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Senatorial Ticket: Imposition Plot Threatens Tinubu’s Promised 2.5m Edo Votes
Fresh political tension is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State as the party risk losing the promised 2.5million Edo votes to President Bola Tinubu, following…
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Bwala/Mehdi interview: Poor communication skills hamper govt’s image, credibility – Showunmi
Segun Showunmi, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has opined that poor communication skills hampers on the image and credibility of the government. He therefore called for an in depth professional communication training to enable representatives enhance their ability to convey messages effectively, manage crises, and promote transparency. Showunmi explained that by improving communication […] Bwala/Mehdi interview: Poor communication skills hamper govt’s image, credibility – Showunmi
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Six killed, 12 injured as Benue Links bus, truck collide
An eyewitness said the ill-fated bus was conveying passengers from Makurdi to Otukpo and had almost reached its destination when the crash occurred, less than three kilometres from Otukpo town. The post Six killed, 12 injured as Benue Links bus, truck collide appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Israel has conducted 3,400 strikes on Iran since war began – Military
The Israeli military reports it has carried out 3,400 strikes on Iran since the war started, dropping roughly 7,500 munitions on targets in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-has-conducted-3400-strikes-on-iran-since-war-began-military/
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Marlycoal, Cute Abiola Connect At African Creators Summit 3.0
Nigerian digital creator and comedian Marlycoal (Faito Dare Akande) further strengthened his presence within the entertainment industry at the African Creators Summit 3.0, held in Victoria Island, Lagos, a major…
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Lagos cautions Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads
The Lagos State Government has cautioned Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on public roads in the state, saying the activity violates environmental and public order regulations. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his official X handle on Saturday […] Lagos cautions Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads
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APC expresses shock over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi kidnapping
“We operate as a family to the extent that someone can vouch for another despite our normal party activities,” he said. The post APC expresses shock over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi kidnapping appeared first on Vanguard News.
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German star Neuer ruled out of UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and League matches
Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer ruled out of UEFA Champions League Round of 16 due to a muscle tear, heightening concerns for the team’s upcoming fixtures.
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Obi defies threats, insists on right to visit any part of Nigeria
“I am a Nigerian, and I am free to go to any part of this country. It is a constitutional right that nobody can take away from me. But let me make it clear, nobody has a monopoly of violence,” he said.
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EPL: We’re not a complete team – Guardiola drops big hint on Man City future
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has given his biggest hint yet that he will be staying at the Premier League club next season. Guardiola has a contract with City until 2027, but there are widespread reports that this campaign could be his last at the Etihad Stadium. However, it appears the Spaniard is planning to […] EPL: We’re not a complete team – Guardiola drops big hint on Man City future
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Delta: 2027 election will be a walkover for me as sitting governor – Oborevwori boasts
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has boasted that he will win the 2027 governorship election owing to the fact that he is the incumbent governor. The governor stated weekend during the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other network of roads in Asaba, both in Oshimili South local government area, reminding that if […] Delta: 2027 election will be a walkover for me as sitting governor – Oborevwori boasts
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US, Israel seeking disintegration of Iran- Security chief
Iran’s security chief claims the US and Israel are seeking the country’s fundamental disintegration, misjudging the situation in West Asia. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-seeking-disintegration-of-iran-security-chief/
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Consumers query sudden rise as petrol pump price hits N1,100 per litre in Oyo
It was a mixture of surprise and shock for many consumers of the Premium Motor Spirits otherwise known as petrol as pump price hovers between N1,020 to N1,100 across many The post Consumers query sudden rise as petrol pump price hits N1,100 per litre in Oyo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Middle East war
Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure following a recent drone attack on the island amid Mideast tensi Read More: https://punchng.com/turkey-may-deploy-f-16s-to-north-cyprus-amid-middle-east-war/
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Bwala first reached us requesting false narrative against Tinubu Govt – Atiku’s camp
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out heavily on President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Daniel Bwala. The camp, in a statement on Saturday described Bwala’s recent political posturing as opportunistic merchandising of allegiance. The statement, which was signed by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, alleged that Bwala […] Bwala first reached us requesting false narrative against Tinubu Govt – Atiku’s camp
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Spanish second division match paused after more alleged racism
A second-tier Spanish football match was briefly paused after another incident of alleged racism on Saturday. The post Spanish second division match paused after more alleged racism appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Manufacturers in Anambra decry high cost of fuel, diesel
Manufacturers in Anambra State have decried the high cost of diesel, fuel, and other sources of power for their day-to-day production activities. Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi Zone of the Southeast, Nigeria, Ada Chukwudozie, made this known on Friday at an event in Anambra. Chukwudozie stressed the challenges […] Manufacturers in Anambra decry high cost of fuel, diesel
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"You're worth it": Read the viral letter a man wrote to lady after she unblocked him
A young Nigerian man has been criticised on social media for allegedly purchasing an expensive car for a lady to thank her for unblocking him on social media.
