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APC, ADC clash over alleged coercion of workers into e-registration
The ADC accuses the ruling APC of coercing civil servants into its e-registration exercise. The APC denies the claims, citing voluntary membership. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-adc-clash-over-alleged-coercion-of-workers-into-e-registration/
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PAP distributes laptops to 900 scholarship beneficiaries
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) continues its laptop distribution, providing 900 devices to scholarship beneficiaries to enhance learning and inno Read More: https://punchng.com/pap-distributes-laptops-to-900-scholarship-beneficiaries/
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Osun Assembly, APC chairmen clash over LG funds
The Osun State Assembly accuses APC chairmen of illegally disbursing LG funds, escalating a political battle over local government control in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-apc-chairmen-clash-over-lg-funds/
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Banditry: Kwara reopens schools after three-month closure
The Kwara State government announces schools reopen after a three-month closure due to an improved security situation and ongoing operations against bandit Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-kwara-reopens-schools-after-three-month-closure/
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Protests: Wike questions NLC motive as FCTA workers receive arrears
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike questions the NLC’s motive for a protest, noting FCTA workers have started receiving one month of their wage award arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/protests-wike-questions-nlc-motive-as-fcta-workers-receive-arrears/
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Tinubu hails Fela’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
President Tinubu praises Fela Kuti’s posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating the Afrobeat legend as a fearless, revolutionary force. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-felas-grammy-lifetime-achievement-award/
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Linkage Assurance grows revenue by 24% to N27.6bn
Linkage Assurance Plc reports a significant 24% growth in insurance revenue to N27.6bn for the 2025 financial year, with profit after tax at N4.02bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/linkage-assurance-grows-revenue-by-24-to-n27-6bn/
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Health workers’ strike grounds hospitals
The ongoing health workers’ strike by JOHESU has crippled Nigerian public hospitals for months, leaving patients stranded and disrupting essential services Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-strike-grounds-hospitals/
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Labour Party fixes congresses for March 2026
The Senator Esther Nenadi-Usman-led Interim National Working Committee, INWC, of Labour Party, LP, has set a March, 2026, date for its nationwide congresses to elect new set of party executives from ward to national levels. The post Labour Party fixes congresses for March 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Customers commend NEM Insurance over timely claims payout
Discover why customers are praising NEM Insurance for its timely claims payouts and exceptional service. Read testimonials on their efficient claims handli Read More: https://punchng.com/customers-commend-nem-insurance-over-timely-claims-payout/
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NGX All-Share Index slips 0.09%
The NGX All-Share Index fell 0.09% to 165,370.40 points. Discover weekly trading volumes, top equities, and sector performance on the Nigerian Exchange. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-all-share-index-slips-0-09/
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Food security: Kwara trains livestock farmers
Kwara State launches a livestock farmer training program to modernize animal production, improve productivity, and align with the national food security ag Read More: https://punchng.com/food-security-kwara-trains-livestock-farmers/
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Pension assets close 2025 at historic N27.45tn high
Nigeria’s pension assets hit a record N27.45tn in 2025, a 21.9% annual growth. Discover the key drivers, including RSA funds and equity investments. Read More: https://punchng.com/pension-assets-close-2025-at-historic-n27-45tn-high/
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Delayed insurance decisions compound risks – Coronation Insurance boss
Delaying insurance decisions doesn’t eliminate loss exposure; it allows risks to accumulate. Learn why proactive protection is vital for your financial sec Read More: https://punchng.com/delayed-insurance-decisions-compound-risks-coronation-insurance-boss/
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‘Davido was robbed’ – Nigerians outraged at Davido’s loss to Tyla at 2026 Grammys
Social media erupted with outrage from Nigerian music fans after Afrobeats superstar Davido lost the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Grammy Awards to South African singer Tyla, whose hit single Push 2 Start claimed the prestigious accolade.
