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Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/
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Nigerian group mourns Venezuelan, Cuban losses, demands Maduro’s release
The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent United States military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and a breach of Venezuelan sovereignty.
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Ex-GBA President accuses NDC of driving move to remove GBA from constitution
Former Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President Yaw Acheampong Boafo has strongly criticized the Constitution Review Committee's (CRC) recommendation to remove the association from the 1992 Constitution, alleging the move is politically motivated by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Court remands five over alleged ritual attack on Osun teenager
Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the remand of five individuals standing trial over an alleged ritual attack on a 16-year-old boy in Ikire. The suspects were brought before the court following investigations into an incident involving Farouq Abdulahi Taiwo, a primary six pupil who reportedly survived an attempt on […] Court remands five over alleged ritual attack on Osun teenager
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How to apply for Pastor Jerry Eze's $300,000 entrepreneurship grant
Jerry Eze launches a $300,000 grant programme for young Nigerian entrepreneurs, offering $3,000 each to boost businesses in agriculture, technology, and others
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FC Barcelona Vs. Real Sociedad Line Up
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make big calls in his midfield and attack as the Catalans take on Real Sociedad away in La Liga on Sunday night. After… The post FC Barcelona Vs. Real Sociedad Line Up appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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80-year-old man in police net for allegedly setting family house ablaze 
An 80-year-old man, Mr Cyril Duru is cooling off in police cell in Imo State for allegedly setting a family house on fire. Duru, a native of Umueze Orogwe, Owerri West LGA, was accused by family members of setting the house ablaze because of issues he had with family members over who is authentic owner […] 80-year-old man in police net for allegedly setting family house ablaze 
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Find out more as naira appreciates by 0.25% in one week against US dollar
The naira strengthened at the NFEM last week, gaining modestly as improved liquidity and calmer trading conditions helped reduce volatility across markets.
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Monarch cautions govt on move to demote traditional rulers
The Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government area of Osun State, Oba Ademola Makinde has appealed to Osun State Governor to stop the move to demote some traditional rulers The post Monarch cautions govt on move to demote traditional rulers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Alayabiagba market holds general sanitation
Alayabiagba Modern Market in Ajegunle, Lagos, yesterday embarked on a general sanitation, covering the whole market, bordering carnal and environs. The Saturday morning activity had all market women and men The post Alayabiagba market holds general sanitation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lagos council boss pays medical bills of accident victims
The Chairman of Epe Local Government of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has visited the Emergency Department of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe to check on victims of the The post Lagos council boss pays medical bills of accident victims appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Three killed in fresh ambush in Plateau community
Three persons, a man and two women, have been ambushed and killed by gunmen at the bridge between Gassa and Nding, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The The post Three killed in fresh ambush in Plateau community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Pomegranate sets 2026 target, hosts Nollywood star Adekola
Leading transport and logistics company, Pomegranate Nigeria Limited (PNL), has hosted it year 2026 post-budget retreat, team-bonding experience and dinner for staff members in Abeokuta. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, The post Pomegranate sets 2026 target, hosts Nollywood star Adekola appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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193,000 residents of Kwara to benefit from Tinubu’s RHWDP
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday revealed that a total of 193,000 Kwarans would benefit from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) in the state. The governor The post 193,000 residents of Kwara to benefit from Tinubu’s RHWDP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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AEDC reconnects FCT Water Board, restores water supply
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc. (AEDC) has acknowledged the concerns and spirited appeals from residents of the Federal Capital Territory, following the disruption to water supply arising from the recent The post AEDC reconnects FCT Water Board, restores water supply appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027 Guber Race: Kwara group picks Bolarinwa as consensus candidate
Kwara Legacy Group has adopted former Kwara APC Chairman, Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as its consensus governorship candidate for 2027 general elections. The group emerged from the former Action Congress of The post 2027 Guber Race: Kwara group picks Bolarinwa as consensus candidate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ACF to support Kano security with equipment
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, has committed to supporting the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Kano State Command, with equipment, with a view to strengthening the command’s security The post ACF to support Kano security with equipment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police advisory
The Lagos state police command has advised the public, especially those with abandoned vehicles around the city to report at Apapa Railway Police station for identification and claims within 14 The post Police advisory appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Fishes, periwinkles from Ogoni waters spread cancer – Report
Fishes and periwinkles from Ogoni waters in Rivers state have heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons and therefore unsafe for human consumption as they spread cancer disease, according to an independent The post Fishes, periwinkles from Ogoni waters spread cancer – Report appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Obaseki’s kinsmen hail Okpebholo on road construction
Kinsmen of the former Governor Godwin Obaseki have described as remarkable the development strides of Governor Monday Okpebholo for fulfilling his promise to construct the 14 kilometres Eguaholor-Iguomon-Uvbenisi-Oza Road. They The post Obaseki’s kinsmen hail Okpebholo on road construction appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Man rams SUV into police checkpoints, injures three
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a teenager, Nsikak Okon, aged 19, who rammed an SUV into a police checkpoint and injured three policemen. It said The post Man rams SUV into police checkpoints, injures three appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Breaking: Tragedy, tears as officer gunned down, Chinese expatriate kidnapped in Ibadan
An officer has been tragically killed as daredevil gunmen abducted a Chinese expatriate in Ibadan, prompting security agencies to respond to the incident.
