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Lagos urges compliance as monthly sanitation resumes April 25
The Lagos sanitation exercise resumes on April 25, 2026. LAWMA urges residents to comply with the monthly cleanup from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-urges-compliance-as-monthly-sanitation-resumes-april-25/
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Sign police pension bill or lose our votes, retirees protest, warn Tinubu
Retired police officers protest in Abuja, warning President Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill removing them from the contributory pension scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/sign-police-pension-bill-or-lose-our-votes-retirees-protest-warn-tinubu/
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Police foil armed robbery, arrest woman with cannabis
The Niger Police Command foiled an armed robbery in Minna, recovering a pistol, and arrested a woman in Kontagora for alleged cannabis possession. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-armed-robbery-arrest-woman-with-cannabis/
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2026 World Cup perfect time for Brazil to win again – Cafu
Two-time winner Cafu says the 2026 World Cup is the perfect moment for Brazil to win again, citing a strong team and coach Carlo Ancelotti. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-world-cup-perfect-time-for-brazil-to-win-again-cafu/
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EPL: Bournemouth appoint ex-Leipzig boss Marco Rose as Iraola successor
AFC Bournemouth have confirmed Marco Rose as their new head coach on a three-year deal, with the German set to succeed Andoni Iraola this summer. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-bournemouth-appoint-ex-leipzig-boss-marco-rose-as-iraola-successor/
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JUST IN: Ogun East APC endorses Abiodun for Senate, snubs Gbenga Daniel
Ogun East APC leaders and stakeholders have endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-ogun-east-apc-endorses-abiodun-for-senate-snubs-gbenga-daniel/
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FCTA urges teachers to end strike, says timing harms pupils
The FCT Administration appeals to the Nigeria Union of Teachers to call off its indefinite strike, warning it harms pupils preparing for WAEC exams. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-urges-teachers-to-end-strike-says-timing-harms-pupils/
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Tinubu approves new police academy campus in Ogun, N15bn take-off grant
President Tinubu approves a new Police Academy campus in Ogun State with a N15bn grant, aiming to enhance police education and expand the force. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-new-police-academy-campus-in-ogun-n15bn-take-off-grant/
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Eliminate criminals, make Nigeria safe, CDS tells soldiers
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff directs troops in the North-West to sustain aggressive operations and eliminate criminals to make the nation safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/eliminate-criminals-make-nigeria-safe-cds-tells-soldiers/
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FCCPC hails court ruling affirming its powers to probe airlines
A Federal High Court ruling affirms FCCPC airline powers, dismissing Air Peace’s lawsuit. This judgment strengthens consumer protection in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-hails-court-ruling-affirming-its-powers-to-probe-airlines/
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2027: Don’t purchase APC nomination forms outside governor’s directive – Emegha
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, has warned registered members of the party seeking elective positions in the state to obtain the governor’s permission before purchasing nomination forms. Chief Emegha gave the advice on Monday in Afikpo during the inauguration of the Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone chapter […] 2027: Don’t purchase APC nomination forms outside governor’s directive – Emegha
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N8.7bn Fraud Trial: Banker testifies on inflows into accounts linked to Malami, family members
The court admitted nine exhibits, including bank accounts linked to Mr Malami, his family members and their firms. The post N8.7bn Fraud Trial: Banker testifies on inflows into accounts linked to Malami, family members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court dismisses Air Peace suit against FCCPC
A court has dismissed Air Peace’s lawsuit against the FCCPC, ruling the airline cannot avoid investigation into unrefunded ticket fares and cancelled fligh Read More: https://punchng.com/court-dismisses-air-peace-suit-against-fccpc/
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Insecurity: ‘Crush all bandits’ – CDS charges troops
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to intensify their ongoing operations against bandits and other criminal elements in the North West, emphasizing that ensuring the safety of Nigeria is paramount at all costs. General Oluyede delivered this directive during his operational visit to the Headquarters, […] Insecurity: ‘Crush all bandits’ – CDS charges troops
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Retired Police officers protest at Presidential Villa over pension scheme
Scores of retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and their families on Monday blocked a gate of the Presidential Villa, protesting their
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CBN, NCC sign MoU to combat SIM-related fraud
The CBN and NCC have signed a new MoU to tackle rising SIM-related fraud, strengthening consumer protection and payment system integrity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-ncc-sign-mou-to-combat-sim-related-fraud/
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Husband rejects DNA test for school project, secret results force wife to call police
A mother uncovers a shocking truth about her daughter's paternity through a DNA test. Revelations lead to police involvement and a family crisis.
