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NITDA trains lawmakers’ spouses on digital governance
NITDA partners with HORSA to provide digital governance training for lawmakers’ spouses, focusing on digital literacy, cybersecurity, and empowerment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nitda-trains-lawmakers-spouses-on-digital-governance/
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WAEC releases Computer-Based WASSCE results, records 42% pass rate
WAEC said it has released the results of 61,943 –94.21 per cent– of candidates, while the remaining 3,809 –5.79 per cent– are still being processed due to “some errors traceable to them”. The post WAEC releases Computer-Based WASSCE results, records 42% pass rate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Again, furious Akpoti-Uduaghan clashes with another lawmaker over committee meeting
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan blocked the entrance to the office of a fellow senator at the National Assembly, protesting her alleged denial from attending the budget defence session held for the North-Central Development Commission. The post Again, furious Akpoti-Uduaghan clashes with another lawmaker over committee meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man speaks after visiting psychiatric hospital by himself, gives reason
A man's post detailing how he went to a psychiatric hospital after noticing some strange developments left many teary. Netizens reacted to the post.
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Video as heartbroken man mourns painful demise of wife
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man mourned the painful demise of his wife. Netizens reacted to the post on TikTok.
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EFCC holds El-Rufai
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may have detained former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai after he honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency on Monday. Muyiwa Adekeye, the media aide to the former governor gave this indication in an ‘update’ on El-Rufai’s invitation by the EFCC on his X handle late Monday. Adekeye, in the […]
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EDSG Gives Okaighele Of Three Communities Seven Days Ultimatum To Appear Before Special Security Squad
Edo State Government has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okaigheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultist and…
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“TARABA STATE VISION 2050”
Taraba State’s vision towards 2050 likely centers on sustainable development, economic diversification, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. While an official, comprehensive document detailing “Taraba State Vision…
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NSCDC moves to protect fibre-optic cables in Gombe
The NSCDC in Gombe partners with the Ministry of Works to enhance fibre-optic cable protection, warning contractors against damage during excavation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-moves-to-protect-fibre-optic-cables-in-gombe/
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Mass failure as WAEC releases 2025 CB-WASSCE Second Series Results
More critically, 27,727 candidates (42.17 per cent) of those who sat for the examination, obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Of this number, 13,416 (48.39 per cent) were male, while 14,311 (51.61 per cent) were female.
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We Condemn Publicly. We Download Privately — A Ghanaian Digital Dilemma
Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, two adults closed a door — and the entire nation climbed the roof to inspect the ceiling fan.
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Badaru Demonstrates Political Clout At High-Profile APC Event In Kano
Former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, on Monday demonstrated significant political influence as he led hundreds of members of the Kano business community to a high-profile event of…
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Stock Market soars past ₦122trn as Investors gain ₦5.1trn
Trading activity also strengthened significantly. A total of 1.1 billion shares valued at ₦64 billion were exchanged in 64,821 deals, compared with 936.4 million shares worth ₦52.7 billion traded in 50,068 transactions in the previous session. Access Corporation recorded the highest traded volume at 86.7 million shares.
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‎Tribute, Celebration Of Life Program Holds On Friday For Ron Kenoly
‎The world will honour the late gospel music icon Ron Kenoly on Friday, February 20, 2026, as the funeral rites begin. ‎ ‎‎The Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at Jubilee Church in Orlando, Florida, where the musician served as Worship Pastor and music director for a long time under the leadership of Dick […]
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VIDEO: Biodun Stephen recalls painful childhood circumcision at age six
Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen opens up about her traumatic childhood circumcision at age six, recalling the vivid pain of the family tradition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-biodun-stephen-recalls-painful-childhood-circumcision-at-age-six/
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EFCC investigator denies obtaining statements from Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others under duress
EFCC creditted six of the disputed statements to Ali Bello, who is a nephew to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and two to his co-defendant in their N10 billion money laundering trial. The post EFCC investigator denies obtaining statements from Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others under duress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NSF: Abiodun approves over ₦450m cash rewards for Team Ogun medalists, coaches
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved over ₦450 million in cash rewards for Team Ogun athletes and coaches for their performance at the NSF. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsf-abiodun-approves-over-%e2%82%a6450m-cash-rewards-for-team-ogun-medalists-coaches/
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Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion
Dangote Group signs a $400m equipment deal with XCMG to fast-track its refinery expansion, aiming to become the largest refinery in the world. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-signs-400m-equipment-deal-to-fast-track-refinery-expansion/
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Customs denies manipulating FX rates, cites CBN authority
The Nigeria Customs Service has firmly denied claims that it manipulates foreign exchange rates for import and export valuation. The post Customs denies manipulating FX rates, cites CBN authority appeared first on Vanguard News.
