5 h. ago COSWOHI, with AmplifyChange, trains health workers on stigma

With support from Amplify Change, the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) has trained medical professionals from five local governments in post-abortion care (PAC) and stigma-free care services in an attempt to reduce maternal mortality in Oyo State. Abidakun Emmanuel, the communication officer for COSWOHI, speaking at the training in Ibadan, said healthcare […]

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6 h. ago Gaming Bill: Why president must reject assault on Nigeria’s federalism

By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]

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7 h. ago Court upholds legality of Hajj, Christian Pilgrims Commissions

A Federal High Court dismisses a suit challenging the legality of Pilgrims Commissions, ruling that the acts establishing them are constitutional. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-upholds-legality-of-hajj-christian-pilgrims-commissions/

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7 h. ago Drug trafficking: Court orders NDLEA to detain vessel, 21 foreigners

NDLEA secures a court order for a drug trafficking seizure, detaining a vessel and 21 foreign crew members after finding 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa Seaport Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-trafficking-court-orders-ndlea-to-detain-vessel-21-foreigners/

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11 h. ago Release £2.5bn for Ukraine or face court action, Starmer tells Abramovich

Keir Starmer demands Roman Abramovich release £2.5bn from the Chelsea sale for Ukraine aid, threatening court action if the frozen funds are not paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/release-2-5bn-for-ukraine-or-face-court-action-starmer-tells-abramovich/

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Alaafin confirms plans to install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has confirmed plans to confer the traditional title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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15 h. ago Alaafin to install Seyi Tinubu as ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’ Saturday

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to install Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the prestigious Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-to-install-seyi-tinubu-as-okanlomo-of-yorubaland-saturday/

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17 h. ago NDLEA secures Court order to detain vessel, 21 crew members over cocaine shipment

He said the agency will continue to collaborate with local and international partners to ensure zero tolerance...

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18 h. ago NDLEA secures order to detain vessel, crew members over cocaine shipment

Nigeria’s NDLEA secures a court order to detain a vessel and 21 crew members following a major 25.5kg cocaine shipment seizure at Apapa seaport. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-secures-order-to-detain-vessel-crew-members-over-cocaine-shipment/

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18 h. ago Umahi: No judgment delivered in Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road case — Winhomes boss

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Ltd, Engr. (Mrs.) Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, has dismissed claims that a Court judgment has been delivered in

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22 h. ago Adeleke hails Alakija over training hospital donation to UNIOSUN

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday commended businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Folorunso Alakija, for donating a multi-billion naira “Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital” to Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The governor gave the commendation during the official commissioning of the hospital in Osogbo, the state capital. Speaking at the event, […]

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24 h. ago Supreme Court judgement on Rivers emergency rule, a win for Nigerians – AGF

"Nigeria is for all of us, and I assure Nigerians of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration's commitment to uphold

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26 h. ago As entrepreneur, you have to innovate, keep pushing boundaries —Omolade Igiebunu

Omolade Igiebunu is the Executive Director of Brandverse Marketing Limited, a company that has become a leader in events branding, advertising, and exponential marketing. She is a results-driven marketing expert with over 15 years of experience in marketing, specialising in operations and client servicing with proven track record of delivering exceptional results for top organisations. […]

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29 h. ago Gunmen kill villlage head, abduct retired Customs officer in Osun

Gunmen threw an Osun community into panic, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-villlage-head-abduct-retired-customs-officer-in-osun/

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29 h. ago We killed retired Delta judge for her phones, jewellery – Suspects

A security guard confesses to killing retired Delta State judge, Ifeoma Okogwu, during a robbery for her phones, jewellery, and other valuables. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-killed-retired-delta-judge-for-her-phones-jewellery-suspects/

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33 h. ago “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected claims by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, insisting that a court has already set conditions she must meet before contact can be restored. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko […] The post “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Improved human living conditions, key to eradicating malaria – NIMR

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says improved human living conditions are key to eradicating malaria in the country. A Director of Research at NIMR, Dr Adeola Olukosi, made the assertion at the December edition of the NIMR Monthly Media Chat on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Olukosi who is the Head of NIMR’s Read More: https://punchng.com/improved-human-living-conditions-key-to-eradicating-malaria-nimr/

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34 h. ago State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has described the Supreme Court’s judgement affirming President read more State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

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35 h. ago Hollywood director’s son medically unfit for court after parents’ killings – Lawyer

Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, was not medically cleared for court after being arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Sin Read More: https://punchng.com/hollywood-directors-son-medically-unfit-for-court-after-parents-killings-lawyer/

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35 h. ago ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed receiving the petition by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Ahmed Farouk, over alleged corruption and financial impropriety. The ICPC, in a statement by spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said it […] The post ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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