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Lagos adopts metered electricity payments, signs three IPP deals
The Lagos State Government signs three Power Purchase Agreements, shifting to metered electricity payments to improve power supply and cost efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-adopts-metered-electricity-payments-signs-three-ipp-deals/
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Ogun traders lament losses as burglars raid shops
Small business owners in Abeokuta, Ogun State, lament heavy losses after burglars broke into their shops, stealing cash, goods, and other valuables. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-traders-lament-losses-as-burglars-raid-shops/
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Reason OAU rejected proposed venue for Peter Obi’s scheduled lecture emerge
Managment of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has explained the reason it declined the venue for ADC presidential aspirant, Peter Obi's lecture.
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APGA Reps aspirant, Anambra LG chair trade blame over gunshot incident
An APGA aspirant and an Anambra LG chairman trade blame after a political clash results in gunshot injuries to two security aides at a stakeholders meeting Read More: https://punchng.com/apga-reps-aspirant-anambra-lg-chair-trade-blame-over-gunshot-incident/
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At least 42 killed in Chad ethnic clash
A dispute over a water well in eastern Chad escalates into a deadly ethnic clash, leaving at least 42 people dead. Government officials are on scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/at-least-42-killed-in-chad-ethnic-clash/
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Take responsibility for ADC crisis, APC tells Atiku, others
The APC has urged Atiku Abubakar and other opposition figures to accept responsibility for the internal ADC crisis, dismissing claims of interference by th Read More: https://punchng.com/take-responsibility-for-adc-crisis-apc-tells-atiku-others/
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NiDCOM rescues Nigerian woman from human trafficking in Egypt
A Nigerian woman rescued from human trafficking and labour exploitation in Egypt returns home. Read her story and NiDCOM’s warning to others. Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-rescues-nigerian-woman-from-human-trafficking-in-egypt/
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Troops bust oil theft ring, recover N250m worth of products
He said troops confiscated over 130,000 litres of crude oil and 26,000 litres of Automative Gas Oil (diesel) during the operations.
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Africa risks setback in fight against preventable diseases — WHO
The WHO is urging governments, partners, and communities to work together to ensure everyone has access to vaccines, no matter where they live.
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Mali junta in crisis after minister killed, key city captured
Mali’s junta is in crisis after jihadists and rebels launch coordinated attacks, killing the defence minister and capturing the key northern city of Kidal. Read More: https://punchng.com/mali-junta-in-crisis-after-minister-killed-key-city-captured/
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Jigawa APC elders endorse Tinubu, Namadi for second term
Jigawa APC elders unanimously endorse President Tinubu and Governor Namadi for a second term, citing their giant strides in development and governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-apc-elders-endorse-tinubu-namadi-for-second-term/
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Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada faces ban after punching opponent in face
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada faces a long ban for punching a Huesca player in the face, having already been sent off in a match in Spain's second tier on Sunday. The post Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada faces ban after punching opponent in face appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Corps member killed as soldiers exchange fire with robbers in Abuja
A serving corps member with the National Youth Service Corps, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has lost his life after being struck by stray bullets during a clash between soldiers and suspected robbers in Abuja. The post Corps member killed as soldiers exchange fire with robbers in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Arsenal Beat Lyon In Women’s Champions League Semi-Final
The French league leaders went ahead in the 18th minute at the Emirates Stadium when Jule Brand scored with the visitors' only shot on target in the first half. The post Arsenal Beat Lyon In Women’s Champions League Semi-Final appeared first on Channels Television.
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2027: Non-Indigenes back Yusuf’s re-election in Kano
“The formation of AURA-Kano follows the historic political realignment in January 2026, when His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially rejoined the APC,” he said.
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Everyone is welcome to join our party – NDC
In a statement yesterday night by the NDC National Secretary,  Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu said that everyone is welcome to join their party. The post Everyone is welcome to join our party – NDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nine Chadian Opposition Leaders Arrested After Protest Call
In May 2025, Masra, a former prime minister, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for "incitement to hatred and violence," in a trial that rights watchdog HRW called "politically motivated". The post Nine Chadian Opposition Leaders Arrested After Protest Call appeared first on Channels Television.
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Oyo PDP dismisses financial misconduct claims against Makinde
Oyo State’s PDP refutes speculative financial misconduct claims against Governor Makinde, calling them baseless and lacking any substantiated evidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-pdp-dismisses-financial-misconduct-claims-against-makinde/
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Gbonse Foundation takes message of growth to Ikotun market women  
Gbonse Foundation for Economic Development on Saturday held a medical outreach at Ikotun market in Lagos to help traders, especially women, better manage their health and grow their businesses as they fend for their families. The post Gbonse Foundation takes message of growth to Ikotun market women   appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation
Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops -- as well as missiles and munitions -- to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The post Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation appeared first on Channels Television.
