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Maggi Waakye Summit draws thousands as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival returns
Food lovers converged at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park on Friday, December 26, as the much-anticipated Maggi Waakye Summit returned vibrantly, reaffirming its place as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival.
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US assistance in Nigeria’s anti-terror fight not unusual – Ex-air commodore
A retired Nigerian Air Force pilot defends US assistance in Nigeria’s anti-terror fight, calling the collaboration legitimate, coordinated, and necessary. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-assistance-in-nigerias-anti-terror-fight-not-unusual-ex-air-commodore/
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I’m Nigeria’s most abused politician after Tinubu – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares he’s the most abused politician after President Tinubu, reiterating his unwavering support and loyalty in a recent speech Read More: https://punchng.com/im-nigerias-most-abused-politician-after-tinubu-wike/
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INSECURITY: Those against US military action are terrorists – APC Chieftain tells Tinubu
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kogi State, Chief Ben Adaji has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to treat all those opposed to US military action against terrorists in parts of Nigeria as terrorists themselves and enemies of the Nation.   Adaji made the call in Jalingo on Saturday following the […]
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Why Toke Makinwa Says Women Find It Easier to Cheat and Keep It Hidden
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa has shared her candid views on infidelity, stating that women are often more discreet than men when it comes to cheating. She made the remarks during a recent episode of her Toke Moments podcast, where she discussed relationships, fidelity and what she described as society’s double standards around cheating. [...]
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Itan Ati Alo: Renowned storytellers, experts converge to revive Yoruba oral tradition, language
A Yoruba folklore and cultural night, the event aims to bridge generational gap by reconnecting both young and old with their ancestral roots through storytelling, language, music and community engagement.
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BREAKING: (Video) Bomb Explosion Claims Lives on Dansadau–Magami Road in Zamfara 
Bandits have launched a deadly attack along the Dansadau–Magami highway in Zamfara State, detonating improvised explosive devices (IEDs that killed several people, with more details still emerging. The explosions reportedly occurred between Dansadau and Gusau on Saturday , with the latest blast recorded around Mai’aya’aya village while vehicles were heading toward Magami. Eyewitnesses said the […]
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Many feared dead as explosion rocks Zamfara highway
A suspected bomb explosion has rocked the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Zamfara State, with many travelers reportedly killed. Police have confirmed the blast. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-feared-dead-as-explosion-rocks-zamfara-highway/
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Nigeria vs Tunisia: Mysterious cat predicts winner of AFCON 2025 Group C crucial match, video
Nimbus Pronos, a mysterious cat, predicts the Super Eagles to triumph over the Carthage Eagles in their crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash on December 27.
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Late Mohbad’s wife gave birth to a baby girl? Stella Dimoko Korkus speaks on trending rumours
Stella Dimoko Korkus speaks about rumours that late Mohbad’s wife gave birth to a baby girl, confirming the trending claims are completely false.
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Police kill robbery suspect in Nasarawa highway gun duel
Police in Nasarawa State neutralized an armed robbery suspect during a gun duel on the Lafia–Obi Road, recovering a firearm. One suspect was killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robbery-suspect-in-nasarawa-highway-gun-duel/
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Pep Guardiola reacts as Manchester City go top of Premier League table with vital win
Rayan Cherki’s late winner seals the points as Manchester City climb to the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 2–1 win over Nottingham Forest.
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MUSWEN hosts send forth ceremony for retired Executive Secretary, Prof Muslih Yahya
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) Saturday organised a sendforth/appreciation ceremony for its immediate past Executive Secretary l, Prof Muslih Tayo Yahya at its expansive Ibadan Secretariat. The President of MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo was ably assisted at the ceremony by his two deputies, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti and Alhaji Thabit Adewale Sonaike. [...]
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AFCON: Babayaro names ‘engine’ in Super Eagles squad, slams critics
Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, has slammed those criticising the performance of Alex Iwobi. He believes the Fulham midfielder is one of the main men in Eric Chelle’s squad but is not respected enough. Babayaro said he has heard many nasty things about the midfielder, insisting it should not be so. He noted that […] AFCON: Babayaro names ‘engine’ in Super Eagles squad, slams critics
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Lagos Blue Line increases daily trips to 54 for Wizkid concert
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will operate an expanded train schedule on Sunday, 28 December 2025, to support passenger movement for Wizkid’s “G.O.A.T: The Greatest Of All Time Experience” concert at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), according to The post Lagos Blue Line increases daily trips to 54 for Wizkid concert appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Akwa Ibom backs Tinubu’s directive on direct funding for local governments
The Akwa Ibom state government has said it is fully aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s directive that funds should be paid directly to local governments. The Commissioner for Information, Mr The post Akwa Ibom backs Tinubu’s directive on direct funding for local governments appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Accident kills seven Gombe villagers on way to wedding
Seven natives of Lawanti village of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Potiskum while on their way to attend a wedding in Borno State. The victims, all hailing from the The post Accident kills seven Gombe villagers on way to wedding appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Olukoya urges women to embrace organ playing for evangelism, empowerment
The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Daniel Olukoya, has called on women to deliberately develop their musical talents, particularly in organ playing, describing music as The post Olukoya urges women to embrace organ playing for evangelism, empowerment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Man passes away after his wedding in Abuja, story trends online
A young Nigerian man, widely known as a marketing guru, is trending online after he was reported to have passed away a day after marrying his wife in Abuja.
