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National Grid-connected Power Plants’ Performance Dipped To 36% In January – NERC
Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants operated at just 36 per cent of their installed capacity in January 2026—down from 38% in December 2025—amid low generation availability and unstable system frequency, as revealed in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) latest Operational Performance Factsheet released on Monday. The report indicated a sharp mismatch between the country’s 13,625 […]
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Wife allegedly mutilates husband’s genitals in Yobe  
An 18-year-old housewife has been apprehended by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly mutilating her husband’s genitals with a sharp object during a domestic dispute in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The incident, DAILY POST learnt happened on Friday, leaving the victim in a critical condition. Dungus Abdulkarim, the State Police Command […] Wife allegedly mutilates husband’s genitals in Yobe  
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Trump threatens to stop opening of Canada-US bridge
"I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve," Trump posted on Truth Social. The post Trump threatens to stop opening of Canada-US bridge appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Plateau IGR Hits N40bn, Sets N65bn Target For 2026
The Plateau State government has said it has recorded a historic boost in its internally generated revenue (IGR), surpassing N40 billion for the first time in 2025, as fiscal reforms aimed at easing taxpayer burdens begin to yield results. The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) announced the milestone during a press briefing in Jos. […]
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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle shares truth on what really happened between Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, video
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle clarifies the heated exchange between Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Mozambique at AFCON 2025.
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Stanbic IBTC Insurance Gets Award
Stanbic IBTC Insurance, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been recognised as one of Nigeria’s top-performing insurers, winning the Life Insurance category at the 2025 Risk Analyst Insurance Brokers Performance Review Awards. The award is part of Risk Analyst Insurance Brokers Limited’s annual assessment of insurance underwriters, which evaluates partners based on key criteria […]
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Underage voter registration claim in Osun false – INEC
He said that, in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act, 2022, only Nigerian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years are eligible to be registered as voters.
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Lamentation, grief as student shoots, kills classmate
It was a tragic Monday as a student at Mai Bhago Law College in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district shot and killed a female classmate as details of the tragedy unfolded.
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Oyetola Advocates Tech, PPPs To Boost NIWA’s Revenue
The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to harness technology and public-private partnerships to boost operational efficiency and ensure financial sustainability. Oyetola made the call at a retreat themed “The Art and Practice of System Integrity in Public Institutions,” organised by […]
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PenCom Launches Awabah, Targets Pension Expansion To 75m Informal Sector Players
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has described personal pensions as “vital national economic infrastructure” as the commission launched Awabah as Nigeria’s first Accredited Pension Agent. The move is aimed at deepening pension inclusion and expanding access to personal pension schemes across the country, particularly among self-employed Nigerians and workers […]
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Nigerian killed in South Africa
NUSA urged the South African authorities to tackle the recurring violence targeted at Nigerian nationals living in that country. The post Nigerian killed in South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electronic transmission: Protest should not be Peter Obi thing – Sambo
Director of News, Arise Television, Sumner Sambo, has urged more opposition leaders to join the protest over the Electoral Act amendment. Speaking in an interview on ‘Prime Time’ monitored by DAILY POST on Monday, Sambo said the protest should not be made like former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s thing. DAILY POST recalls that Obi […] Electronic transmission: Protest should not be Peter Obi thing – Sambo
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Borno Police Officer Praised for Returning N2.6m Mistaken Transfer
A police officer in Borno State, Mohammad Muhammad, has been widely commended for returning N2.6 million that was mistakenly transferred into his bank account. The commendation followed a Facebook post by Bello Jafar, who praised the officer for demonstrating rare honesty and integrity. According to Jafar, Muhammad, a customer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), […]
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Nigerian community in South Africa threatens protest over killing of citizen
Nigerian community in South Africa has threatened to stage a protest over the killing of a Nigerian national, Emeka Uzor, who was reportedly shot during an anti-drug operation in Gauteng, a suburb of Johannesburg. Uzor was said to have been killed at about 3:00 p.m. on February 8, 2026, at a Carltex petrol station in […] Nigerian community in South Africa threatens protest over killing of citizen
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REVEALED: How ADC will choose its presidential candidate in 2027, El-Rufai speaks out
Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai announces ADC's open primaries, grassroots mobilisation, and plans for an ethical governance manifesto ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Trade Modernisation Plans Deployment Of 22 New Cargo Scanners By Q3
The Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited has announced that 22 additional cargo scanners will arrive in Nigeria before the end of the third quarter of 2026, to strengthen cargo inspection and trade facilitation at the nation’s ports. TMP is the concessionaire to the federal government on the implementation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Modernisation […]
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Black Koko opens up on traumatizing experience as crossdresser: "I was beaten by men with woods"
Stylist Black Koko candidly shares his experiences as a feminine boy on The Clarity Show, sparking heated reactions and discussions about societal intolerance.