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Inter Slip In Serie A Title Race, Milan And Juve Draw
Sunday's draw should only be a bump in the road for Inter who will secure a 21st league crown if they beat Parma at the San Siro next weekend. The post Inter Slip In Serie A Title Race, Milan And Juve Draw appeared first on Channels Television.
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APC Govt Will Fail Integrity, Credibility Test At Polls — ADC Chieftain
The ADC chieftain said that the APC government led by President Bola Tinubu would face the anger and frustration of Nigerians at the polls. The post APC Govt Will Fail Integrity, Credibility Test At Polls — ADC Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.
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Explosions, gunfire rock Bamako as Mali Imposes overnight curfew
Authorities in Mali have introduced a nightly curfew in the capital, Bamako, following a series of coordinated attacks that hit the city and several other parts of the country.
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Death Toll In Colombia Road Bombing Rises To 20
Fifteen women and five men, all adults, were killed. Of the injured, three people remain in intensive care. Five children were also injured but "are out of danger". The post Death Toll In Colombia Road Bombing Rises To 20 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Bendel Insurance Retain Edo FA Cup After Defeating Westgate FC 2-0
  Bendel Insurance Football Club triumphed over Westgate FC with a 2-0 victory on Sunday, 2026, securing the Edo State President Federation Cup title back-to-back.   The Benin Arsenals’ goals came from Alex Oweifaleya and Kayode Oke, who found the net in the 10th and 88th minutes respectively. Oweifaleya’s opener was set up by Yazid […]
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Navy Deploy 9 Warships, 2 Helicopters To Protect Gulf Of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has deployed nine warships, two helicopters,maritime domain awareness assets, and Special Boat Service (SBS) elements to ensure maritime security in the gulf of Guinea.   The assets are deployed for Exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS 2026 (OE 26), a multinational maritime exercise aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and improving collective […]
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Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Fenerbahce in brutal Istanbul derby demolition
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a decisive performance as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Fenerbahce in a fiery Turkish Super Lig clash.
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2027: PDP vows return to Kwara govt house
The Kwara PDP chapter declares its readiness to reclaim power from the APC in the 2027 elections, promising internal democracy and credible candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-vows-return-to-kwara-govt-house/
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At Least 42 Killed In Chad Intercommunal Fighting, Says Govt
For several years, eastern Chad has been plagued by conflicts between farmers and nomadic Arab herders. The post At Least 42 Killed In Chad Intercommunal Fighting, Says Govt appeared first on Channels Television.
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The Tinubu Enigma: Power, Strategy and the Nigerian State (8)
* From Power to Value – Governing the Machine By Lanre Ogundipe If the preceding parts of this series have examined the structure, intelligence and economic foundations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political system, the question that now arises is more demanding and less forgiving: can that system be converted into measurable public value? Power, [...]
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2027: Atiku faults call to suspend campaigns in Borno, Plateau, Benue, other northern states
Atiku argued that the proposal is a plot to suppress and disenfranchise voters in the states. The post 2027: Atiku faults call to suspend campaigns in Borno, Plateau, Benue, other northern states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Natasha Urges Kogi Residents To Shift Rivalry From Politics To Development
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged residents of Kogi State to abandon divisive politics and redirect their energies toward development, calling for a shift to healthy rivalry focused on industrial growth and economic expansion across the state.   The senator made the appeal in Idah, in Kogi East Senatorial District, while receiving defectors from various political […]
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2027: Accord Party pulls out of opposition unity deal
The Accord Party has denied taking part in a recent meeting in Ibadan where some opposition groups agreed to support a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
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Sevilla suffer 2-1 loss at Osasuna, sink deeper in relegation zone
Sevilla plunged deeper into danger of relegation from La Liga with a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Sunday, while Elche picked up three vital points with a 2-1 win at Real Oviedo. The post Sevilla suffer 2-1 loss at Osasuna, sink deeper in relegation zone appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Group Alleges Governor Makinde ‘Wasted Another N2bn On Ibadan Opposition Summit’, Seeks EFCC, ICPC Probe
A group, the Save Oyo Movement (SOM), has accused the State governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting another N2billion on the Opposition Parties Summit held in Ibadan on Saturday.   The group alleged that Governor Makinde has lavished over N10 billion from the N30 billion received from the Federal Government for victims of the January 2024 […]
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Job Creation: Corps Members To Benefit From NITDA’s Innovation Hub
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub targeted at helping National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to become technology-driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, instead of job seekers.   According to a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the agency, Hadiza Umar, this development is in line with […]
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