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OPay Secures Double Honours At Tech Innovation Awards
In a major recognition of its innovation and security leadership, OPay, Nigeria’s premier financial technology company, has been named Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity at… The post OPay Secures Double Honours At Tech Innovation Awards appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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NUJ President commends development strides in Adamawa
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, at the weekend, applauded the level of infrastructural development recorded in Adamawa State, describing the quality and scale of ongoing projects as impressive. Yahaya made the remark The post NUJ President commends development strides in Adamawa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Oborevwori’s wife to royal mothers: ensure women in your communities register for PVCs
…urges them to strengthen bonds of unity in Delta The wife of the Governor of Delta State and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation (YMCF), Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has The post Oborevwori’s wife to royal mothers: ensure women in your communities register for PVCs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ndume demands withdrawal of Tinubu’s ambassadorial list
He warned that approving the list in its current form could undermine national cohesion, stressing that the Constitution requires balanced representation in government appointments.
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‘Political Puppets,’ PDP Mocks Rivers Assembly Defectors
The party further threatened to take legal action to reclaim the mandate of the Rivers Assembly members. The post ‘Political Puppets,’ PDP Mocks Rivers Assembly Defectors appeared first on Channels Television.
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Ex-PDP spokesman Ologbondiyan dumps party
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally withdrawn his membership from the party, citing personal reasons for his exit. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-pdp-spokesman-ologbondiyan-dumps-party/
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Nurse in UK Returns to Nigeria after 8 Years, Shares 2 Things She Didn’t Like About Living Abroad
A lady in the UK shared why she returned permanently to Nigeria. The lady, who works as a nurse, mentioned two things she didn’t like about living in the UK.
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Malami denies terror financing allegations, says claims are politically motivated
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has firmly dismissed recent insinuations linking him to terrorism financing, describing them as misleading, unfounded, and politically engineered. Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice from The post Malami denies terror financing allegations, says claims are politically motivated appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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"Money for land?" Leo, Nina expose outrageous Lagos short-let fees ahead of Detty December
Leo DaSilva and Nina Ivy expressed shock at the skyrocketing cost of short-let apartments in parts of Lagos, especially Victoria Island (VI), Ikoyi, and Lekki.
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US court hands Nigerian-born resident lengthy fraud sentence
A US federal court sentenced Oluwaseun Adekoya to twenty years after prosecutors proved he led a multi-state identity theft and bank fraud ring against Americans.
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From Critics to Diplomats: Meet Ambassador Nominees Who Previously Labeled Tinubu ‘Drug Baron’ and ‘Heartless’
President Bola Tinubu has sent a list of 32 ambassador nominees to the Senate for ratification. Recall that Tinubu previously sent three nominees: Ayodele Oke, Aminu Dalhatu, and Lateef Are. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that President Tinubu appointed 17 non-career ambassadors and 15 career diplomats. Non-career ambassadors are Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu (Abia), Reno Omokri (Delta), Prof. […] The post From Critics to Diplomats: Meet Ambassador Nominees Who Previously Labeled Tinubu ‘Drug Baron’ and ‘Heartless’ appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Enugu economic survival summit rescheduled for January 2026 after court injunction
The Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI) has announced that the Enugu Economic Survival Summit will now take place in January 2026, following the postponement of its earlier date. The summit was initially scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, but has been shifted to the first quarter […]
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Ndume slams Tinubu’s ambassadorial lists as unfair
Senator Ali Ndume faults President Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, calling it a breach of federal character and urging its withdrawal before Senate screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-slams-tinubus-ambassadorial-lists-as-unfair/
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‘It lacks federal character’ – Ndume urges Tinubu to withdraw ambassadorial list
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, insisting the list breaches the federal character principle and should be withdrawn ahead of next week’s Senate screening. In a statement on Saturday, the former Senate Leader stated that the allocation of nominees across states and geopolitical zones falls short of the constitutional […] ‘It lacks federal character’ – Ndume urges Tinubu to withdraw ambassadorial list
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Nigerian Govt to review Capital Gains Tax amid concerns
The Federal Government has assured investors and stakeholders that concerns surrounding the Capital Gains Tax, CGT, will be thoroughly addressed before Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect on January 1, 2026. Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, NTPIC, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, gave the assurance on Friday during the committee’s inauguration in Abuja. […] Nigerian Govt to review Capital Gains Tax amid concerns
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10 African countries with best road quality in 2025
By Favour Osah Good roads don’t just move cars. They move trade, jobs, and daily life. In 2025, a few African countries stood out for building and maintaining some of the best road networks on the continent. Here’s how they ranked and what it means for people who live or travel there. Namibia has the […] The post 10 African countries with best road quality in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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OSP director tells Manasseh Azure he can’t do the job better than Kissi Agyebeng
The Director of Research, Communications and Strategy at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has told investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that he cannot perform the duties of the Special Prosecutor better than the current officeholder, Kissi Agyebeng.
