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Dangote Spotlights Refinery, Vision 2030, Others At Nasarawa Trade Fair
Africa’s leading conglomerate will feature its flagship Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company at the 2026 Nasarawa Trade Fair, which will be officially declared open by the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on April 20. Dangote Industries Limited will also showcase its Vision 2030, which focuses on driving innovation and Africa’s industrialisation. The Dangote Group is the […]
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Sokoto gov vows safe return for displaced communities
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has expressed confidence that displaced residents in Sokoto State will soon return safely to their communities amid ongoing security operations. Aliyu spoke on Thursday while opening a State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Sokoto. He said renewed efforts to tackle banditry and related crimes were already yielding results, particularly […] Sokoto gov vows safe return for displaced communities
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Asuquo leads 400m charge at MTN CHAMPS finale
Ezekiel Asuquo storms to victory in the men’s 400m at the MTN CHAMPS grand finale. Get results for the 200m, javelin, long jump, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/asuquo-leads-400m-charge-at-mtn-champs-finale/
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$600m Imports: Federal Govt, Private Sector Join Forces To Expand Palm Oil Production
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to reverse its growing palm oil import bill, as the federal government and private-sector investors move to scale up domestic production to close a supply deficit that currently costs up to $600 million annually. Nigeria currently produces about 1.4 million metric tonnes of palm oil annually, while domestic demand exceeds […]
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FIFA Agent Drew Uyi To Speak At Football Forum 2026 In Hungary
FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, has continued to scale new heights and set new landmarks as he has been invited to speak at the Football Forum Hungary 2026. This further accentuates his growing influence in the global football space and his expanding impact across the game worldwide. The invitation highlighted Drew Uyi’s rising profile as […]
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NABTEB results checker: A quick guide on how to check NABTEB results
Here is a guide on how you can quickly and easily access your exam scores with the NABTEB results checker. Read on to find out more about the process.
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FULL LIST: Nigeria among top 20 countries in global cybercrime complaints
The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report reveals Nigeria is among the top 20 countries globally for the number of cybercrime complaints submitted to the IC3. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-among-top-20-countries-in-global-cybercrime-complaints/
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Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates In Benue 
No fewer than 17 candidates travelling to Otukpo for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are feared to have been abducted by gunmen who attacked a commercial vehicle belonging to Benue Links, the state-owned transport company. However, the exact number of victims abducted remains unclear, according to CHANNELS Television. Information available says that the [...]
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Forum Faults Foreign Calls For Matawalle’s Removal
The Former Parliamentarians Forum has dismissed calls for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing them as misinformed and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s national security framework. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its chairman, Gabriel Idoko, the group cautioned against what it termed the growing trend of […]
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10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of violations
A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon begins, allowing displaced residents to return home despite warnings of violations from the Lebanese army. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-day-israel-lebanon-truce-begins-as-lebanese-army-warns-of-violations/
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‘Operation Safe Corridor’ Neither Amnesty, Nor Sign Of Weakness – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said “Operation Safe Corridor” is neither an amnesty programme nor a sign of weakness by the government. Gen. Oluyede spoke yesterday at the graduation of 744 participants from the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp, “Operation Safe Corridor”, Mallam Sidi in Gombe State. The CDS, represented […]
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Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Obasi counters Yul Edochie’s advice on marriage
Obasi Emmanuel, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, has countered actor Yul Edochie’s marriage advice. DAILY POST reports that Yul had earlier advised men to stop tolerating disrespect in marriage, claiming that respect is a man’s birthright: “Your respect as a man is non-negotiable.” Yul’s stance about marriage has sparked mixed reactions online. Responding to Yul in a […] Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Obasi counters Yul Edochie’s advice on marriage
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Nigeria Moves To E-Verification Of Academic Certificates
The Federal Ministry of Education has begun the automation process for the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, improve data management and enhance public service delivery. This was contained in a press statement signed yesterday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry. […]
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WASSCE results: A detailed guide on how and where to check them
Students can check their WASSCE results through the WAEC official website. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check your results and more details.
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2027: Lawyer Backs Aminu, Seeks Effective Leadership In Adamawa
A legal practitioner, Balarabe Ahmad, has supported the governorship ambition of Ahmed Galadima Aminu and urged voters in Adamawa State to prioritise competence over political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 elections. In an interview with journalists, Ahmad argued that the state requires leaders capable of delivering measurable results, rather than campaign slogans. He said since […]
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Nigeria has no immediate need for IMF assistance
Edun reaffirmed that the country would continue to rely on internal policy measures rather than seek multilateral lending support at this time.
