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Customs debunk viral recruitment update, warn applicants against scams
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) debunks a fake Customs recruitment update online. Learn how to avoid scams and find valid information on official platfor Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-debunk-viral-recruitment-update-warn-applicants-against-scams/
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Imo records over $1million from non-oil exports in 2025 – NEPC
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that 50 cocoa farmers and exporters in Imo received 30 cocoa seedlings each in 2025 as part of interventions to boost production for export. The post Imo records over $1million from non-oil exports in 2025 – NEPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Southern Kaduna Christians declare 2-day fasting over Kajuru worshippers kidnap
“It is also a demonstration of rare unity, as believers across denominations stand together at a critical moment in our history” The post Southern Kaduna Christians declare 2-day fasting over Kajuru worshippers kidnap appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigeria invests $50m in biotech seeds to boost agriculture
Nigeria commits over $50 million to biotechnology and climate-resilient biotech seeds, aiming to modernize agriculture and ensure national food security. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-invests-50m-in-biotech-seeds-to-boost-agriculture/
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UNILAG graduates 16,506 students, retains top spot in Nigeria — VC
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) conferred degrees on 16,506 students at its 56th convocation, reaffirming its status as a top-ranked university in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-graduates-16506-students-retains-top-spot-in-nigeria-vc/
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Watch video of Nigerian robot girl Jarvis Jadrolita teaching IShowSpeed how to dance like robot
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment Nigerian robot girl Jarvis Jadrolita met with the top streamer, IShowSpeed in Nigeria.
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Midfielder Casemiro to leave Man Utd this summer
Manchester United have said midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.
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Infantino joke about British fans was ‘cheap’ – FSA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino should focus on making "cheap tickets" for the 2026 World Cup instead of "cheap jokes" about British fans, says the Football Supporters' Association.
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Makinde visits Tinubu, says he’s comfortable in PDP
Mr Makinde said that addressing Nigeria’s challenges requires bipartisan cooperation and contributions from all political parties; hence, he visited President Tinubu. The post Makinde visits Tinubu, says he’s comfortable in PDP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2027 Election: Amaechi strategizes as Atiku, Obi gain ground in ADC
Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation, has made a fresh permutation to strengthen his ground amid Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi's debate in ADC.
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Labourer gest 10 months imprisonment for stealing 
A 29-year-old labourer has been jailed for 10 months by the Kwadaso Circuit Court in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region, for stealing GH¢12,000 at Kumasi-Santasi. 
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Building contractor remanded over trespass, threat of harm 
An Adentan Circuit Court has remanded a building contractor into police custody over charges of trespass and threat of harm. 
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NJC forwards 14 candidates’ names to Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court
The NJC said it initially resolved to await security clearance on the shortlisted candidates. The post NJC forwards 14 candidates’ names to Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NJC forwards 14 candidates’ names to Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court
The NJC said it initially resolved to await security clearance on the shortlisted candidates. The post NJC forwards 14 candidates’ names to Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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US-Nigeria Current Partnership Huge Boost On Counterterrorism War In North East – Major General Abubakar
The current United States of America’s partnership with Nigerian Military in the ongoing counterterrorism war, especially on intelligence sharing is said to be yielding positive results in the North East… The post US-Nigeria Current Partnership Huge Boost On Counterterrorism War In North East – Major General Abubakar appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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African brotherhood will prevail despite 2025 AFCON final controversy — Morocco’s King
Morocco’s King addresses the shameful incidents of the 2025 AFCON final controversy, reaffirming that the bonds of African brotherhood will prevail. Read More: https://punchng.com/african-brotherhood-will-prevail-despite-2025-afcon-final-controversy-moroccos-king/
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El-Rufai drops bombshell, reveals politicians free of corruption allegation
Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, has revealed the politicians who are free of corruption allegation, while making an important call.
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Any candidate who contests on NPP’s ticket in 2028 will lose abysmally – Nana Yaa Jantuah
Presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has predicted a heavy defeat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, insisting that any candidate who contests on the party’s ticket will lose decisively.
