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11 terrorists surrender as troops kill eight in Borno
Eleven terrorists surrendered to Operation Hadin Kai troops in Borno State, while soldiers neutralized eight others and arrested two logistics suppliers. Read More: https://punchng.com/11-terrorists-surrender-as-troops-kill-eight-in-borno/
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VIDEO: Super Eagles striker Boniface begins rehabilitation after knee surgery
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has started his rehabilitation process following successful knee surgery, ruling him out for the season. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-super-eagles-striker-boniface-begins-rehabilitation-after-knee-surgery/
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Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest six in Enugu
Enugu police recover two stolen vehicles, a Mitsubishi bus and a Toyota Camry, and arrest six suspects in intelligence-led operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-vehicles-arrest-six-in-enugu/
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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
JAN 12 – Bugatti is synonymous with high-performance, ultra-expensive supercars. But now the luxury French brand is entering a very different kind of race – not on the track, but in the skyline. In the heart of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, Bugatti is building its first residential tower. With the cheapest apartments set […]
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High Court allows regulatory process for Diageo–Asahi deal to proceed
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12 – The High Court has allowed regulatory approval processes for the Diageo–Asahi transaction to continue, even as it issued a temporary order restraining the final stages of the deal. In directions issued on Thursday, the court ruled that statutory and regulatory processes linked to the transaction should proceed without interruption, noting […]
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Atiku, Obi don’t have solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, says Kachukwu
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate and businessman, Dumebi Kachikwu, has said Nigeria’s leading opposition figures lack the wherewithal to handle the nation’s multi-faceted challenges. Kachikwu said former Vice The post Atiku, Obi don’t have solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, says Kachukwu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Resident doctors suspend strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike. The union said it took the action following what it called significant progress recorded on its demands The post Resident doctors suspend strike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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150,000 justle for 774 National Health Fellow slots
Over 150,000 young Nigerians have applied for 774 placements as National Health Fellows (NHFs). The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has begun the final interview for the second The post 150,000 justle for 774 National Health Fellow slots appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Atiku criticises Tinubu’s govt over alleged abandonment of students on scholarship
 Mr Atiku also criticised the discontinuation of the BEA scholarship by the Nigerian government. The post Atiku criticises Tinubu’s govt over alleged abandonment of students on scholarship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FULL LIST: Rema, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade win big at 9th AFRIMA Awards
Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade, Shallipopi, Phyno, Qing Madi and Chella clinched major awards at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Sunday night in Lagos. Rema picked three awards on the night. He won Artiste of The post FULL LIST: Rema, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade win big at 9th AFRIMA Awards appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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AFCON: PDP congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Algeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 in a high-octane quarter-final match of the competition on Saturday. The post AFCON: PDP congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Algeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fubara Urges Calm, Assures On Resolution Of Ongoing Crisis
…We’ve Uncovered Plot To Stop Our Functions — Rivers Assembly PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State governor, Simina­layi Fubara, has urged residents to remain calm as impeachment proceedings target him and… The post Fubara Urges Calm, Assures On Resolution Of Ongoing Crisis appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Group cautions Tinubu, ministers on unpaid local contractors
The group said non-payment of the local contractors for the contracts executed could negatively impact the ruling APC in the 2027 general election. The post Group cautions Tinubu, ministers on unpaid local contractors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mr. Justice Steppin’ Razor, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
If you wanna live – treat me good If you wanna live, live – I beg you treat me good I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, said I’m dangerous I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, dangerous. Peter Tosh, Steppin’ Razor (1977) Winston Hubert […] The post Mr. Justice Steppin’ Razor, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NDIC Declares N24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend For Depositors
LAGOS – The Nigeria Deposit Insur­ance Corporation (NDIC) has declared a second liq­uidation dividend of N24.3 billion to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Limited, intensifying ef­forts to cushion the… The post NDIC Declares N24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend For Depositors appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons
The development comes days after the National Industrial Court of Nigeria issued an interim order restraining NARD and its members from embarking on the planned strike, pending the hearing of a substantive motion fixed for 21 January. The post Nigeria’s resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 1,600 Young Nigerians On Scholarship Stranded Abroad, Atiku Laments
LAGOS – Former Vice President Ati­ku Abubakar has lamented that 1,600 young Nigerian students on scholarship have been stranded abroad. Atiku, who expressed concern over the Bilater­al Education Agreement (BEA)… The post Over 1,600 Young Nigerians On Scholarship Stranded Abroad, Atiku Laments appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike
