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Abia community donates ₦100m for Otti’s re-election bid
The Ukwa La Ngwa people of Abia State donate ₦100m to support Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid, citing his impactful performance and leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-community-donates-%e2%82%a6100m-for-ottis-re-election-bid/
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Failed coup: Full list of politicians coupists planned to eliminate emerges
A new development has revealed the list of Nigerian politicians the coup plotters planned to eliminate on October 1. President Bola Tinubu topped the list.
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Osun High Court Grants Leave To Quash Criminal Case Against UBA
The Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo on Friday issued Leave to the United Bank for Africa UBA in Suit Hos/M4/2026 for quashing the criminal proceedings being held at the Magistrate Court in Osogbo. The Leave was granted today 30th January, 2026 in a Motion Ex-parte granted by Justice M. O. Agboola of the […]
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Lagos Assembly Seeks Rescue Of Abducted Youth Corps Member In Kogi
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, to ensure the urgent release of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Miss Binuyo Lateefah, abducted in Kogi State. Lateefah, an indigene of Lagos State, was abducted on January 22, 2026 in […]
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Dangote Refinery Can Meet, Surpass Domestic Products Consumption Demands, Management Insists
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply fuel volumes significantly more than Nigeria’s estimated domestic consumption. The refinery stated that it can supply 75 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, exceeding the estimated national consumption of 50 million litres, alongside 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), which matches the […]
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68th Grammy Award Nominations: Full List Of Nominees
American rapper Kendrick Lamar has emerged as the leading nominee for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled to hold on Sunday in Los Angeles. Lamar secured nine nominations, placing him ahead of all other contenders and further cementing his strong presence across several top categories at this year’s awards. Close behind him is pop icon [...]
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Oye Urges Turkish Investors To Tap Nigeria’s $255bn Market
Chairman of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Dele Kelvin Oye, has called on Turkish investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s estimated $255 billion market size to expand their industrial and business operations. Oye made the call at the Türkiye–Nigeria Business Council Business Summit held at the Marriott Hotel in Ankara, on the sidelines of President […]
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Is Tinubu’s Presidency Careless, Clumsy and Corrupt? By Ugoji Egbujo
Tinubu’s presidency must be closely watched. At inception, it hurriedly sacked ambassadors like it had a clear foreign policy direction to salvage the country. Then for two and half years, it couldn’t nominate ambassadors, leaving the embassies rudderless. In the midst of that baffling shiftlessness, the president globetrotted unperturbed, with the all-knowing ease of a magician. Had […] The post Is Tinubu’s Presidency Careless, Clumsy and Corrupt? By Ugoji Egbujo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Zirkzee drops bombshell: I am staying at Manchester United no matter what
Joshua Zirkzee has informed Manchester United that he wants to remain at the club for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, despite widespread speculation linking the Dutch forward with a January loan move back to Serie A.
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‘It’s a lot to carry’ – Leke Adeboye speaks on RCCG succession
The pastor explained that many people only see the public side of leadership and fail to understand the deep spiritual responsibility that comes with it.
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Emotional moment man narrated how he became only passenger in keke
A man has expressed his pain on social media after being the only passenger inside a tricycle ride. Netizens shared their similar experiences in the comments.
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FAAN assures passengers as temporary departure terminal nears completion
…as Kuku leads FAAN to dual ISO certifications Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said the 8,000-square-meter temporary departure terminal is nearing completion and will be operational soon. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this during a comprehensive inspection tour of the facility, which is expected to serve passengers upon […] The post FAAN assures passengers as temporary departure terminal nears completion appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Files: Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew Russian woman
Epstein said the woman was 26, Russian, clever and beautiful, adding that she had the prince's email The post Files: Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew Russian woman appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Crusade cancelled, church divided: Allegations rock CAN, PFN as Rev. Yinka Yusuf, Akwa Ibom govt lock horns
Allegations of compromise, partiality and internal sabotage have engulfed Nigeria’s two leading Christian bodies — the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) following the dramatic cancellation of a proposed one-million-man crusade in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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Intimate Affairs: Dear side chick, please put yourself first
By Funke Egbemode So you rent a three-bedroom flat for your side chick and furnish it, it does not make you her lord and personal saviour. What will make her treat you like the king of the manor is the way you treat her. If you treat her like trash and she stomachs it, don’t [...]
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Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport
…raise transparency questions By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. They specifically questioned the metrics applied in choosing Aero Alliance as the concessionaire.  Last week, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said its Minister, Festus Keyamo, […] The post Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BBNaija Star Tega Dominic Appointed AGN Adviser On Sexual Harassment
Big Brother Naija alum and Nollywood actress, Tega Dominic, has been named Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to Abubakar Yakubu, the newly elected president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The appointment was officially announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026, through a post shared on the Guild’s Instagram story, confirming Tega’s new role within [...]
