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Osun 2026: ‘Let’s settle this with ballot papers’ – Davido to APC
“The attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums must be condemned and rejected by all.” The post Osun 2026: ‘Let’s settle this with ballot papers’ – Davido to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal
Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot. The post Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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If He Knows, Invite Him – Atiku’s Spokesman Urges Security Agencies To Question Igboho Over Oyo School Abduction
June 4 (THEWILL) — Paul Ibe, the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to summon Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, for questioning over his claims regarding the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local […] The post If He Knows, Invite Him – Atiku’s Spokesman Urges Security Agencies To Question Igboho Over Oyo School Abduction appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Financial Fraudsters’ Empire Collapses As Court Okays Police Request For Permanent Forfeiture Of ₦2bn Assets
June 04, (THEWILL) — In a decisive legal win against financial crime, the Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has secured a permanent forfeiture order on assets worth over ₦2 billion, effectively dismantling the criminal empire of a financial sector worker and her accomplices. On Tuesday, May 14, 2026, Hon. […] The post Financial Fraudsters’ Empire Collapses As Court Okays Police Request For Permanent Forfeiture Of ₦2bn Assets appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Find out more as Elumelu makes over N680bn from single investment in 5 months
Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has earned an estimated N680 billion in five months after Heirs Energies acquired a 20% stake in Seplat Energy.
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Police rescue three missing children in A’Ibom, arrest two suspects
Akwa Ibom Police successfully rescued three missing children and arrested two suspects involved in child trafficking. Learn more about the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-three-missing-children-in-aibom-arrest-two-suspects/
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Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ – Angry protesters storm Abuja streets (Video)
Protesting Nigerians on Thursday stormed the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. The protesters, who converged in large numbers, were heard chanting, ‘Tinubu must go’, ‘Rescue them or resign’ and ‘Bring Nigerian children now.’ They were also heard telling the operatives of […] Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ – Angry protesters storm Abuja streets (Video)
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Family to launch scholarship scheme in honour of Late AVM Terry Okorodudu
The family of late retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu has announced plans to establish a scholarship scheme aimed at supporting students seeking tertiary education across Nigeria. His widow, Joan Isioma Okorodudu, alongside his son, Steven Bidemi Okorodudu, The post Family to launch scholarship scheme in honour of Late AVM Terry Okorodudu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Nigerian student shares how she almost got deported from US barely months after arriving and what saved her
Nigerian student Ayoola Agbona shared how she nearly faced deportation in the U.S., overcame visa challenges, and regained her F1 status through resilience.
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Yobe Farmers To Pay ₦50,000 As Buni Cuts Tractor Hire Fees By 50%
Farmers in Yobe State are set for major relief this farming season as the state government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in tractor hire charges, cutting the cost from ₦100,000 to ₦50,000 in a move aimed at boosting food production and strengthening agricultural output across the state. The approval was granted by Governor […]
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Minority Leadership Tussle: House of Reps MPs bicker as one disowns Ugochinyere’s nomination
The accusation triggered heated exchanges on the House floor, with Mr Ugochinyere insisting that the endorsement was voluntary and backed by a majority of opposition MPs. The post Minority Leadership Tussle: House of Reps MPs bicker as one disowns Ugochinyere’s nomination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kidnapping in S-West, profit-driven enterprise, not religious -Olarenwaju, ex- Minister 
Says evolving security threats now terrorism *Calls for declaration of State of Emergency on insecurity  By Dapo Akinrefon  Former Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), on Thursday, described the ongoing kidnapping and terrorism in the South-West  as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a campaign rooted in territorial ambition or religious ideology. The former […] The post Kidnapping in S-West, profit-driven enterprise, not religious -Olarenwaju, ex- Minister  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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MC Fish on marriage, heartbreak & starting over: Lessons from his failed union with Anita Joseph
For many people, MC Fish’s recent appearance on WithChude was expected to be another conversation about just celebrity marriage, heartbreak and public scrutiny. Instead, what emerged was something more reflective. Over the course of the interview, the entertainer looked back on the defining moments that have shaped his life. From the accidental nickname that became […] The post MC Fish on marriage, heartbreak & starting over: Lessons from his failed union with Anita Joseph appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Trump Warns Iran Blockade Could Last Months, Sending Oil Prices Soaring
Trump is expected to receive a briefing on Thursday on new plans for potential military action in Iran from Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command. The post Trump Warns Iran Blockade Could Last Months, Sending Oil Prices Soaring appeared first on Channels Television.
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Kidnap Scare Forces Schools To Close In FCT , Parts Of Nasarawa
Several schools in parts of Nyanya in Abuja and neighbouring Mararaba in Nasarawa State were shut on Thursday following reports of an alleged security threat that triggered panic among parents and school authorities. In Mararaba, schools in the Aso A and B areas reportedly suspended academic activities as parents rushed to pick up their children. […]
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Afghan Female Footballers Celebrate ‘Historical Moment’ As FIFA Changes Rule
The team could not play official competitions because FIFA rules previously required the approval of the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation. The post Afghan Female Footballers Celebrate ‘Historical Moment’ As FIFA Changes Rule appeared first on Channels Television.
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How to claim compensation from your DisCo as Band A customer
NERC has approved a special compensation for Band A electricity customers amid severe power supply disruptions. Eligible users to receive rebates.
