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Kano: Troops rescue seven out of 10 abducted villagers
Troops of Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued seven persons abducted during a
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EPL: Silva lauds Chukwueze’s display in Fulham’s victory over Tottenham
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has heaped praise on Samuel Chukwueze following the winger’s impressive performance in the club’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Whites defeated their hosts 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Chukwueze registered an assist in the closely contested encounter and was named Man of the Match after the game. “He […] EPL: Silva lauds Chukwueze’s display in Fulham’s victory over Tottenham
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Akpabio’s aide Okolugbo reveals Senate’s moves to end insecurity
Sir Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the 10th Senate has not relented in making resolutions to confront the security challenges facing the country. In a statement on Sunday, Okolugbo said the Senate, led by Akpabio, had concluded hearings in […] Akpabio’s aide Okolugbo reveals Senate’s moves to end insecurity
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Liverpool return to winning ways as Isak grabs first EPL goal in 2–0 win at West Ham
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win against West Ham on Sunday. The post Liverpool return to winning ways as Isak grabs first EPL goal in 2–0 win at West Ham appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Netanyahu asks Israeli president for pardon from corruption charges
His lawyers told the president’s office that he still believes the legal process will eventually lead to a complete acquittal.
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CAF Schools Football Championship: Nigeria up against CIV, Benin Republic in Ouagadougou
The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though Nigeria is taking part in only the male
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Gunmen attack Kogi church, abduct pastor, wife, worshippers
Gunmen carry out a brazen Kogi church attack in Ejiba, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers. State government confirms the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-kogi-church-abduct-pastor-wife-worshippers/
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Davido's Isreal DMW, Wizkid's associate trade words online, fans react: "DJ Tunez get badmouth"
Isreal DMW and DJ Tunez traded insults online, sparking fan reactions as Davido, Wizkid tensions resurfaced, and both sides issued warnings. Fans caution the two.
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TTP facilitates 900,000 trucks into Lagos Ports between January-November 2025
The Truck Transit Parks Limited (TTP), operators of the electronic call-up system otherwise referred to as the Eto platform, said at the weekend that 900,000 trucks entered and exited the Apapa and Tin-Can Ports in Lagos between January and November 2025 using the platform.
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Police debunk viral claim linking officer to militias in Taraba
According to the Command, the officer was at his legitimate duty post at Usmanu Outstation in Karim Lamido LGA when unrest broke out in the area. While residents reportedly fled for safety, the officer remained at his post and was later encountered by military operatives who arrived to stabilise the situation.
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Retired Female Justice Murdered In Asaba, One Suspect Arrested
The police in Delta state have confirmed the gruesome murder of a retired Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, who was murdered in her residence at Asaba, the Delta state capital. Edafe… The post Retired Female Justice Murdered In Asaba, One Suspect Arrested appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises To 146
More than 1,000 people from across the Chinese city flocked to the housing complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district to pay respects on Sunday, forming huge queues. The post Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises To 146 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Long-lost Rubens 'masterpiece' sells for almost 3 mn euros
A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction in France on Sunday for almost three million euros -- well beyond its asking price. Osenat, whose auction house sold the painting for 2.94 million euros ($3.41 million) against an expected 1-2 million euros, found the painting as he was preparing the property to be sold.
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‘Tinubu Robbing Peter To Pay Paul’ — Atiku Blasts ₦17.5trn Pipeline Security Spending
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presiding over one of the “most brazen financial scandals” in Nigeria’s history, following reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent ₦17.5 trillion in just one year on pipeline and energy security. In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office on […]
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Insecurity: Ekiti govt deploys security personnel to Kogi, Kwara border communities 
Amidst the growing attacks in neighbouring states of Kwara and Kogi, the Ekiti State government has revealed that more security deployment has been made to...
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Indigent Varsity Students To Miss Graduation As Edo IDPs Camp Begs Okpeholo For Help
The Coordinator of the Home for the Needy Foundation in Edo State, Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, has raised the alarm over the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) studying at Western Delta University Oghara, Delta State, saying many of them have been barred from sitting for final exams and prevented from graduating alongside their colleagues. Folorunsho […]
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Ogun government hijacked by three-man cabal – Gbenga Daniel
Former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday accused the state government of running a three-man administration, where “no one outside the tiny cabal can offer counsel without being ostracised or victimised.” Daniel also criticised the present administration for intolerance, shutting out independent voices and sabotaging federal […] Ogun government hijacked by three-man cabal – Gbenga Daniel
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Panic grips Sokoto community as bandits abduct bride, bridesmaids few hours to wedding
A night that should have ushered in celebration in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, ended in terror as armed bandits invaded the community late Saturday, whisking away a bride, her bridesmaids and several others. Residents said the bride, who was hours away from her wedding ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning, was [...]
