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Police kill two kidnappers, rescue victim in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a female kidnapped victim and killed two of the assailants in the state during a fierce battle. A statement signed by the Police The post Police kill two kidnappers, rescue victim in Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Cardtonic eSIM vs Nomad: Who Offers Better Regional Bundles?
Planning a multi-country trip? Discover whether Cardtonic eSIM vs Nomad offers you better regional bundles, easier payments, and more The post Cardtonic eSIM vs Nomad: Who Offers Better Regional Bundles? appeared first on Vanguard News.
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10 simple ways to teach young children about body safety
Teaching young children about body safety is one of the most important responsibilities parents and caregivers have.
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CAN raises security concerns ahead of Christmas in Northern Nigeria
While calling on government authorities to act decisively, CAN also appealed to Christians to exercise wisdom, vigilance, and restraint, while remaining steadfast in prayer and faith. The post CAN raises security concerns ahead of Christmas in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG, state govts chart strategies to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss at 18th NCE meeting
The Federal and state governments on Thursday outlined strategies to address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution at the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting, hosted The post FG, state govts chart strategies to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss at 18th NCE meeting appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer after Davido appearance
Nigerian content creator and musician, Carter Efe, real name Oderhohwo Efe, has emerged as Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch following a blockbuster livestream featuring Afrobeats star Davido. The post Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer after Davido appearance appeared first on Vanguard News.
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WEF Injects ₦12m Into Women-Owned Ventures, Empowers Over 300 Women With Business Tools
The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC Group, hosted an empowerment programme in Lagos on Tuesday. The… The post WEF Injects ₦12m Into Women-Owned Ventures, Empowers Over 300 Women With Business Tools appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Former Botswana President Masisi Calls For Agriculture-Led Economic Diversification In Africa
His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetsi Masisi, former President of Botswana has  emphasized the critical importance of agricultural development as a strategic tool for diversifying economies within Africa. He said this… The post Former Botswana President Masisi Calls For Agriculture-Led Economic Diversification In Africa appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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NPFL: Enyimba coach Ukaegbu reveals plan for El-Kanemi Warriors clash
Enyimba head coach, Lawrence Ukaegbu, has revealed his team’s plan for their matchday 18 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions will trade tackles with El-Kanemi Warriors at the El-Kanemi Sports centre this weekend. Ukaegbu said that they will approach the game against the Borno Army with another formation. “We […] NPFL: Enyimba coach Ukaegbu reveals plan for El-Kanemi Warriors clash
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Paperless revolution: Nigeria hits 100% digital compliance across federal ministries
Nigeria’s federal government has achieved full digital compliance, marking the successful transition to a paperless civil service to boost efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/paperless-revolution-nigeria-hits-100-digital-compliance-across-federal-ministries/
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Wasiu Ayinde’s Fidipote ruling house lays claim to Awujale stool, gives reasons
The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has written to the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, claiming that it is the turn of the family to present candidate(s) to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.
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Yuletide: FCT CP orders deployment of over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, others
The FCT Police Command enhances Yuletide security by deploying over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, parks, and major highways for a safe festive season Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-fct-cp-orders-deployment-of-over-2000-personnel-to-worship-centres-others/
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Rivers: Joining APC simple choice – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was an easy choice he made. The governor said this on Thursday while addressing newsmen at the APC headquarters in Abuja. Recall that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, had engaged in a prolonged political battle with […] Rivers: Joining APC simple choice – Fubara
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PDP cause of my travails; I was never a member – Fubara
“If I have to be honest, was I really a member of the PDP? I wasn’t. Whatever I suffered during the political crisis, 90 per cent of it was imposed on me by the party. The post PDP cause of my travails; I was never a member – Fubara appeared first on Vanguard News.
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See the solar energy system this woman invested her money into instead of repairing her house (video)
A woman who wanted constant electricity for her business got a solar system instead of using the money to improve her old un-plastered house. People reacted.
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Video: "Kidnapping is destiny, not government failure”: Lalude speaks
Lalude linked the rise in kidnapping in Nigeria to fate, urging Nigerians to pray and stay vigilant against suspicious activities in their communities.
