Who runs Venezuela now? Trump, oil and the fight for power
Mehdi Hasan debates ex-Venezuelan opposition envoy Vanessa Neumann on US regime change, oil and the fight for democracy....
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Supreme Court upholds ex-Akwa Ibom finance commissioner’s seven-year jail term
The Supreme Court reinstated an earlier order compelling him to refund N204 million to Akwa Ibom State. The post Supreme Court upholds ex-Akwa Ibom finance commissioner’s seven-year jail term appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Kano Govt Warns Galadima Against Spreading False News About Gov Yusuf
The Kano State Government has warned Engr. Buba Galadima, against the deliberate spread of misinformation capable of undermining public order or eroding trust in public institutions and instigating the public against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. “We call on commentators and political actors to act responsibly, verify facts, and refrain from sensational claims ...
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Services drive GDP growth to 4.07% in Q4 2025 – NBS
Nigeria’s GDP growth reached 4.07% in Q4 2025, up from 3.76% in 2024, reports the NBS. The services sector was the primary driver of this expansion. Read More: https://punchng.com/services-drive-gdp-growth-to-4-07-in-q4-2025-nbs/...
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State police: Constitutional amendment must prevent govs’ abuse, Tinubu tells Reps
President Tinubu calls on lawmakers to amend the constitution for state police in Nigeria, stressing the need for safeguards to prevent abuse by governors. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-constitutional-amendment-must-prevent-govs-abuse-tinubu-tells-reps/...
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Opposition crying over lost chance to plunder Nigeria’s resources – APC secretary
APC’s National Secretary dismisses opposition criticism, stating they cry over a lost chance to plunder Nigeria, not genuine concern for citizens’ welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-crying-over-lost-chance-to-plunder-nigerias-resources-apc-secretary/...
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2026 Budget: Education ministry proposes N2.4trn, targets teacher shortage, infrastructure gaps
“Our budget thrust for 2026 is anchored on ensuring that out-of-school children return to school, making teaching and learning safer, and strengthening tertiary institutions to produce skilled manpower for national development,” he said. The post 2026 Budget: Education ministry proposes N2.4trn, targets teacher shortage, infrastructure gaps appeared firs...
Read Full Story →NAPTIP Begins Probe Into Alleged Child Abuse By Singer Simi At Mother’s Day Care In Lagos
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations of child molestation and abuse at a day-care facility in Lagos. The probe followed the resurfacing of social media posts allegedly linked to popular singer Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi. In a statement on Friday, NAPTIP’s ...
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Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack....
Read Full Story →Osun Speaker, 24 PDP Assembly Members Dump PDP, Defect To Accord Party
Speaker of the Osun Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and 24 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have defected to the Accord Party. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu, on Friday in Osogbo. The assembly has 26 members, comprising 25 PDP lawmakers and one All Progressives Congress (APC) member. Mr […] The post ...
Read Full Story →EPL: Wolves dent Villa’s bid for Champions League with rare win
Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday. The post EPL: Wolves dent Villa’s bid for Champions League with rare win appeared first on Vanguard News ....
Read Full Story →Tanzania Club Suspends Nigerian Goalkeeper Obasogie Over Alleged Match-Fixing
Amas Obasogie has been suspended by his Tanzania club Singida Black Stars for alleged match-fixing. The Tanzania premier league club announced on Friday that its disciplinary committee has suspended the Super Eagles of Nigeria reserve goalkeeper’s for three months to allow for investigations into the match-fixing allegations. The club did not, however, revea...
Read Full Story →President Tinubu In Close-door Meeting With Gov Bala Mohammed
President Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State at the presidential villa. The governor was in Aso Rock to brief the president on the security situation in Bauchi State. Bauchi has recently experienced some disturbances in parts of the state. The governor particularly updated the President on the […] ...
Read Full Story →Nigerian-American academic joins 2026 California governor’s race
A Nigerian-American mathematician and educator, Akinyemi Agbede, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election in California, pledging to bring evidence-driven leadership to the state. The post Nigerian-American academic joins 2026 California governor’s race appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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Lagos clarifies ₦4.2bn office furniture allocation for deputy gov’s office
Lagos State dismisses claims of a ₦4.2bn furniture budget for the deputy gov’s office, clarifying the funds are for total capital expenditure. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-clarifies-%e2%82%a64-2bn-office-furniture-allocation-for-deputy-govs-office/...
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Court Affirms Ibadan PDP Convention, Recognises Turaki-Led Leadership
The decision marks the latest development in a protracted legal tussle over the PDP’s leadership following the November 15, 2025, elective convention in Ibadan. The post Court Affirms Ibadan PDP Convention, Recognises Turaki-Led Leadership appeared first on Channels Television ....
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Nigerian woman goes viral after sharing how motherhood changed her appearance
A Nigerian mother has gone viral on social media after disclosing how marriage and motherhood changed her. Netizens reacted massively to the post....
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Police Confirm Killing Of Five Persons In Plateau Attack
The police urged residents to remain calm but vigilant. The post Police Confirm Killing Of Five Persons In Plateau Attack appeared first on Channels Television ....
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2027: Protect your integrity, sanctity of judiciary, Ogun CJ urges judges
Ogun State’s Chief Judge, at the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Judiciary, calls on judges to protect their integrity and resist political influence. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-protect-your-integrity-sanctity-of-judiciary-ogun-cj-urges-judges/...
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Yobe government reinforces security strategy, renovates hunters’ facilities
The Yobe state government has completed the renovation and upgrading of the hunters’ group lodge in Damaturu, ending decades of neglect at the facility. The [...]...
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