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Kidnap victims regain freedom as troops raid Enugu–Benue hideout
He said the victims were freed on Friday after troops and a vigilance group’s personnel stormed the hideout acting on credible intelligence.
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Police rescue young woman, arrest partner in viral domestic abuse case
The Ghana Police Service has rescued a young woman seen in a viral video crying for help with a visibly injured left eye and has arrested the man allegedly responsible for the assault.
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Unregistered PoS agents face arrest, terminal seizure — CAC issues strong order
PoS operators have till January to register it face persecution from CAC.
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Police Allegedly Arrest Lead Prosecutor In Ganduje Dry Port Case
The controversy stemmed from a September investigation that alleged former Governor Ganduje secretly transferred the state's 20 per cent stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port to private individuals. The post Police Allegedly Arrest Lead Prosecutor In Ganduje Dry Port Case appeared first on Channels Television.
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14 Kidnapped Victims Rescued By Nigerian Army, Neighbourhood Watch  In Benue
Anthony Ufoh The Nigerian Army, in a joint effort with the Neighbourhood Watch under the code name Udo Ka (OPUK) have rescued 14  14 victims in Orokam forest in the… The post 14 Kidnapped Victims Rescued By Nigerian Army, Neighbourhood Watch  In Benue appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Kissi Agyebeng has survived two assassination attempts – Sammy Darko reveals
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has reportedly survived two assassination attempts, a senior official at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed, highlighting the personal risks faced by the agency’s personnel while carrying out high-profile investigations.
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Saudi Arabia ready to fund Salah’s transfer from Liverpool 
The Saudi Pro League is ready to bankroll a move for Mohamed Salah if the Liverpool forward indicates he’s open to leaving Anfield. The post Saudi Arabia ready to fund Salah’s transfer from Liverpool  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ex-anti-corruption boss arrested, detained at Police HQ in ‘high-profile investigation’
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a former Chairman, Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado. Rimin-Gado was arrested on Friday in his chamber by heavily armed police operatives for an alleged “high-profile investigation” being The post Ex-anti-corruption boss arrested, detained at Police HQ in ‘high-profile investigation’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Nigeria risks global embarrassment as Reps, CSOs demand 182 special seats
Nigeria is facing renewed pressure to address its poor record on women’s political representation as the House of Representatives, in collaboration with civil society organisations, pushes for the creation of 182 constitutionally reserved seats for women across federal and state legislatures. The post Nigeria risks global embarrassment as Reps, CSOs demand 182 special seats appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Every child is important to us, Lagos govt tells students with disabilities
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children living with disabilities across the state.
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Ghana Scholarships Secretariat schedules Dec. 8 and 9 interviews for Commonwealth applicants
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for applicants seeking the Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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Former PDP spokesperson, Ologbondiyan announces exit from party
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has officially resigned from the party, ending a long period of involvement in its national leadership and political activities. The post Former PDP spokesperson, Ologbondiyan announces exit from party appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ukraine, US to meet for third day, agree ‘real progress’ depends on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials continue talks in Miami, agreeing that meaningful progress relies on Russia's readiness to end the war. The post Ukraine, US to meet for third day, agree ‘real progress’ depends on Russia appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Oyo police confirm abduction of JCI President Ibukun Otesile in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the 2025 President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ibadan Elite, Mrs. Ibukun Otesile, by gunmen. Otesile, a mother of two, The post Oyo police confirm abduction of JCI President Ibukun Otesile in Ibadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Deadly Disease Surge: Africa CDC flags sharp rise in cholera, others
“Progress requires shared commitment, with Africa leading and partners aligning, to build a more secure and sovereign health future for the continent,” he said.
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How Queen Fedora Farms Is Changing Agribusiness In Nigeria –Martins
Patricia Martins is the Managing\Chief Executive Officer of Queen Fedora Farms Ltd, an agribusiness that has farms in Lagos and Ogun states. In this interview with Ikechi Nzeako, she speaks… The post How Queen Fedora Farms Is Changing Agribusiness In Nigeria –Martins appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Akpabio to Natasha: Stop lying, present your evidence of alleged sexual harassment to court not social media
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present evidence to substantiate her allegation of sexual harassment against him. Akpabio in a statement by his media The post Akpabio to Natasha: Stop lying, present your evidence of alleged sexual harassment to court not social media appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG upgrades National Social Register to support vulnerable Nigerians
President Tinubu is focused on innovative green economy solutions—such as clean cooking
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Fraud Alert: Fintech accounts used to defraud 4,000 Nigerians in new Ponzi scheme
The platform, introduced between July and September, presented itself as a real estate investment business and received deposits through microfinance accounts. Investors were promised returns within 10 days, but the platform
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