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₦2.2bn fraud: Court fixes December 18 for Ngige’s bail ruling
An Abuja High Court sets December 18 for the Ngige bail ruling in a ₦2.2bn fraud case. EFCC opposes bail, citing flight risk and breach of terms. Read More: https://punchng.com/%e2%82%a62-2bn-fraud-court-fixes-december-18-for-ngiges-bail-ruling/
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AFCON 2025: Group B set to separate contenders from pretenders
In short: Group B promises high-stakes football, tactical intrigue and moments of continental brilliance as Africa’s elite and emerging nations clash in pursuit of AFCON glory.
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Inflation eases to 14.45% in November – NBS
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja  The National Bureau of Statistics NBS), says the nation’s headline inflation rate eased 14.45% relative to the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05%. This was contained in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report released by the NBS on Monday, making it 8th consecutive decline in 2025. Looking at the movement, [...]
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Nigeria’s inflation eases to 14.45% in November – NBS
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja  The National Bureau of Statistics NBS), says the nation’s headline inflation rate eased 14.45% relative to the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05%. This was contained in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report released by the NBS on Monday, making it 8th consecutive decline in 2025. Looking at the movement, [...]
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You’re undermining national stability – Timi Frank warns Tinubu against politicizing military ranks.
Political analyst and former All Progressives Congress, APC, spokesperson, Timi Frank, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against actions he described as the politicization of the Nigerian Army. He warned Tinubu that abuse of military ranks could undermine democracy and national stability. Frank expressed concern over reports of an alleged accelerated promotion of the President’s […] You’re undermining national stability – Timi Frank warns Tinubu against politicizing military ranks.
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FG clears air on NAF plane landing in Burkina Faso
The Federal Government denied espionage claims involving a Nigerian Air Force C-130 in Burkina Faso, saying the aircraft was on a routine maintenance flight.
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Bunk Talk the Musical advocates for girl-child Inclusion, knocks genital mutilation
In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Girl Child Value Support Initiative, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria, presented a musical titled "Bunk Talk" at the French Institute in Wuse, Abuja. The post Bunk Talk the Musical advocates for girl-child Inclusion, knocks genital mutilation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Video of collapsed flyover in Abia AI-generated – Media aide
A NAN correspondent who visited the flyover on Saturday morning reports that the interchange did not collapse. The post Video of collapsed flyover in Abia AI-generated – Media aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Africa’s prosperity depends on young entrepreneurs — Speaker Tajudeen
“It is inspiring to acknowledge that young entrepreneurs and professionals remain central to innovation...
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‘We have degraded terrorists’ operational capacity’, says Defence Minister
The minister said that the gains reflected the courage of troops, improved planning and execution, as well as the growing impact of coordinated operations conducted within a joint and multi-agency framework...
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UPDATED: Supreme Court upholds President’s power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or degeneration into The post UPDATED: Supreme Court upholds President’s power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NANS urges Dangote Refinery, NMDPRA to embrace dialogue, eschew confrontation
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on both Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to embrace dialogue
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Customs, NMDPRA Tighten Ropes on Fuel Diversion 
​The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) are strengthening their collaboration to combat the diversion of petroleum products intended for domestic use… The post Customs, NMDPRA Tighten Ropes on Fuel Diversion  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Peller, Jarvis’ love story may end in disaster – Do2dtun warns
Media personality Do2dtun has weighed in on the recent incident involving content creator Peller, who crashed his car during a live broadcast amid reported relationship troubles with fellow TikToker Jarvis, warning that the pair’s relationship may be unhealthy and unsustainable.
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EFCC accuses opposition of seeking immunity under guise of ‘persecution’
The commission said accusations ranging from 'weaponisation of the EFCC' to 'erosion of its independence' and 'persecution of opposition politicians' amount to a misrepresentation of its statutory responsibilities and a distraction from its core mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes. The post EFCC accuses opposition of seeking immunity under guise of ‘persecution’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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856 LG Workers in Enugu Undergo CBT Examination for 2025 Promotion
Over 856 senior civil servants under the Enugu State Local Government System, over the weekend, sat for computer-based tests (CBT), as part of their 2025 Civil Service Promotion Examinations.   The examinations were held at the Digital Learning Centre, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.   Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman of the […]
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"Hit him now": Ooni of Ife orders Taaooma to punch Jigan in viral video
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, alongside popular comedian Taaooma and actor Jigan Babaoja, has become one of the most talked-about moments online.
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Reps intervene in Dangote-NMDPRA rift, summon parties for explanation
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has stepped in to address rising tensions between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), aiming to prevent further instability in the sector. The post Reps intervene in Dangote-NMDPRA rift, summon parties for explanation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian man narrates how girlfriend cancelled his UK dependent visa over his gambling addiction
A man shared how his gambling addiction led to the cancellation of his UK dependent visa just 24 hours before its completion and caused the end of his relationship.
