3 h. ago Friday News Recap: Rivers Defections; Wike Reacts; Dangote Fuel; Netflix Deal +More

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3 h. ago Enforce distribution guideline to tackle fake medicines, pharmaceutical group urges govt

A Nigerian pharmaceutical group urges the government to enforce drug distribution guidelines to combat the circulation of fake medicines and protect public Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-distribution-guideline-to-tackle-fake-medicines-pharmaceutical-group-urges-govt/

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4 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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7 h. ago Kogi govt conducts opening bid for construction of livestock service centre

The LSC is a livestock agribusiness hub approved under the L-PRES Project and shall comprise facilities...

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8 h. ago Kwara hands over site for varsity’s Senate building construction

Kwara State hands over the site for the new KWASUED Senate building, a major step in the visionary Kwara Smart City project under Gov. AbdulRazaq. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-hands-over-site-for-varsitys-senate-building-construction/

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Mangal Cement donates three vehicles to Kogi govt

According to Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a press statement issued, this supportive gesture by Mangal Cement Company, one of the foremost industrial giants in Kogi State, demonstrates a strong commitment to corpor ate so responsibility and partnership. 

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11 h. ago Gunmen abduct two Chinese nationals in Kwara amid rising kidnapping cases

Two Chinese nationals working on a major road construction project in Kwara State have been abducted by armed men, further read more Gunmen abduct two Chinese nationals in Kwara amid rising kidnapping cases

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12 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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13 h. ago Adamawa govt releases over N400m counterpart funding for healthcare delivery

The chairman said that the state has already budgeted and committed N450 million as counterpart funding for ...

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15 h. ago DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda, saying it has funded 260,000 read more DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

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15 h. ago Commuters Save N1.39bn From Kaduna’s Free CNG Bus Ride Scheme In 5 Months

Kaduna State’s free CNG bus service has conveyed more than 1.4 million commuters across four major routes between July and November 2025, saving residents over ₦1.39 billion out of pocket expenses in transport fares. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, during a media engagement on Thursday, the assessment was conducted to […]

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16 h. ago Deutsche Bank, Federal Govt Open Talks On Carter, 3rd Mainland Bridges Rehabilitation Funding

The federal government and the management of Deutsche Bank have commenced talks towards funding the replacement of the Carter Bridge and the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi on Tuesday received the officials of Deutsche Bank comprising the managing director, global co-head of Structured […]

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17 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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18 h. ago 2025 Year in Search: Labubu, Achalugo, Buhari, Peter Rufai top as Google reveals moments, music, and movements that captivated Nigeria

From political shifts to the ‘Labubu’ craze, the 2025 Year in Search lists capture the pulse of Nigerian curiosity. The nation paused to reflect on the passing of major icons, including former President Buhari and Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai. Local film and music dominate, while Nigerians turn to Google to decode viral slang and […]

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23 h. ago Kwara govt marks IDPD with handball tournament, empowers persons with disabilities

The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has organised a handball game for para-athletes from within and outside the state read more Kwara govt marks IDPD with handball tournament, empowers persons with disabilities

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23 h. ago DStv may drop 11 major TV channels by December 31 as MultiChoice–Warner Bros. deal stalls

MultiChoice Group says 11 television channels could be removed from the DStv platform by December 31 following the possible expiration read more DStv may drop 11 major TV channels by December 31 as MultiChoice–Warner Bros. deal stalls

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23 h. ago Kaduna free bus scheme lifts 1.4m passengers in five months — Commissioner

A breakdown of the assessment shows that in Q3 2025, covering July, August and September, the buses lifted 683,650 passengers, representing the first wave of ...

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25 h. ago DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda with the revelation that it read more DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth-led MSMEs

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25 h. ago Ekiti govt begins probe as patient alleges organ harvesting in hospital

The Ekiti State government has commenced an investigation into allegations raised by a patient concerning the disappearance of his kidney at the State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH).

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26 h. ago Senate raises alarm over silent lead poisoning in Lagos, Ogun

The Senate on Thursday raised a national alarm over what it called a “widespread and scientifically verified lead-poisoning disaster” devastating read more Senate raises alarm over silent lead poisoning in Lagos, Ogun

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