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NECA, NSITF team up for safer workplaces
The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund have intensified efforts to improve workplace safety standards across the country. The two organisations noted that negligence, poor The post NECA, NSITF team up for safer workplaces appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu’s Minister set to wed off nine children same day in Abuja
Preparations are underway for a grand family celebration as nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, are scheduled to marry on the same day in Abuja. An invitation card for the ceremony, which has been trending on social media, confirms that the weddings will take place at the National Mosque, Abuja, [...]
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Akpabio, Eno synergy, legendary, says Etiebet
Former Petroleum Minister and Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Atuekong Don Etiebet, has described the working relationship between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio The post Akpabio, Eno synergy, legendary, says Etiebet appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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BIPOGA 2026: Police inspect Asaba venues ahead of games
Preparations for the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) have gathered momentum as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) held a high-level, two-day strategic conference and facility inspection in Asaba, Delta The post BIPOGA 2026: Police inspect Asaba venues ahead of games appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Firm introduces payment app
In a market filled with payment apps, wallets, and delayed rewards, Numoni has launched something fundamentally different: a spending wallet that gives users value before they even decide to spend. The post Firm introduces payment app appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper reveals secret behind Salah, Marmoush penalty saves
Stanley Nwabali has revealed how he saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s penalties as Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to win AFCON 2025 bronze in Casablanca.
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Kano gov orders manhunt for killers of woman, six children
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered manhunt for the killers of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis, describing the incident as barbaric and unacceptable.
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Kebbi: FFS promotes 16 officers for outstanding service
Kebbi State Commandant of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, Assistant Comptroller of Fire, ACF, Hassan Danashibi Jega, has decorated 16 officers who were recently promoted for their outstanding service. The promotion ceremony was held at the FFS headquarters in Birnin Kebbi and was supervised by the Zonal Commandant of the Service, Chief Fire Officer, CFO, […] Kebbi: FFS promotes 16 officers for outstanding service
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Trump said the tariff would apply to all goods sent to the U.S. from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. The post appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church Loses Overseer
The home call and passage to glory of Bishop Dr. ( Mrs) Chioma Grace Dauji, the General Overseer and Presiding Bishop of Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church, Palmgrove, Lagos, has been… The post Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church Loses Overseer appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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How gunmen killed police officer, abducted Chinese worker in Oyo
A police officer was on Saturday killed when armed men raided a manufacturing firm and abducted a Chinese national in Ogunmakin, on the outskirts of Ibadan, Oyo State. The attackers, believed to be kidnappers, stormed Aqua Triton Company along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in what police described as a coordinated assault. Spokesperson for the Oyo State [...]
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How quick response saved filling station as tanker goes up in flames
A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday after a petrol tanker went up in flames while attempting to discharge fuel at a filling station. The incident occurred at Olumo Filling Station, Oko-Olowo Junction, at about 2:31pm, shortly after the 45,000-litre tanker arrived from Lagos, the Kwara State Fire Service said. [...]
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The Battle For Bronze: Nigeria, Egypt Seek Redemption In AFCON 3rd Place Play-off
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 reaches its thrilling conclusion tomorrow with the final between hosts Morocco and Senegal, SALIFU USMAN delves into the less desirable, yet intensely fought, battle for redemption between Nigeria and Egypt in today’s bronze medal match in Casablanca. As the dust settles on the thrilling semi-finals of the […]
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Terrorism Financing: Former COAS Lt Gen Faruk files N1.5bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi, others
Retired Lieutenant General (Dr) Faruk Yahaya, former Chief of Army Staff and Zarumman Sokoto, has filed a N1.5 billion defamation suit against Major General Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (rtd) and other media outlets at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. The post Terrorism Financing: Former COAS Lt Gen Faruk files N1.5bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
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