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Peller Announces Nationwide Tour Across 19 Nigerian States
Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat, the well-known TikTok content creator, has revealed plans for a tour covering 19 states across Nigeria. He shared the schedule on Instagram, outlining the first leg of his nationwide journey. The tour will kick off in Ibadan (Oyo State) and include Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Kogi, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, and Borno. Other [...]
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Plateau North Senator Quits ADP, Defects To APC
The Senate, on Thursday, formally recorded the defection of Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau North Senatorial District, from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was conveyed in a letter submitted by the lawmaker and read on the floor of the Senate by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, […]
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Ogun Customs seizes 487 illicit items worth N4.1b in 2025
Afeni said that the command also generated and remitted the total sum of N454,672,406.30 to the federation and non-federation accounts of the federal government respectively...
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Tinubu’s re-election in Nigeria’s best interest — TSG
The Deputy Director General (North) of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, has described the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term as timely The post Tinubu’s re-election in Nigeria’s best interest — TSG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Customs intercepts suspicious container at Lagos terminal — See what was found
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command, has transferred a container of expired raw materials valued at N36.5 million to NAFDAC.
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Omniversity Imperial College LLC Launches Chartered Institutes, Professional Councils
Omniversity Imperial College LLC, Missouri, United States of America has announces the formal launch of its Chartered Institutes and Professional Councils. The Chartered Institutes and Professional Councils, according to a…
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Controversy Trails Alleged Abduction Of APC Social Media Influencer In Zamfara
Bashir Isah Gusau was reportedly picked up on Wednesday night at a football viewing centre in the Sabon Gari area of Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The post Controversy Trails Alleged Abduction Of APC Social Media Influencer In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.
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Transfer: Super Eagles defender reaches agreement to leave Orlando Pirates
South African club Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of their centre-back Olisah Ndah, DAILY POST reports. Ndah leaves as a free agent after agreeing to the termination of his contract at the club. The defender has struggled for regular playing time at Pirates this season. The 28-year-old requested an early release from his contract. […] Transfer: Super Eagles defender reaches agreement to leave Orlando Pirates
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Ondo Amotekun speaks on report of accidental gunshot at Owo training camp
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has dismissed claims that an accidental discharge involving its state commander led to gunshot injuries to personnel at a training ground in Owo. The corps described the report, which has been circulating on social media, as false and misleading, insisting that no such [...]
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Reverso Facilitates Management Training For Nigeria Customs Service On Ease Of Doing Business And Business Facilitation Act
Reverso Business Services Limited has facilitated a management training session for senior officials and management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, focused on the…
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Kaduna to host 2026 Nigeria Public Relations week, signs MoU with NIPR
The selection of Kaduna followed a rigorous assessment process by the Institute’s Governing Council. The post Kaduna to host 2026 Nigeria Public Relations week, signs MoU with NIPR appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect in A’Ibom
Akwa Ibom police have recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla and arrested a suspect after a carjacking incident in Uyo. The suspect was traced and apprehended. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-vehicle-arrest-suspect-in-aibom/
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NAFDAC says no alcohol company shut, clarifies sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that it has not shut down any alcohol-producing company while enforcing the ban on alcoholic beverages in The post NAFDAC says no alcohol company shut, clarifies sachet alcohol ban appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Deadline For 2025/2026 Academic Session
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the loan application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension, according to a press statement issued by Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND on Thursday, was aimed at giving prospective applicants additional […]
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‘Give Makoko residents due compensation,’ Yemi Adamolekun
She stated that the government should have made proper preparation while planning the demolitions rather than expecting the residents to cater for themselves...
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Senate Launches Investigation Into Inefficiencies In Nigerian Railway System
Senate President Godswill Akpabio lamented that the journey time has deteriorated to the point where a bicycle or Keke Napep could reach Kaduna faster than the train. The post Senate Launches Investigation Into Inefficiencies In Nigerian Railway System appeared first on Channels Television.
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Ogun Customs seizes 487 illicit items worth N4.1b in 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, says it seized 487 illicit items, with a total Duty Paid Value(DPV) of N4,130,931,100 billion in various locations of the The post Ogun Customs seizes 487 illicit items worth N4.1b in 2025 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Alleged terrorism: Rescued victims filed complaints against Tukur Mamu – DSS Witness
A Department of State Services (DSS)’ investigator, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that many of the rescued victims of the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack lodged complaints The post Alleged terrorism: Rescued victims filed complaints against Tukur Mamu – DSS Witness appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lawyers storm Finance Ministry over ₦4trn debt
Over 500 lawyers stormed Finance Ministry, protesting ₦4 trillion debt owed indigenous contractors for completed capital projects. The post Lawyers storm Finance Ministry over ₦4trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.