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David Mark-led ADC denies talks with PRP, affirms commitment to legal battle
Mr Abdullahi expressed ADC’s commitment to ensuring that the court overturned those actions. The post David Mark-led ADC denies talks with PRP, affirms commitment to legal battle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EPL: ‘I feel sorry for them’ – Gary Lineker makes fresh title prediction
Former England international, Gary Lineker, has made a fresh Premier League title prediction involving Arsenal and Manchester City. On The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker remarked that the Premier League title could come down to goal difference, calling the race between both teams very tight. “It (Premier League title) may be down to goal difference, […] EPL: ‘I feel sorry for them’ – Gary Lineker makes fresh title prediction
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Bobrisky lists conditions for marriage
Bobrisky has outlined strict conditions for anyone interested in dating or marrying him, sharing the list on
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Makinde makes fresh appointments, strengthens economic team
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expanded his administration’s economic team with the appointment of two new Senior Special Assistants to drive growth in key sectors. Adeyemo Emmanuel Adedokun has been named Senior Special Assistant on Industry and Cooperatives, while Kolawole Ojo Ayoola will serve as Senior Special Assistant on Trade and Export Promotion. […]
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Tinubu reconstitutes Governing Council of Nigeria Police Academy
The president also appointed six persons to represent the six geopolitical zones. The post Tinubu reconstitutes Governing Council of Nigeria Police Academy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ogun East: APC Leaders Endorse Dapo Abiodun After Locking Gbenga Daniel Out Of Meeting
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East senatorial district have endorsed Dapo Abiodun, governor of the state, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. The decision was announced on Monday at a gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, which drew a broad coalition of party […] The post Ogun East: APC Leaders Endorse Dapo Abiodun After Locking Gbenga Daniel Out Of Meeting appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Video: Gbenga Daniel Barred From Ogun APC Stakeholders Meeting
  The Senator representing Ogun East at the Senate, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was reportedly denied access to the ongoing All Progressives Congress Ogun East stakeholders meeting at Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu Ode, on Monday. The former governor disclosed this in a viral video circulating for about one minute. The video showed the Senator addressing party […] The post Video: Gbenga Daniel Barred From Ogun APC Stakeholders Meeting appeared first on OsunDefender.
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‘No faction in PDP’; Wike offers defectors soft landing
“There is only one political party… there is only one leadership of the party under the leadership of Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara" The post ‘No faction in PDP’; Wike offers defectors soft landing appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Gov Aiyedatiwa Hails Tinubu’s Cash Transfer Programme In Ondo
He noted that beneficiaries were selected from all 18 local government areas of the state and were being engaged to provide firsthand feedback on the programme’s implementation and impact. The post Gov Aiyedatiwa Hails Tinubu’s Cash Transfer Programme In Ondo appeared first on Channels Television.
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Suspected thugs beat, strip Ondo LG chairman
Ondo LG Chairman for Owo, Tope Omolayo, was allegedly beaten and stripped by thugs upon resuming office after a six-month suspension. Police have intervene Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-thugs-beat-strip-ondo-lg-chairman/
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Over $71 bn needed to rebuild Gaza, say UN, EU
A new joint assessment by the UN and EU estimates the Gaza reconstruction cost will be over $71 billion to rebuild infrastructure, housing, and services. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-71-bn-needed-to-rebuild-gaza-say-un-eu/
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Court vacates orders restraining EFCC from probing firms linked to Nestoil Group
No relief yet for Ernest Obiejesi and the Nestoil Group as court lifts ex parte orders barring the EFCC from investigating Amaranta Oil & Gas and Jonescreek Hydrocarbon. The post Court vacates orders restraining EFCC from probing firms linked to Nestoil Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Only two hospitals in Nigeria are fully stroke-ready — Expert
A leading stroke specialist has revealed that only two hospitals in Nigeria are fully equipped to
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223 Entries as The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026 Enters Adjudication Phase
The 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has entered the adjudication stage following the formal handover of 223 entries by NLNG to the Advisory Board and panel of judges in Lagos on Monday. The submission volume reflects a strong outing for the poetry category, broadly in line with recent cycles and demonstrating sustained [...]
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Highest-paid goalkeepers in Europe [Top 10]
The list of the highest-paid goalkeepers in European football has been revealed. Transfermarkt on Monday compiled the top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers in Europe this season. Manuel Neuer from Bayern Munich is ranked first with 11.1 million euros. The 40-year-old is ahead of Ederson, who currently plays for Fenerbahce and also Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid. […] Highest-paid goalkeepers in Europe [Top 10]
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Tinubu approves new campus for Nigeria Police Academy with N15 billion take-off grant
The president’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021. The post Tinubu approves new campus for Nigeria Police Academy with N15 billion take-off grant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill bus driver, abduct passengers in Edo
It was gathered that the assailants opened fire on the vehicle, forcing it to a halt, killing the driver at the spot, and the passengers were reportedly whisked into the bush.
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NPFL: Alakija credits hard work for Nasarawa United’s win over Warri Wolves
Nasarawa United midfielder, Habibu Alakija, has attributed the team’s matchday 35 win over Warri Wolves to hard work. The Solid Miners beat Warri Wolves 3-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Alakija netted the third goal for Nasarawa United. Chimezie Victor and Ngei Oluka-Efor were also on target in the game. The victory ended […] NPFL: Alakija credits hard work for Nasarawa United’s win over Warri Wolves
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The Complete Guide to Google Business Profile for Nigerian Businesses
Everything you need to know to get your business found on Google Search and Maps Let’s start with… This article The Complete Guide to Google Business Profile for Nigerian Businesses appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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