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Communities play central role in tourism – Expert
A tourism expert argues that the industry’s success relies on community tourism. Learn about an integrated model connecting real estate to local developmen Read More: https://punchng.com/communities-play-central-role-in-tourism-expert/
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From Legend To Legacy: Kaffy Reacts To Her Kids Experiencing Michael Jackson’s Biopic
Nigerian dancer and fitness coach Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, alias Kaffy, expressed her excitement that her kids watched the late, legendary singer Michael Jackson’s biopic, which premiered in Nigeria on Monday. The world premiere of the documentary of the late King of Pop titled ‘Michael’ occurred on the 20th of April this year. The dancer was […]
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Nigeria’s insecurity rooted in decades of governance failure — Showunmi
The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to decades of governance failures marked by corruption, policy inconsistency, and elite capture, warning that these challenges have deepened poverty and eroded opportunities, particularly in the northern part of the country. The post Nigeria’s insecurity rooted in decades of governance failure — Showunmi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Owerri Zone Gets Governorship Nod From Elders, APC Hails Move
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Owerri zone have commended the Imo Elders Council for the resolution to cede the governorship of the state to the zone after the tenure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, in the spirit of the newly – enthroned charter of equity, saying the move is timely and necessary for stability […]
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Airline Operators Demand Total Debt Waiver To Address Aviation Fuel Hike
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has demanded a total waiver of debts owed to aviation agencies in order to cushion the effect of 300 per cent increase in aviation fuel prices. AON made the demand during a crucial high-level meeting with the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo and other critical stakeholders in […]
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EPL: Man City Win To Knock Arsenal Out Of Top Spot, Relegate Burnley
Manchester City continued their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move Pep Guardiola’s side top of the table and relegate Burnley back to the Championship. City have hit form at the right time and are looking in ominous mood, clawing back nine points on Arsenal in less than two […]
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12 Die, 14 Injured In Edo Road Crash
No fewer than 12 persons have been confirmed dead, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Egono community along the busy Auchi–Ewu–Benin Road in Edo State. The spokesperson of the Edo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Patricia Onwochei, who confirmed the […]
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Federal Government To Examine Roles Of Police, DSS, Others In New Review
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to examine the roles, mandates and operations of key security and para-military agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as part of efforts to streamline Nigeria’s security architecture. The committee was inaugurated in […]
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Reps Move To Tackle Rising Cost Of Medicines
The House of Representatives has taken steps to address the rising cost of medicines in the country. Consequently, the House urged the Federal Ministries of Health and Social Welfare, Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to urgently implement and monitor the full operationalisation of the Executive Order on pharmaceutical production […]
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Barcelona Women Clinch Seventh Straight League Title
Barcelona claimed a seventh consecutive women's Spanish league title on Wednesday after beating Espanyol 4–1 in the Catalan derby. The post Barcelona Women Clinch Seventh Straight League Title appeared first on Channels Television.
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Esan Erosion: Senate Calls for Urgent Federal Intervention
The Senate has called for urgent federal intervention to address the worsening ecological degradation across Esan Land in Edo Central Senatorial District. It warned that unchecked erosion and environmental damage could trigger widespread displacement and economic hardship. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Joseph Ikpea on Wednesday during plenary. The motion, titled “Urgent Need […]
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Lagos confirms solar permit fees in viral video, makes clarifications
The clarification followed a viral video in which officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing were seen confronting a resident over solar panels installed in a state-owned estate. The post Lagos confirms solar permit fees in viral video, makes clarifications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Sule Picked Wadada Without Due Process — Tanko Al-Makura
Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, insisted on Wednesday that Governor Abdullahi Sule did not follow due process in endorsing Senator Aliyu Wadada as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Al-Makura, who appeared as a guest on Politics Today, a politics and current affairs programme on Channels TV, said it was […]
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Offa Bank Robbery Case: Saraki’s Kinsmen Seek Emir, Clerics’ Intervention
The kinsmen of the former senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki in Agbaji quarters of Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday called on the Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, to urgently intervene in the resurrection of the 2018 Offa bank robbery case. The people of Agbaji community urged the Emir to call all parties involved in […]
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Terrorists kill 20 in Borno, Adamawa border communities
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed no fewer than 20 persons in coordinated attacks on border communities in The post Terrorists kill 20 in Borno, Adamawa border communities appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Uyo residents decry hardship
Michael Emem, a Uyo-based economic analyst, said that many households would face severe hard times if the current petrol price persisted. The post Uyo residents decry hardship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PSG Roll Over Nantes To Move Closer To Ligue 1 Title
PSG visit Angers this weekend ahead of next Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Bayern Munich. The post PSG Roll Over Nantes To Move Closer To Ligue 1 Title appeared first on Channels Television.
