4 m. ago Maritime lawyer condemns detention of vessels over drug trafficking

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, and managing partner at Maritime & Commercial Law Partners,Barrister Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has condemned the detention of ships for months by agencies of government over carriage of banned drugs, stating that attention should be directed at vessel crew rather than vessels, over such offence. Speaking exclusively with the Nigerian Tribune, Nwagbara […]

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49 m. ago Experts list reasons for doubling of diabetes cases in Nigeria

NEW data indicate that diabetes prevalence in Nigeria has almost doubled since the 2019 estimates released by the International Diabetes Federation, and these specialists said it reflects a combination of risk factors, including higher socioeconomic status, family history, physical inactivity, urban living, infrequent vegetable consumption and abdominal obesity. The systematic review and meta-analysis of the […]

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1 hour ago When passion meets purpose: Young medics ignite health revolution in remote communities

WORLD Diabetes Day has come and gone, but residents of Bolorunduro, Owena and surrounding villages and settlements in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State are still basking in the euphoria of free medical treatment they received from a non-governmental organization, Medical Aid and Advocacy for the Vulnerable Foundation (MAAVF). Medical Aid and […]

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2 h. ago Osun poll: Seven aspirants meet Tinubu,accept Oyetola’s candidate

Seven aspirants in the Osun APC primary back a consensus candidate after meeting President Tinubu, pledging unity for the upcoming governorship poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-seven-aspirants-meet-tinubuaccept-oyetolas-candidate/

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2 h. ago FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development, says the federal government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock read more FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

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2 h. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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3 h. ago Osun 2026: Adeleke confident of victory after Accord ticket win

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party ticket for the Osun 2026 election after defecting from the PDP, expressing confidence in his victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-adeleke-confident-of-victory-after-accord-ticket-win/

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Dancing, praising God doesn’t affect my work, Adeleke dismisses criticism

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke responds to critics, stating his hobby of dancing and praising God does not affect his official duties or governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-dancing-praising-god-doesnt-affect-my-work-adeleke-dismisses-criticism/

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4 h. ago Bauchi gov dismisses reports of defection to PRP as mischievous

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s office has refuted claims of his defection from the PDP to the PRP, calling the reports mischievous and baseless. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-dismisses-reports-of-defection-to-prp-as-mischievous/

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4 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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5 h. ago BPP, SON sign MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in govt procurement

The BPP and SON signed an MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in procurement, strengthening the Nigeria First policy and ensuring quality in government proje Read More: https://punchng.com/bpp-son-sign-mou-to-enforce-nigerian-standards-in-govt-procurement/

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5 h. ago Taliban summons Afghan men for wearing ‘peaky blinders–style outfits’

Four Afghan men were ordered to report to the Taliban government’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue for wearing costumes inspired by the TV series Peaky Blinders.

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5 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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5 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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6 h. ago Tinubu says he’s upset over N1.5trn debts owed to contractors

Peeved by the backlog of debt owed to the federal government amounting to N1.5 trillion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up a high-level multi-ministerial committee to design a funding plan and clear the debt...

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6 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in officer, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in office, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago APC has set record of not implementing 2025 budget by December — PDP

Members of the Dr Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for “making history” as the first administration not to...

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7 h. ago Kidnapping now major funding source for terrorists, others – FG

Nigeria’s government reports that kidnapping has become a primary funding source for terrorists, enabling them to acquire weapons and sustain operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-now-major-funding-source-for-terrorists-others-fg/

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7 h. ago Tinubu Meets Osun APC Governorship Aspirants, Harps On Party Unity

Tinubu urged them to close ranks and support the consensus candidate the party will present for the governorship election in the state. The post Tinubu Meets Osun APC Governorship Aspirants, Harps On Party Unity appeared first on Channels Television.

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