35 m. ago Tanker Accident, Building Fire Leave 3 Dead, Several Injured In Kano

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed two fire-related incidents on Friday, leaving three people dead and causing property damage in separate parts of the state. In a press statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the first incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Zaria Road near Kura Market Junction […]

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55 m. ago Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following a clash between farmers and herders in read more Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

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73 m. ago AAAN champion future of African creativity, technology, global brand impact

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has unveiled plans to champion the future of creativity and strategic brand read more AAAN champion future of African creativity, technology, global brand impact

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2 h. ago ‘Ambassadorial Nominee Ayo Oke Already Cleared Of Corruption’, Says Tinubu’s Spokesman

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, has said that one of his principal’s non-career Ambassadorial nominees, Amb. Ayo Oke, had been clear of corruption allegations against him following his removal from office as the director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in 2017. Recall that Amb. Oke was fingered in […]

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2 h. ago Police kill robber, arrest three during foiled robberies in Jigawa

Jigawa police confirmed two foiled robberies in Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar, resulting in one suspect killed and three others arrested by operatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robber-arrest-three-during-foiled-robberies-in-jigawa/

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2 h. ago Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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2 h. ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that there has been no communication from the abductors of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, almost a week after the violent attack. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and CAN Chairman in Niger State, provided an update on […] The post A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

The Federal Government has confirmed full readiness to host Nigeria’s first-ever International Air Show, scheduled to take place from December read more FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

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4 h. ago 37 Katsina kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits

37 Katsina kidnap victims regain their freedom without ransom after successful peace negotiations with bandits, a local lawmaker has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/37-katsina-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom-after-negotiations-with-bandits-lawmaker/

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5 h. ago Oyo college debunks viral picture, says campus not under siege

Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH) refutes a viral picture showing militants on campus, confirming it’s a false AI-generated image Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-college-debunks-viral-picture-says-campus-not-under-siege/

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7 h. ago Tinubu Urged To Resist Media Trial Of Ambassadorial Nominees

Retired career diplomat Ambassador Gbara Awanen has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stand firm against what he described as an “orchestrated media trial” targeting some of his newly submitted ambassadorial nominees, particularly former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke. President Tinubu had on November 26, 2025, forwarded the first […]

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11 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: DHQ summons, grills soldiers in Abuja

Learn about the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction where military personnel were withdrawn before the attack. Defence Headquarters is now investigating the incide Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-abduction-dhq-summons-grills-soldiers-in-abuja/

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12 h. ago Ontario pauses skilled trades route to PR, alternate routes remain open

The province of Ontario in Canada has paused its Ontario Skilled Trades Stream, returned all pending applications, and confirmed a read more Ontario pauses skilled trades route to PR, alternate routes remain open

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13 h. ago 27 banks raise fresh capital in latest recapitalisation drive — CBN

The CBN Governor confirms 27 banks are on track with the bank recapitalisation exercise, raising fresh funds ahead of the March 2026 deadline. Read More: https://punchng.com/27-banks-raise-fresh-capital-in-latest-recapitalisation-drive-cbn/

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13 h. ago ‘Do not eat,’ Asda, Tesco, other major UK supermarkets recall products

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised shoppers who bought any of the affected items to stop...

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15 h. ago Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: Three Arik Air jets stripped of vital parts under ex

The Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada, was on Friday told that three aircraft belonging to Arik Air Nigeria Limited were allegedly stripped of critical components while under the management of...

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15 h. ago Immigration confirms death of officers in fresh terrorist attack in Kebbi

Confirming the development, Public Relations Officer of NIS, Akinsola Sheriff Akinlabi, condemned the attack and killing of three officers of the Service during the attack.

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17 h. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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21 h. ago Hong Kong fire: Government to give victims $38.5m relief fund

Tribune Online reports that the death toll rose to 128 on Friday, with authorities confirming that fire alarms across the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po “were malfunctioning”.

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