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Party strategy behind APC’s delay in formally receiving Rivers governor Fubara
APC explained it delayed welcoming Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing Ramadan sensitivities, as political tensions in Rivers State persisted.
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Residents protest as bandits abduct seven in fresh attack in Kaduna
Residents of a Kaduna community protest recurring kidnapping incidents after bandits abducted seven people from two families in a fresh Sunday night attack Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-protest-as-bandits-abduct-seven-in-fresh-attack-in-kaduna/
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Kukah Centre, Yiaga, others give NASS two weeks to retain real-time e-transmission
Civil society groups, including the Kukah Centre and Yiaga Africa, demand the National Assembly retain real-time e-transmission in the Electoral Act amendm Read More: https://punchng.com/kukah-centre-yiaga-others-give-nass-two-weeks-to-retain-real-time-e-transmission/
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53 feared dead after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that 53 migrants are feared dead or missing after a boat capsized The post 53 feared dead after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Bandits kidnap four family members in Kaduna
Gunmen have abducted no fewer than four members of a family in Danhono 2 village, Millennium City in Kaduna State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama said on February 9 at about 12:05 a.m., an unspecified number of […] Bandits kidnap four family members in Kaduna
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Three suspected IPOB, ESN militants neutralized in Anambra
Security forces in Anambra State have successfully neutralized three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) Eastern Security Network, ESN, militia while enforcing an illegal sit-at-home order along Nnewi–Oba Road. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad region, in a post on X on Monday, said the joint patrol […] Three suspected IPOB, ESN militants neutralized in Anambra
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Tinubu to NEC conference: We’ll win terrorism, banditry
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria will defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the security threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. Meanwhile, the President also The post Tinubu to NEC conference: We’ll win terrorism, banditry appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lady who attended NSPPD Prayer Conference sends emotional message to Pastor Jerry
A lady has sent an emotional message to Pastor Jerry Eze after the conclusion of the NSPPD Prayer Conference in Lagos. She shared what he said that made her cry.
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Kwam 1’s daughter Dami Marshal denies dating Asake
Damilola Basirat Ayinde Marshal, the daughter of Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (Kwam 1), has denied the rumours of a romantic relationship with Nigerian singer Asake. The post Kwam 1’s daughter Dami Marshal denies dating Asake appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ganduje’s wife calls for reconciliation between Kano political leaders
Wife of the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for reconciliation among key political leaders in the state, urging former governors Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje... The post Ganduje’s wife calls for reconciliation between Kano political leaders appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s suspension, says Senate acted within its powers
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, held that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for misconduct. The post Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s suspension, says Senate acted within its powers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Fed Govt commends Dantsoho, Mobereola, others over IMO’s election victory
The federal government has issued letters of communication to the nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of The post Fed Govt commends Dantsoho, Mobereola, others over IMO’s election victory appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Group calls for specialised courts for land related matters in Nigeria
The Ominira Initiative for Economic Advancement has, a non-governmental organisation, has callled on the federal government to create separate courts to handle land related cases across the country, noting that 50 per cent of cases in courts nationwide are land related matters. The group made the call during a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State […] Group calls for specialised courts for land related matters in Nigeria
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Rivers vigilante leader, two others arrested for torturing man to death
A Rivers vigilante leader and two others were arrested for allegedly torturing a man to death in Ahoada West over accusations of stealing palm fruits. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-vigilante-leader-two-others-arrested-for-torturing-man-to-death/
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FG Issues Commendation Letters To Nine Committee Members Over Nigeria’s IMO Council Category C Victory
The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council…
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DSS takes over probe of attack, alleged abduction of Don Pedro Obaseki
The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally taken over the investigation into the December 28, 2025, attack on media mogul Don Pedro Obaseki, who was allegedly abducted following controversial remarks about the Benin Monarchy while in Europe. The post DSS takes over probe of attack, alleged abduction of Don Pedro Obaseki appeared first on Vanguard News.
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N210m photocopier budget: Abia money would’ve disappeared – Ikonne criticises Gov Otti
The immediate-past executive secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority has called on Abians to hold Governor Alex Otti’s administration accountable over claims of financial inconsistencies. Ikonne, who is an All Progressives Congress chieftain in the state, made this call in a statement on Monday. Recall that controversy had trailed the inclusion of N210 […] N210m photocopier budget: Abia money would’ve disappeared – Ikonne criticises Gov Otti
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Lady discloses signs she witnessed that made her call snake hunters
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady shared how she discovered that snakes were at her house. Netizens reacted.
