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Lagos Civil Society Storms Federal High Court, Secures Bail For Maureen Badejo
  LAGOS – In a powerful display of solidarity, members of the Civil Society Coalition of Lagos State converged on the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi yesterday…
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Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel to secure Edo
The NSCDC Edo Command has deployed over 2,000 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-nscdc-deploys-2000-personnel-to-secure-edo/
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Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP
Former Senator Philip Aduda resigns from PDP, citing internal crisis. His departure signals potential political shifts in FCT as restructuring debates unfold.
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BREAKING: Soludo sworn in for second term as Anambra gov
Professor Charles Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term as Governor of Anambra State. See details of the inauguration ceremony in Awka. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-soludo-sworn-in-for-second-term-as-anambra-gov/
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ICPC arraigns visa agent over forged UK travel documents
A visa agent, Adediwura Stanley, faces charges from the ICPC for allegedly forging financial documents to procure a United Kingdom visa. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-arraigns-visa-agent-over-forged-uk-travel-documents/
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Watch how lady reacted as her application to settle in UK gets approved
A Nigerian lady celebrates as her family's application for settlement in the United Kingdom was approved as successful. Her video sparked criticisms.
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Malawi To Host Global Digital Summit On CyberSecurity, Climate Change
Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, the First African UNESCO Laureate and World Records Holder, has said that Crown University International, USA, will honor VIPs, eminent Africans at the Global Digital Summit…
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Nigeria’s Wahid Oshodi secures landmark role on World Table Tennis board
Mr Oshodi, who also serves as President of ITTF Africa, highlighted his focus on institutional stability and sustainable growth The post Nigeria’s Wahid Oshodi secures landmark role on World Table Tennis board appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Doctors threaten protest over NMA candidate disqualification
The controversy has also drawn attention to the role of the current NMA President, Prof Bala Audu, who is accused by some members of attempting to influence the outcome of the election scheduled to be held in Kano from April 26 to May 2, 2026. The post Doctors threaten protest over NMA candidate disqualification appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Sarah Ogoke: A Trailblazer Bows Out, Leaving a Legacy of Excellence in Nigerian Basketball
Nigeria’s women’s basketball scene has lost one of its most iconic figures. At 36 years old, Dr Sarah… This article Sarah Ogoke: A Trailblazer Bows Out, Leaving a Legacy of Excellence in Nigerian Basketball appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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Not a priority, Rhodes-Viviour questions Tinubu’s UK state visit
Gbadebo Rhodes-Viviour criticizes President Tinubu’s UK visit, arguing it’s not a priority for Nigerians facing economic hardship. Is the trip beneficial? Read More: https://punchng.com/not-a-priority-rhodes-viviour-questions-tinubus-uk-state-visit/
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UCL preview: Chelsea, Man City seek ‘Remontada’ against PSG, Madrid
Chelsea and Man City face huge first-leg deficits in the UCL. Can they pull off a Champions League remontada against PSG and Real Madrid? All scenarios. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-preview-chelsea-man-city-seek-remontada-against-psg-madrid/
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Borno: Terrorists’ Attacks Desperate, We’ll Defeat Them — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the recent terrorist attacks in Borno State as “desperate” attempts by insurgents, vowing that his administration will defeat them. Reacting to the attacks in Maiduguri, the President expressed grief over the loss of lives and sympathised with those injured, while assuring residents of the state of the Federal Government’s support. […]
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Wike’s ally, Abuja strongman, Philip Aduda quits PDP
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Peoples Democratic Party PDP suffered a major blow in the Federal Capital Territory FCT on Tuesday as former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, formally resigned his membership in the party. Aduda, an ally of the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, represented the FCT in the National Assembly for several […] The post Wike’s ally, Abuja strongman, Philip Aduda quits PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kwankwaso behind litigations in NNPP, not APC – National Secretary
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has dismissed claims by a faction led by Rabiu Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, are behind the party’s ongoing court cases. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, NNPP National Secretary, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, said the legal battles and defections within the […] Kwankwaso behind litigations in NNPP, not APC – National Secretary
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Tinubu, APC not behind NNPP’s litigations –Party tells Kwankwaso group 
The party rather blamed the litigations and defections from the party on Kwankwaso’s high-handedness and attempt to hijack the NNPP. The post Tinubu, APC not behind NNPP’s litigations –Party tells Kwankwaso group  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Unity in Faith: TSG Urges Support for Tinubu Amid Ramadan and Lent
Tinubu Support Group urges appointees to uplift fellow supporters. TSG highlights unity during Ramadan and Lent, backing President Tinubu's second term.