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Nigeria’s rural connectivity project gets backing of China Industrial Bank
The Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), a landmark initiative that will bring connectivity to over 20 million Nigerians in unserved communities through the deployment of 3,700 telecommunications towers across the country, has received a major backing from China Industrial The post Nigeria’s rural connectivity project gets backing of China Industrial Bank appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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APC using Police to guard Tinubu’s billboards rather than protect Nigerians – Atiku aide
Demola Olarewaju, an aide to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, prefers to deploy police officers to protect President Bola Tinubu’s billboards rather than use them to safeguard Nigerians. Olarewaju made the claims while noting that Tinubu’s stance of politics of power and […] APC using Police to guard Tinubu’s billboards rather than protect Nigerians – Atiku aide
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FCT Police debunks false kidnapping alarm at Gbagalape Primary School
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing it as a false alarm that caused unnecessary panic within the community. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, […] FCT Police debunks false kidnapping alarm at Gbagalape Primary School
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FG Urged To Adopt Digital Passport System As Global Ink Stamping Era Fades
The federal government has been urged to urgently modernise Nigeria’s immigration and passport management system by fully embracing digital technologies, as countries across Europe and North America phase out traditional passport stamping in favour of electronic border processing. The call was made by Nigerian travel enthusiast and global nomad, Ogundana Mcdolly, popularly known as The9jaboy, […]
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NANS backs NLC, NUT protests demanding rescue of abducted students
NANS reaffirms commitment to the rescue of abducted students and teachers, backing NLC and NUT protests to secure their safe return amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-backs-nlc-nut-protests-demanding-rescue-of-abducted-students/
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Hijrah 1448 AH: See full list of states that will declare public holiday for Islamic New Year
Hijrah 1448 AH is almost here. The list of Nigerian states expected to declare holiday/work-free day(s) for the Islamic New Year has been compiled.
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Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […] The post Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Explainer: How Kenesgloww accused Otedola of attempting to hijack her billionaire dad’s company, Nestoil
Pressure builds fast when business empires, personal legacy, and financial power all sit on the same fault line. In Nigeria’s oil and gas space, that fault line now circles around Nestoil, a major indigenous engineering giant, and the recurring presence of Femi Otedola, whose name has surfaced through layers of financial and corporate discussions tied […] The post Explainer: How Kenesgloww accused Otedola of attempting to hijack her billionaire dad’s company, Nestoil appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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ADC leaders in Ngor Okpala strategise for 2027, resolve to ensure good governance
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in ward 5, Ngor Okpala local government Area of Imo State, has held a strategic meeting to consolidate the party’s structure across wards and chapters, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive committee meeting was chaired by Emeka Ukaegbu at the country home of Kingsley Odionyemma, the Ngor Okpala House […] ADC leaders in Ngor Okpala strategise for 2027, resolve to ensure good governance
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Bus intercepted in Ifo was conveying 21 labourers not criminals – Police clarify
The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a security scare in Ifo alleging that suspected criminals were seen in the Ibogun road. DAILY POST reports that the information circulating on social media alleged that a bus conveying suspected criminals was sighted along the axis. Reacting, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, explained that the bus […] Bus intercepted in Ifo was conveying 21 labourers not criminals – Police clarify
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Aso Villa tightens security amid threatened protest over abducted Oyo Pupils
…DSS, police, military mount checkpoints … Sowore issues ultimatum on release of kidnapped schoolchildren Security was significantly heightened at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday amid concerns over a threatened protest by activists and concerned citizens demanding the rescue of The post Aso Villa tightens security amid threatened protest over abducted Oyo Pupils appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Netflix Turns to Generative AI as YouTube Overtakes It in Daily Viewing Time
Netflix is testing new generative artificial intelligence features designed to help viewers find content more easily. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco, Netflix Chief Product and Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone said the company is experimenting with generative AI, natural language processing and voice-based interfaces to improve content discovery and recommendations. “The more […]
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Transfer: Arsenal agrees deal with Jeremy Monga
Leicester City forward, Jeremy Monga, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a possible move this summer. The two English clubs are now locked in negotiations over a fee for the 16-year-old. According to the UK Metro, the talks for Monga are believed to be advanced. Last year, the teenager agreed a professional contract […] Transfer: Arsenal agrees deal with Jeremy Monga
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Davido reacts as Osun Accord chairman fights for his life after gunshot attack in Osogbo
Afrobeats star Davido reacted after the Accord Party chairman for Osogbo Local Government escaped a gunshot attack. The singer sent a strong warning to APC
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Things You Didn’t Know About Obudu Cattle Ranch
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Coscharis under fire as Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife shares experience over car payment
Maureen Esisi shares her emotional ordeal with Coscharis Motors over car repairs, detailing dissatisfaction and fan reactions in a revealing two-part video.
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Oluremi Tinubu donates cars to boost APC women mobilisation
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has given cars to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in five states controlled by opposition parties. The states are Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Osun, and Oyo.
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Son, 38, beats 65-year-old father to death over heated argument in Ondo
A 38-year-old man has been arrested by police operatives in Ondo State for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father to death. The suspect identified as Kingsley Nsikak had engaged in a heated argument with his biological father, Peter Adone, at their The post Son, 38, beats 65-year-old father to death over heated argument in Ondo appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Group berates Ijaw, Urhobo leaders over attack on First Lady Olurem
By Jimitota Onoyume  A group Community Development Committee of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas, has berated leaders of  Ijaw and Urhobo of Warri who spoke at a joint press conference  of the ethnic nationalities recently  at Asaba for  trying to demonize the first lady of the country Senator Oluremi Tinubu over the […] The post Group berates Ijaw, Urhobo leaders over attack on First Lady Olurem appeared first on Vanguard News.
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