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Panic grips Sokoto community as bandits abduct bride, guests few hours to wedding
A night that should have ushered in celebration in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, ended in terror as armed bandits invaded the community late Saturday, whisking away a bride, her bridesmaids and several others. Residents said the bride, who was hours away from her wedding ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning, was [...]
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‘People hate your outfit every year,’ North West tells Kim
The actress, in a bid to encourage her mom to feel confident in her dress, stated that people hate her outfit every year....
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Bandits abduct bride, several wedding guests in popular northern state
Armed bandits stormed a village, abducted a bride and several wedding well-wishers in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
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Super Eagles star Frank Onyeka reveals the difference between Premier League and Bundesliga
Super Eagles star Frank Onyeka explains the key difference between the Premier League and Bundesliga after a loan spell at FC Augsburg in the 2024/25 season.
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A Call for Reason, Justice, and National Interest: Why confirmation of Ambassador Ayodele Oke is imperative
In his usual strategic capacity for recruiting competent talents, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward a list of three non-career ambassadorial nominees distinguished by their substantial expertise and proven records of public service. Among these exemplary selections, the nomination The post A Call for Reason, Justice, and National Interest: Why confirmation of Ambassador Ayodele Oke is imperative appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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The words of the king of Mar a Lago, By Femi Fani-Kayode
“…we don’t lose wars. Sometimes, we don’t fight to win. We’ll stay around a country for 15 years, just bomb the hell out of everybody, make everybody miserable. Nobody knows why we’re there. You know the wars that never end — that wasn’t me. That was the stupidity of the people before me.” “I think […] The post The words of the king of Mar a Lago, By Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG charges new permanent secretaries on digital transformation
The Federal Government has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to provide purposeful leadership and accelerate ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service.
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Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu submits a pardon request for his ongoing corruption cases, citing national unity. The move sparks debate among opposition lea Read More: https://punchng.com/netanyahu-submits-pardon-request-in-israel-corruption-cases/
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Zirkzee ends goal drought as Man Utd come from behind to beat Palace 2-1
Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner. The post Zirkzee ends goal drought as Man Utd come from behind to beat Palace 2-1 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Ndume hails Army for swift rescue of 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume on Sunday commended the Nigerian Army for the successful rescue of 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local The post Ndume hails Army for swift rescue of 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NADF signs MoU with Leadway, Verdure climate to boost climate-resilient agric finance
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Verdure Climate to expand innovative agricultural insurance and climate-resilient The post NADF signs MoU with Leadway, Verdure climate to boost climate-resilient agric finance appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu’s nomination of ex-INEC chair as ambassador embarrassing, insensitive – ADC
The ADC criticizes President Tinubu’s nomination of ex-INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu as an ambassador, calling it insensitive and a threat to electoral integri Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-nomination-of-ex-inec-chair-as-ambassador-embarrassing-insensitive-adc/
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Radda Receives Accolade For Grassroots Development Initiative
Segun Olaniyan Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the Governor of Katsina state has been applauded for his administration’s initiatives to ensure the development of the rural areas to become economically viable.… The post Radda Receives Accolade For Grassroots Development Initiative appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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FG, ATCON Pledge More Telecoms Connectivity, Better Service Delivery
The Federal Government and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria ( ATCON) have pledged to ensure more telecoms connectivity, broadband penetration and better service delivery in the country. This… The post FG, ATCON Pledge More Telecoms Connectivity, Better Service Delivery appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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ADC dismisses Tinubu’s ambassadorial list as mere political settlement
"We therefore call on Prof. Yakubu to do the patriotic thing and reject this appointment for the sake of INEC’s institutional credibility
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Nigeria Risks Losing ₦1trn Blue Economy Potential Without Technical Reforms — Experts
Nigeria’s blue economy could generate more than ₦1 trillion in annual revenue if properly developed, experts have said. Yet the sector continues to face setbacks due to the absence of… The post Nigeria Risks Losing ₦1trn Blue Economy Potential Without Technical Reforms — Experts appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Benue Seals Two Health Facilities For Operating In Substandard, Unsafe Environment
MAKURDI: The Benue State Ministry for Health and Human Services, last weekend sealed off, two health facilities in the state. They are St John’s Hospital, Otukpo, in Otukpo Local Government… The post Benue Seals Two Health Facilities For Operating In Substandard, Unsafe Environment appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Ex-Osun SSG Adeoti quits Aregbesola-backed ADC group
Former Osun SSG Moshood Adeoti has withdrawn from the Aregbesola-backed Omoluabi Progressives caucus within the ADC, reportedly over primary support. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-osun-ssg-adeoti-quits-aregbesola-backed-adc-group/
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