Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking....
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Team Edo Beats Delta To Win N’Delta Games
Team Edo has emerged winners of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, which concluded on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Before the final four relay races on the last day, Edo had already secured first place. As at publication time, Edo had 52 gold, 34 silver, and 25 bronze medals.... The post Team Edo Beats Delta To Win N’Delta ...
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Tariff hikes power MTN Nigeria to ₦5.2 trillion record revenue
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, generated more revenue in 2025 reported ₦5.20 trillion ($3.82 billion) in revenue for the year, according to its full-year financial results. This is the highest ever recorded in Nigeria’s telecom sector, up from ₦3.36 trillion ($2.47 billion) in 2024....
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2027: If Nigerians Removed Jonathan Over Insecurity, APC Govt Can Be Cut Into Pieces — Galadima
Galadima said authorities should not underestimate public sentiment, citing incidents of arrests over public commentary. The post 2027: If Nigerians Removed Jonathan Over Insecurity, APC Govt Can Be Cut Into Pieces — Galadima appeared first on Channels Television ....
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Video: Comedian Seyi Law expresses regret, urges Tinubi to tackle insecurity
Seyi Law has apologised to Nigerians for his insensitive remarks on insecurity, empathising with victims while urging the government to enhance security measures....
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Breaking: INEC Fixes January 16 for Presidential, N’Assembly Elections
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 16th January 2027 for Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, 20th February...
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Cash transfers reached nine million poorest households in Nigeria – Edun
Nigeria’s Finance Minister reports that 9 million of the poorest households received direct cash transfers under a World Bank-backed reform program. Read More: https://punchng.com/cash-transfers-reached-nine-million-poorest-households-in-nigeria-edun/...
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NDIC posts 97% budget execution, proposes N589.9bn for 2026
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) reports a 97% budget execution for 2025 and proposes a N589.89 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-posts-97-budget-execution-proposes-n589-9bn-for-2026/...
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[UPDATED] INEC Releases Revised 2027 Elections Timetable, Presidential Poll To Hold Jan 16
The Commission also announced a minor adjustment to the Osun State governorship election, moving it from August 8 to August 15, 2026. The post [UPDATED] INEC Releases Revised 2027 Elections Timetable, Presidential Poll To Hold Jan 16 appeared first on Channels Television ....
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INEC seeks deeper UN partnership to strengthen elections
Nigeria’s INEC seeks a stronger UN partnership to enhance election credibility, transparency, and inclusivity through improved technology and voter educati Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-seeks-deeper-un-partnership-to-strengthen-elections/...
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Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle breaks silence on rumors linking him to Olympic Marseille managerial job
Super Eagles head coach, ric Chelle has reacted to reports linking him with the managerial position at Olympique de Ma...
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Cubana Chiefpriest’s alleged baby mama, Hellen Ati, shouts at son, says she’ll “frustrate him” and doesn’t care what happens to the child
Cubana Chief Priests alleged baby mama has come under heavy criticism after a troubling video surfaced online showing...
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Tinubu approves reconstruction of three federal roads
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road in Rivers State. The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi. The three road projects in Niger State are expected […] Tinubu approves r...
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Electoral Act: They are afraid – NNPP chieftain, Buba Galadima slams APC, National Assembly
The chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has slammed the APC-led government and the National Assembly, accusing them of fear and selective prosecution in pushing the proposed Electoral Act amendment. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Galadima said, “Technically, the entire law itself was an amendment to another law. What s...
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Ondo command says suspects exploited faith to defraud residents
Ondo Police arrested six men in Idanre who posed as pastors, staged fake miracles, and allegedly defrauded residents during a coordinated operation....
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Breaking: Atiku speaks out shortly after Abuja meeting with Obi, Aregbesola, others in Abuja
Atiku Abubakar and opposition leaders reject the 2026 Electoral Act, calling for unity to safeguard democracy ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections....
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Police recover stolen goods worth N31.75m, arrest three suspects in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery, recovering stolen goods worth N31.75m and arresting three suspects. The suspects, Chigbo Mesoma, Erondu The post Police recover stolen goods worth N31.75m, arrest three suspects in Ibadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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Unknown persons burn Catholic Church, sacred items, vehicles in Cross River
Unknown persons have set ablaze St Mary Quasi Parish Catholic Church, Katchuan Irruan, in Boki Local Government Area of northern Cross River State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, at about 3 a.m., throwing the quiet community into shock. Church officials and residents said the identity and motive of the attackers […] Unknow...
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IPI Nigeria urges IGP Tunji Disu to prioritise press freedom
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the group called on Mr Disu to ensure the safety of journalists and uphold their constitutional rights. The post IPI Nigeria urges IGP Tunji Disu to prioritise press freedom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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