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VIDEO: Jesus no longer on the cross, Korede Bello reveals he was born Muslim
Singer Korede Bello discusses his faith, stating Jesus has ascended and is not on the cross. He also reveals he was born a Muslim in a recent video. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-jesus-no-longer-on-the-cross-korede-bello-reveals-he-was-born-muslim/
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Marital crisis, infidelity claims, eviction allegations & restaurant shutdown: What’s happening in Femi Adebayo’s home?
For years, Nollywood fans admired the love story and marriage of Femi Adebayo, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors and filmmakers, and his wife Omotayo Aduke Memunat Adebayo, popularly known by her culinary brand Iyanaladuke. Their romance once played out on social media with affectionate posts and celebrations, but today their relationship has become a […] The post Marital crisis, infidelity claims, eviction allegations & restaurant shutdown: What’s happening in Femi Adebayo’s home? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Watch video of Nigerian man's reaction after his mum supported him with cash
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man got so emotional after his mother gifted him cash. Netizens reacted massively.
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Tinubu In Stable Condition In Turkey – Presidency
ABUJA – The Presidency has reacted to concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s health condition, following a slip while undertaking a state visit in Turkey. In doing so, Special Adviser to…
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FG inaugurates committee on ALSCON
In a bid to bring the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) into full operation, the Federal Government has inaugurated an 11- member project delivery committee.  The Committee comprises three The post FG inaugurates committee on ALSCON appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EPL: No plan to remove Odegaard as Arsenal’s captain – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he is not planning to remove Martin Odegaard as the team’s captain. Arteta was speaking ahead of the Gunners’ final Champions League group phase fixture against Kairat Almaty on Wednesday. There have been calls for the armband to be taken off Odegaard, with some pundits suggesting that players like […] EPL: No plan to remove Odegaard as Arsenal’s captain – Arteta
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Defection: You’re minority if not in APC – National Chair, Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, says anyone who is not in the APC is a minority. Yilwatda made this statement on Tuesday during the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang in Jos, Plateau State capital. DAILY POST reports that Governor Mutfwang officially defected to the APC on Tuesday. […] Defection: You’re minority if not in APC – National Chair, Yilwatda
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Any FCTA Worker Refusing Court Order To Resume Will Be Made Scapegoat  — Wike 
Wike disclosed that his administration has met with the unions and all their grievances have also been tabled.  The post Any FCTA Worker Refusing Court Order To Resume Will Be Made Scapegoat  — Wike  appeared first on Channels Television.
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International Day of Education: Dangote’s donation as a financing model in Nigeria, By Judith-Ann Walker
Mr Dangote’s education endowment aims to reduce barriers to tertiary education for Nigeria’s poor and vulnerable youth and to support girls’ education. Over the period 2026-2036, the scholarship programme aimed to reach 1,325,000 vulnerable students in public universities and polytechnics across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas in the 36 states and the Federal Capital. The […] The post International Day of Education: Dangote’s donation as a financing model in Nigeria, By Judith-Ann Walker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Loses Father
Ndidi's father died in a road accident around the Umunede area of Delta State on Tuesday.  The post Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Loses Father appeared first on Channels Television.
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Why we banned sachet alcohol – NAFDAC
NAFDAC has enforced a ban on sachet alcohol, citing public health risks for children due to high alcohol concentration. Learn why the agency took this step Read More: https://punchng.com/why-we-banned-sachet-alcohol-nafdac/
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2027: Register, join political parties – Catholic Laity Council urges Nigerians
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has advised the Catholic community and indeed all Nigerians to not just obtain their voters’ cards but join political parties. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, signed by Sir Ambrose Obioha, National President, Catholic Laity Council of […] 2027: Register, join political parties – Catholic Laity Council urges Nigerians
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Awujale Selection: Osugbo decries exclusion from Kingmakers’ council
Members of the Osugbo Society in Ijebu-Ode have faulted its exclusion from the selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland. The post Awujale Selection: Osugbo decries exclusion from Kingmakers’ council appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian governor accepts nomination for Face of Africa Leadership Awards
Governor Sanwo-Olu has been nominated for the Face of Africa Leadership Awards, recognising his impactful reforms in education, infrastructure, and healthcare.
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Trump says ‘very good’ developments around Ukraine
WASHINGTON,-US President Donald Trump described developments in the Ukrainian settlement process as “very good” following talks in Abu Dhabi. “We are looking at some very good things happening on Ukraine and Russia,” he said, responding to a question from TASS during a conversation with journalists on the South Lawn of the White House ahead of […]
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Tinubu transmits to Senate
President Tinubu said the bills aim at streamlining governance structures across health institutions by reducing over-bloated board memberships. The post Tinubu transmits to Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FAO Backs Community-Led Forest Restoration and Climate-Smart Livelihoods in Eastern Zimbabw
CHIPINGE, Zimbabwe – Communities in Muwango Village in Chipinge District are restoring degraded forests and strengthening climate resilience through tree planting and innovative biochar production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Forestry Commission and other partners. The initiative is funded by the Government of Italy under the […]
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Three deadly armed robbers sentenced to death in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of conspiracy and armed robbery.