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Longevity a responsibility to serving humanity, says Obasanjo at 89
At his 89th birthday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo describes longevity as a responsibility to continue serving humanity and Africa’s development. Read More: https://punchng.com/longevity-a-responsibility-to-serving-humanity-says-obasanjo-at-89/
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Benue Govt dismisses claim of parallel APC congress, demands retraction
The Benue State Government has rejected reports suggesting that parallel congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were held in the state, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Chief Solomon Iorpev, the government accused Aza […] Benue Govt dismisses claim of parallel APC congress, demands retraction
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Sarah Martins receives government warning over street feeding activities in Lagos
Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to actress Sarah Martins over street feeding program, threatening arrest if she continues cooking on public roads
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Gun battle in Kaduna forests: 20 kidnapped victims rescued, many bandits dead
They were rescued from the Kaduna forests in operation involving operatives of Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade, the Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilantes between the 6th and 7th of March 2026.
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Chelsea defeat 10-man Wrexham Hollywood 4-2 in FA Cup thriller
Chelsea twice came from behind to beat 10-man Wrexham 4-2 in a thrilling FA Cup contest, securing their spot in the quarter-finals after extra time. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-defeat-10-man-wrexham-hollywood-4-2-in-fa-cup-thriller/
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Bwala fires back: Bring questions on security, not my past
In a no-holds-barred press statement, Bwala dismissed the backlash as "temporary excitement" from opposition hacks lacking "vision or mission" to run Nigeria. The post Bwala fires back: Bring questions on security, not my past appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG Engages Foreign Investors At Business Environment Reforms Roundtable
FG Engages Foreign Investors At Business Environment Reforms Roundtable By Moses Orjime The federal government through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has convened the third existing foreign direct investors (FDI) roundtable to address challenges affecting the country’s investment climate. The engagement, in Abuja, yesterday brought together top policymakers and representatives of foreign companies […]
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Amnesty International takes women’s rights campaign to FCT community
“In cases of physical or sexual violence, victims should report immediately. Delays such as bathing or cleaning up may destroy evidence that could help secure justice,” she explained.
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BJ: The many sides to an irrepressible scholar and patriot
Yet at the heart of his social interactions and encounters with people was his legendary generosity, his deep concern for the plight of the poor, his boundless appetite for conversations and his unbridled capacity for letting his guard down, which many sometimes mistook for a carefree attitude.
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“We want clarity”: Super Eagles captain Ndidi drags FIFA over delay on DR Congo petition ruling
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has called for clarity from FIFA as Nigeria awaits a ruling on the Nigeria Football Federation petition against DR Congo.
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Lagos warns actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads
The Lagos State Government warns actress Sarah Martins to stop cooking on public roads, citing safety and sanitation concerns, and threatens arrest. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-actress-sarah-martins-against-cooking-on-public-roads/
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Suspected Terrorist Killed As Guards Brigade Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims In FCT
The Nigerian Army said it would continue to intensify operations to rid the FCT and its environs of terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities. The post Suspected Terrorist Killed As Guards Brigade Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims In FCT appeared first on Channels Television.
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10 Injured, Vehicles Vandalised as Suspected Thugs Attack Wike Loyalists’ PDP Congresses in Oyo
March 07, (THEWILL) — No fewer than ten people were injured on Saturday after suspected political thugs attacked local government congresses organised by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, across parts of Oyo State. The violence, which disrupted the party’s internal exercise […] The post 10 Injured, Vehicles Vandalised as Suspected Thugs Attack Wike Loyalists’ PDP Congresses in Oyo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Envoy, ex-CDS hail Obasanjo for championing African unity, regional cooperation 
The Haitian Ambassador to South Africa, Jean Robert Pillard, has hailed former  President Olusegun Obasanjo’s enduring legacy in championing the unity of African states.  He highlighted Obasanjo’s pivotal role in The post Envoy, ex-CDS hail Obasanjo for championing African unity, regional cooperation  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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First Lady urges Christian leaders to preach true gospel
…receives Global Executive Chairman of Lausanne Movement in Abuja …delegation prays for peace, unity and national progress First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to focus on preaching the The post First Lady urges Christian leaders to preach true gospel appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Don’t Be Distracted By 2027 Politics, Tunji-Ojo Tells NSCDC, NIS, Others
The minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned paramilitary agencies under the ministry not to allow political activities ahead of the 2027 elections to distract them from their core responsibilities of safeguarding the country and delivering essential services to Nigerians. Tunji- Ojo gave the warning at the end of a three-day strategic engagement with […]
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Security operatives in Enugu State have rescued twelve kidnapped victims following a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located within the Effeche Eja/Ojugo forest corridor around Ette and Aguibeje…
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Laide Bakare Responds To Negative Comments Over Relationship With Colleague
There have been several backlashes against Yoruba actress Laide Bakare over her relationship with colleague Odobodobo Motolani. The actress has responded to ill comments and views on the topic. Previously, she shared romantic photos of herself and fellow actor Motolani on her social media platform, both in matching traditional outfits, and disclosed that their friendship […]
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