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Things to know about suspect in US press gala shooting
Details emerge about Cole Tomas Allen, the press gala shooting suspect. The 31-year-old California man allegedly left a manifesto before the attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-suspect-in-us-press-gala-shooting/
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Lagos govt signs deal for three years’ 400MW
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the agreements had been revised to reflect market realities, noting that payments would now be tied to actual metered power delivered. The post Lagos govt signs deal for three years’ 400MW appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wetie Remarks: “You are unworthy of your office”, APC slams Makinde
“Makinde’s violent rhetoric cannot be dismissed as mere opposition posturing. His statement risks fuelling anarchy, murderous rage and widespread lawlessness capable of undermining national stability,” it said.
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[PHOTOS] 2027: Lagos deputy gov meets Tinubu’s chief of staff
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat meets President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, as part of consultations for the Lagos 2027 race. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-2027-lagos-deputy-gov-meets-tinubus-chief-of-staff/
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5 Nigerian female celebrities who have openly shared battle with fibroids
Nigerian celebrities shared their battles with fibroids, offering hope and inspiration. Ini Dima-Okojie's journey highlights resilience amidst health challenges.
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Gospel singer Testimony Jaga rejects Osinbajo’s views on prosperity gospel
Gospel singer Testimony Jaga disagrees with Yemi Osinbajo’s views in the prosperity gospel debate, arguing the church must address poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/gospel-singer-testimony-jaga-rejects-osinbajos-views-on-prosperity-gospel/
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Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed in wave of  coordinated attacks
Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara, has been killed in a coordinated wave of attacks that struck military and strategic targets across the country, dealing a major blow to the ruling junta.
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No New Vehicle Tax, Says NRS, Flags Viral Infographic as Scam
April 26, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed as false a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax will take effect from July 1, warning that the material is deceptive and may be part of a scheme to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement issued by Mr Dare Adekambi, Special Adviser […] The post No New Vehicle Tax, Says NRS, Flags Viral Infographic as Scam appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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UTME 2026: JAMB releases results of thousands of candidates, see details
JAMB releases the UTME 2026 results for over 1.8 million candidates following the conclusion of the examination, with candidates able to check their scores.
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Atiku claims scheme underway to disenfranchise Northerners in 2027
Atiku Abubakar alerts on a plot to disenfranchise voters in eight Northern states, raising concerns over democratic integrity amid rising insecurity in Nigeria.
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Ogun police debunk viral ‘bandit’ video, assure residents
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, criticised the spread of unverified content, warning that it could erode public trust and create unnecessary anxiety.
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Sanwo-Olu’s aide insist LAWMA cleared waste after Lagos sanitation exercise
An aide to Governor Sanwo-Olu dismisses claims that LAWMA failed to evacuate refuse after the reintroduced monthly Lagos sanitation exercise in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olus-aide-insist-lawma-cleared-waste-after-lagos-sanitation-exercise/
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Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate the US president and other top officials, as scrutiny grew over the event's security. The post Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Middle East war: Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate – Trump
The United States, President, Donald Trump, has said that Iran can reach out to the US if it wants to negotiate an end to the war in the Middle East. Trump disclosed this in an interview on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing. “If they want to talk, they can come to us or they can […] Middle East war: Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate – Trump
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Lady who ghosted everyone for months displays screenshot of her 2026 UTME result
A Nigerian lady stayed offline for seven months to prepare for UTME 2026, scored 314, and went viral as many praised her discipline and dedication online.
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Insecurity: Nigerians in Diaspora threaten lawsuit against US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels
The United States chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group, NDMG-USA, has threatened legal action against a United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels over remarks accusing the Sultan of Sokoto of complicity in Nigeria’s insecurity crisis and calling for the removal of the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle. A statement issued Saturday and […] Insecurity: Nigerians in Diaspora threaten lawsuit against US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels
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Kwara community leaders seek direct security votes for LGs
Community leaders in Kwara State have called for the direct allocation of security votes to local governments to strengthen grassroots responses to rising insecurity. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday amid recent attacks in parts of Kwara North and Kwara South, members of the Offa Security Committee, led by retired Air Vice Marshal Abdul-Ganiyu Olabisi, Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-leaders-seek-direct-security-votes-for-lgs/
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Chelsea beat Leeds 1–0, set up FA Cup final with Man City
Chelsea are through to the FA Cup final after a 1-0 win over Leeds. Enzo Fernández’s first-half header secures a final showdown with Manchester City. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-beat-leeds-1-0-set-up-fa-cup-final-with-man-city/
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Fans flock to Lekki theatres for Michael Jackson’s life story on screen
The biopic traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as a child star to becoming the “King of Pop”. It highlights defining moments in his career and personal life.
