52 m. ago Police arrest two suspected dealers of adulterated fuel in Suleja

Following a direct complaint received at Maje Div on November 18, 2025 by some PMS dealers on illegal dealings in

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2 h. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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2 h. ago Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’

A rowdy Senate session erupted as Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’, halting plenary for 30 minutes. Read More: https://punchng.com/rowdy-session-in-senate-as-goje-accuses-akpabio-of-unparliamentary-conduct/

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2 h. ago Edo, PDP clash over destruction of Obaseki’s legacy projects claims

Edo State government and the PDP trade accusations over the alleged destruction of former Governor Obaseki’s legacy projects, fueling a political clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-clash-over-destruction-of-obasekis-legacy-projects-claims/

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3 h. ago FCTA targets rural communities to sustain Nigeria’s HIV response

Nigeria’s HIV response is at a critical juncture. The FCTA is targeting rural communities to combat stigma and improve access amid dwindling donor funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-targets-rural-communities-to-sustain-nigerias-hiv-response/

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4 h. ago Insecurity: UBEC, NAF partner to create safer school environment

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its full readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure safer school environment across the country.

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4 h. ago Stakeholders urge govts to boost funding for GBV prevention, response

A new report by Invictus Africa reveals inadequate GBV funding in Nigeria is hindering prevention and response efforts. Stakeholders urge governments to ac Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-govts-to-boost-funding-for-gbv-prevention-response/

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4 h. ago Putin says Russia ready for war, blames Europe for sabotaging peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia is ready for war if Europe seeks one, accusing European leaders of sabotaging a US-led peace plan for Ukrain Read More: https://punchng.com/putin-says-russia-ready-for-war-blames-europe-for-sabotaging-peace/

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4 h. ago National Defence College seeks TETFund’s support to boost research, curriculum overhaul

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the College in strengthening its research capacity and updating its curriculum to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence.

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5 h. ago Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis

When you walk into the market today, you don’t need a World Bank report to know something is fundamentally wrong. read more Beyond the blame game: The real economics driving Nigeria’s price crisis

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5 h. ago Gunmen invade community, abduct five Rivers varsity students

Gunmen, believed to be cultists, have abducted five students of the Rivers State University from their off-campus residence in Emuoha Local Government Area Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-invade-community-abduct-five-rivers-varsity-students/

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6 h. ago NCC seeks inclusion of intellectual property studies in varsity curricula

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) urges universities to integrate intellectual property education into their curricula to boost innovation and creati Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-seeks-inclusion-of-intellectual-property-studies-in-varsity-curricula/

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7 h. ago Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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7 h. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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8 h. ago FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

NEC meets to review FG proposal The Federal Government has proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for members of read more FG moves to avert academic crisis with 40% salary offer to ASUU lecturers

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9 h. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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9 h. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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9 h. ago Diddy Condemns Netflix Docuseries, Accuses Platform Of Using Stolen Footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has condemned the upcoming Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” as a “shameful hit piece,” accusing the streaming platform of using “stolen footage that was never authorised for release.” The series, produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to premiere globally on Tuesday, December 2. Combs’ spokesperson issued the statement on […]

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9 h. ago Taraba Records HIV/AIDS 398 Deaths In 3rd, 2nd Quarters Of 2025

The Taraba State Aids Control Agency (TACA) has disclosed that 398 persons died from HIV/AIDS between the 3rd and 2nd quarters of 2025 in the State. According to records from TACA, 50,310 people infected with HIV/AIDs people were receiving anti-retroviral therapy (ART) across various health facilities in the state. The statistics further showed that, out […]

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