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Military disrupts terror operations, intercepts 400 Starlink devices
The Nigerian Army has disrupted terror operations by intercepting over 400 terrorist Starlink devices, cutting off their communication networks in the Nort Read More: https://punchng.com/military-disrupts-terror-operations-intercepts-400-starlink-devices/
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Kalu positions for Reps return, may ditch gov bid
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu is reportedly dropping a potential governorship bid in Abia to seek re-election to the House of Representatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/kalu-positions-for-reps-return-may-ditch-gov-bid/
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1,550 fake medicine outlets shut in Kano, Kaduna, Nasarawa
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has shut down 1,550 fake medicine outlets in Kano, Kaduna, and Nasarawa to combat counterfeit drugs and protect public heal Read More: https://punchng.com/1550-fake-medicine-outlets-shut-in-kano-kaduna-nasarawa/
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SERAP seeks to overturn N100m judgment for DSS officials
SERAP files an appeal to overturn a N100m defamation judgment awarded to DSS officials, citing fundamental legal errors and a miscarriage of justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-seeks-to-overturn-n100m-judgment-for-dss-officials/
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NDC pegs presidential form at N60m, primaries hold May 29
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) sets its presidential form at N60m and releases the full schedule for its 2027 general election primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-pegs-presidential-form-at-n60m-primaries-hold-may-29/
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Adelabu declares for Oyo gov, APC aspirants reject ‘imposition’
Adebayo Adelabu declares for the 2027 Oyo gov race on the APC platform, while other aspirants reject alleged candidate imposition, demanding fair primaries Read More: https://punchng.com/adelabu-declares-for-oyo-gov-apc-aspirants-reject-imposition/
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Dangote partners Niger on industrialisation, rice production
Dangote Industries partners with Niger State to accelerate industrialisation and rice production, creating jobs and boosting food sufficiency in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-partners-niger-on-industrialisation-rice-production/
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Six Ondo South LGs back Kekemeke for APC senatorial ticket
Six local government chairmen in Ondo South Senatorial District have endorsed Isaacs Kekemeke for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-ondo-south-lgs-back-kekemeke-for-apc-senatorial-ticket/
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Atiku faults Tinubu’s security strategy after abducted ex-lawmaker’s death
Atiku Abubakar faults President Tinubu’s security strategy after an ex-lawmaker died in kidnappers’ captivity, citing worsening insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-faults-tinubus-security-strategy-after-abducted-ex-lawmakers-death/
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Plateau declares war on terrorists, tightens security operations
Plateau State declares war on terrorists, launching new security operations to tackle coordinated attacks, enhance safety, and protect residents and farmla Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-declares-war-on-terrorists-tightens-security-operations/
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Gowon unveils memoir, defends Civil War choices
Former Nigerian leader Yakubu Gowon releases his memoir to clarify his decisions during the Nigerian Civil War, aiming for reconciliation not old wounds. Read More: https://punchng.com/gowon-unveils-memoir-defends-civil-war-choices/
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Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics for 2026 Hajj
Nigeria’s Hajj Commission secures licenses for its medical outposts and NAHCON clinics for the 2026 Hajj to provide essential healthcare for pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-licenses-nahcon-clinics-for-2026-hajj-2/
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Xenophobic attacks and Africa’s new ‘balance of madness’ diplomacy
Amid ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Nigeria explores a new ‘balance of madness’ diplomacy, demanding consequences over condolences to protect Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobic-attacks-and-africas-new-balance-of-madness-diplomacy/
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N1.63bn fraud: Court rejects Bauchi AG’s hajj travel bid
A Federal High Court rejected Bauchi Accountant General Sirajo Jaja’s request to travel for hajj amid his ongoing N1.63bn fraud and money laundering trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/n1-63bn-fraud-court-rejects-bauchi-ags-hajj-travel-bid/
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Coup plot: Court admits confessions, begins trial-within-trial
A Nigerian court admits confessions in the coup plot trial against six individuals. A trial-within-trial begins to determine if statements were voluntary. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-plot-court-admits-confessions-begins-trial-within-trial/
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State of play of Nigerian politics
An in-depth look at the current state of Nigerian politics, including electoral reforms, party shifts, and key figures gearing up for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-of-play-of-nigerian-politics/
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Eterna Plc posts N302bn revenue, eyes expansion
Eterna Plc reports N302.4bn revenue for 2025, approves a 50 kobo dividend, and outlines its strategic expansion plans in Nigeria’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/eterna-plc-posts-n302bn-revenue-eyes-expansion/
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A nation permanently in campaign mode
Nigeria’s political class is in a permanent campaign mode, neglecting governance for re-election. This endless cycle hurts public service and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-nation-permanently-in-campaign-mode/
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Varsity librarians urge action against unethical publishing, predatory journals
