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Afrinvest projects naira at N1,431.06/$ in 2026
Afrinvest’s 2026 outlook projects the naira at N1,431.06/$. Discover the key factors and assumptions behind this naira projection and its economic impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/afrinvest-projects-naira-at-n1431-06-in-2026/
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Forum raises community awareness on cholera prevention
A Bayelsa NGO forum is educating communities on cholera prevention through hygiene, sanitation, and safe water practices to curb waterborne diseases. Read More: https://punchng.com/forum-raises-community-awareness-on-cholera-prevention/
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Gombe gov wishes Christians joyful Christmas, urges peace, harmony
Gombe Governor Muhammadu Yahaya shares a Christmas message, urging Christians to embrace peace, love, and harmony for the state’s continued progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-wishes-christians-joyful-christmas-urges-peace-harmony/
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Yuletide: ACF prays for peace, better times in Nigeria
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) prays for peace and economic recovery in Nigeria, extending Christmas and New Year goodwill messages to Christians. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-acf-prays-for-peace-better-times-in-nigeria/
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Gamboru Market Explosion: PDP Commiserates With Victims, Tasks Govt On Safety Of Citizens
LAGOS – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with victims of Gamboru Market, Christmas Eve explosion, urging government at all levels to deploy actionable strategy to ensure the safety… The post Gamboru Market Explosion: PDP Commiserates With Victims, Tasks Govt On Safety Of Citizens appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Borno gov condemns bomb attack on mosque, mourns victims
Borno Governor Zulum condemns a suicide bomb attack at a Maiduguri mosque that killed 5 and injured 35, calling for heightened security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-gov-condemns-bomb-attack-on-mosque-mourns-victims/
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LG Financial Autonomy: Refusing To Enforce S/Court Judgement, Direct Breach Of Constitution, Atiku Tells Tinubu 
LAGOS – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has told President Bola Tinubu that deliberating refusing to enforce the Supreme Court Judgement on financial autonomy of local government is a direct… The post LG Financial Autonomy: Refusing To Enforce S/Court Judgement, Direct Breach Of Constitution, Atiku Tells Tinubu  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Cameroon beat Gabon 1-0
Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Gabon in their AFCON 2025 match, thanks to an early goal from Spain-based striker Karl Etta Eyong. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-cameroon-beat-gabon-1-0/
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Christmas: Ajadi sends important message to Nigerian leaders
A leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has called on political, community, traditional and religious leaders across Nigeria to embrace compassionate leadership, urging them to be sources of joy rather than sorrow to the people they lead, especially during the festive season.
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Atiku Extends Christmas Felicitations, Calls For Reflection, Peace, National Renewal
LAGOS – Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, as Christians across the world mark Christmas, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and love… The post Atiku Extends Christmas Felicitations, Calls For Reflection, Peace, National Renewal appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Court orders EFCC to produce Bauchi finance commissioner for money laundering trial
The court issued the order after the EFCC failed, for the second time, to present Mr Adamu, a former Polaris Bank manager, for arraignment on six counts of alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. The post Court orders EFCC to produce Bauchi finance commissioner for money laundering trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Ajadi Urges Leaders To Be Sources Of Joy, Not Sorrow
A leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on political, community, traditional and religious leaders across Nigeria to embrace compassionate leadership,… The post Christmas: Ajadi Urges Leaders To Be Sources Of Joy, Not Sorrow appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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COAS Shaibu Pledges To Address Soldiers’ Accommodation Challenge
  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to address soldiers’ accommodation challenges nationwide. He made the pledge on Wednesday while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the flag-off marked […]
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‘Always hungry, always brave’ – why Man City want Semenyo
Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Antoine Semenyo.
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NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis, foodborne diseases during festive season
Mr Idris said the festive period, characterised by increased travel, large social gatherings and food sharing, coupled with dry-season conditions, heightened the risk of infectious disease transmission. The post NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis, foodborne diseases during festive season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Power outage: Pipeline repairs near completion as Adelabu’s 48-hour deadline ends Thursday
Nigeria faces a continued power outage as pipeline repairs near completion. The Minister of Power assures that electricity supply will be restored soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outage-pipeline-repairs-near-completion-as-adelabus-48-hour-deadline-ends-thursday/
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JJC Skillz Reveals How D’banj, Don Jazzy ‘Conspired’ To Leave His Record Label
  Record producer JJC Skillz has opened up about a major fallout that occurred years ago with Nigerian music stars D’banj, Don Jazzy, and music executive Ayo Sonaiya, accusing the trio of conspiring to leave his record label, Backbone Records. Speaking on the Echoroom podcast, JJC Skillz recounted that his first connection with Don Jazzy […]
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Synopsis: Kindling the Christmas Flame
Dear friends in Christ, The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day Mass), Year A (25 December 2025), I bring you greetings and God’s blessings! Introduction Beloved in Christ, we thank God for bringing us to yet another Christmas Season. In the first reading, the Prophet Isaiah speaks of liberation and consolation for the people returning […]
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Five killed as Zulum slams Maiduguri Mosque suicide attack
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to safeguard lives and property, noting that proactive security arrangements had been put in place not only for the festive season but also beyond.