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How financial reforms lifted Nigeria off EU high-risk list
Discover how Nigeria’s financial reforms strengthened its AML/CFT framework, leading to its removal from the EU’s high-risk list and boosting global confid Read More: https://punchng.com/how-financial-reforms-lifted-nigeria-off-eu-high-risk-list/
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"Is it a robbery?" Reactions as Tyla beats Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna to Grammy award
Tyla makes history at the 2026 Grammys, winning Best African Music Performance twice. Her triumph sparks debate over the awards and their criteria.
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FG arraigns suspects over Benue killings today
The Federal Government is set to arraign suspects strongly linked to the deadly Yelwata, Benue killings before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-arraigns-suspects-over-benue-killings-today/
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FAAN apologises for MMIA blackout, blames faulty circuit
FAAN apologises for the recent MMIA blackout, attributing it to a faulty circuit. The agency assures passengers as it prepares for major renovations. Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-apologises-for-mmia-blackout-blames-faulty-circuit/
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‘Time for slogans on 2030 bid over’
THERE is absolutely no need for anyone to lose sleep over the drive by the ruling Zanu PF to extend a thus... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Mapeza lauds Billiat, Musona
SCOTTLAND head coach Norman Mapeza has credited Khama Billiat, Knowledge Musona and other experienced players for helping to make his transition from... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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TSL’s revenue surges to US$45.6m
TSL recorded a 24 percent increase in revenue to US$45.6 million during the year ended October 31, 2025, from US$36.8 million in... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Macheso thrills Mutoko crowd
SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso drew a bumper crowd at Dhana Leisure Centre in Mutoko on Saturday, continuing his early 2026 tour following... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Regulate boreholes now to prevent deaths
FOR years, the hum of a drilling rig in a Harare suburb was the sound of relief—a sign that a household had... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Basic goods prices stable
THE prices of basic goods in most shops around the country remain relatively stable, the latest survey by the Consumer Council of... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Tynwald hosts art exhibition
TOP Harare school – Tynwald Primary – has opened a week-long arts exhibition aimed at reinforcing the role of creative subjects within... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Human rights body decries Mbare misery
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised alarm over gross human rights violations at Harare’s Matapi flats in Mbare, citing “inhuman”... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Grammys 2026: Full list of winners
Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday each won Grammy awards as music's biggest night got under way in Los Angeles with dozens of prizes handed out before the televised marquee event. The post Grammys 2026: Full list of winners appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bribe-seeking soldier appeal dismissed
A FORMER soldier who led a Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) troop during a 2017 community assistance programme and demanded money from two... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Cousin robber fined for theft
BUSINESSMAN Francesco Marconati is in trouble over allegations of forging company documents and appointing himself as a director.He appeared before Harare regional... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr in African music category
South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, The post Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr in African music category appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Grammys 2026: Burna Boy loses Best Global Music Album
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has missed out on the Best Global Music Album award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, as Brazilian icons Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia claimed the prize for Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo.
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Just in: Davido loses Grammy award to Tyla
Nigerian singer Davido has lost out in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with South African singer Tyla taking home the prize. The post Just in: Davido loses Grammy award to Tyla appeared first on Vanguard News.
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[JUST IN] 2026 Grammy: Again, Tyla Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Clinch ‘Best African Music Performance’ 
The 24-year-old artiste clinched the prize with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second win in the category, the first being in 2024. The post [JUST IN] 2026 Grammy: Again, Tyla Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Clinch ‘Best African Music Performance’  appeared first on Channels Television.
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Breaking: Tyla defeats Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr to win Best African Music Performance at 2026 Grammys
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has added another Grammy to her growing collection after winning the Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for her hit single “Push 2 Start.”
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Why Bryan Acheampong’s entry helped Bawumia in NPP flagbearer race – Miracles Aboagye explains
An aide to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the Vice President’s strength lies in a base that is “static and stable,” a factor he says has widened the gap between him and his closest rivals.
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