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Awujale stool: Ruling house defends ₦10m application fee, confirms refunds after Ogun’s directive
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House explains its ₦10m application fee for the Awujale stool was for logistics, confirming full refunds after a state directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-stool-ruling-house-defends-%e2%82%a610m-application-fee-confirms-refunds-after-oguns-directive/
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MNew Pan-African Podcast On Women, “Difference She Makes” Set For Launch
A six-part series hosted by Adelle Onyango on the Legally Clueless platform has sought to explore how women in law are driving reform, shifting institutions and building intergenerational solidarity across…
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5 things to know about UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens
Millions of British citizens live overseas, and more than a million of them hold dual nationality. For years, many of these dual citizens have quietly entered the U.K. using a foreign passport with little friction. That flexibility is about to end. The post 5 things to know about UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Antoine Semenyo Already At Home At Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo has adapted quickly to life at Manchester City after completing a high-profile January transfer. Early performances suggest the sizeable fee paid to Bournemouth may already be justified. The The post Antoine Semenyo Already At Home At Manchester City appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Bauchi Approves Monthly Stipends For Imams, Pastors, Uncovers 3,000 Ghost Workers
The Bauchi State Economic Council has approved the payment of monthly stipends to Imams and Pastors across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed, on Friday, presided over the Economic Council meeting, which had in attendance key stakeholders from the financial and revenue sectors in the state. Speaking with journalists on the outcomes of the meeting, the […]
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Police Nab Suspected Gunrunner, Recover 415 Live Cartridges In Akwa Ibom
In the ongoing mop-up operations to rid Akwa Ibom State of small arms and light weapons ahead of the 2027 general election, Police operatives have apprehended a suspected gunrunner, recovering large cache of live ammunition. Disclosing this to journalists at the State Police Command headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, the State capital on Friday, the Police […]
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Asian Stocks Slide As AI Spending Fears Spook Markets
Asian equities fell on Friday as renewed concerns over massive investments in artificial intelligence rattled markets, while gold and silver pulled back sharply after hitting multiple record highs and oil prices eased on hopes of reduced US-Iran tensions. Global markets have been on a rollercoaster this week, buffeted by a weaker dollar, renewed tariff threats, […]
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Minister charges information officers to align messaging with Renewed Hope Agenda
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on information officers to ensure that government communication is unified, credible, and aligned with the administration’s agenda. Speaking at an The post Minister charges information officers to align messaging with Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ADC South-South Unveils United Publicity Front Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its electoral machinery in the South-South region by forming a unified and formidable Zonal Publicity Team ahead of…
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Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Jailed 20 Years For Shooting Woman Who Called 911
An Illinois court has handed a former sheriff’s deputy the maximum 20-year prison term for the July 2024 fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman inside her home after she phoned 911 to report a suspected intruder, court documents show. Reuters reported Thursday night that Sean Grayson, who previously served with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s […]
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Soludo meets market leaders, pledges maximum security around markets
The Anambra governor says the sit-at-home directive is not being complied with in Umuahia, Abia State, where the jailed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, hails from. The post Soludo meets market leaders, pledges maximum security around markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Real Madrid To Play Benfica In Champions League Play-Offs (FULL FIXTURES)
Benfica beat Real 4-2 in their final game of the league phase on Wednesday, with a 98th-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin proving decisive. The post Real Madrid To Play Benfica In Champions League Play-Offs (FULL FIXTURES) appeared first on Channels Television.
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Chinese Embassy Charge d’Affaires, DG NCSP Agree To Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, hosted a high-powered delegation from the Chinese Embassy, comprising Mr. Zhou Hongyou, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in…
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Act patriotically, live uprightly, A’Ibom private varsity urges first graduates
Topfaith University urges its first graduates to act patriotically and live uprightly during its maiden convocation and matriculation ceremony in Akwa Ibom Read More: https://punchng.com/act-patriotically-live-uprightly-aibom-private-varsity-urges-first-graduates/
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UEL: Ola Aina’s Forest to face Fenerbahçe, Iheanacho’s Celtic draw Stuttgart
Discover the complete draw for the Europa League play-offs. Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbahçe, while Celtic is set to play Stuttgart for a last 16 spo Read More: https://punchng.com/uel-ola-ainas-forest-to-face-fenerbahce-iheanachos-celtic-draw-stuttgart/
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Police arrest seven suspected bandits, recover firearms in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits and recovered assorted firearms and live ammunition in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. The Command said the arrests followed The post Police arrest seven suspected bandits, recover firearms in Kaduna appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Fela Becomes First African Artiste To Be Honoured With Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Award
Nearly three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive global recognition from the music industry as the Recording Academy confers on him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards. Widely revered by fans as the King of Afrobeat, the Nigerian icon died in 1997 at the age […]
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Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack: Ndume condoles troops, families of fallen soldiers
Ndume prayed Allah to grant eternal rest to the souls of departed soldiers, CJTF and innocent civilians killed and also wished the injured ones a quick recovery. The post Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack: Ndume condoles troops, families of fallen soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Air Peace dismisses fraud claims, says Lagos–São Paulo direct flight process ongoing
Air Peace dismisses fraud allegations over its Lagos-São Paulo direct flight, clarifying that the process is ongoing and grounded in aviation practice. Read More: https://punchng.com/air-peace-dismisses-fraud-claims-says-lagos-sao-paulo-direct-flight-process-ongoing/
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Nigerian Army rescues kidnapped cleric, kills gunman
“Items recovered from the criminals include one AK-47 rifle, two magazines and ammunition.” The post Nigerian Army rescues kidnapped cleric, kills gunman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UNILAG graduate shatters 44-year-old record in his department as he bags first-class
A fresh graduate of the University of Lagos has been celebrated on social media for emerging the top of his class as he bagged first-class degree and broke a record.