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UCL: ‘They’ll fall short’ – Crouch names EPL team that won’t win trophy, picks favourites
Peter Crouch, a former England forward, has stated that Liverpool won’t win the Champions League this season. He thinks Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain are the teams most likely to win the trophy. Five of the six English teams that were in this year’s competition made it to the top eight […] UCL: ‘They’ll fall short’ – Crouch names EPL team that won’t win trophy, picks favourites
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Why my ex-lover kicked me out of his house – Osas Ighodaro
Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has shared a painful personal experience of betrayal, revealing how a former lover cheated on her and had her forcefully removed from his house while she was living in the United States.
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Sit-at-home ban: Gov Soludo reveals next place to shut down (VIDEO)
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has revealed the next place his administration will shut down amid the enforcement of the ban on the Monday sit-at-home in the state. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, the governor said schools are next to be shut down if they do not comply with the sit-at-home ban. […] Sit-at-home ban: Gov Soludo reveals next place to shut down (VIDEO)
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Sachet alcohol ban: NAFDAC resumes full enforcement, says no company shut
The enforcement follows a directive of the Nigerian Senate and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The post Sachet alcohol ban: NAFDAC resumes full enforcement, says no company shut appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NiMet Scores 82.65% in ICPC’s 2025 Ethics and Integrity Assessment
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has recorded a strong performance in the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), scoring 82.65 percent. The assessment, carried out between 19 May and 20 June 2025, placed NiMet in the “Substantial Compliance” category and ranked the […]
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Half of world’s population projected to live under extreme heat if temperatures rise to 2°C
Oxford study revealed nearly half the world faced extreme heat by 2050 at 2°C warming, warning urgent adaptation and net-zero action were needed.
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Kaduna signs MoU to host 2026 PR Week
Kaduna State signs an MoU to host the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week, focusing on food security. Over 2,000 professionals are expected to attend. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-signs-mou-to-host-2026-pr-week/
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Oborevwori felicitates ex-Delta SSG Agas at 66
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the former Secretary to the State Government, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, on the occasion of his 66th birth anniversary. In The post Oborevwori felicitates ex-Delta SSG Agas at 66 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027 election is contest between hunger, survival – PDP S’East Zonal Chairman, Odefa
The South-East Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Ali Odefa has declared that the 2027 general election will not be an ordinary exercise but a battle between hunger and survival. He also said it would provide an opportunity for Nigerians to choose between good and evil. Odefa said this in Enugu on […] 2027 election is contest between hunger, survival – PDP S’East Zonal Chairman, Odefa
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Fact check: Is it true that Sheikh Gumi threatened US, Israel over Nigeria’s division?
A viral Facebook post claimed Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warned the US and Israel against dividing Nigeria, but independent fact-checkers have verified the claim.
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Elderly woman reacts with joy after seeing snow abroad, video goes viral
A woman grabbed attention as a video showed her reaction after seeing snow for the first time, after her child took her abroad and shared the moment online.
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86 media, citizen rights violated across 27 states, FCT in 2025 – Report 
86 incidents of violations against journalists, media organisations and citizens across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were confirmed to have been recorded in 2025. This was made known by the Media Rights Agenda, MRA, in its 2025 Annual Report on Freedom of Expression in Nigeria, warning that the country is witnessing worsening […] 86 media, citizen rights violated across 27 states, FCT in 2025 – Report 
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Ukraine Receives 1,000 Bodies In Latest Exchange With Russia
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the receipt of 1,000 bodies from Russia in the latest exchange between the two countries, amid the ongoing war that began with Moscow’s invasion in February 2022. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced on Thursday that the remains were handed over by the Russian side, which […]
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Tragedy hits Super Eagles Samuel Chukwueze as he loses mother
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, who passed away after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian football community into grief.
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Senate Commences Consideration Of Electoral Act Repeal Bill
This development comes after the upper chamber deferred consideration of the bill on Wednesday, giving lawmakers time to prepare for a detailed review. The post Senate Commences Consideration Of Electoral Act Repeal Bill appeared first on Channels Television.
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Fresh update as NELFUND extends 2025/2026 student loan application deadline to February 27
NELFUND MD Akintunde Sawyerr has announced a new deadline for 2025/2026 student loan applications, giving all eligible Nigerians a fair opportunity.
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The most important snooker tournaments
At the top of the snooker world are the Triple Crown tournaments: the World Snooker Championship, the UK Championship, and the Masters. All 3 of those competitions are available for online betting at 1xBet.
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