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LG autonomy: Ogun workers set fresh ultimatum
Ogun State NULGE gives Governor Abiodun a 7-day ultimatum to implement LG autonomy, threatening industrial action over poor conditions and unmet demands. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-autonomy-ogun-workers-set-fresh-ultimatum/
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MTN to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2bn
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, agrees to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Learn more about this major deal. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-to-acquire-ihs-towers-for-6-2bn/
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S’East monarch demands Kanu’s release, faults Southern Council
A South-East monarch urges President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu’s release, warning his continued detention is fuelling agitation among youths in the regio Read More: https://punchng.com/seast-monarch-demands-kanus-release-faults-southern-council/
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Tragedy as truck kills six on Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway crash
A tragic Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway crash at Old Toll Gate, Ota, has left six people dead after a truck reportedly suffered brake failure and lost control. Read More: https://punchng.com/tragedy-as-truck-kills-six-on-lagos-abeokuta-expressway-crash/
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Abia woman in custody for stabbing Immigration husband to death
An Abia woman is in police custody after she reportedly stabbed her husband, an Immigration officer, to death during a dispute over alleged infidelity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-woman-in-custody-for-stabbing-immigration-husband-to-death/
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Court orders extradition of Nigerian over murder, drug charges
A Nigerian man, Matthew Adebiyi, will be extradited to the UK to face murder and drug charges after a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-extradition-of-nigerian-over-murder-drug-charges/
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NUPRC moves to end crude theft with first metering facility
Nigeria’s NUPRC unveils a new facility to improve crude oil metering accuracy, aiming to curb theft, plug revenue leaks, and boost transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-moves-to-end-crude-theft-with-first-metering-facility/
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22 arrested over armed robbery, drug trafficking in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with armed robbery, drug trafficking, burglary, and other serious crimes across the Read More: https://punchng.com/22-arrested-over-armed-robbery-drug-trafficking-in-jigawa/
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Family seeks Oyebanji’s help over Ekiti man’s death sentence
The family of Haruna Ayeni, an Ekiti man sentenced to death over a land dispute, appeals to Governor Oyebanji for intervention, citing an unjust conviction Read More: https://punchng.com/family-seeks-oyebanjis-help-over-ekiti-mans-death-sentence/
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Over 150 stolen vehicles recovered in one year – Lagos CP
The Lagos Police Command announced over 150 stolen vehicles recovered in the last year, highlighting a significant drop in crime due to new strategies. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-150-stolen-vehicles-recovered-in-one-year-lagos-cp/
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Police arrest four over N20m fraud in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with separate financial fraud cases, including POS scams, totaling about N20m. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-n20m-fraud-in-ondo/
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21-year-old suspected armed robber killed in Anambra raid
Anambra police neutralise a 21-year-old suspected armed robber and cultist during a raid in Awka. A pump-action gun and other weapons were recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/21-year-old-suspected-armed-robber-killed-in-anambra-raid/
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Oyo intensifies sanitation drive, partners media for awareness
Oyo State intensifies its sanitation drive by partnering with media to promote environmental awareness and responsible waste disposal across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-intensifies-sanitation-drive-partners-media-for-awareness/
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Makinde offers 540 free shops, opens Bodija park
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurates a new motor park and 540 modern shops, offering them to roadside traders in Bodija market for free. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-offers-540-free-shops-opens-bodija-park/
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40-year-old Oyo kidnap victim rescued, suspect nabbed
Oyo State Police command rescues a 40-year-old kidnap victim, Taiwo John, and arrests a suspect linked to coordinated attacks in Otefon and Amalu villages. Read More: https://punchng.com/40-year-old-oyo-kidnap-victim-rescued-suspect-nabbed/
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Three remanded for assaulting Oyo fire officers
Three suspects are remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting Oyo fire officers during a fire outbreak in Lagelu Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-remanded-for-assaulting-oyo-fire-officers/
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FG vows guaranteed oxygen supply to improve healthcare outcomes
The Nigerian government vows a guaranteed oxygen supply, highlighting its importance for maternal health, pandemic preparedness, and universal healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-vows-guaranteed-oxygen-supply-to-improve-healthcare-outcomes/
