61 m. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Events

1 hour ago Nigeria’s 200trn cubic feet of gas can end darkness — Eyesan, new NUPRC boss

As Senate screens Farouk, Komolafe’s replacements PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s nominees to head the country’s petroleum regulatory agencies on Thursday promised major reforms to protect investments in the sector. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who was just appointed as the chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and Saidu Muhammad, appointed chief executive of the Nigerian […]

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2 h. ago 20 Years of Carnival Calabar: A legacy of culture, creativity, economic growth

Carnival Calabar 2025 promises to be a remarkable experience, featuring an array of events that celebrate the vibrant culture and rich heritage of Cross River State.

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2 h. ago Kyari declares zero tolerance for inefficiency in agricultural projects

Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has declared zero tolerance for inefficiency in all development partner–supported agricultural programmes, read more Kyari declares zero tolerance for inefficiency in agricultural projects

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2 h. ago NTDA hails Naija Flavour 2025 as bold statement of Nigeria’s cultural power, creative economy

Naija Flavour, a flagship brand of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), has been described as a spectacular cultural experience that reaffirmed Nigeria’s place as a rising hub for culture-led tourism and creative enterprise. The event, which was held at the Monoliza Park in Abuja, captured everything that defined the Nigerian identity which include food, […]

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3 h. ago Yusuf Ali honoured with Nigerian Muslim Legal Person of the Year award

RENOWNED legal practitioner and Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, has emerged Nigerian Muslim Legal Personality of the Year for 2024/2025. Publisher of Muslim News Nigeria and convener of the Global and Nigerian Muslim Personalities of the Year Awards, Alhaji Rasheed Abubakar, made the announcement in a statement. Alhaji Abubakar said the […]

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3 h. ago Obama lists Olamide’s ‘99’, Burna Boy’s ‘TaTaTa’ among 2025 favourite songs

Barack Obama reveals his 2025 list of favourite songs, featuring Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Olamide. See the full list of music, movies, and books. Read More: https://punchng.com/obama-lists-olamides-99-burna-boys-tatata-among-2025-favourite-songs/

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4 h. ago Nigerian teachers may stop working if insecurity persists — NUT President

National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Titus Amba, has warned that teachers across the country may withdraw their services if

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7 h. ago FilmOne Entertainment wins big at Best Of Nollywood awards (BON)

FilmOne Entertainment shone at this year’s Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, clinching nine awards across diverse categories in a night that celebrated the very best of Nigerian cinema

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8 h. ago Pinpoint Productions announces Chris Ihidero’s Feature Film Debut, ‘Aloma’

PinPoint Productions has officially confirmed the production of ‘Aloma,’ the debut feature film from acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker, writer, and director Chris Ihidero.

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8 h. ago Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Court grants Ngige bail, trial begins Jan 28

A court has granted former minister Chris Ngige bail in his alleged N2.2bn fraud case, setting new conditions as the trial is scheduled for January. Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-n2-2bn-fraud-court-grants-ngige-bail-trial-begins-jan-28/

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8 h. ago FG commissions PCB treatment centre to enhance environmental safety, public health

“PCBs are highly hazardous pollutants that pose serious risks to human health, biodiversity and the entire environment....

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9 h. ago 31.1m Nigerians no longer require treatment for lymphatic filariasis — FG

THE Federal Government says 31.1 million Nigerians no longer require treatment for lymphatic filariasis, while 16 million people no longer need medication for onchocerciasis, marking a public health milestone achieved through the recently concluded BLON Project. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Salako Adekunle, at the […]

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10 h. ago American man cries out as Trump’s travel ban bars Nigerian wife from coming over

Chris, an American married to Adenike, a Nigerian lady has lamented at how the travel ban policy by the United read more American man cries out as Trump’s travel ban bars Nigerian wife from coming over

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10 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NNPC earns N445bn in PSC management fees in 11 months, FAAC data shows

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited received ₦445.4 billion in management fees from production-sharing contract (PSC) profit oil between read more NNPC earns N445bn in PSC management fees in 11 months, FAAC data shows

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11 h. ago VIDEO: Ngige makes surprise appearance at APC caucus meeting after bail

Former minister Chris Ngige made a surprise appearance at an APC caucus meeting just hours after being granted bail from Kuje prison on corruption charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ngige-makes-surprise-appearance-at-apc-caucus-meeting-after-bail/

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11 h. ago FG unveils digital platform to enhance agric sector efficiency

The Nigerian government has launched a new digital agriculture platform to boost efficiency, strengthen transparency, and improve service delivery in the s Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-digital-platform-to-enhance-agric-sector-efficiency/

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12 h. ago Yuletide: Patronise recognised motor parks for travel safety, RTEAN urges Nigerians

RTEAN urges Nigerians to prioritise their yuletide travel safety by patronising recognised motor parks to avoid the dangers of roadside transport. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-patronise-recognised-motor-parks-for-travel-safety-rtean-urges-nigerians/

Transport

13 h. ago Systemic neglect in food safety leaves Nigerians exposed to preventable diseases and deaths

Across the nation, millions of Nigerians eat food purchased from roadside vendors daily – under umbrellas, beside drainages, or at read more Systemic neglect in food safety leaves Nigerians exposed to preventable diseases and deaths

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