian authorities drop the charges against her and end her trial. The organisation made the call on Thursday evening while welcoming the release of the 23-year-old journalist on bail after she was […]
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2027: PDP can back Tinubu, fight APC elsewhere – Wike’s aide
"For the first time in history of politics in this country, the people from other parties are now supporting him. So, it's not anti-party," Olayinka said.
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FG boosts power supply in Kano with four new projects
Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said that the projects reflected the company’s broader commitment to the Nigerian Electricity Grid Maintenance, Expansion, and Rehabilitation Programme.
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Senate raises alarm as ocean surge wipes out 80 per cent of Ondo community
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Senate seeks troops' deployment as gunmen kill 113 persons in Benue
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Dangote Charts Path to Africa’s Industrial Revolution, Prioritises Power, Financing
The president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has said Africa’s ambition to become a global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products. Dangote, who has outlined a $50 billion investment programme for 2026 to 2030, […]
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Australia explains 1 requirement that could help foreign spouses get faster visa approval
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Tinubu’s Reforms Made Nigerians Poorer — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that the devaluation of the naira and other reforms have deepened poverty in Nigeria. Obasanjo made the remarks on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom, where he faulted the sharp depreciation of the naira and its impact […]
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2027: INEC turns to AI to check result discrepancies
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Ebola: No need to cancel campaigns, gatherings, says Minister
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EPL: Rooney accuses Man United stars of avoiding responsibility
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Spain refers LaLiga chief to tribunal over Real Madrid Nazi comments
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Breaking: Lagos Blue Line expands with 3 new train stations
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Fola explains reason behind viral UNILAG project defense photo in casual outfit
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Find out more as Investors lose N103.60bn as Nigerian stock market extends bearish run
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Senate moves to strengthen NUC powers, improve academic standards
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Self-confessed IPOB member in tears after bagging 20-year jail term
The judge said the court had considered the charge against the defendant and the ripple effect it had on the nation.
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