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Ndume Urges FG to Extend Nigeria–US Joint Military Operations to North-East
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has appealed to the Federal Government to extend its joint military operations with the United States against terrorist hideouts to Nigeria’s North-East region. Ndume made the call on Saturday while commending the precision airstrikes carried out on Friday against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) cells in Tangaza Local […]
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I’m most abused politician after Tinubu – Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday said he is the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, during a meeting with the LG’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders. The meeting was part of the end of the […] I’m most abused politician after Tinubu – Wike
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Western Regional Minister urges Ghanaians to use Christmas to deepen national cohesion   
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called on the citizenry to use the Christmas festive season to build upon the peace and stability in the country to bring shared prosperity to everyone. 
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After Tinubu, I’m the most abused politician in Nigeria – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as Nigeria’s most abused politician after President Bola Tinubu, reflecting on the challenges, criticism, and political pressures he has faced.
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No Country Has Absolute Sovereignty In Today’s Global Order-Jimoh Ibrahim
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly and a scholar of Modern War Studies, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, has argued that no nation in the contemporary international… The post No Country Has Absolute Sovereignty In Today’s Global Order-Jimoh Ibrahim appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Thousands turn Aburi Gardens into a festive paradise at Joy FM’s Party in the Park
The serene atmosphere at Aburi Botanical Gardens transformed into a pulsating hub of laughter, music, and unbreakable family bonds as Joy FM's annual Family Party in the Park drew thousands of Ghanaians for a celebration like no other.
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U.S strikes in Sokoto is signal against rise of jihad – Mike Arnold
A former Republican Mayor of Blanco, Texas, Mike Arnold, has said the strikes by the United States in Sokoto State were a signal and a geopolitical opening shot aimed at the rise of global jihad in West Africa. The Guardian The post U.S strikes in Sokoto is signal against rise of jihad – Mike Arnold appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Extend U.S–Nigeria military strikes against terrorists to northeast, Ndume tells FG
Former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to extend Nigeria’s joint military operations with the United States against terrorist hideouts to the North-East region of The post Extend U.S–Nigeria military strikes against terrorists to northeast, Ndume tells FG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Many feared dead as explosion hits Zamfara highway
Many travellers are feared dead following a suspected bomb explosion on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday.
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Ndume urges FG, US to extend military operations to North-East
Senator Ali Ndume urges the Federal Government and the US to extend joint military operations to North-East Nigeria to combat Boko Haram and ISWAP. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-fg-us-to-extend-military-operations-to-north-east/
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Source of GOLDBOD’s trading funds questioned amid reported $214m loss
Economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr George Domfeh, has questioned the source of trading funds for GOLDBOD.
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UI’s Communication and Language Arts Students launch Premier Insight magazine
Students of the Department of Communication and Language Arts (CLA), University of Ibadan, have launched Premier Insight, a student-produced magazine developed under the course titled News Editing for Print Media The post UI’s Communication and Language Arts Students launch Premier Insight magazine appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Benin Defeat Botswana 1-0 To Secure First-ever AFCON Win
Benin secured their first-ever victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Botswana 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Both sides came into the clash on the back of prior defeats as Botswana were thrashed 3-0 by Senegal while Benin suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Democratic Republic of Congo earlier in the week […]
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AU, Others Reject Israel’s Recognition Of Somaliland As Independent State
The African Union (AU) and other countries have expressed outrage over Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent country out of Somalia and rejected any attempt to recognise Somalia’s secessionist region as an independent country. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the bloc reiterated […]
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EPL: Man City Beat Nottingham Forest To Go Top
Rayan Cherki sent Manchester City back to the top of the English Premier League (EPL) with his late winner at Nottingham Forest. The hosts threatened to deliver a blow to City’s title hopes after Omari Hutchinson cancelled out Tijjani Reijnders’ second-half opener. But, Cherki struck late to continue City’s ominous form – they have now […]
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EPL: Cherki stars as Man City beat Forest 2-1
Rayan Cherki’s late winner sealed a crucial 2-1 victory as Man City beat Forest to move to the top of the Premier League table. Get the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-cherki-stars-as-man-city-beat-forest-2-1/
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Kind Hearted Beings Charity spreads joy during festive season
The festive season was made even more special this year as the Kind Hearted Beings Charity, led by CEO Barima Osei Asare, spread warmth, kindness, and health to the community.
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