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Insecurity: US created, funding Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP – El-Zakzaky
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ite, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has disclosed that the United States, US, created Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS. This was as El-Zakzaky said the US is funding the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, and ISIS. He disclosed this in […] Insecurity: US created, funding Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP – El-Zakzaky
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Ekiti guber: PDP will win in 2026 – Turaki
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared its readiness to sweep the 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial election. Acting National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, said PDP is determined to rescue Ekiti State from what it described as the current failed administration of All Progressives Congress, APC. He spoke during the official presentation of the Certificate of Return […] Ekiti guber: PDP will win in 2026 – Turaki
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Salah emerges target for Saudi Pro League, says official
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is a target for the Saudi Pro League, an official confirms, amid reports of a fallout with manager Arne Slot. Read the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/salah-emerges-target-for-saudi-pro-league-says-official/
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Police raid fake drug factory in Lagos, hunt for mastermind
“The machines used to alter drug expiry dates and repackage expired products were also recovered,” he said. The post Police raid fake drug factory in Lagos, hunt for mastermind appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Japa: 5 affordable European countries Nigerians can relocate to
As economic pressures continue to mount, many Nigerians are increasingly exploring relocation as a path toward stability, better opportunities, and an improved quality of life.
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NPC chairman advocates population fund to end census delays
“It will strengthen the commission’s independence and ensure that funding gaps no longer disrupt census operations...
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Judge tells Trump to pull National Guard from LA
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to end the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles, months after he began sending troops into US cities. The ruling is the latest legal setback to Trump’s efforts The post Judge tells Trump to pull National Guard from LA appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Bring your petitions, Osun APC appeal committee tells aggrieved members
The Osun State APC Appeal Committee has announced its readiness to receive petitions and complaints from aggrieved members following the 2025 delegate cong Read More: https://punchng.com/bring-your-petitions-osun-apc-appeal-committee-tells-aggrieved-members/
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Just In: Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote gets key appointment
Aliko Dangote appointed as the first Chairperson of the ECOWAS Business Council to drive regional economic integration, private sector investment, and growth.
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CWAY Cappuccino Milk Drink Launched In Abuja For Northern Markets
CWAY Food and Beverages Limited, a leading FMCG company, has announced the launch of its newest product Cappuccino Milk Drink. The company describes its new brand as a rich, filling… The post CWAY Cappuccino Milk Drink Launched In Abuja For Northern Markets appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Main ticket ballot for 2026 World Cup opens Thursday
Your guide to the main ticket ballot for the 2026 World Cup. Learn how to apply for tickets, key dates, pricing info, and the lottery process. Read More: https://punchng.com/main-ticket-ballot-for-2026-world-cup-opens-thursday/
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Ekiti spent N49.7 billion building airport – Oyebanji
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, said on Wednesday that the State government expended N49.77 billion on the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. The post Ekiti spent N49.7 billion building airport – Oyebanji appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Kidnapping now major funding source for terrorists, others – FG
The Nigerian government reports that kidnapping for ransom has become a primary funding source for terrorist networks, prompting new counter-terrorism effo Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-now-major-funding-source-for-terrorists-others-fg/
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Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigeria’s stability, SGF warns
Nigeria’s SGF warns that a breakdown in interfaith trust is a grave threat to the nation’s stability, fueling suspicion and exploiting insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/breakdown-of-interfaith-trust-threatens-nigerias-stability-sgf-warns/
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Insecurity: We’re Not Sincere With Nigerians – Sultan Slams Faith Leaders
The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad III, has slammed faith leaders for not being honest with Nigerians concerning the insecurity ravaging the country. The Sultan stated this on Wednesday at the Second Tri-Annual Meeting of NIREC in Abuja. He warned that the Council would slip into irrelevance except faith leaders embrace sincerity, accountability and honest […] The post Insecurity: We’re Not Sincere With Nigerians – Sultan Slams Faith Leaders appeared first on OsunDefender.
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COAS hails troops for restoring democracy in Benin Republic
He said the facilities underscored his administration’s determination to enhance living and working conditions across Army formations. The post COAS hails troops for restoring democracy in Benin Republic appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Katampe residents accuse Bwari council of illegal taxes, seek FCT minister’s intervention
Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja have been sent into panic as a group of thugs, in the company of some gun-toting policemen, raided the district. The post Katampe residents accuse Bwari council of illegal taxes, seek FCT minister’s intervention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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China, Nigeria launch audiovisual exchange to deepen socio-cultural exchanges
The Chinese government has called for outstanding Nigerian creative content programmes to air on Chinese televisions and online platforms. The call was made on Monday by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, at the official launch of the The post China, Nigeria launch audiovisual exchange to deepen socio-cultural exchanges appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Nigeria killings draw fresh warning from US congress
The US House Appropriations Committee reaffirmed its commitment to addressing religious persecution in Nigeria after a fact-finding mission that intensified tensions
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A cultural theorist and financier provides a diplomatic framework analysis following the Ben Gurion airport incident
V. L. K. Djokoto, cultural theorist and head of D. K. T. Djokoto & Co, has offered a framework for understanding the diplomatic dimensions of Ghana’s recent response to the detention of Ghanaian travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport, providing insight into the strategic considerations that typically inform such international exchanges.
