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Exercise emotional sensitivity towards one another
Fasting can strain relationships due to emotional sensitivity. Learn how to manage expectations, avoid triggers, and grow closer during this spiritual time Read More: https://punchng.com/exercise-emotional-sensitivity-towards-one-another/
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SCD: Why rest is political for black women
For Black women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), rest isn’t a luxury. It’s a political act of survival, resistance, and reclaiming one’s body. Read More: https://punchng.com/scd-why-rest-is-political-for-black-women/
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Maria Grazia Chiuri Displays Fendi Debut Collection At Milan Fashion Week
Headline-making Maria Grazia Chiuri has made a comeback to fashion eight months after leaving Dior, returning to her roots at the luxury Roman Fashion brand, Fendi, as creative director. Chiuri stunned guests as Milan fashion week commenced with a catwalk emblazoned with the motto: “Less I, More Us.” Chiuri told the media that she wanted […]
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Beneath the belt: Why men are turning to unverified manhood enlargement remedies
Men are increasingly turning to manhood enlargement remedies due to body anxiety. Explore the risks of unverified products and the facts about surgical opt Read More: https://punchng.com/beneath-the-belt-why-men-are-turning-to-unverified-manhood-enlargement-remedies/
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Tinubu to Reps: Guard against abuse in state police plan
President Tinubu urges lawmakers to include safeguards against abuse by governors in the proposed state police plan to ensure proper checks and balances. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-reps-guard-against-abuse-in-state-police-plan/
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Gas shortage plunges Nigeria into prolonged blackouts
Nigeria is experiencing prolonged power outages due to a severe gas shortage impacting thermal plants, leading to widespread blackouts and load shedding. Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-shortage-plunges-nigeria-into-prolonged-blackouts/
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Osun speaker, 24 lawmakers join Adeleke’s Accord Party
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and 24 other lawmakers have defected from the PDP to join Governor Adeleke’s Accord Party. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-24-lawmakers-join-adelekes-accord-party/
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MTN invests N1tn on fibre rollout, network upgrade
MTN Nigeria invests N1tn in a massive network upgrade and fibre rollout, returning to profitability and boosting subscriber growth after a tough year. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-invests-n1tn-on-fibre-rollout-network-upgrade/
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W’Cup 2023 my most memorable tournament – Oshoala
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala describes the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the most memorable tournament of her career with the national team. Read More: https://punchng.com/wcup-2023-my-most-memorable-tournament-oshoala/
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TotalEnergies hands OLO Trust to Aradel
TotalEnergies formally transfers the OLO Oilfield Host Community Trust to Aradel Holdings, a key milestone in the Petroleum Industry Act’s implementation. Read More: https://punchng.com/totalenergies-hands-olo-trust-to-aradel/
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Nigeria commands 52% of Africa’s US crude exports – Report
A new report shows Nigeria’s crude exports made up 52% of Africa’s total shipments to the US in 2025, despite an overall decline in volume and value. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-commands-52-of-africas-us-crude-exports-report/
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Odumakin hails IG Disu’s appointment
Dr. Joe Odumakin describes the appointment of new IG Tunji Disu as a fitting choice, praising his track record in crime-fighting and professionalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/odumakin-hails-ig-disus-appointment/
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Popular Igbo native doctor sentenced to 2 years imprisonment, details emerge
Native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, aka "Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki", has been sentenced to 2 years for ritual practices, and his controversial shrine will be demolished.
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INEC Timetable: ADC Spokesperson Alleges Plot To Exclude Opposition From 2027 Polls
Spokesman of the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the Federal Government and electoral authorities of deliberately creating procedural hurdles aimed at shutting out opposition parties from the political process ahead of the 2027 general election. Abdullahi made the allegation on Friday while appearing on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television […]
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Michael Jackson’s Daughter, Paris Jackson, Reunites With Mom Debbie Rowe In Rare Family Photos
The 27-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, recently reunited with her mother, Debbie Rowe. Paris shared intimate snapshots from their time together on Instagram Stories on February 26. In one image, Paris wore a smile while posing beside Debbie, who was also smiling. In another snapshot, the two matched in cream colored […]
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Why is Tinubu Afraid of his Own Shadow?
