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Ga Mantse stable after early morning accident
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is in stable condition following a road accident in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at about 2:00am at Pai-Katanga while the King was returning to Accra from Tamale.
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2 Die, Others Injured As Chaos Erupts In Ondo APC Congress
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that two people were killed and three others injured during the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a statement issued in Akure, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ibukun Odunlami-Jimoh, said the incident occurred in Idanre, within the Idanre Local Government Area. Jimoh […]
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Kanu’s Freedom, Igbo Presidency Possible Through Alignment With Tinubu – Cubana CP
Popular socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest (CP), has urged the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, saying such alignment could facilitate the release of the detained leader of the prescribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and improve the region’s chances of producing Nigeria’s […]
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ICPC confirms El-Rufai’s rearrest after release from EFCC custody
Mr El-Rufai was granted administrative bail at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday but was immediately taken into custody by armed operatives stationed at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, according to witnesses. The post ICPC confirms El-Rufai’s rearrest after release from EFCC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Redefining Nigeria’s power and purpose the Heirs Energies’ way 
By DAN AIGBANGBE A seismic shift is vibrating through the sprawling onshore fields of the Niger Delta. In January 2021, a $1.2 billion landmark deal sent a clear signal to the global markets: Heirs Energies had arrived. By acquiring a 45% stake in OML 17 from Shell, Total, and ENI, the company did more than purchase […] The post Redefining Nigeria’s power and purpose the Heirs Energies’ way  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Stocks Market Rebounds By N683bn As Investors Trade 3.67bn Shares
The Nigerian equities market rebounded yesterday, shaking off the previous session’s profit-taking to resume its upward trajectory by N683 billion as investors traded 3.67 billion shares. The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 1,065.02 points, representing a growth of 0.56 per cent to close at 190,427.96 points. Also, market capitalisation rose by N683 billion to […]
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PHOTOS: Katsina gov unveils 15-year master plans for urban development
Katsina State unveils a 15-year urban development master plan for Katsina, Daura, & Funtua to manage population growth and ensure sustainable cities. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-katsina-gov-unveils-15-year-master-plans-for-urban-development/
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Ex-Supreme Court Judge Oguntade Honoured As UNILAG Unveils Renovated Law Lecture Hall
In a bid to honour distinguished service and enduring contributions to the legal profession, a coalition of appreciative Nigerians, in partnership with the Faculty of Law at the University of…
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Ecobank Nigeria Fully Repays $300m Eurobond Notes
Ecobank Nigeria has announced the successful repayment of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on its original $300 million Eurobond due 16 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in its liability management strategy and overall balance sheet strengthening efforts. Following the full repayment of the Eurobond obligations, the Bank stated that it will now focus […]
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Pressure mounts as Arsenal blow 2-goal lead to draw at Wolves
Leaders Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead in dramatic fashion to draw at rock-bottom Wolves and missed the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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NPFL: Kwara fans cause chaos as Rivers United snatch late draw
Kwara fans cause chaos after Rivers United score a late equaliser. Read about the NPFL crowd trouble and the aftermath of the dramatic 1-1 draw in Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-kwara-fans-cause-chaos-as-rivers-united-snatch-late-draw/
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Troubles mount for El-Rufai as ICPC grabs him after intense grilling by EFCC
El-Rufai was rearrested after he left the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, where he spent two days.
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On CBN’s integration of BDCs as pathway for stable Naira
By MICHAEL NWADIKE The decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to permit participation of licensed Bureau De Change, BDC, operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market has triggered massive gain for the Naira and narrowing of gaps between official and parallel market rates. By allowing each BDC to purchase up to $150,000 weekly, the […] The post On CBN’s integration of BDCs as pathway for stable Naira appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo Kid’s Death: No Evidence Measles Vaccine Was Administered At UBTH — Action Team
The Action Team for Good Governance, on Wednesday, dismissed reports alleging that a measles/rubella vaccine administered at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) caused the death of a child and triggered adverse reactions in several others, clarifying that the immunisation in question was not carried out within the tertiary hospital premises. The group, in […]
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FG fixes Lagos airport clocks after social media complaint
FAAN fixes faulty clocks at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a viral social media complaint highlighted the maintenance issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-fixes-lagos-airport-clocks-after-social-media-complaint/
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FCT Elections: INEC Deploys Upgraded BVAS, Accredits 700 Journalists, 89 Domestic, Foreign Observers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced major technological and logistical upgrades ahead of the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday February 21. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, revealed that 1,680,315 registered voters are expected to cast their […]
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UCL: Lookman, Onyedika score as Brugge hold Atlético in six-goal thriller
The pulsating encounter in Belgium leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in Madrid The post UCL: Lookman, Onyedika score as Brugge hold Atlético in six-goal thriller appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SMEs Get Digital Book-keeping Boost With AR Pro365 Launch
A new technology platform, AR Pro365, has entered Nigeria’s growing SME market with a promise to fix one of the sector’s most persistent problems — poor record-keeping. Unveiled in Abuja recently, the all-in-one business management software was designed to help entrepreneurs gain control of their sales, inventory, expenses and customer payments, at a time when […]
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UCL: Lookman, Onyedika score as Atletico Madrid draw Club Brugge 3-3
Read about the thrilling 3-3 UCL Play-off between Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge, as a last-minute equaliser denies the Spanish side the win. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-lookman-onyedika-score-as-atletico-madrid-draws-club-brugge-3-3/
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Club Brugge fight back to leave Atletico tie delicately poised
Club Brugge scored a dramatic late equaliser as they twice fought back against Atletico Madrid to leave their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie delicately poised.