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BREAKING: Fatal Crash on Keffi–Akwanga Road Leaves One Survivor
A fatal road accident has occurred along the Keffi–Akwanga Road, near Package Company, leaving multiple casualties. The incident, which happened moments ago, involved a Sharon vehicle and a Dangote truck. Eyewitnesses at the scene said the Sharon vehicle was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it brushed against the Dangote truck, resulting in a severe […]
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Sit-at-home: Aba traders stay off markets as Onitsha counterparts resume business
Traders in major markets in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, have continued to stay away from their shops as part of ongoing protests demanding the unconditional release of The post Sit-at-home: Aba traders stay off markets as Onitsha counterparts resume business appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Borno police constable returns ₦2.6m sent in error
Police constable Muhammad returns a mistakenly transferred ₦2.6 million, showcasing integrity and challenging negative perceptions of the Nigeria Police Force.
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FRSC confirms seven dead, 70 injured in Kano lone accident
The FRSC has confirmed the death of seven persons and 70 others injured, while 28 were unhurt in a lone accident in Kano... The post FRSC confirms seven dead, 70 injured in Kano lone accident appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kano: Ganduje’s Son Empowers Farmers, SMEs With 120 Irrigation Pumps,160 Solar Systems
The Executive Director (Technical Services) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has empowered farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs with solar power systems and irrigation facilities in Kano State. At an elaborate empowerment programme held on Sunday evening in Kano, Ganduje distributed solar-powered irrigation pumps to 120 young farmers and solar energy systems […]
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LaLiga: Laporta resigns as Barcelona president
This resignation is a temporary step taken to follow the club’s rules and prepare for the upcoming elections. Laporta is aiming to get another term as president, which will be decided by club members on March 15. He will be competing against Víctor Font and three other candidates. By resigning, Laporta follows the club’s procedures […] LaLiga: Laporta resigns as Barcelona president
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Banditry, Terrorism Not Part Of Our Culture — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, declared that banditry and terrorism were alien to Nigeria’s culture, assuring Nigerians that his administration will defeat insecurity and strengthen the nation’s security architecture to safeguard economic growth and national stability. Speaking at the Second Edition of the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference held at the State House, Abuja, the […]
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Nigeria Lacks Capacity for Real-Time Election Result Transmission— APC Chieftain
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Abiodun Ajiboye, has argued that Nigeria lacks the capacity and infrastructure required for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Ajiboye made the assertion while speaking on ARISE TV on Monday, February 9, monitored by The News Chronicle, insisting that the country’s electoral process remains heavily dependent on manual procedures. […]
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Experts decry hidden health dangers of skin-bleaching crisis
For years, the quiet spread of skin bleaching across Nigeria has unfolded in salons, bedrooms, markets, and social media timelines—often dismissed as a matter of beauty preference or personal choice. The post Experts decry hidden health dangers of skin-bleaching crisis appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG commends Mobereola, Dantsoho, seven others over IMO election
The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s... The post FG commends Mobereola, Dantsoho, seven others over IMO election appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Broadband Gaps: 26 years on, NCC moves to review telecom policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a major review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, nearly three decades after its first approval. The post Broadband Gaps: 26 years on, NCC moves to review telecom policy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NNPP demands return of vehicles from defected Kano chairmen
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has asked its former chairmen who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to return vehicles allocated to them during their time in the party. The demand was made by the party’s Kano State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, while addressing journalists at […] NNPP demands return of vehicles from defected Kano chairmen
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Hong Kong Court Jails British Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai For 20 Years
A Hong Kong court, on Monday, sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon and British citizen, Jimmy Lai, to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of national security offences, marking the harshest punishment imposed so far under the city’s controversial national security law. The court described Lai’s offences as “grave” and “premeditated”, saying his actions posed […]
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Lagos: Two men granted N1m bail for allegedly stealing bag of rice
Two men have been granted a N500,000 bail each after they were arraigned on Monday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing... The post Lagos: Two men granted N1m bail for allegedly stealing bag of rice appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kwara construction workers freed after three months in captivity
Seven Kwara State government construction workers have regained their freedom after being held captive for about three months following their abduction at a construction site in Isin Local Government Area. The post Kwara construction workers freed after three months in captivity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adeleke hails Oyinlola as patriotic democrat at 75
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke hails former governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola at 75, describing him as a patriotic democrat and a symbol of good governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-hails-oyinlola-as-patriotic-democrat-at-75/
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Tinubu to Govs: We’re determined to win war against terrorism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday restated his resolve to combat terrorism and other security challenges facing the country. The post Tinubu to Govs: We’re determined to win war against terrorism appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Niger Delta Civil Society Demands Direct 13% Derivation Fundings To Host Communities
  Niger Delta Civil society organisations has renewed its demands for direct fundings to host Communities of the 13% derivation fund to oil-producing communities. The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum…
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