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Police in Edo rescue kidnapped victims, arrest suspects, pipeline vandals
THE Edo State Police Command on Sunday said in the last few days, it has rescued three kidnap victims. The post Police in Edo rescue kidnapped victims, arrest suspects, pipeline vandals appeared first on Vanguard News.
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DTSG, Committed To Skill-Based Education, Youth Empowerment – Oborevwori
As part of efforts to reinforce Oborevwori’s administration’s commitment to skills-based education and youth empowerment, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that he will on Monday, February…
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Benue Killings: FG to arraign suspects Monday, says trial will send strong signal
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made the disclosure in a statement it issued to journalists on Sunday. The post Benue Killings: FG to arraign suspects Monday, says trial will send strong signal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Groups Seek EFCC-ICPC-NRS Collaboration To Monitor Tax Compliance Level
INNOCENT OWEH Following the implementation of the new tax laws, over 200 accredited civil society organisations, CSOs, are mounting pressure on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Independent Corrupt…
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Mbappe’s Penalty Earns Real Madrid Late Win Over Nine-Man Rayo
Los Blancos cut Barcelona's lead back to one point at the top of the table after the Spanish champions beat Elche on Saturday. The post Mbappe’s Penalty Earns Real Madrid Late Win Over Nine-Man Rayo appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nenadi-Led Labour Party To Hold Congresses, National Convention In March
ABUJA: Labour Party on Saturday announced that it would hold its congresses from wards to the 36 states of the federation starting March 2026. This would include local government, state/zonal…
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Ondo should be mourning stagnation at 50, not declaring public holiday – Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed concern over what he described as the absence of development in Ondo State. According to Sowore, an indigene of the state, who hails from Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, stressed that the state ought […] Ondo should be mourning stagnation at 50, not declaring public holiday – Sowore
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Oppong’s stoppage-time strike lifts GoldStars past Swedru All Blacks
Kelvin Oppong struck deep into stoppage time to hand Bibiani GoldStars a dramatic 1–0 victory over Swedru All Blacks in a tense Ghana Premier League Round 21 encounter on Sunday at Dun’s Park. With the match seemingly heading for a goalless draw, Oppong rose to the occasion in the 90th minute plus six, firing home […]
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February 2 sit-at-home sacrosanct – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reminded Ndigbo and lovers of Biafra that the sit-at-home it declared on Monday, February 2, 2026, will still hold. The post February 2 sit-at-home sacrosanct – IPOB appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tax Laws: Reps deputy spokesperson dismisses Ndume’s falsification claims
Mr Agbese said Mr Ndume’s claims of lack of transparency on the tax laws are misleading and that the ongoing institutional reviews will resolve the matter. The post Tax Laws: Reps deputy spokesperson dismisses Ndume’s falsification claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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US -Based Nigerian Doctor Donates Multimillionaire Medical Equipment To ABUAD
An American-based Specialist in Family Medicine and owner of Lakewood Family Clinic, Maryland, USA, Dr. Monisade Adeyemo, has donated medical equipment, worth millions of Naira, to Afe Babalola University Multi-System…
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EPL: Carrick extends perfect start as Man Utd beat Fulham 3-2
Man Utd beat Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling EPL match. Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time winner secures Michael Carrick’s third straight victory at Old Trafford. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-extends-perfect-start-as-man-utd-beat-fulham-3-2/
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85-Year-Old Mother Sues Son Over Properties in Rivers
PORT HARCOURT – An 85-year-old woman, Mrs Henrietta Fawehinmi, has asked the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt to compel her son, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, a former Deputy…
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INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registrations in Lagos
By Olayinka Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lagos has concluded plans to kickstart its 50-day rotational Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, across each ward in Lagos state today. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting on the 2nd phase of its CVR in Lagos on Wednesday, the Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Prof. Ayobami Salami, […] The post INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registrations in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Makinde Emerges Sun Newspaper’s Political Personality Of The Year
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has been honoured with The Sun Newspaper’s Political Personality of the Year 2025 Award. The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Otunba…
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Tinubu’s Aide Disburses Scholarship Fund Worth Over 50m To 500 Nasarawa Indigenes
Amb. Yakubu Musa, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Protocol Liaison Officer (PLO), at the weekend disbursed scholarship fund worth over fifty million (50), to deserving 500 indigenous students studying in…
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Anambra CP orders surveillance over IPOB sit-at-home order
Anambra’s Police Commissioner orders increased surveillance in response to a declared IPOB sit-at-home, despite conflicting statements from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-orders-surveillance-over-ipob-sit-at-home-order/
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FG Concessions Ikere Gorge Dam For Hydropower Generation
The Federal Government has officially handed over the 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant, located in Iseyin, Oyo State, to Messrs. Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited under a Public-Private Partnership…
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APC E-Registration: ADC Raises Alarm Over Forced Registration Of Civil Servants
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over reports that civil servants across several states are being coerced to register for the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) ongoing e-registration…
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Primate Ayodele issues stern warning to Kaduna, 9 other states amid bandit attacks, see full details
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has issued a strong warning to residents of Kaduna and nine other states amid ongoing bandit attacks in parts of Nigeria.