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FULL List: 7 International celebrities proudly connected to Nigeria
Explore seven global stars with Nigerian heritage, including John Boyega and Sade Adu, who proudly celebrate their roots while making waves in film and music.
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U-20 WWCQ: Falconets land in Ikenne for Malawi clash
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived Ikenne for the final phase of their camping exercise ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi. Moses Aduku’s side spent three weeks in Abuja for the first phase of their preparations. Nigeria will host Malawi in the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium next […] U-20 WWCQ: Falconets land in Ikenne for Malawi clash
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Lagos signs Power deal with three firms to boost Electricity supply
The Lagos State Government has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with three electricity generation companies in a move aimed at strengthening power supply and accelerating energy reforms across the state.
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How AI Can Speed Up Your Business Processes and Outcomes
  There’s been a lot of talk about the impact that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is having… This article How AI Can Speed Up Your Business Processes and Outcomes appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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Troops thwart kidnap attempt, rescue two victims in Benue
Operatives of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully prevented a kidnapping incident and rescued two individuals in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. According to security sources, the incident happened around 8:19 a.m. on April 24 in Agidi community, where suspected kidnappers were said to be carrying out their operation. The sources […] Troops thwart kidnap attempt, rescue two victims in Benue
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2027: Opposition leaders’ move to field single candidate will save Nigeria – PDP guber aspirant
A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has declared that the move by opposition political parties to produce a single candidate to face President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will save Nigeria. Oguntoyinbo made this declaration via a statement issued on Sunday. The statement was made available to […] 2027: Opposition leaders’ move to field single candidate will save Nigeria – PDP guber aspirant
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Tonto Dikeh reintroduces herself hours after Olakunle Churchill’s wife’s dramatic comeback
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh addresses misconceptions about her identity in a viral video, sparking reactions shortly after Rosy Meurer's dramatic post.
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No new tax on vehicles – NRS
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has confirmed there is no new vehicle tax. Read the official statement debunking the false and misleading viral claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-new-tax-on-vehicles-nrs/
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"You can never be poor": Man advises netizens on how to escape financial hardship
A Nigerian man's post about how to escape poverty caught people's attention after it was shared on the X platform. Netizens shared their views in the comments.
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Lai Mohammed blames fake news for EndSARS protest escalation
Former minister Lai Mohammed claims fake news and disinformation led to the EndSARS protest escalation, citing it as the government’s biggest challenge. Read More: https://punchng.com/lai-mohammed-blames-fake-news-for-endsars-protest-escalation/
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Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition
The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has declared support for the Lagos State governorship ambition of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Gbajabiamila gave the endorsement while responding to Hamzat’s consultation visit, expressing confidence in his competence and readiness to lead the state. He described the […] Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition
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Troops recover three motorcycles in Kaduna forest
Troops have recovered three motorcycles during a security operation in Kaduna State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace during a fighting patrol in Jema’a Local Government […] Troops recover three motorcycles in Kaduna forest
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What we know about Suspected White House Dinner Shooter
Fresh details have emerged about Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect arrested following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as investigators deepen efforts to establish motive and planning behind the attack targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
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NIMENA seeks indigenous classification body, marine standards for Nigeria’s technical sovereignty
The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has called for the creation of an indigenous classification body and homegrown marine standards, urging Nigeria to take control of its maritime future and strengthen technical sovereignty.
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Madrid Open: Gauff Beats Cirstea To Reach Last 16
Coco Gauff battled sickness as she dug deep to come from a set and a break down and beat Sorana Cirstea to reach the last 16 of the Madrid Open. Despite struggling with a stomach virus that saw the American third seed vomit into a bin midway through the second set, Gauff fought back to […]
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Transfer: Nwaiwu on Premier League club radar
Chibuike Nwaiwu is a subject of interest from Premier League club, Fulham, DAILY POST reports. Nwaiwu has established himself as a key player for Trabzonspor following his arrival from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January. Fulham are currently scouting the defender, according to FourFourTwo. Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly interested in the Nigerian. […] Transfer: Nwaiwu on Premier League club radar
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ADC South-West dismisses reports of internal crisis
The South-West chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has refuted reports alleging internal division, describing them as false and misleading. In a statement released on Sunday, Zonal Chairman Akinbowale Omole dismissed the claims as fabricated, insisting they were aimed at portraying the party as fragmented. “We have read with utter dismay reports… about an […] ADC South-West dismisses reports of internal crisis
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