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Visa restriction: What Tinubu govt should do to escape Trump’s ban – Prof Aworawo
A professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, David Aworawo, has urged the Nigerian government to act swiftly and diplomatically to secure the lifting of the recent visa restrictions imposed on Nigeria by the United States. Aworawo said the cost of the partial restriction is significant and requires urgent intervention […] Visa restriction: What Tinubu govt should do to escape Trump’s ban – Prof Aworawo
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GMLD urges Lagos govt to intervene as JOHESU strike disrupts healthcare services
The Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, GMLD, Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Lagos State Government to urgently step in and broker a resolution to the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, warning that the strike is already disrupting critical healthcare services across the state. The appeal was made in […] GMLD urges Lagos govt to intervene as JOHESU strike disrupts healthcare services
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Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman, Neutralise Two Suspects, Recover Firearms In Rivers
PORT HARCOURT – Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annex, have rescued a kidnapped woman, neutralised two suspects, and recovered firearms and… The post Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman, Neutralise Two Suspects, Recover Firearms In Rivers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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FG records breakthrough as federal civil service goes paperless, saves billions
‎The federal government has declared a breakthrough in its public sector reforms, announcing that Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has effectively transitioned from paper-based operations to digital work processes, a shift The post FG records breakthrough as federal civil service goes paperless, saves billions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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PHOTOS: Lagos CJ swears in 126 notaries public
Lagos State Chief Judge, Kazeem Alogba, has sworn in 126 new Notaries Public, urging them to uphold integrity and high ethical standards in their duties. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-lagos-cj-swears-in-126-notaries-public/
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Yusuf Pays ₦8.2bn Owed To Ganduje-Era Councillors
KANO – In a rare display of statesmanship, Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf yesterday made a final disbursement of over N8.2 billion backlog allowances to 1,371 Ganduje-era Councillors. The payment marks… The post Yusuf Pays ₦8.2bn Owed To Ganduje-Era Councillors appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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NPFL: Nasarawa United Vs Barau FC get new date 
The Nigeria Premier Football League, has rescheduled the matchday 18 encounter between Nasarawa United versus Barau FC. The match which was earlier fixed for Sunday, 21st December will now hold on Tuesday 23rd December, 2025. The encounter will be staged at the Lafia City Stadium. Nasarawa United will be facing Barau FC for the first […] NPFL: Nasarawa United Vs Barau FC get new date 
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Dalung Slams Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls It “Endorsement of Fraud”
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the removal of the fuel subsidy, calling the decision an “endorsement of fraud.” Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Dalung criticised the timing and handling of the policy, saying it was implemented without proper consultation and reflected a “poverty of […] The post Dalung Slams Tinubu Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls It “Endorsement of Fraud” appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Daniel Etim Effiong's wife Toyosi blasts blogger following criticism over her interview
Toyosi Etim-Effiong reacts to a blogger’s misleading post after her interview on Toke Makinwa's show, defending her marriage and sharing her true thoughts
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2027: Every community now enjoys solar lights –  NDDC MD, Igbia Monarchs to Tinubu
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, alongside traditional rulers and leaders from the Niger Delta, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for extending key development projects to the region. Speaking through King Collins Daniel of the Ogbia Kingdom, the delegation pledged full support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, […] 2027: Every community now enjoys solar lights –  NDDC MD, Igbia Monarchs to Tinubu
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Nothing Has Come Out of Subsidy Removal Except Poverty, Inflation, Insecurity – Dalung
The former Minister also accused the Tinubu government of failing to account for its handling of the subsidy removal, saying Nigerians should have been enjoying a better standard of living since the move was implemented. The post Nothing Has Come Out of Subsidy Removal Except Poverty, Inflation, Insecurity – Dalung appeared first on Channels Television.
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Photo: See the assignment this student did with AI, you will be surprised
A Nigerian lady shared a post on TikTok showing an assignment one of her course mates used AI to do. The professor spotted the assignment after submission.
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Akpabio’s health not in question, Aide dismisses rumours
Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s aide dismisses baseless social media reports about his health, confirming he is healthy and performing his duties. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabios-health-not-in-question-aide-dismisses-rumours/
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Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida shot dead
Ecuadorian national team footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil, his club Barcelona SC confirmed on Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuadorian-footballer-mario-pineida-shot-dead/
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Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court grants ex-labour minister, Ngige, bail
The court held that such discretion must be discharged judicially and judiciously without the imposition of conditions that would appear unreasonable and arbitrary. The post Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court grants ex-labour minister, Ngige, bail appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BREAKING: Court grants ex-Labour Minister Ngige bail over alleged N2.2b fraud
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarimpa has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige. Ngige is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial The post BREAKING: Court grants ex-Labour Minister Ngige bail over alleged N2.2b fraud appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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JUST IN: Court Rules Ex-Minister Ngige To Remain On Administrative Bail
Chris Ngige, a former minister, had been arraigned on an eight-count charge of alleged corrupt practices but pleaded not guilty. The post JUST IN: Court Rules Ex-Minister Ngige To Remain On Administrative Bail appeared first on Channels Television.
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Tractors clog Brussels in anger at EU-Mercosur trade deal
Hundreds of tractors converged on Brussels on Thursday in a show of farmers' anger at the EU's planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur -- whose fate hung in the balance as summit talks opened in the Belgian capital. More than 150 tractors clogged the streets of central Brussels Thursday morning with many more expected.
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Akoko South-West Council boss calls for calm over alleged killing of teenager by convoy in Ondo
Following the death of a young man, Goodness Emiju, who was allegedly knocked down by a convoy in Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government, the Chairman of the council, Ayo Ajana, has called for calm amid rising tension in the community. Ajana, who condoled with the family of the deceased, revealed that Emiju was […] Akoko South-West Council boss calls for calm over alleged killing of teenager by convoy in Ondo
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FULL LIST: PDP governors who defected to APC in 2025
With the 2027 general elections approaching, Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing renewed realignments as some governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the The post FULL LIST: PDP governors who defected to APC in 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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