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Akpabio Asks Global Parliaments To Defend Peace, Justice At IPU Assembly
Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged parliaments across the world to rise as defenders of peace, justice and humanity, as he addressed delegates at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). In a statement issued yesterday to journalists in Abuja by his special assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio spoke under the Assembly’s […]
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MAFARKI (Dream): A Masterclass In Representation
When you combine Uzee Usman’s deep roots in Northern storytelling with Mary Njoku’s production polish, you get a series that feels both authentic and world-class. MAFARKI succeeds where many “regional” stories fail—it doesn’t just show the struggle; it captures the soul of the Northern girl-child. While having veterans like Ali Nuhu provides a comforting sense […]
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ActionAid Demands Accountability For N34trn Deductions
ActionAid Nigeria has raised alarm over what it described as institutionalised revenue erosion in Nigeria’s public finance system. It called for urgent accountability on the over N34 trillion deducted from government revenue before distribution to the Federation Account. The organisation’s position followed recent findings by the World Bank that over 40 per cent of Nigeria’s […]
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137 Bag First Class As LAUTECH Graduates 10,223 Students
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, will graduate a total of 10,223 students at its 18th convocation with 137 emerging with First Class honours from the 7,641 first-degree graduates. The institution’s vice chancellor, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, who disclosed this during a press conference to herald the week-long convocation activities, said 137 students […]
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How gunmen abducted 14 UTME candidates in Benue, strike again in Kwara
No fewer than 14 passengers, many believed to be candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, were abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway in Benue State on Wednesday evening. The victims were said to be travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo for their scheduled examination when their vehicle, an 18-seater commercial bus, was intercepted a [...]
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Akwa Ibom’s Power sector in crisis as audit dispute deepens
There is a renewed call for the annulment of the audit report by Savannah Energy on Ibom Power Company, IPC, (Akwa Ibom State owned power company) and for the engagement of independent and qualified audit firms that would conduct a fresh audit of the company. Governor Umo Eno shortly after assumption of office in 2023 […] Akwa Ibom’s Power sector in crisis as audit dispute deepens
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Police arrest technician over alleged assault of minor
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a generator technician, Yusuf Adebayo, over the alleged assault of a seven-year-old girl in the Ijebu-Ode area of the state. The incident was said to have occurred during the child’s visit to her aunt, prompting a police investigation after concerns were raised by family members. According to the [...]
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Court Orders UI To Restate 3 Suspended Students
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the management of the University of Ibadan (UI) to reinstate three students suspended for their involvement in a protest against increased tuition fees. Delivering the ruling, Justice Nkeonye Maha held that the university violated the students’ right to a fair hearing in the disciplinary […]
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Plateau community women stage naked protest over removal of traditional ruler by Gov Mutfwang
Women from the Mushere community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, took an unprecedented step by staging a nude protest over the removal of the traditional ruler of Mushere Chiefdom, the Mishkakam Mushere, Julius K. Diblang, by the state government. The removal of the monarch, announced by the Ministry […] Plateau community women stage naked protest over removal of traditional ruler by Gov Mutfwang
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Man arrested for stealing police armoured vehicle
Security operatives in Ghana have arrested a suspect, identified as Ebenezer Frimpong, for allegedly stealing an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred at Nkawie Market, where the police vehicle had been stationed before it was taken under questionable circumstances. Sources indicated that the driver had [...]
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Mother Theresa Goes Home
Like the revered Mother Teresa of Golgotha, Mama—Mrs. Theresa Adijetu Onoja , wife of elder statesman, famous educationist and principal emeritus, Chief Sylvester Momoh Onoja, OON—did not live for herself. She lived for others, and she lived deeply. Hers was not a life measured in years, but in the quiet, relentless outpouring of compassion. She […]
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Former Super Eagles’ Player Ends Football Career To Chase National Assembly Seat
Former Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi has brought his professional football career to a close as he turns his attention fully to politics, setting his sights on a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The 33-year-old, who enjoyed a career spanning youth and senior international levels, is reportedly preparing […]
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Infantino Confirms Iran Will Feature At 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at an economic forum organised by CNBC, the FIFA president was unequivocal: “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be peaceful—that would definitely help.” Iran’s […]
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Science subjects for WAEC 2025: The list and all the details
What are the current science subjects for WAEC? Read on to learn more about the nine subjects that each WAEC science candidate must study and be examined for.
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Osimhen Returns To Training Boosting Galatasaray Title Push
Victor Osimhen has handed Galatasaray a timely boost after returning to full training ahead of their crucial league fixture against Gençlerbirliği. The Super Eagles striker had been sidelined after sustaining an arm injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool last month, an issue that required surgical intervention. His absence was keenly felt, with […]
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List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2026/2027
There are many universities that will write Post UTME. Some have already released their post UTME forms. Find out more about post-UTMEs in Nigeria today.
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France, Britain to lead 40-nation talks on Hormuz security, post-conflict mission
France and Britain are leading 40-nation talks to plan a multinational mission for Hormuz security, aiming to restore freedom of navigation post-conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-britain-to-lead-40-nation-talks-on-hormuz-security-post-conflict-mission/
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Draya Michele's dating history: her past and present romantic connections
Draya Michele has a dating history that features athletes and musicians like Chris Brown and Tyrod Taylor. Read on to uncover her romantic connections.
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Pastor Chris Douglas bags life jail for raping church member’s daughter
Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that Douglas, who is the General Overseer of Peculiar Generation Assembly Church, Oshodi, abused his position of spiritual authority and trust to exploit the victim.
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Nigeria imported 5.9 million litres of petroleum per day in March — NMDPRA
The latest factsheet report by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that Nigeria, in March 2026, imported about 5.9 million litres per day, compared to 3 million litres imported in February 2026. The report contains figures that provide key insights into market performance, supply trends, and sector dynamics for the […]
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