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NYSC member donates 1,000 deworming tablets to Edo govt
Receiving the donation, the state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, commended the corps member for the gesture, assuring her that the drugs would be deployed appropriately. The post NYSC member donates 1,000 deworming tablets to Edo govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Firefighters rescue dog trapped in well at Amamorley
Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly rescued a dog that had fallen into a well at Amamorley Canada Junction, following a distress call on January 20, 2025.
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Ondo Technical Colleges: Contractors Directed To Return To Sites
Contractors engaged to rehabilitate and construction of technical colleges in Ondo State have directed to return to sites to ensure completion of the projects within the deadline. Senior Special Assistant(Technical… The post Ondo Technical Colleges: Contractors Directed To Return To Sites appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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COMAC reaffirms unity amid member self-suspension
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has played down concerns following the self-suspension of one of its members, insisting the development does not weaken the association’s unity or commitment to the petroleum downstream sector.
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Fire guts petrol station, church in Oyo
Read about two separate fire incidents in Oyo State that gutted a petrol station in Ogbomoso and a church in Afijio. No casualties were reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-petrol-station-church-in-oyo/
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African Union says lifting sanctions against Guinea
Doumbouya was sworn in as president on Saturday in front of tens of thousands of supporters and several heads of state, following an election victory last month. The post African Union says lifting sanctions against Guinea appeared first on Vanguard News.
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If we can mobilise against disease, why not against poverty, dependency? – Mahama asks leaders
President John Dramani Mahama has challenged the global community to tackle Africa’s persistent poverty and dependency with the same urgency and coordination used to fight diseases like HIV/AIDS.
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Troops foil B’Haram ambush, kill two commanders, eight fighters in Borno 
Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully foiled a Boko Haram ambush in Borno, neutralizing 10 terrorists, including two senior commanders. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-foil-bharam-ambush-kill-two-commanders-eight-fighters-in-borno/
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How solar light is changing life in a small community near Aframso, supporting Climate Action
In a small farming community near Aframso in Ejura, nightfall used to bring fear and deep darkness. The community, located in a suburb of Aframso in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has no formal name. But for the people who live there, the challenges of living in darkness were real. When the […]
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Zimbabwe steel miner expands production
Zimbabwe is accelerating efforts to strengthen its industrial base and reduce reliance on imported inputs following the expansion of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) product range to include hot wire rods and steel mining mill balls, key materials for the manufacturing and mining sectors. The development marks a significant milestone in the country’s […]
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Communities Protest Over Alleged Delay In Disbursement Of N400m Relief Fund By OSOPADEC
People from three communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday protested alleged delay in the disbursement of a sum of N400million relief fund to them. The… The post Communities Protest Over Alleged Delay In Disbursement Of N400m Relief Fund By OSOPADEC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Economic gains must be sustainable beyond 2028 – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader and former Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has questioned the sustainability of Ghana’s recent economic improvements, despite acknowledging positive macroeconomic indicators.
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FRSC urges passengers to speak up against reckless driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta State Sector Command, has urged passengers to speak up against reckless driving as part of efforts to reduce road accidents in the state. Sector Commander Mrs Joyce Alexander made the call on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the command’s Operation Zero Tolerance special patrol, which ran Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-urges-passengers-to-speak-up-against-reckless-driving/
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Resources should go into rail development, not new expressway – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader and former Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on government to reconsider plans for a new expressway project and instead prioritise rail development and the completion of the Accra–Kumasi Highway.
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Bayelsa Athletics Association gets new chairman
Kolawole Oredipe, the immediate past vice‑chairman of the association, took over from Godwin Oghogho, whose tenure had elapsed. The post Bayelsa Athletics Association gets new chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN urges banks to ensure fraud reduction, enforce 30-minute response rule
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has challenged banks and payment service providers to commit to measurable reductions in electronic fraud.It also urged institutions to respond to suspicious transactions within 30 minutes under the framework of the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF). Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) [...]
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Just In: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Four Ambassador-Designates
President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. The Nigerian President confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke… The post Just In: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Four Ambassador-Designates appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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CEO of Afcallo Ventures Christabel Ofori reveals how her son inspired her to start a skincare business
When Christabel Ofori looks at her thriving skincare empire, Afcallo Ventures, she doesn’t see just a business; she sees her firstborn son, Jeremy.
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