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Firm raises N10bn for African expansion
Nairagram secures N10bn via a commercial paper issuance to fuel its pan-African expansion. The funds will enhance financial infrastructure across 37 countr Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-raises-n10bn-for-african-expansion/
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Retirees protest in Osun over withheld LG funds
Osun retirees stage a protest, urging President Tinubu to intervene in the LG fund impasse causing severe hardship and delays in pension payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/retirees-protest-in-osun-over-withheld-lg-funds/
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Expert urges digital monitoring for bridges
A researcher warns that a lack of digital bridge monitoring in Nigeria puts lives at risk. Learn why smart sensor systems are vital for infrastructure safe Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-urges-digital-monitoring-for-bridges/
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Zulum distributes Ramadan, Lent palliatives to 300,000 households
Borno Gov. Zulum launches the distribution of Ramadan palliatives to 300,000 vulnerable households to ease economic hardship during Ramadan and Lent. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-distributes-ramadan-lent-palliatives-to-300000-households/
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Tinubu taps traditional, religious leaders for health, nutrition push
President Tinubu enlists traditional and religious leaders to drive Nigeria’s health reform, focusing on community nutrition, maternal health, and immunisa Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-taps-traditional-religious-leaders-for-health-nutrition-push/
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Raza applauds Chevrons fans
ZIMBABWE T20 captain Sikandar Raza has raised the glass to the team’s passionate fans for giving the Chevrons the ”energy” to clinch... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Deluges continue to wreak mayhem
ZIMBABWE continues to count the human and infrastructure cost of the current high precipitation rain season, which has claimed the lives of... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Byo cllrs reject Zacc integrity pledges
BULAWAYO city councillors have declined to sign integrity pledges proposed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), citing a lack of consultation and... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Dark cloud hangs over Malloti
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said it is ready to hand over musician and social media personality Malloti to South Africa,... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Scam Centre must be a game changer
FOR too long, Zimbabweans have navigated a digital and financial landscape that felt increasingly like a minefield.From sophisticated mobile money heists to... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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CAPS wax lyrical over Malawian duo
CAPS United coach Takesure Chiragwi has hailed the impact of the club’s new Malawian signings — midfielder Lloyd Njaliwa and striker Chawanangwa... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Magaya seeks recusal of prosecutor
PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance (PHD) founder and leader Walter Magaya has written to the National Prosecuting Authority seeking the recusal of State... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Zim plans National Public Health Institute
THE government will establish a National Public Health Institute to bolster disease surveillance and rapid response as the country begins crafting its... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Draze lives dream at Seahawks’ celebration
US-BASED hip-hop artiste Dumi Maraire Jr, popularly known as Draze, recently fulfilled a lifelong ambition when he performed at a celebration ceremony... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Ibezi At 50: ‘My Commitment To Service Is Renewed, Not Reduced’
When Chief (Hon.) Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi turned 50 on February 17, 2026, the milestone was not marked by ostentation or political theatrics. Instead, the former member who represented Idemili North and…
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State audits crops following dry spell
THE government has begun a nationwide crop assessment to determine the impact of the recent dry spell on farming communities, the minister... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions
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Kebbi: Kamba Borders And Tinubu’s Economic Diplomacy
The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of northern communities that straddle the Nigeria–Niger border…
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Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission
By FEMI FALANA Nigeria stands at a defining electoral moment. The ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act presents not merely a technical legislative adjustment but a historic opportunity to consolidate democratic transparency and institutional credibility. At the heart of this debate lies the issue of the real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results, a matter that […] The post Electoral Act Amendment: Appraising real-time electronic transmission appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Only 20% of Nigeria’s waste properly managed, environmental engineers make revelation
Environmental engineers reveal that only 20% of Nigeria’s waste is properly managed, highlighting urgent challenges in the country’s waste management system.
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