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NDLEA Arrests 600 Suspects, Seizes 621kg Of Drugs In Bayelsa’s 2025 Crackdowns
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested 600 suspected drug offenders and seized a total of 621.55 kilogrammes of illicit substances between January and December 2025. The State Commander, Kanu Sunny Chukwuemeka, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. According to him, the suspects […]
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NARTO Boosts Fleet with 28 CNG Buses, Cut Transport Costs By 30%
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has significantly bolstered its transport capacity through its strategic partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG), announcing the deployment of 28 new CNG-powered buses that are slashing transportation costs by over 30 per cent nationwide. Speaking at NARTO’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in […]
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EPL: Arsenal blow two-goal lead as 20th place Wolves rally 2-2 late draw
Arsenal drop crucial points in the title race in a 2-2 Arsenal Wolves draw. See how a two-goal lead from Saka and Hincapié slipped away at Molineux. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-blow-two-goal-lead-as-20th-place-wolves-rally-2-2-late-draw/
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Electronic Transmission Of Results: Reform Or Recipe For Disenfranchisement (2)
To contextualise this discourse, it is useful to reference the work of Bayo Akomolafe, whose scholarship often explores resistance, freedom, and the importance of interrogating systems. Akomolafe, a public intellectual…
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Defence minister commends Gov Lawal for providing armoured vehicles, drones to troops in Zamfara
On Wednesday, the governor distributed armoured vehicles and other operational equipment to troops at a ceremony held at the Government House, Gusau The post Defence minister commends Gov Lawal for providing armoured vehicles, drones to troops in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group Demands Probe Into Use Of Tear Gas On Protesters At National Assembly Entrance
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the use of teargas by Police to disperse protesters demanding electoral reform at the National Assembly entrance. It also threatened to institute legal action against the National Assembly and the Nigeria Police Force. The group, in a statement signed by […]
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Benfica claim ‘defamation campaign’ against Prestianni
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
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UCL: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan 3–1
Bodo/Glimt continue their dream Champions League run with a stunning 3-1 first-leg victory over Inter Milan, thanks to a masterclass from Kasper Hogh. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-bodo-glimt-stun-inter-milan-3-1/
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Wike Clarifies Role In Reduction Of Yakubu Gowon Varsity Landmass
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he was not responsible for revoking part of the land belonging to the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly known as University of Abuja). Wike made this clarification while delivering a lecture as the guest of honour and guest speaker at the institution’s 2026 Annual […]
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FCT Polls: Bwari PDP Candidate Steps Down For APC Flag Bearer In Wike’s Presence
Less than 72 hours to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Adamu, who made the announcement on Wednesday, said his decision was as a result of the […]
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Sinner and Alcaraz reach Qatar quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain on course to meet in the Qatar Open final after both claimed straight-set wins on Wednesday.
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Senate decries envelope budgeting, non-release of capital allocation to security agencies
“It is, however, disheartening to note that the security and intelligence agency’s budget is still subject to the vagaries of the envelope system of budgeting rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The post Senate decries envelope budgeting, non-release of capital allocation to security agencies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kenpong Travel and Tours to launch 2026 World Cup travel package on Friday
Kenpong Travel and Tours is set to officially unveil its much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup travel packages at a high-profile launch event in Accra on Friday, February 20 at 10:00am. The ceremony, to be held at the Kenpong Travel and Tours office adjacent to the Canada Visa Application Centre in Dzorwulu, is expected to attract key stakeholders from Ghana’s sports and tourism sectors.
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Zim welcomes EU shift, signals growing diplomatic thaw
ZIMBABWE maintains a non-adversarial foreign policy geared to maintaining friendly relations with all nations and welcomes the European Union’s latest decision to remove all remaining sanctions related to travel bans and asset freezes, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has said. Delivering a lecture at the Zimbabwe Defence College in Harare yesterday, […] The post Zim welcomes EU shift, signals growing diplomatic thaw appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.
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‘It hurts a lot’ – Coutinho announces Vasco exit
Phillipe Coutinho says he is leaving boyhood club Vasco da Gama because he is "tired mentally" and his "cycle at the club has ended".
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Video as lady visits brother serving as a monk at monastery, people react
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady captured her brother at a monastery where he serves as a monk. Netizens reacted.
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