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How Much is Rent in Nigeria in US Dollars?
After months of poring over National Bureau of Statistics housing data, interviewing landlords across Lagos and Abuja, and years of covering Nigeria’s property market for Guardian Nigeria, I can tell you that rent here isn’t simply a matter of dollars The post How Much is Rent in Nigeria in US Dollars? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Court adjourns ₦15bn Ponzi Trial of Ajetunmobi to April 2026
The prosecution alleged that the defendants collected various sums from investors on the promise that the funds would be invested on their behalf, with agreed monthly returns and a full refund of principal at the end of each investment tenure, a representation they are accused of knowing to be false.
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The youth can change the narrative in Nigeria, By Abdullahi Shehu
The 9th of December is observed as the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, commemorating the signing of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC, 2003). Series of activities, including youth focused dialogues, are held all over the world to promote the Global Anti-Corruption Agenda. Several of such activities were held in Nigeria, demonstrating the role of the […] The post The youth can change the narrative in Nigeria, By Abdullahi Shehu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawmakers Slam Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominee Over Struggle To Name Ekiti Senators
One of President Bola Tinubu’s career nominees, Emmanuel Adeyemi, on Wednesday, stumbled over a basic question many senators considered fundamental. The nominee was asked to name all three senators from his home state of Ekiti but could only name two during his screening. Adeyemi, currently a deputy director in the Office of the Permanent Secretary […] The post Lawmakers Slam Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominee Over Struggle To Name Ekiti Senators appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Bundesliga: RB Leipzig name Tatjana Haenni as new CEO
RB Leipzig names former Swiss international Tatjana Haenni as its new CEO, starting Jan 2026, as part of a long-term leadership restructuring. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-rb-leipzig-name-tatjana-haenni-as-new-ceo/
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Tijani Babangida reveals why Super Eagles must win AFCON 2025 in Morocco
Tijani Babangida outlines two key reasons why Nigeria's Super Eagles must win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, after their World Cup qualification setback.
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Customs FOU intercepts goods worth over N10b in eight months
The outgoing Area Controller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operation Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Mohammed Shuaibu, said in Lagos yesterday, that the Unit intercepted prohibited goods worth over N10billion between The post Customs FOU intercepts goods worth over N10b in eight months appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Young man laments after finding out he got admission in 2024 without his knowledge
A Nigerian man cried out after discovering months later that he had been admitted into a university in 2024 without knowing, only finding out in December 2025.
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AFCON 2025: Uganda coach blasts FIFA over player release delay 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Uganda head coach Paul Put has slammed Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, after the world soccer ruling body permits clubs to hold on to their players until just one week before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off. Clubs were earlier mandated to release players for the competition latest [...]
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Cross River assembly sacks local council chairperson
At the assembly’s plenary, 19 out of 25 lawmakers voted in favour of the chairperson’s removal over allegations of misconduct and administrative recklessness. The post Cross River assembly sacks local council chairperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Firm launches N15m national AI competition for students
…Offers Fully Funded Bildup AI has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence competition offering N15 million in prizes, fully funded training, and a chance for Nigerian students to build real-world AI solutions that could shape the country’s future. The initiative, known The post Firm launches N15m national AI competition for students appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Firm launches N15m national AI competition for students
…Offers Fully Funded Bildup AI has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence competition offering N15 million in prizes, fully funded training, and a chance for Nigerian students to build real-world AI solutions that could shape the country’s future. The initiative, known The post Firm launches N15m national AI competition for students appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Umahi says satisfies over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Road
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Keffi Road project. The post Umahi says satisfies over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Road appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Umahi says satisfies over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Road
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Keffi Road project. The post Umahi says satisfies over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi Road appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC
Politics   Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC From Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Wednesday, faulted the claims that President Bola Tinubu was behind the myriad of crises The post Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC
Politics   Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC From Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Wednesday, faulted the claims that President Bola Tinubu was behind the myriad of crises The post Hold Makinde, not Tinubu, responsible for PDP woes — Oyo APC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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