When you have a pathological liar and highly corrupt person as a leader, you are for the gutter and doomed. When a pretending democrat uses state power to fight democracy in a country that claims to practice democracy, the country is doomed as cowards of most citizens catch cold and run for shelter under the […]
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NAF Strengthens Partnership With Czech Republic On Capacity Building
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to modernisation, self-reliance, and strategic global partnerships with Czech Republic. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said Air Marsal Aneke’s visit from February 23-24, 2026, formed part of the CAS’s deliberate drive […]
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PPOAF Commends Advancement Of Africa’s Space Agenda At The 4th Adigun Ade Abiodun Public Lecture
Professor Peter Olufemi Adeniyi Foundation (PPOAF) has applauded stakeholders across academia, policy, and industry for renewing calls for deliberate, coordinated, and long-term investment in Africa’s space science and technology capacity.…
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Megan Thee Stallion Makes Broadway Debut In ‘Moulin Rouge’
American singer and songwriter, Megan Thee Stallion, will make her Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge’! The Musical. She is playing the role of nightclub manager Harold Zidler, a part originated by Tony Award Winner, Danny Burstein. This marks the first time a woman will portray the character in any ‘Moulin Rouge’ production anywhere in the […]
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Shakespeare’s Globe Launches £15,000 Environmental Playwright Prize
Shakespeare’s Globe, a UK-based theatre, has recently launched a £15,000 environmental playwright prize. The prize aims to harness the skills of storytellers and artists to inspire societal shifts towards a restorative relationship with nature. According to the artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Michelle Terry, most of Shakespeare’s works are about humans and their place in […]
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Benin Attack: Oyegun Questions Police Response As Amaechi Declares Presidential Bid
The National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday, expressed doubt on the willingness or ability of security agencies to apprehend gunmen who attacked the party’s secretariat and his residence in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. Odigie-Oyegun spoke at his residence in the Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Benin City […]
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‘Sinners’, ‘Sentimental Value’ Lead Winners At First-Ever Oscars Casting Category
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ and Norwegian film ‘Sentimental Value’ are leading winners at the first-ever Oscars ‘casting category’ – at the Artios Award. ‘Sinners’ Francis Maisler took home the Artios in the Big-budget Feature Drama for her work on ‘Sinners’, beating out fellow Oscar nominees ‘Marty Supreme’s Jennifer Venditti, and ‘Hamnet’s Nina Gold. Maisler also won […]
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Taste Ena Drops New Single ‘Money’
Taste Ena, born Nosakhare Emmanuel, is emerging as one of Nigeria’s most promising Afro-Pop artists, known for his resilience and authentic storytelling. The song “Money” is produced by Melaye, Mixed and Mastered by Swaps. The singer, who hails from Edo State, masterfully blends vibrant Afro-Pop rhythms with heartfelt lyrics that speak to the real-life struggles, […]
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‘Security Is Local’, Tinubu Speaks To Reps On State Police
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, urged members of the House of Representatives to urgently initiate constitutional amendments to pave the way for the establishment of state police, declaring that Nigeria’s security challenges required decentralised solutions rooted in local realities. Tinubu made the call during an interfaith breaking of fast he hosted for the leadership and […]
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Israeli Film Community Expresses Support For Embattled Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle
Israel’s film community, comprising a group of film institutes, film festivals, and film funds, have expressed its support for the embattled Chief of the Berlin Film Festival, Tricia Tuttle, in a letter to the festival’s governing body. The letter was sent to the KBB supervisory board, which oversees the Berlinale. Signatories include the heads of […]
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NYO Condemns Alleged Campaign Of Calumny Against Umahi, Demands Investigation
ABAKALIKI – The Nigeria Youth Organisation (NYO) has expressed concern over online videos and social media commentaries targeting the Minister of Works, David Umahi, allegedly circulated by Mrs Tracy Ohiri, describing…
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Fight Against Terrorism: Allow us carry arms to defend ourselves
On October 31 last year, US President Donald Trump re-designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, following persistent killings of residents by the terrorists. The post Fight Against Terrorism: Allow us carry arms to defend ourselves appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Epstein Files: Former US President Bill Clinton Says “I Say Nothing, I Did Nothing Wrong”
Former American President, Bill Clinton, has said he “saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong” in his testimony about sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton made the statement during his deposition with the House Oversight Committee, a small and influential group of US lawmakers, which is administering and supervising the process. The BBC reports that, hours […]
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11,000 Delegates Expected in Lagos as Africa Gaming Expo 2026 Targets Jobs, Investment
Are described AGE 2026 as the continent’s premier gaming, lottery and emerging-technology conference, bringing together regulators, policymakers, investors, operators, technology providers and compliance experts from across Africa and beyond.
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Fuel Tanker Fire Guts Petrol Station In Bauchi
A fire outbreak occurred on Friday night at the AIB Petrol Station near Sogiji Hotel in Kofaran, Bauchi, after a fuel tanker caught fire while offloading petrol. The incident, which around 9pm, triggered panic in the area as flames engulfed parts of the filling station during the incident. As of 11:58pm, the blaze was still […]
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Supreme Court Denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s Request To Review His Shooting Conviction
The California Supreme Court has denied review of rapper Tory Lanez’s criminal conviction, leaving intact his 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. On Wednesday, February 25, the California Supreme Court rejected Tory Lanez’s defence petition to review his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, according to a […]
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Moral Decay in Our Society: Abuse of Vulnerable Populations
The worst moral failure that undermines humanity is to be bribed with material intents in order to stand against the truth. The above statement is morally forceful, and its central claim — that bribery in exchange for silence or distortion of truth is a deep ethical failure — resonates strongly within the Nigerian context. Corruption […]
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NELFUND Records 1.69m Applications, Pays Out N183.8bn Student Loans
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has recorded 1,696,316 applications from undergraduate students nationwide since its launch on May 24, 2024, as it closed application for the 2025/2026 session. The Fund disclosed this in its Daily Status Report on its official X account, noting that 983,706 students have benefited so far. Applications continued to rise […]
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Kogi Senator Natasha Calls For Calm In Ohiri–Umahi Debt Dispute
Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for calm, dialogue and strict adherence to the rule of law following the arrest of Tracy Nicholas Ohiri over a dispute reportedly involving N250m debt by the Minister of Works, David Umahi. In a statement issued Friday via her verified Facebook page, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged […]
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Kano Knocks Kwankwaso’s Ally Galadima Over ‘False Allegations’ Against Governor Yusuf
The Kano State Government, on Friday, faulted comments by elder statesman, Engr. Buba Galadima, for accusing Governor Abba Yusuf of suppressing opposition voices, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, while briefing newsmen on Friday evening, said the allegations made in a recent interview by […]
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Tinubu to Reps: amend Constitution for state police, guard against abuse
… Says security is local, urges safeguards in proposed reforms …speaker Abbas pledges bipartisan support, backs President’s direction President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday evening urged members of the House The post Tinubu to Reps: amend Constitution for state police, guard against abuse appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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