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E-transmission Of Election Results Will Curb Rigging, Ezekwesili Says
Former Education minister and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the proper use of electronic transmission will stop the altering of election results. The former Vice President of the World Bank accused some members of the Senate of attempting to undermine electoral transparency by opposing moves to […]
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Breaking: EFCC details Nasir El-Rufai? Fact emerges
Muyiwa Adekeye, the media aide to Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, has released the latest development on the ADC chieftain dilemma with the EFCC.
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Barca suffer title defence blow with 2-1 defeat at Girona
Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga. The post Barca suffer title defence blow with 2-1 defeat at Girona appeared first on Vanguard News.
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What Students must do before sitting for CB‑WASSCE in 2026
The year 2026 marks a significant milestone in the educational landscape of West Africa as the West African Examinations Council formally rolls out the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates, known widely as CB-WASSCE. This transition represents more than a technological shift; it embodies a new educational paradigm designed to enhance […] The post What Students must do before sitting for CB‑WASSCE in 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Finalists Emerge In President’s Beach Volleyball Tourney
The finalists for the 2026 President’s Beach Volleyball Tournament have been confirmed following an exciting day of semi-final matches at the Murtala Mohammed Square Beach Courts in Kaduna In the men’s final, Savannah Spikers will face Kano Pillars. The women’s final will see Kada Emeralds take on Anista. Monday’s semi-final results saw Anista overcome Katsina […]
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Lassa Fever: Kano confirms one dead, two others infected
Kano Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, has confirmed one person dead and two others, a doctor and another woman, infected by Lassa Fever in the state. The post Lassa Fever: Kano confirms one dead, two others infected appeared first on Vanguard News.
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WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, female candidates outperform males
WAEC has released the 2025 private WASSCE results. Find out about performance statistics, gender breakdown, and how to check your results online. Read More: https://punchng.com/waec-releases-2025-private-wassce-results-female-candidates-outperform-males/
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Abiodun approves over ₦450m cash rewards for Team Ogun medalists, coaches
The governor announced a historic reward package for medalists, including₦2.5 million each for 93 gold medalists; ₦1.5 million each for 61 silver medalists, and ₦1 million each for 81 bronze medalists. The post Abiodun approves over ₦450m cash rewards for Team Ogun medalists, coaches appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Billboard Faces Criticism For Calling Rema ‘One-Hit Wonder’
United States entertainment publication, Billboard, has been criticised on social media after labelling singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, a “one-hit wonder”. The post shared recently on the magazine’s official X account referred to a June 2025 ranking titled “The 25 Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 21st Century,” where Rema was placed at No. […]
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EFCC arraigns businessman, wife for N740m investment scam
The EFCC has arraigned a businessman and his wife for an alleged N740m investment scam, involving charges of money laundering and obtaining by false preten Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-businessman-wife-for-n740m-investment-scam/
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Renaming KIA to Accra International Airport key to reviving national airline – Transport Minister
The Government has announced that the proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport forms part of a broader strategy to re-establish a national airline.
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Referee, Assistant Stood Down After FA Cup Controversies
Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been omitted from the roster of officials for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, following widespread criticism of their performance in Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. The match notably lacked the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), which is not […]
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FCT Council Election: Supreme Court replaces APC chairmanship candidate in Bwari
The judgement came just five days to the local elections expected to be held on Saturday (21 February) in the six council areas, including Bwari, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The post FCT Council Election: Supreme Court replaces APC chairmanship candidate in Bwari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Interior Minister urges public not to share images of Burkina Faso attack victims
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has appealed to the public to refrain from sharing images and videos of victims of a terrorist attack on a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso.
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14 wedding guests drown in Kebbi boat mishap
The celebrants were returning home when the boat capsized, throwing more than 100 passengers into the water. The post 14 wedding guests drown in Kebbi boat mishap appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FCT Polls: INEC Warns Against Lapses As Transport Unions Promise Smooth Operations
Ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in strengthening its preparations, met with the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the National Association of Transport Owners to secure a seamless transport plan for the election day. INEC chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, speaking at the meeting […]
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Nigeria Holds Vast Untapped Tourism Opportunities — Kleber Group ‎
‎The Chief Executive Officer of Kleber Group, Julia Kleber, has described Nigeria as a country with vast, but largely untapped, tourism opportunities, urging strategic investment, compelling storytelling, and capacity building to position the country as a competitive global destination. ‎ ‎Kleber whp spoke at an event in Abuja on Wednesday and said Nigeria possesses the […]
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