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Cameroon open AFCOn with win after Etta Eyong’s strike
Karl Etta Eyong's early strike gave five-time champions Cameroon victory over Gabon in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Agadir.
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DSP Barau Pays N7m Witheld Entitlements Of Ex-Kano LG Chairman
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has paid the withheld entitlements of the former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area of Kano State, Fa’izu Alfindiki, following actions allegedly taken by the State Government. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President […]
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Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Suicide Attack, Calls For Vigilance In Worship, Public Places
Mohammed Abubakar Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned, in strong terms, a suicide attack at Gomboru market mosque in Maiduguri metropolis on Wednesday evening. A suspected suicide… The post Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Suicide Attack, Calls For Vigilance In Worship, Public Places appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Christmas: No Celebration Worth Your Safety, Governor Kefas Cautions Taraba Citizens
  Citizens of Taraba State have been urged to tread with caution in this special season of Yuletide, as no celebration is worth the safety, peace and development of the state. Governor Agbu Kefas, in a statewide broadcast to the people of the State to mark the 2025 Yuletide season, made the call at his […]
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Read trending post as lady displays the items that she found inside dad's abandoned cupboard
A trending post making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady displayed the items she found in her father's old cupboard.
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Mahrez scores twice as Algeria beat 10-man Sudan
Riyad Mahrez's double helped Algeria to a dominant victory over 10-man Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener in Rabat.
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Brazil’s imprisoned Bolsonaro hospitalised ahead of surgery
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned for a coup attempt, has been admitted to hospital in Brasilia for a planned hernia surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/brazils-imprisoned-bolsonaro-hospitalised-ahead-of-surgery/
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Read emotional post as lady breaks silence regarding death of Kingsley Aneke
A heartbreaking post shared by a Nigerian lady who mourned the painful demise of Kingsley Aneke has gone viral on social media. Netizens reacted.
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Oyo okays ₦235bn for Circular Road, ₦55bn for Ogbomoso
The Oyo State government has approved major funding for key state projects, including ₦235bn for the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and ₦55bn for roads. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-okays-%e2%82%a6235bn-for-circular-road-%e2%82%a655bn-for-ogbomoso/
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Imperial General Assurance supports Ashanti School for the Deaf Girls with menstrual hygiene products
Imperial General Assurance has donated a three-month supply of menstrual hygiene products to the Ashanti School for the Deaf at Gyamase in the Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region.
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AFCON 2025: Garba Lawal defends Super Eagles star following online criticism vs Tanzania from Nigerians
Super Eagles secure a 2-1 win against Tanzania, but defender Zaidu Sanusi faces backlash. Garba Lawal defends him, highlighting team dynamics in football.
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Akpabio greets Nigerians at Christmas, urges peace, love, unity
The Senate President noted that Jesus Christ exemplified peace, love and generosity, adding that his birthday should be an occasion for joy and merriment. The post Akpabio greets Nigerians at Christmas, urges peace, love, unity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Roverman Productions welcomes one and all to the Festival of Plays!
Roverman Productions has once again set the stage for an unforgettable festive season with the return of the Festival of Plays, a celebrated theatrical event showcasing six original works by playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte.
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LASEMA raises alarm as Lagos Island fire escalates
The directive was issued on Wednesday night by LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, after an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.
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2027: Tinubu inaugurates APC Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to resolve conflicts within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The committee, which comprises Governors of the party, members of the Federal Executive Council, and other notable stakeholders, has the Governor of [...]
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Etta Eyong emerges Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon
It was the first time Cameroon have beaten central African neighbours Gabon in the AFCON after a loss in 2010 and a draw seven years later. The post Etta Eyong emerges Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EFCC reacts to court order granting Malami bail
The reaction by the EFCC followed the claim by Mr Malami's media aide's claim that the commission disobeyed a court order granting the former AGF bail. The post EFCC reacts to court order granting Malami bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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