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Commissioner dumps NNPP, follows northern governor to new party
Kano State's Hajiya Amina Sani defects to the APC, aligning with the 'Kano First' ideology to promote development and unity, marking a historic political shift.
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Delta Chief Economic Adviser Bags Distinguished Personally Award From Delta Health Science college
Dr Barry Gbe, Chief Economic Adviser to the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has bagged the Distinguished Personality Award from the State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ufuoma-Ughelli. The…
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Mbah Bags Sun Newspaper Man of The Year Award, Vows To Continue Raising Bar Of Governance
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been bestowed with The Sun Newspapers Man of the Year Award 2025, promising to do more to raise the bar of…
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Yusuf’s defection, Kwankwaso and the 2027 Kano election, by Tunde Rahman
Kano State, the bastion of progressive politics in Northern Nigeria, is going through a turbulent time. This turbulence has caused a tectonic shift in the state’s political map. Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, nicknamed Abba Gida-Gida by his numerous supporters, the only governor elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a [...]
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Okpebholo Solicits Support, Prayers, As Government Intensifies Sustained Security, Development Drive
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Edo people of his administration’s strong commitment to restoring security, driving development, and improving the quality of life across the state, even…
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Kurmin Wali Abduction: 80 worshippers escaped, 86 still in captivity – Village Head
No fewer than 80 worshippers abducted during a church service in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been reunited with their families after escaping from their captors. The Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, confirmed the development in an interview on Sunday. He explained that while initial reports suggested that […] Kurmin Wali Abduction: 80 worshippers escaped, 86 still in captivity – Village Head
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2027: Atiku holds top-secret talks with ADP leaders amid Obi-Kwankwaso alliance rumours
Despite official denials, political analysts note that the meeting comes amid rumours of a potential Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance to contest the ADC presidential ticket against Atiku, fueling speculation that the discussions could be part of strategic pre-election maneuvering.
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VIDEO: Politicians are Nigeria’s problem, remember us in your prayers, Obi tells Nigerians
Peter Obi identifies Nigerian politicians as the root of the nation’s problems, urging citizens to pray for them to use public funds for public good. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-politicians-are-nigerias-problem-remember-us-in-your-prayers-obi-tells-nigerians/
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Supercomputer predicts club to win the UEFA Champions League after playoff draw
A supercomputer predicts Arsenal will win the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, overcoming PSG in the final, while Bayern Munich and Barcelona also advance.
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Afegbua Lauds Ize-Iyamu’s Leadership At UBTH, Commissions Ultra-Modern Media Office
The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has showered encomiums on Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, the Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH),…
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Sesko Seals Late Manchester United Win Over Fulham 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Substitute Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal as Manchester United beat Fulham 3-2 at the Craven Cottage on Sunday. Brazil international Casemiro headed Manchester United in front after 19 minutes. It was the midfielder’s fifth goal of the campaign  Matheus Cunha doubled the home team’s lead four minutes before hour mark. [...]
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Troops storm stronghold of bandit kingpin Gwaska, neutralize scores
A fierce firefight ensued as the terrorists attempted a flanking and encirclement maneuver. The post Troops storm stronghold of bandit kingpin Gwaska, neutralize scores appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nkaseim robbery: Police place GH¢50k bounty on wanted suspect Hoyeefi
The Ghana Police Service has declared a suspect identified as Hoyeefi wanted in connection with a robbery attack at Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region.
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Brother of singer Nanyah narrates her final hours after a snake bite
Brother of fast-rising singer Nanyah shares emotional details of her final moments after a snake bite, accusing the Nigerian health system of failing her
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Zamfara police arrest 21 illegal miners in Zurmi, others 
The joint operation comprising officers of the Anti-Illegal Mining Unit, Tactical Unit, and Bomb Disposal Unit of Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Security and The post Zamfara police arrest 21 illegal miners in Zurmi, others  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Security tightened in Anambra as IPOB sit-at-home sparks concern
Orutugu reassured that security measures are in place, and residents should report suspicious activities to the police. Officers from various security forces and a government security representative attended
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