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Clarivo Refinery to reduce oil importation by 2035 — Management
Clarivo Oil and Gas has announced plans aimed at reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products by 2035, following ongoing preparations to develop a domestic refinery. The plan was disclosed during a board meeting chaired by the company’s Chairman, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, where strategic decisions on Clarivo’s long-term investments in the energy sector were reviewed. […] The post Clarivo Refinery to reduce oil importation by 2035 — Management appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Cartoon: ‘Hello! Who’s driving?’
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Naira ends Week stronger, gains N10.43 against Dollar at Official Market
The naira ended the trading week on a positive note on Friday, strengthening further against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.
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Venezuelan interim president announces proposal for mass amnesty
Venezuela’s acting president proposes a mass amnesty law to cover political violence since 1999, aiming to heal wounds and reform the judicial system. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuelan-interim-president-announces-proposal-for-mass-amnesty/
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Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history
Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits The post Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Five things to watch out for on Grammys night Sunday
Get ready for Grammys night! From potential history-making wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar to Justin Bieber’s return, here are 5 things to watch. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-things-to-watch-out-for-on-grammys-night-sunday/
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Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport
Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. The post Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Honorary awards: TASUED dismisses claims of snubbing Gbenga Daniel
Tai Solarin University of Education dismisses claims it snubbed founder Gbenga Daniel in its recent honorary awards, clarifying its selection process. Read More: https://punchng.com/honorary-awards-tasued-dismisses-claims-of-snubbing-gbenga-daniel/
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Winning AFRIMA ‘Life-Changing’ Say Juma Jux, Folex As Stakeholders Meet In Tanzania
Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry. […]
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Venezuela’s interim President moves for mass amnesty
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has announced plans to introduce a sweeping amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners and ending decades of political violence in the country.
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Harmattan: No Need For Sacrifices To Appease Spiritual Forces, Meteorology Expert Cautions
The overwhelming concern and fears over the current disappearing Harmattan season especially in parts of West African sub-region does not warrant any need to appease spiritual forces, a Metereology Expert,…
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2027: Issues as ex-govs, Otti battle for soul of Abia
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually gather momentum, the political atmosphere in Abia State has become increasingly charged, with tensions rising sharply since the beginning of the year. The post 2027: Issues as ex-govs, Otti battle for soul of Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US Justice dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files
The US Justice Dept released millions of new documents, photos, and videos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, adding fuel to the politically explosive case. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-justice-dept-releases-documents-images-videos-from-epstein-files/
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Onitsha Market shutdown: Traders have right to observe sit-at-home – BRGIE counters Soludo
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), on Friday, condemned the decision of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to shut down the Onitsha Main Market and threaten its permanent closure. DAILY POST recalls that Onitsha Main Market has remained shut throughout the week following Governor Soludo’s order. He had announced a one-week shutdown of […] Onitsha Market shutdown: Traders have right to observe sit-at-home – BRGIE counters Soludo
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Anambra govt, traders agree on phased remodelling of Onitsha market
“The key components of the emergency intervention include the reclamation of market parks, restoration of walkways and  construction of public conveniences" The post Anambra govt, traders agree on phased remodelling of Onitsha market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NNL: Akwa United get government directives to aim for NPFL promotion 
Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Akwa United have been charged to maintain focus and commitment as they intensify efforts to secure a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, next season. The Promise Keepers were relegated to the Nigeria National League, NNL, last season. The Akwa Ibom State commissioner for sports, Elder Paul Bassey […] NNL: Akwa United get government directives to aim for NPFL promotion 
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Civil War: 56 years after, Igbo Nation begins annual thanksgiving today
Fifty-Six years after the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War that claimed an estimated three million lives on both sides, the Igbo Nation will begin an annual adoration and thanksgiving to God for surviving the war, today, January 31. The post Civil War: 56 years after, Igbo Nation begins annual thanksgiving today appeared first on Vanguard News.
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IPOB declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’
“It is a direct, peaceful, and unified response to the tyrannical actions of Governor Charles Soludo, who has shut down the Onitsha Main Market" The post IPOB declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home as ‘Biafra-Wide Lockdown’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Barcelona’s Flickdis appointed to lose Dro Fernández to PSG
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has revealed he was “disappointed” by Dro Fernández’s decision to join Paris Saint-Germain this week, saying he “loved this boy.” Dro, 18, signed for PSG on The post Barcelona’s Flickdis appointed to lose Dro Fernández to PSG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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