 The Nigerian Associa­tion of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned strike action scheduled for today, fol­lowing the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The doctors were push­ing to commence… The post Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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EDITORIAL: Maduro’s Kidnap: Saving the world order from Trump’s abuses
The message Mr Trump has very clearly sent across the world is that powerful countries can bully their weak, hapless neighbours without scruples. The post EDITORIAL: Maduro’s Kidnap: Saving the world order from Trump’s abuses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu Arrives In Abu Dhabi For Renewable Energy Summit
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi to attend the prestigious 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Prior to his trip to Abu Dhabi, Tinubu had been… The post Tinubu Arrives In Abu Dhabi For Renewable Energy Summit appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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80-Year Old Ex-Convict Arrested As NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs In Mannequins
Barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, an 80-year old grandpa, Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta, has again been nabbed… The post 80-Year Old Ex-Convict Arrested As NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs In Mannequins appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Tinubu Can Sack Me If I Can’t Offer Anything Again — Wike
ABUJA – The Minister of the Feder­al Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, declared that if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu be­lieves that he cannot offer anything again, he can… The post Tinubu Can Sack Me If I Can’t Offer Anything Again — Wike appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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ADC Disowns Fake Membership Links, Warns Nigerians
ABUJA – As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather mo­mentum, the African Dem­ocratic Congress (ADC) has raised an urgent alarm over a fresh wave of online fraud exploiting the… The post ADC Disowns Fake Membership Links, Warns Nigerians appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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FG Rules Out Tolling Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has no plan to toll the rehabilitat­ed Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has said. Umahi spoke on Sunday while answering… The post FG Rules Out Tolling Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure To Account For N55.9bn Election Funds
LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted le­gal action against the Inde­pendent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged inability to provide a satisfactory account of… The post SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure To Account For N55.9bn Election Funds appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Echoes Of Venezuela: Nigeria Braces For Economic Turmoil
Last week, I attended a birth­day celebration hosted by a friend in the oil and gas sector, with guests deeply involved in Nigeria’s petroleum in­dustry: former colleagues, industry experts, and… The post Echoes Of Venezuela: Nigeria Braces For Economic Turmoil appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Recapitalisation: Combined Capital Of 21 Banks Hits N5.14trn
Nigeria’s banking sector is fast approaching the end of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation programme with a combined capital base of about N5.142 trillion already locked in by lenders across the different licence categories, disclosures made by the banks have shown. The figures show that 21 out of the 37 commercial, merchant and non-interest […]
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Aiyedatiwa At 61: APC Chieftain, Adeyeri, Extols Governor’s Leadership
Wilson Macaulay A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. Adeyeri Stephen Kunle, has felicitated with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his 61st birthday. Adeyeri, in a… The post Aiyedatiwa At 61: APC Chieftain, Adeyeri, Extols Governor’s Leadership appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Renewed Hope in action: How Tinubu is propelling interior ministry reforms
On a good day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hardly celebrates politicians. But an exception was made recently. The post Renewed Hope in action: How Tinubu is propelling interior ministry reforms appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Repeal and re-enactment of 2024, 2025 Appropriation Acts
The recent press statement by the Budget Office of the Federation seeks to clarify the legal basis for the repeal and re-enactment The post Repeal and re-enactment of 2024, 2025 Appropriation Acts appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Wema Bank launches upgraded version of ALAT
Wema Bank Plc, the pioneer of Africa’s first full digital bank, has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking The post Wema Bank launches upgraded version of ALAT appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, Headlines LEADERSHIP Conference, Awards
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr Amina Mohammed, has confirmed her participation as the keynote speaker at the 18th edition of the LEADERSHIP Annual Conference and Awards. The event will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Dr Amina will speak on the theme of the Conference, “Political […]
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Africa Magic opens submissions for 12th AMVCA
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has opened entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) The post Africa Magic opens submissions for 12th AMVCA appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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EFCC boss flags culture as enabler of corruption
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has drawn a fresh battle line in Nigeria’s long war The post EFCC boss flags culture as enabler of corruption appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Olu of Warri warns oil firms as Itsekiri communities demand justice
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has issued a strong warning to Chevron and other oil companies operating in Itsekiriland The post Olu of Warri warns oil firms as Itsekiri communities demand justice appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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