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Sunday Oliseh confirms Real Madrid's interest in Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen
Sunday Oliseh confirms Real Madrid's interest in signing Victor Osimhen, as top European clubs take notice of the striker’s impressive form at Galatasaray.
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Nigeria’s First Lady gives N50m grant to Rivers PWDS, disabled veterans
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has doled out N50 million business grants to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and disabled veterans in Rivers State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) The post Nigeria’s First Lady gives N50m grant to Rivers PWDS, disabled veterans appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EPL: Ugarte hasn’t played well – Wes Brown hands Man Utd signing to make
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has urged his old club to sign a left wing-back when the January transfer window opens. Brown also insisted that midfielder Manuel Ugarte has not played as well this season for the Red Devils. Speaking about the position Man United should strengthen in manager Ruben Amorim’s squad in the […] EPL: Ugarte hasn’t played well – Wes Brown hands Man Utd signing to make
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Lawyer hails Tinubu over Musa’s appointment as defence minister
A human rights lawyer commends President Tinubu for appointing General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, calling it a strategic move for national secur Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-hails-tinubu-over-musas-appointment-as-defence-minister/
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Cross River eyes tourism boom as Calabar carnival marks 20 years
Cross River State celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Calabar Carnival, aiming to restore its status as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-eyes-tourism-boom-as-calabar-carnival-marks-20-years/
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Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, demand immediate clearance operations
The House of Representatives on Wednesday raised the alarm over the worsening security situation in Kebbi State following multiple deadly attacks by bandits on security outposts in Bagudo and Suru The post Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, demand immediate clearance operations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NUC secures €40m to kick-start ICT projects in 10 varsities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has received €3 million as the first tranche of a €40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency to fund major Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects in 10 selected Nigerian universities. Executive Secretary The post NUC secures €40m to kick-start ICT projects in 10 varsities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Yakubu’s track record justifies ambassadorial nomination, says Ohanaeze youth wing
The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has defended the nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as an ambassador by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the criticisms The post Yakubu’s track record justifies ambassadorial nomination, says Ohanaeze youth wing appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Delta Police Marks 70 Yrs Of Women In NPF With 5Km Walk Against Gender-Based Violence 
The Delta State Police Command led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has joined the nationwide commemoration of 70 years of Nigerian women in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with a symbolic… The post Delta Police Marks 70 Yrs Of Women In NPF With 5Km Walk Against Gender-Based Violence  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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NAAPE vows to ensure safety in aviation sector
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has promised to ensure safety in the aviation sector. The President of the Association, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh disclosed this in Abuja The post NAAPE vows to ensure safety in aviation sector appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Bandits Give Kwara Community 1-week Ultimatum To Pay N300m Ransom On 10 Abductees
The armed bandits that kidnapped 10 persons in Isapa, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State on November 25, 2025, have issued a one-week ultimatum to the community to pay N300m ransom to secure the release of the abductees. The kidnappers warned the community that failure to meet the deadline for the payment of the […]
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New Minister Of Defence: Mutfwang Hails President Tinubu Choice Of General Christopher Musa
Onoja Audu Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has joined countless well-wishers in congratulating the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, on his… The post New Minister Of Defence: Mutfwang Hails President Tinubu Choice Of General Christopher Musa appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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44m Girls, Children Vaccinated Against HPV, Measles-Rubella
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said Nigeria has recorded major breakthroughs in routine and special immunisation programmes, with over 14 million girls already vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and nearly 30 million children receiving the newly introduced combined measles–rubella vaccine in less than one year. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. […]
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Nigeria’s new tax laws to boost competitiveness, attract investments — FIRS
One of the most misunderstood elements of the new tax framework is the 4% Development Levy
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Gov Makinde unveils new agricultural trademark for Oyo
Oyo Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has officially unveiled a new agricultural trademark for the state, a strategic initiative designed to
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Senate confirms Gen. Musa after intense screening, rejects ‘bow and go’
Seeks death penalty for kidnapping, insists on improved defence funding and intelligence No negotiations with criminals, says Defence Minister-designate Senate rules out recruitment of ‘repented terrorists’ into Armed Forces The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General The post Senate confirms Gen. Musa after intense screening, rejects ‘bow and go’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Insecurity: Nigerians, not Trump, must fix our challenges — Yari
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District and a former governor of Zamfara State, has called for homegrown solutions to Nigeria’s persistent insecurity, insisting that no external power can The post Insecurity: Nigerians, not Trump, must fix our challenges — Yari appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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US to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians responsible for “anti-Christian” violence
The US government said policy was being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act The post US to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians responsible for “anti-Christian” violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ondo APC To Authenticate Membership List Via e- Registration
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has concluded plans to plans to authenticate list of its members across the 203 wards in the state via electronic registration. Publicity Secretary… The post Ondo APC To Authenticate Membership List Via e- Registration appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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I was willing to die for customs — Comptroller Abubakar
The Controller of Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, has revealed how he resisted all temptations to serve and protect national integrity in the service, even at the risk of paying the supreme sacrifice. Comptroller D. Abubakar The post I was willing to die for customs — Comptroller Abubakar appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Prophecy on Verydarkman goes viral after secret meeting with Defence minister-designate General Musa
Prophecy about Verydarkman goes viral after a secret meeting with Defence minister-designate Gen. Musa. Preacher warns of a potential kidnapping plot in viral video.