Nigerian university librarians raise alarms over the rise of predatory journals and unethical publishing practices accompanying open access adoption. Read More: https://punchng.com/varsity-librarians-urge-action-against-unethical-publishing-predatory-journals/
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Lagos unveils panel for building, demolition appeals
Lagos State unveils a new committee for building appeals, offering developers and property owners a way to challenge planning and demolition decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-panel-for-building-demolition-appeals/
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ValueJet focused on linking Nigeria’s major cities – MD
ValueJet Nigeria announces its focus on improving connectivity between key cities with a new Lagos-Benin route, aiming for safer and more reliable domestic Read More: https://punchng.com/valuejet-focused-on-linking-nigerias-major-cities-md/
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Fenikss Laimētava Online un tās priekšrocības salīdzinājumā ar tradicionālajām zālēm
Šajā rakstā mēs aplūkosim Fenikss laimētavas online priekšrocības, salīdzinot tās ar tradicionālajām spēļu zālēm. Izpētīsim, kā digitālā kazino… This article Fenikss Laimētava Online un tās priekšrocības salīdzinājumā ar tradicionālajām zālēm appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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Fidelity Bank earnings jump 45%, shareholders’ funds hit N1tn
Fidelity Bank reports a 45% jump in gross earnings for 2025, with shareholders’ funds crossing the N1tn mark. See the full financial results. Read More: https://punchng.com/fidelity-bank-earnings-jump-45-shareholders-funds-hit-n1tn/
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Lagos PDP disowns APM coalition talks
The Lagos PDP chapter has refuted claims of a coalition with the Allied Peoples Movement for the 2027 elections, labeling the reports as false. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pdp-disowns-apm-coalition-talks/
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‘Nigeria’s asset management sector set for consolidation wave’
Nigeria’s asset management sector is set for a major consolidation wave due to new SEC rules. Discover how firms are preparing for this transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-asset-management-sector-set-for-consolidation-wave/
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CBN order: Four banks release 321,181 dormant accounts
Four major Nigerian banks have published details of over 321,000 dormant bank accounts following a CBN directive, raising privacy and economic concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-order-four-banks-release-321181-dormant-accounts/
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Firm sponsors top Nigerian athletes
BRIT Properties Nigeria Limited announces plans to sponsor top Nigerian runners for international competitions, discovered through its 2026 marathon event. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-sponsors-top-nigerian-athletes/
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DBN secures AfDB funding to boost women-led MSMEs
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) partners with AfDB on a $61m package to expand credit access for women-led MSMEs in agriculture and other key sectors Read More: https://punchng.com/dbn-secures-afdb-funding-to-boost-women-led-msmes/
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Pre-primary screening: Tension mounts as APC panels disqualify over 150 aspirants
Tension rises in the APC as pre-primary screening disqualifies over 150 aspirants. Protests and legal threats mount in several states ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/pre-primary-screening-tension-mounts-as-apc-panels-disqualify-over-150-aspirants/
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Makinde may join 2027 presidential race Thursday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to declare his 2027 presidential race ambition during a mega rally in Ibadan this Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-may-join-2027-presidential-race-thursday/
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W’Bank warns prolonged oil shock may worsen food insecurity
The World Bank warns a prolonged oil shock from Mideast conflict could worsen food insecurity by raising energy, transport, and fertilizer costs globally. Read More: https://punchng.com/wbank-warns-prolonged-oil-shock-may-worsen-food-insecurity/
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A peep into Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya’s autobiography, When God Favours
By: Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya WHEN God Favours is not a retirement memoir. It is a covenant document living proof that divine favour is not abstract theology but a tangible force that elevates the forgotten, reroutes destinies, and overturns human calculations. God alone authors favour. Prophetic Beginning: Parents’ Wedding Day kept by Grace: My journey with […] The post A peep into Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya’s autobiography, When God Favours appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Journalists face growing threats as labour protections weaken – ILO
An ILO report reveals growing threats to journalist safety due to weakening labor protections, rising hostility, and economic insecurity in the media indus Read More: https://punchng.com/journalists-face-growing-threats-as-labour-protections-weaken-ilo/
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GenCos demand blacklisting of firms stealing grid electricity
Nigerian power generation companies urge the government to name, arrest, and prosecute firms involved in massive grid electricity theft along the Ikorodu-S Read More: https://punchng.com/gencos-demand-blacklisting-of-firms-stealing-grid-electricity/
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Trump mulls fuel tax cut as crude hits $107
With oil prices soaring and inflation rising due to the Iran conflict, President Trump considers a fuel tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-mulls-fuel-tax-cut-as-crude-hits-107/
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Vote buying destroying democracy in Ondo — Abass Mimiko
Zenith Labour Party’s Abass Mimiko discusses how vote buying is destroying democracy in Ondo, the ZLP’s future, and the state of Nigerian politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/vote-buying-destroying-democracy-in-ondo-abass-mimiko/
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