37 m. ago NSA hands over rescued kidnap victims, pledges to rescue Niger schoolgirls

Nigeria’s NSA announces the rescue of two kidnap victims in Kano after four months. Five suspects were arrested, as efforts continue to free others. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsa-hands-over-rescued-kidnap-victims-pledges-to-rescue-niger-schoolgirls/

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95 m. ago Shipping association raises the alarm over rising stowaway cases

Nigeria’s Shipping Association warns of a surge in stowaway cases, citing thousands of security breaches and significant financial penalties on companies. Read More: https://punchng.com/shipping-association-raises-the-alarm-over-rising-stowaway-cases/

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95 m. ago Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to protecting traditional institutions

VP Shettima reaffirms the FG’s commitment to preserving and protecting Nigeria’s traditional institutions, calling them permanent pillars of society. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-fgs-commitment-to-protecting-traditional-institutions/

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2 h. ago LG fund: Osun PDP gov candidate hails S’Court ruling, warns against violence

Osun PDP governorship candidate Adedamola Adebayo hails the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Osun LG fund, urging members to celebrate peacefully. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-fund-osun-pdp-gov-candidate-hails-scourt-ruling-warns-against-violence/

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2 h. ago India’s new High Commissioner presents credentials to Tinubu

India’s new High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, presents his credentials to President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming commitment to the strategic partne Read More: https://punchng.com/indias-new-high-commissioner-presents-credentials-to-tinubu/

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2 h. ago DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS, the […] The post DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

AG Mortgage Bank Plc (AGMB) has activated its 5-year transformational plan (2025-2030) with emphasis on the High 5s, namely: organisational read more AG Mortgage Bank eyes 2030 to become Nigeria’s largest Housing Finance Group

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2 h. ago Cleaner environment: Ogun adopts community service for waste offenders

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment.

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3 h. ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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3 h. ago “My Family Has Destroyed Me, Damaged Natasha’s Character” – Tuface

Legendary singer, 2Face Idibia has finally broken his silence following the intense drama surrounding his marriage to Edo State lawmaker Hon. Natasha Osawaru. In an emotional video, he revealed that the people he expected to protect him, his own family, have instead “destroyed” him and pushed Natasha into danger. According to 2Face, the same pattern […] The post “My Family Has Destroyed Me, Damaged Natasha’s Character” – Tuface appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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3 h. ago Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has renewed his push for the passage of the social media regulation bill, citing the spread of damaging online allegations — including a recent claim that he paid to have his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, killed. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Nwoko, passed second reading in the Senate on March […] The post Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Edo orders eight bulletproof patrol trucks to boost security

The Edo State government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations and combat rising criminal activities across the st Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-orders-eight-bulletproof-patrol-trucks-to-boost-security/

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4 h. ago FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

The federal government has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to support the administration’s tax reforms and read more FG urges ICAN to back government’s tax reforms, policy initiatives

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4 h. ago Political Tenure Ends, Traditional Thrones Endure, Says VP Shettima

  LVice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in Nigeria. According to him, traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots and are the leaders and fathers of the society, and their institutions outlive every administration. Senator Shettima gave […]

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5 h. ago EU fines Elon Musk’s X €120m for violating digital content rules

European Commission announced the fine, citing various violations by X, including misleading platform

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5 h. ago EU Slams Elon Musk’s X With $140m Fine Over Content Rule Breach

The European Union (EU), on Friday, imposed a hefty €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X Corp, for violating key provisions of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first major sanction under the landmark regulation. According to EU tech regulators, X breached multiple transparency and safety obligations, including […]

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5 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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5 h. ago Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

…we will supply 20 million litres more than Nigeria needs by February 2026 projects 1.4 million barrels per day by read more Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

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