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FCCPC takes over airtime lending space, approves 5 operators
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved five companies to provide airtime and data lending services in Nigeria.
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N33.2bn Fraud Trial: Another EFCC witness insists Dasuki’s co-defendant wrote statement without coercion
The court paused the N33.3 billion fraud trial in January to verify Mr Dasuki’s co-defendant’s claim of writing his statement in EFCC’s custody under duress. The post N33.2bn Fraud Trial: Another EFCC witness insists Dasuki’s co-defendant wrote statement without coercion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What Galatasaray coach said after Victor Osimhen returned to action against Genclerbirligi
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk expresses disappointment after 2-0 elimination by Genclerbirligi in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, as Osimhen returns post-injury.
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Barcelona women clinch seventh Spanish League title
Barcelona women secure their seventh consecutive Spanish league title after a dominant 4-1 victory over Espanyol, with four games still to play. Read More: https://punchng.com/barcelona-women-clinch-seventh-spanish-league-title/
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ICAO audit: Nigeria scores 91.4% in aviation safety rating – Keyamo
Nigeria achieves a historic 91.4% in the latest ICAO audit, a significant leap in aviation safety, marking a major milestone for the nation’s industry. Read More: https://punchng.com/icao-audit-nigeria-scores-91-4-in-aviation-safety-rating-keyamo/
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Two teams relegated from Premier League
Burnley has become the second team to be relegated from the Premier League this season. This follows their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game as early as the sixth minute at the Turf Moor. Although City failed to score more goals, it was enough […] Two teams relegated from Premier League
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 22, 2026: Nigerian currency records appreciation
The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, for the first time this week. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,348.45 on Wednesday, up from N1,350.74 traded on Tuesday. This means that at the official market, the Naira firmed up by N2.29 on […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 22, 2026: Nigerian currency records appreciation
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2027: Obi holds meeting with foreign diplomats, ADC South-east chairpersons
On Tuesday, 21 April, Mr Obi was at the Coal City University Enugu, where he made a case for Nigeria to invest more in education. The post 2027: Obi holds meeting with foreign diplomats, ADC South-east chairpersons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Suspected thugs attack Kwara lawmaker
Political thugs, on Tuesday, reportedly attacked the member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency in the The post Suspected thugs attack Kwara lawmaker appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Police assure Ogun varsity of enhanced campus security
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to providing adequate security and fostering a safe, peaceful environment conducive for academic excellence across the state. Ojajuni gave the reassurance on Wednesday when he received the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, and […] Police assure Ogun varsity of enhanced campus security
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12 feared dead, 14 injured in Edo auto crash
The Edo State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday confirmed the death of 12 people in an auto crash that occurred in Egono near Ewu along the Benin–Auchi–Lokoja Road. The accident, officials of the FRSC added, also left 14 other persons with varying degrees of injuries. A truck was said to […] The post 12 feared dead, 14 injured in Edo auto crash appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Her employer, the Lebanese daily newspaper Al-Akhbar, also announced her death. The post Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed by Israeli strike appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Credit Direct, vivo unveil new smartphone financing
Discover the new partnership between Credit Direct and vivo Nigeria offering an easy smartphone financing plan. Own a new vivo device with just a 20% depos Read More: https://punchng.com/credit-direct-vivo-unveil-new-smartphone-financing/
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2027: Gwamna declares for Gombe governorship under APC
Jamil-Isyaku Gwamna has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Gombe governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-gwamna-declares-for-gombe-governorship-under-apc/
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EPL table: Man City overtake Arsenal with narrow win over Burnley
Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League table, following a nervy 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game three points behind Arsenal, after they beat the Gunners 2-1 last weekend. And City took the lead in the sixth minute through Erling Haaland. Haaland ran through after […] EPL table: Man City overtake Arsenal with narrow win over Burnley
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Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians, no genocide in Nigeria — Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has dismissed claims of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, stating that insurgent groups, particularly Boko Haram, have killed more Muslims than Christians. The post Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians, no genocide in Nigeria — Lai Mohammed appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EPL: Relegation-threatened Spurs to hire psychologist to boost performance
Relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur are hiring a lead performance psychologist to address a crisis in form and change the squad’s mentality. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-relegation-threatened-spurs-to-hire-psychologist-to-boost-performance/
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Man City Move Top Of Premier League Ahead Of Arsenal
Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Pep Guardiola's men ended the day top of the table for the first time since August. The post Man City Move Top Of Premier League Ahead Of Arsenal appeared first on Channels Television.
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12 Killed, 14 Injured In Edo Road Accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps said that while one of the deceased had been buried, the remaining 11 corpses were deposited at a mortuary in the area.  The post 12 Killed, 14 Injured In Edo Road Accident appeared first on Channels Television.
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