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Remi Tinubu now open enemy of northern Muslims – Mahdi Shehu on Christmas bombing comment 
Mahdi Shehu has accused First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu of hostility toward Northern Muslims following reports of her comments on U.S. military strikes in Northern Nigeria. Reacting on X on Tuesday, Shehu said the reported remarks confirmed what, according to him, many people already believe about the First Lady. “If indeed Pastor Remi said so, then […] Remi Tinubu now open enemy of northern Muslims – Mahdi Shehu on Christmas bombing comment 
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Oyetola Hails NIMASA, NPA Heads, Others Over IMO Council Election Victory
The federal government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election was held on 28 November 2025 in London, where Nigeria secured a seat […]
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Agency demolishes shanties, illegal structures in Anambra market
Anambra’s OCHA Brigade conducts a market demolition, clearing illegal shanties and structures under high-tension lines in Mgbuka Obosi for public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/agency-demolishes-shanties-illegal-structures-in-anambra-market/
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Afreximbank’s Trade Gateway Ending High Costs, Uncertainty In African Exports–Pan-African Manufacturers’ Group
The Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has said Afreximbank’s Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) platform is tackling Africa’s trade hurdles head-on. By blending trade finance, guarantees, digital payments, and settlement via the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), ATG promises lower costs and greater reliability for SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers. In its January 2026 News Bulletin, PAMA […]
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Ransom Payment To Terrorists, Biggest Betrayal Of Nigeria’s Anti-Insurgency War — Ex-US Major Ogunsanya
Ransom payment to terrorists under any guise by the Federal Government is the biggest betrayal of Nigeria’s anti-insurgency war, a veteran of the United States Army with operational experience in…
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No importation of finished PMS into Nigeria, Dangote Refinery clarifies
According to Dangote Refinery, the misinformation was appropriately addressed during an S&P Global forum held today in the United Kingdom. The post No importation of finished PMS into Nigeria, Dangote Refinery clarifies appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NGX: Geregu Power, 2 Others File 2025 Audited Results Early
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has received early filings of the 2025 audited results from Geregu Power Plc, Austin Laz & Company Plc, and Transcorp Hotels Plc. NGX stated this in its X-Compliance, noting that early filers are companies that file their interim financial statements at least two weeks before the due date and their audited […]
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Ziidi to allow Kenyans to buy and sell NSE shares using M-Pesa app
The telco says the platform allows users to buy and sell listed shares directly via M-Pesa and USSD, removing the long-standing requirement for investors to open individual Central Depository System (CDS) accounts through stockbrokers.
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2,000 trucks exit as Kebbi borders reopen with Benin, Niger Republics
The Kebbi Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mahmoud Matawalle-Ibrahim, officially opened the borders to trucks from Benin and Niger on Monday. The post 2,000 trucks exit as Kebbi borders reopen with Benin, Niger Republics appeared first on Vanguard News.
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UAC Lists N54.03bn Bond On FMDQ Exchange
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the listing of UAC of Nigeria Plc’s N54.03 billion bond on its platform. The Bond is the Company’s Series One 7-year 17.35 per cent Fixed Rate Bond under its N150.00 billion Issuance Programme. This approval, granted by the Exchange’s Board Listings and Markets Committee, underscores the Exchange’s pivotal role […]
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Sit-at-home: Anambra suspends nine headteachers over pupils’ low attendance
Anambra headteachers suspended for two weeks following low pupil attendance, defying the state’s sit-at-home ban. Read about the government’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-anambra-suspends-nine-headteachers-over-pupils-low-attendance/
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Abia denies suing FG at World Court over cargo airport
The Abia State Government refutes false social media claims that Governor Alex Otti sued the FG at the World Court over the Aba cargo airport approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-denies-suing-fg-at-world-court-over-cargo-airport/
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Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
“Troops also uncovered and destroyed three major terrorist detention facilities along the Damboa–Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle." The post Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
“Troops also uncovered and destroyed three major terrorist detention facilities along the Damboa–Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle." The post Nigerian troops kill over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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James Akintunde: From Talk to action – How Access Bank is turning Africa’s trade vision into reality 
For a long time, Africa has been described as “the future.” A continent full of promise, energy, and untapped markets. But promise doesn’t move containers across borders. It doesn’t build factories or create resilient businesses. Action does. And action requires institutions that are willing to think beyond their home markets and beyond short-term wins. That’s […] James Akintunde: From Talk to action – How Access Bank is turning Africa’s trade vision into reality 
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Legend Internet Wins NGX Market Debut Excellence Award
Legend Internet Plc has won the Market Debut Excellence Award at the 2025 NGX Made of Africa Awards. The Award, hosted by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, underscores the strength of Legend’s entry into the public markets and reflects growing confidence in the company’s strategic direction, governance standards, and long-term growth potential. A statement for […]
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Lagos Caps Commission At 5% In New Tenancy Bill To Rein In Estate Agents
The Lagos State government has unveiled reforms aimed at sanitising the real estate sector, with strict regulation of estate agents and a new 5% commission cap emerging as central features of the proposed Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025. The bill, which updates the state’s Tenancy Law of 2011, is designed to […]
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2 Bedroom Apartments Dominate Property Listings As Families Seek Expansion
Across Nigeria’s major urban centres, two-bedroom apartments have quietly become the most preferred residential option, reshaping how housing is built, rented, and sold. From Lagos and Abuja to Port Harcourt, these units now dominate property listings, reflecting a convergence of economic pressure, lifestyle realities, and investment logic. Interviews with property developers, landlords, market analysts, and […]
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Insecurity: Senate Deputy Leader Pushes For Strong Border Communities
The Senate deputy majority leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, has called on the government at all levels to strengthen border security through the promotion of shared prosperity among border communities. Ashiru, who made the call during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara State stressed that effective management of border communities would significantly reduce criminal activities. […]
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