45 m. ago Police arrest two teenagers for homosexual assault on minors

Bauchi State Police have made a homosexual assault arrest, taking two teenagers into custody for allegedly molesting four minors in Tilde Fulani community. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-teenagers-for-homosexual-assault-on-minors/

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1 hour ago Nigeria exits acute economic crisis as NESG forecasts 5.5% growth

Nigeria has exited its acute economic crisis. The NESG forecasts 5.5% Nigeria economic growth by 2026 but warns of a critical 18-month policy window. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exits-acute-economic-crisis-as-nesg-forecasts-5-5-growth/

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3 h. ago Police arrest two suspected robbers after gun battle in Anambra

Anambra police arrest two suspected robbers after a fierce two-hour gun battle, recovering firearms, ammunition, and a vehicle. Read more on the operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-robbers-after-gun-battle-in-anambra/

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5 h. ago Exchange Commission, Police Partner To Tackle Illegal Scheme Operators, Crypto Fraudsters

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have forged an alliance against illegal scheme operators, investment frauds, and cryptocurrency frauds in a bid to protect the hard-earned savings and the financial dreams of the Nigerian people. The director-general of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated this during a meeting with the […]

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5 h. ago Yobe Committee To Distribute 5,000 Motorcycles To Civil Servants

Yobe State government has inaugurated a Distribution and Monitoring Committee for the allocation of 5,000 Hunter Boxer motorcycles to civil servants under a loan scheme to ease transportation challenges and improve workers welfare. At the event in Damaturu, the Head of Service (HoS), Abdullahi Musa Shehu, stated that the scheme was another demonstration of Governor […]

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5 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Raises The Alarm Over Rising Unregulated Health Training Schools

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has sounded the alarm over the unchecked spread of private health training institutions operating below standard across the state, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to public health. The lawmakers’ concern followed a motion raised on the floor of the House during plenary by the Chairman, House […]

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6 h. ago Domestic Passenger Traffic Slump Exposes Airlines’ Weak Commercial Strategies – Operator

Amid a decline in Nigeria’s domestic passenger traffic, Gbenga Onitilo, the managing director of Travelden, a subsidiary of Finchglow Holdings Ltd, said that Nigeria’s domestic airlines are paying the price for weak, inconsistent, and often absent commercial strategy execution. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) data had shown that domestic passenger traffic declined by […]

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6 h. ago Morning Recap: AFCON heartbreak for Nigeria, US visa shock, FG–ASUU deal, other top stories

Get your morning recap of top Nigerian news. Read about the Super Eagles’ AFCON loss, the FG-ASUU agreement, and new US visa policies for Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-afcon-heartbreak-for-nigeria-us-visa-shock-fg-asuu-deal-other-top-stories/

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7 h. ago Fed Govt Approves Critical Electrical Intervention Projects In Ekiti

Ekiti State government has received approval from the federal government for the award of critical electricity intervention projects. The projects, under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aim to strengthen and expand power supply inthe state. The  commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, who disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, said the projects were […]

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7 h. ago Prioritise diligence, hard work, Ogun commissioner urges content creators

Ogun Commissioner Adijat Adeleye advises content creators to prioritize value, diligence, and professionalism over money for long-term success. Read More: https://punchng.com/prioritise-diligence-hard-work-ogun-commissioner-urges-content-creators/

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s tax revolution will fail unless it confronts power

Nigeria’s fiscal crisis is not a mystery. It is not caused by a lack of laws, policy papers, or technical read more Nigeria’s tax revolution will fail unless it confronts power

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

Nigeria’s push to digitise government operations is entering a critical test as federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) prepare to read more Nigeria’s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight 

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14 h. ago Anambra masquerader in police net for assaulting residents during festival

Police in Anambra State have arrested a masquerader after viral videos showed him violently assaulting residents during a festival in Awgbu. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-masquerader-in-police-net-for-assaulting-residents-during-festival/

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17 h. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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18 h. ago NUPRC chief Eyesan targets production boost, revenue expansion in upstream sector

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, commission chief executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has unveiled her vision for the read more NUPRC chief Eyesan targets production boost, revenue expansion in upstream sector

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18 h. ago DalaHill, BoA partner on $100,000 ACF climate finance initiative

DalaHill Law Practice and the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a Mutual Accountability Framework (MAF), marking a milestone in read more DalaHill, BoA partner on $100,000 ACF climate finance initiative

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19 h. ago Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma. The first group of seven suspects has already been freed. Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who oversaw the release, said that only confirmed students would be allowed to go. Speaking […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Orders Release Of AAU Students Arrested In Ekpoma Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Don’t Sign Frivolous Documents, EFCC Chairman Admonishes NWDC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned the managing director/chief executive of Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, to desist from signing any frivolous document that he does not fully understand. The EFCC chairman stated this on Wednesday when Ma’aji led officials of the commission on a […]

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20 h. ago NGX lists 3.156bn UBA shares to deepen liquidity, market capitalisation

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, read more NGX lists 3.156bn UBA shares to deepen liquidity, market capitalisation

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20 h. ago BREAKING: US Suspends Visa Processing For Nigerian Applicants, 74 Others

The United States government has announced the suspension of visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 21, 2026. The directive was outlined in a memo from the US State Department obtained on Wednesday. The policy instructed US Embassies and Consulates to refuse visa applications from nationals of the affected countries under […]

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