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Nigerian Navy gets new spokesperson
Abiodun Folorunsho, a captain, takes over from Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, a commodore, who has been redeployed as Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, the Navy’s premier base. The post Nigerian Navy gets new spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Biden condemns Minneapolis killings, calls for transparent probe
Joe Biden condemns the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis, calling for full, fair, and transparent investigations into their deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/biden-condemns-minneapolis-killings-calls-for-transparent-probe/
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Osun LG tenure dispute: Adeleke, APC trade words
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress APC in the State have traded words over Local Government administration in the State. The post Osun LG tenure dispute: Adeleke, APC trade words appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CRPP threatens legal action against Gov Okpebholo over planned establishment of Edo Airline
The Conference of Registered Political Parties, CRPP, has threatened legal action against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, should he proceed with plans to establish a state-owned airline. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo, during a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Abuja, announced […] CRPP threatens legal action against Gov Okpebholo over planned establishment of Edo Airline
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Lagos Assembly denies budget provision for Abuja houses
The Lagos State House of Assembly has refuted reports alleging that it allocated funds to procure residential properties in Abuja for its members under the 2026 Appropriation Law, describing the claim as unfounded and driven by political motives. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and […] Lagos Assembly denies budget provision for Abuja houses
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EFCC Drags Bondpay CEO, Chibuike Echem, Accomplice To Court On 55-Count Charge Over Advance Fee Fraud, Forgery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed and arraigned alleged serial fraudsters and popular Abuja socialite, Prince Chibuike Echem and National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project…
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Tinubu well, Türkiye state visit on course after president’s “loss of balance” — Presidency
President Tinubu reportedly stumbled briefly during a ceremonial march-past organised for him at the parade ground in Turkiye, where he is on a state visit. The post Tinubu well, Türkiye state visit on course after president’s “loss of balance” — Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC administration worse than military rule – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration as the worst he has witnessed in nearly 40 years of political life. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of The Loyalist, a book authored by Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress […] APC administration worse than military rule – Atiku
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Sowore’s lawyer confronts DSS with Omokri’s anti-Tinubu comments
In the Sowore DSS trial, his lawyer confronts the agency with video of Reno Omokri calling President Tinubu a “drug lord” on national television. Read More: https://punchng.com/sowores-lawyer-confronts-dss-with-omokris-anti-tinubu-comments/
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UCL: ‘Very elite striker’ – Guardiola hails Osimhen, three other Galatasaray players
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ahead of both teams’ UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday. Guardiola described Osimhen as a very elite striker, adding that the Nigeria international has other special and experienced Galatasaray players like Leroy Sane,  Ilkay Gündoğan and Mario Lemina, he can connect with on the […] UCL: ‘Very elite striker’ – Guardiola hails Osimhen, three other Galatasaray players
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Don’t be distracted – Bello Ayuba tells Kogi Gov over airport proposal
A public affairs analyst, Quantity Surv. Bello Ayuba, has urged the government of Kogi State, under Ahmed Ododo, not to be distracted over its planned construction of the state’s Zariagi International Airport. He made this known to DAILY POST in a statement on Tuesday. According to Ayuba, the project would catapult economic development in Kogi […] Don’t be distracted – Bello Ayuba tells Kogi Gov over airport proposal
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How AI can scale up skills in Nigeria’s digital future
Artificial intelligence could boost Africa’s economic growth by 10 to 15 per cent, creating hundreds of millions of jobs by 2030.  Cear roadmaps are beginning to take shape. Nigeria’s national The post How AI can scale up skills in Nigeria’s digital future appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria faces multiple infectious disease outbreaks: Cholera, Lassa Fever, and more. See the full details
Nigeria faces a health alert as Lassa fever and other infectious disease outbreaks spread, with the NCDC providing updated details on cases and response measures.
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Defamation: Oyo Assembly indicts APC lawmaker, rejects apology 
The Oyo State House of Assembly has indicted one of its lawmakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Shittu. The indictment was announced during the plenary of the House on Tuesday. DAILY POST gathered that Shittu, who represents the Saki West State Constituency, has been having a running battle in […] Defamation: Oyo Assembly indicts APC lawmaker, rejects apology 
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LAMATA unveils campaign against sexual harassment in public transport
LAMATA launches its ‘Soro Soke’ campaign to combat sexual harassment in public transport, aiming to improve commuter safety and encourage reporting in Lago Read More: https://punchng.com/lamata-unveils-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-in-public-transport/
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APC constitutes screening committee for youth fellowship
The APC National Youth Wing  under its Progressive School of Politics, Leadership and Statecraft (PSPLS) , has  constituted  a high-powered screening committee to review over 1700 applications  nationwide from young The post APC constitutes screening committee for youth fellowship appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police Inspector allegedly assault retired CSP
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged assault of a retired Chief Superintendent of Police by a serving inspector, following a report published by Vanguard. The command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, confirmed on Tuesday that both the retired officer and the inspector involved had been invited and interviewed at the [...]
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Rivers dismisses claims of removing Tinubu’s portrait from govt house
The Rivers State Government dismisses claims that Governor Fubara removed President Tinubu’s portrait from the Government House, calling them misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-dismisses-claims-of-removing-tinubus-portrait-from-govt-house/
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