44 m. ago Sylva Seeks New Date To Appear Before EFCC Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud Case

A former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting the anti-graft agency to fix a new date for him to appear over an ongoing investigation into allegation of $14.8million fraud. Sylva, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the EFCC Chairman, […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s smartphone market rebounds 29% as Naira stabilises

Nigeria’s smartphone market has recorded its strongest growth in years, surging by 29 percent in the third quarter of 2025, read more Nigeria’s smartphone market rebounds 29% as Naira stabilises

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4 h. ago Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from read more Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

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4 h. ago Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms

"We don't have books or notebooks. The libraries are bombed and destroyed," said Haji, who lives in a displacement camp in the Tal al-Hawa area in Gaza City. The post Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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5 h. ago Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Alleged procurement fraud: Court bars three prosecution witnesses in Emefiele’s trial

Justice Muazu noted that the ruling is now a subject of appeal filed by the prosecution pending before the Court of Appeal....

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9 h. ago Naira stability drives fivefold jump in Julius Berger’s FX gains

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a Nigerian-based construction company, is reaping the gains of naira stability as its net foreign exchange read more Naira stability drives fivefold jump in Julius Berger’s FX gains

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10 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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13 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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15 h. ago ADTN urges integration of dental technologists into Nigeria’s health system

HEALTH professionals under the aegis of the Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) have emphasised the need to reposition dental technology officers as integral contributors to Nigeria’s healthcare system and national development. At the conclusion of its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Gombe, the Association noted that this call has […]

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17 h. ago Southwestern University gets NUC’s nod for Law degree programme

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the Southwestern University Nigeria (SWUN), accreditation and approval to begin to run Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme in the institution.   The institution, in a statement issued on Monday, noted that “this marks a new era in the university’s academic expansion, reinforcing its mission to provide world-class […]

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20 h. ago Drug baron, five others nabbed as NDLEA uncovers N6.7bn stash

NDLEA drug bust in Lagos leads to the arrest of a drug baron and five others. Operatives uncovered N6.7bn worth of tramadol and codeine in a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-baron-five-others-nabbed-as-ndlea-uncovers-n6-7bn-stash/

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25 h. ago Anglican Church inaugurates Oyo South Diocese, installs bishop

The Church of Nigeria inaugurates the new Oyo South Diocese, its 167th, and installs The Right Reverend Dr. Olufemi Familoni as its first bishop. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-church-inaugurates-oyo-south-diocese-installs-bishop/

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30 h. ago VIDEO: NDLEA busts N6.7bn opioids, arrests drug baron in Lagos

The combined street value of the recovered drugs is Six Billion Seven Hundred and Twenty-Two Million Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira

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31 h. ago 2 Adekunle Ajasin Varsity Students Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of Female Colleague

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student. The Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement, noted that the suspects include a 19-year-old female student, Queen Sodo, and that both were apprehended by operatives from the Akungba […]

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33 h. ago Alleged N4bn Fraud: EFCC Insists Obiano’s Trial Should Continue Before Justice Ekwo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow the ongoing trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, to continue before Justice Inyang Ekwo, instead of restarting afresh before a new judge. The request was disclosed in a statement shared by the anti-graft agency on its […]

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35 h. ago ICYMI: Why security agencies don’t reveal details of rescue operations — Tinubu’s aide

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has explained why security agencies do not release full details of rescue operations, following the abduction and rescue of

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37 h. ago Insecurity: Why Yorubas continue to be ahead in Nigeria — Reno Omokri

While stressing the importance of such a meeting among governors regardless of party affiliations, Omokri however noted that among all the regions in Nigeria, the Southwest zone is the least...

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46 h. ago Foundation donates ITC to Iperu, holds free medical outreach for Akesan Day

The Olowo-Oloye Empowerment and Education Foundation, a non-profit organisation established in memory of the late Alhaji Surakat Oyebanjo Sanni (Olowo-Oloye), former Seriki Adeen of Iperu, is set to hold a free medical outreach today at the Alaperu’s palace in Iperu-Remo. The foundation was founded by the first female Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr (Mrs) Oluwatoyin […]

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