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Turaki-led PDP NWC insists it remains party’s legitimate leadership after court ruling
The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained that it remains the party’s only lawful leadership despite a recent judgment by the The post Turaki-led PDP NWC insists it remains party’s legitimate leadership after court ruling appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Call off February 4th protests – Ohanaeze faction tells students’ groups
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged different Associations of Nigerian students to call-off their planned February 4th protests against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and channel their energies to productive dialogue that will foster growth and development. The appeal was made to the leaderships of the National Association of Polytechnic students(NAPS), the National Association of Nigerian […] Call off February 4th protests – Ohanaeze faction tells students’ groups
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Residents doctors issue fresh four-week ultimatum to FG on demands
Recall that NARD had on 11 January suspended the planned resumption of its ‘Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike’ (TICS 2.0), initially set for Monday, Jan. 12.
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Real Madrid face Benfica rematch in Champions League play-off after Lisbon nightmare
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw, held today at the House of European Football, has delivered a blockbuster set of two-legged ties that promise high drama in February.
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Turaki-Led PDP Rejects Court Verdict, Claims Legal Authority
The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted it remains legally intact and fully in control, following a Federal High Court ruling in Ibadan that nullified its National Convention. In a statement on Friday, National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong said the court’s decision does not threaten the party’s leadership. The court had declined […]
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Gold, Silver Tumble As Investors Soothed By Trump’s Fed Pick
The precious metals had already begun sliding on reports that Trump was to nominate former Fed official Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the US central bank. The post Gold, Silver Tumble As Investors Soothed By Trump’s Fed Pick appeared first on Channels Television.
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Ekiti Guber: Embrace Non-violent Poll Like Oyebanji, Bamisile Tells Opposition
Ekiti Guber Embrace Non-violent Poll Like Oyebanji, Bamisile Tells Oppositio YAQOUB POPOOLA A ranking member of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Bamisile, has urged politicians from opposition’s enclave to…
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The Song of the Floating Ghost
My Leader, the one with the silk tie, He carries the “Master Plan” Under his arm like a sacred tablet. He says this settlement is a “Blight,” That the people on the water Are blocking the view of the future With their wooden legs and their fish-smoke. He brings the amphibious excavator— A giant iron […]
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Davido performs at Grammy House ahead of Feburay award ceremony, fans speculate: "Baddest for life"
Davido's performance at Grammy House has stirred excitement, with fans praising his talent and hoping for a win at the 68th Grammy Awards for "With You."
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Benue govt moves to curb excessive fees charged by private school owners
Benue State Government has warned that it will no longer tolerate private school owners imposing what it described as outrageous fees and unauthorised levies that place undue financial pressure on parents across the state. The post Benue govt moves to curb excessive fees charged by private school owners appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wildan Care, AC4D Takes Advocacy Against SGBV To Gombe Magistrate Court Judges
  William Attah Advocacy Centre for Development (AC4D) and Wildan Care Foundation has led other stakeholders with a strong advocacy message to Magistrate court judges in Gombe over rising cases…
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AFCON 2025: Ex-CAF disciplinary boss slams continental body over Morocco, Senegal sanctions
Raymond Hack criticises CAF's sanctions on Morocco and Senegal following chaos in the 2025 AFCON final, amidst claims of misconduct and heated confrontations.
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AFCON 2025: Ex-CAF disciplinary boss slams continental body over Morocco, Senegal sanctions
Raymond Hack criticises CAF's sanctions on Morocco and Senegal following chaos in the 2025 AFCON final, amidst claims of misconduct and heated confrontations.
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Graduate starts own business, the initial capital she used sparked mixed reactions
A Nigerian graduate opened two beauty business branches with limited savings, inspiring social media users who reacted to her story of growth and resilience.
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EXCLUSIVE: Coup plotters allegedly purchased 32 vehicles for covert operations
Security sources with direct knowledge of the matter told this newspaper that military investigators obtained evidence of the purchases. The post EXCLUSIVE: Coup plotters allegedly purchased 32 vehicles for covert operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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