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Jendol’s Education Revolution Shines as 14-Year-Old Ndubuisi Wins JADC3.0
Fourteen-year-old Ndubuisi Praise of Community Senior Secondary School, Bayeku, Ikorodu, has emerged winner of the Jendol Annual Debate Championship (JADC) Season 3, following a closely contested final that drew participants from public secondary schools across Lagos and Ogun states. The The post Jendol’s Education Revolution Shines as 14-Year-Old Ndubuisi Wins JADC3.0 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Oyebanji’s Magic Wand in Ekiti…
It has been quite a while since I travelled in Ekiti state. I used to, on a weekly basis, between 2016 and 2018 when the then governor of the state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, extended an invitation to me. Taking off from Lagos (when the Lagos-Ibadan expressway was still a nightmare) and braving the more decrepit […]
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OGFZA canvasses 10-year tax exemption to sustain $24bn investments
While meeting with some FIRS officials and OGFZA licensees in Rivers State, the Managing Director of OGFZA, Bamanga Jada, said many investors planned operations over long-term horizons of 10 to 25 years. The post OGFZA canvasses 10-year tax exemption to sustain $24bn investments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Corruption Allegations: Buhari’s legacy not on trial  – Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed,has said there is no unfriendly relationship between the administration of President Bola Tinubu and former ministers who served under the administration of late former president Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed made this clarification on Monday when he featured in an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television […] Corruption Allegations: Buhari’s legacy not on trial  – Lai Mohammed
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PDP zone 3 Kaduna reaffirms grassroots strength, eyes 2027 elections
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zone 3 of Kaduna State have reaffirmed the party’s deep-rooted strength at the grassroots, expressing confidence in its ability to rebound and reclaim political dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post PDP zone 3 Kaduna reaffirms grassroots strength, eyes 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I once quit football for barbing — Akinsanmiro 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Newly invited Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed he abandoned football for barbing while growing up, Prompt News reports. Akinsanmiro is one of the fresh faces named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The energetic midfielder was on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, [...]
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Anambra Varsity Aims to Proffer Solutions to Nigeria, Global Challenges with Policy Discourse Series
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU has announced the launch of its policy discourse series as part of efforts to advance its target to become a major contributor to national and global solutions for the 21st-century governance challenges.   A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Dr Harrison Madubueze, said the initiative […]
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Genocide: No reasonable Muslim will attack Christians – APC chieftain Aliyu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has claimed that no group of reasonable Muslims would decide to attack and kill Christians. Aliyu made this statement on Monday in an interview on ‘The Morning Show’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said that there is evidence that Muslims […] Genocide: No reasonable Muslim will attack Christians – APC chieftain Aliyu
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Man slits cleric’s throat inside Kano mosque
An elderly cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was killed inside a mosque in Kano. The suspect was later pursued and lynched by an angry mob. Police are investigating. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-slits-clerics-throat-inside-kano-mosque/
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Kaduna to immortalise late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, says gov
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani pledges to create a foundation to immortalize the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, honoring his work on inter-religious harmony. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-to-immortalise-late-sheikh-dahiru-bauchi-says-gov/
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Take ownership of health interventions in your area – CSO urges Akwa Ibom communities
A Network of Civil Society Organisations in Akwa Ibom State, ACOMIN, TB and NEPWHAN, “ATM Network” has urged youths and other Community stakeholders  in the state to take ownership of health interventions or projects put up in their communities. It said aside the infrastructural facilities community members should jealously guard; they should also pay attention […] Take ownership of health interventions in your area – CSO urges Akwa Ibom communities
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Tinubu mourns Bayelsa deputy gov, urges state to preserve his legacy
President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, urging the state to preserve the legacy of the diligent public ser Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-bayelsa-deputy-gov-urges-state-to-preserve-his-legacy/
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Abia to name school boxing medals after legendary boxer Obisie Nwankpa – Official
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development in Abia State, Nwaobilor Ananaba, disclosed this during a state burial organised by the State Government for the late legendary Abia-born boxer on Friday. The post Abia to name school boxing medals after legendary boxer Obisie Nwankpa – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in Cairo friendly
Pharaohs, who are the only country to have achieved three consecutive triumphs (2006-2010), have to negotiate things with 1996 hosts and winners South Africa, as well
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SERAP to CCB, EFCC, ICPC: Investigate Dangote’s allegation against NMDPRA
SERAP has asked CCB, EFCC and ICPC to investigate allegations of corruption in the NMDPRA by Aliko Dangote The post SERAP to CCB, EFCC, ICPC: Investigate Dangote’s allegation against NMDPRA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Just In: Osun JUSUN suspends strike after DSS mediation
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following a mediation meeting on the instance of the Department of State Security, DSS, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, in Osun State has suspended its industrial action. The union had, in a statement issued by its chairman, Idris Adeniran, ordered members to embark on strike on September 18, 2025, […] The post Just In: Osun JUSUN suspends strike after DSS mediation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu’s reforms helped Nigeria beat 2025 inflation target – Presidency
Nigeria’s headline inflation has dropped to 14.45%, beating the 15% target for 2025, a success credited to President Tinubu’s economic reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-reforms-helped-nigeria-beat-2025-inflation-target-presidency/
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