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Right decision, wrong reason: On the scrapping of the mother-tongue education policy
I wish the preceding were the reasons adduced by the minister for the policy change. They would have offered better reasons for what, I remain convinced, is the right decision.
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Opposition forces fueling insecurity to discredit Tinubu ahead of 2027— Adeyeye
The Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has alleged that certain opposition elements are deliberately instigating insecurity across the country to discredit the administration The post Opposition forces fueling insecurity to discredit Tinubu ahead of 2027— Adeyeye appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Place Nigerian Army on First Line charge – Ali Ndume to Defence Minister Christopher Musa
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has called on Defence Minister-designate and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to work towards placing the Nigerian Army on First Line Charge to ensure unhindered and timely access to funds. Ndume made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, shortly after Musa was […] Place Nigerian Army on First Line charge – Ali Ndume to Defence Minister Christopher Musa
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Senate Heats Up As Security Scandals Dominate Screening Of Defence Minister Nominee
The Senate on Wednesday witnessed tense moments and emotional exchanges during the screening of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, who was nominated by President Bola Tinubu… The post Senate Heats Up As Security Scandals Dominate Screening Of Defence Minister Nominee appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Tinubu’s Wife launches bold N1.9bn support scheme for PWDs
The First Lady stated that under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme, 250 PWDs in every state and the FCT would receive N200,000 business recapitalisation grants, targeted at strengthening small businesses and securing livelihoods.
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NUC set to begin ICT projects in varsities with €3m
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said it will soon begin implementing its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Blueprint Project in 10 selected universities across Nigeria to enhance teaching and learning.
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Photos: Vice President, Interior Minister commission new Ghana Prisons officer cadets
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in commissioning a new batch of officer cadets into the Ghana Prisons Service.
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Kaduna LG chairmen refute report on withheld funds
ALGON stated that Governor Uba Sani has consistently demonstrated support for strengthening local governance. The post Kaduna LG chairmen refute report on withheld funds appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NUC gets €3m loan to start ICT projects in varsities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) receives a €3m loan from the French Development Agency to fund ICT projects in 10 selected universities. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuc-gets-e3m-loan-to-start-ict-projects-in-varsities/
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Health Minister welcomes Abbott team for discussions on diagnostics collaboration
A high-level delegation from Abbott, led by the company’s Divisional Vice President for EMEA & Global Accounts, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to explore new areas of collaboration in diagnostic technology.
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FAAN moves to address flight delays ahead of Christmas
“We know that a challenge that we continue to have around the peak period is delays from airlines
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Bundesliga strugglers Mainz sack coach Henriksen
Bundesliga club Mainz have sacked coach Bo Henriksen. The club sits at the bottom of the table after securing just one win so far this season. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-strugglers-mainz-sack-coach-henriksen/
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Disregard smear campaign against Matawalle, NYDC urges Tinubu
The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard what it described as a coordinated political smear campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammad Bello Matawalle, urging the President to retain him in his cabinet. The post Disregard smear campaign against Matawalle, NYDC urges Tinubu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Mbah Outlines Strategies For Ausic Artists To Monetise Talent
Anthony Ufoh Music business strategist and talent development expert, Mbah Shaun Ebubechukwu, has urged emerging and established musicians to adopt a strategic, entrepreneurial approach to turning their craft into sustainable… The post Mbah Outlines Strategies For Ausic Artists To Monetise Talent appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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EU–Nigeria ministerial summit to focus on tackling trade barriers — Mignot
The European Union Head of Delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has said the forthcoming EU–Nigeria ministers’ summit will prioritise discussions on removing trade barriers and strengthening broader cooperation between The post EU–Nigeria ministerial summit to focus on tackling trade barriers — Mignot appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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