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Months before FIFA 2026 World Cup, lady gets selected to volunteer, celebrates online
A lady based in Canada has excitedly displayed the email she received as FIFA selected her to serve as a volunteer at the 2026 World Cup. She made a video.
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Labour Party chieftain, Ezeh declares for national chairmanship position
A chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman, pledging to reposition the party as an inclusive, ideology-driven platform that caters to the aspirations of all Nigerians. Ezeh made his declaration on the sidelines of the party’s National Executive Council, […] Labour Party chieftain, Ezeh declares for national chairmanship position
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Uganda To Host Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence Summit, Sept 5-6
Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, the First African UNESCO Laureate and World Records Holder, has said that Crown University International, USA, will honor VIPs, eminent Africans at the Climate Change, Artificial…
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UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties to boost jobs, expand operations
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have deepened trade ties to boost job creation and expand business operations. The post UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties to boost jobs, expand operations appeared first on Vanguard News.
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China To Provide Humanitarian Assistance To Iran, Middle East Nations
Beijing is a close partner of Iran and has urged the United States and Israel to cease their attacks on the country. The post China To Provide Humanitarian Assistance To Iran, Middle East Nations appeared first on Channels Television.
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Tinubu commiserates with ex-minister Nnaji over mother’s death
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, over the death of his mother, Mrs Monica Nnaji. The post Tinubu commiserates with ex-minister Nnaji over mother’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EPL: Gerrard names club he would want to win title apart from Liverpool
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has named Newcastle United as the one club he would love to see win the Premier League title apart from the Reds. According to Gerrard, Newcastle is his number two team in the English top-flight league. The former England midfielder was speaking to TNT Sports during his tour of Anfield. “Outside […] EPL: Gerrard names club he would want to win title apart from Liverpool
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Mixed reactions trail reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation
Stakeholders in the waste management sector have expressed support and raised concerns over the proposed reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos State. The post Mixed reactions trail reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Inflation: LCCI cautions against complacency
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the need to guard against complacency in spite of the recent marginal decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate. It, however, warned that mounting risks could reverse the trend. The Director General, LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, gave the advice on Tuesday in Lagos in reaction to the […] The post Inflation: LCCI cautions against complacency appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Victor Osimhen: The Story of Grit, Rejection, and Breakthrough
The rise of Victor Osimhen is not a polished “rags to riches” cliché; it is a deeply documented… This article Victor Osimhen: The Story of Grit, Rejection, and Breakthrough appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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UN seeks independent probe into deadly Afghanistan clinic strike
The UN calls for a swift, independent investigation into a deadly Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul that killed hundreds. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-seeks-independent-probe-into-deadly-afghanistan-clinic-strike/
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Trump dismisses possibility of Israeli nuclear strike on Iran
Israel has long maintained a policy of deliberate ambiguity regarding its nuclear capabilities, neither confirming nor denying possession of such weapons. The post Trump dismisses possibility of Israeli nuclear strike on Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I Supported My BF Through Every Crisis — His Hospital Call Showed He Knew Nothing About Me
Tunde always turned to Amaka to vent about his stressful life. When a hospital emergency strikes, Amaka realises he cannot remember a single detail about her.
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Kim Kardashian Sparks Buzz With Icy Blue Contacts At Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Reality TV Star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has sparked online commentary about her transformation for the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. What was most fascinating were her icy blue contact lenses, which made her nearly unrecognisable. The media personality and socialite shared photos and video clips of herself on her Instagram page in preparation for the […]
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Tinubu orders security chiefs to Maiduguri after fresh attacks
President Tinubu orders security chiefs to Maiduguri following fresh terrorist attacks, vowing to intensify efforts to defeat criminal elements in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-security-chiefs-to-maiduguri-after-fresh-attacks/
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Oyo advises residents, farmers on 2026 weather outlook, flood prevention
Oyo State government advises residents and farmers on flood prevention for the upcoming rainy season, urging vigilance and adherence to safety advisories. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-advises-residents-farmers-on-2026-weather-outlook-flood-prevention/
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‘Carry Others Along’, TSG tasks APC appointees On Support For Members
The leadership of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has asked all those who have gotten appointments in the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to do everything humanly possible to carry as many members of the support groups as they can along in order to distribute patronage and support one another. The TSG also declared […]
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Comparing Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund's stats for Galatasaray and Napoli this season
Napoli star Juan Jesus claimed that Rasmus Hojlund is better than Victor Osimhen. Legit.ng examines the two strikers' stats at their clubs this season.
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23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bombings – Police
The spokesperson for the police command, Nahum Daso, said preliminary findings indicate that the attacks were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. The post 23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bombings – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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