57 m. ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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59 m. ago National Council On Sports Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Approves New Games Structure, Hosts Up To 2030

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

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4 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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5 h. ago Nasarawa Rice, “NASACCO GOLD” Will Boost Nigeria’s Food Security Drive – Gov. Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said “NASACCO GOLD”, the planned branded rice cultivated by the state government, would enhance the federal government’s food security drive. “NASACCO GOLD”, an initiative of the state government in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, is expected to hit the market nationwide at the end of […]

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8 h. ago Chess champion Tunde Onakoya immortalised in children’s book

A child who’s not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth —Onakoya Many people, including children and young people, would find it difficult to believe that a mere board game like chess can change the life of someone, especially if that someone is from a broken home, a poor background, […]

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14 h. ago CBN to unveil FX manual to further strengthen market participation, naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Friday that it would soon unveil a revised foreign exchange manual aimed read more CBN to unveil FX manual to further strengthen market participation, naira

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14 h. ago UNIPORT Student Sentenced To Death For Girlfriend’s Murder In Rivers

The judge described the convict’s actions as “intentional, calculated, and chillingly coordinated,” noting that testimonies from witnesses and exhibits tendered in court “left no room for contradiction”. The post UNIPORT Student Sentenced To Death For Girlfriend’s Murder In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Governor Sule, Tuggar, Alake, Others Hail Hasetins’ $400m Earth Processing Plant

Eminent Nigerians have described the initiative by an indigenous firm, Hasetins Commodities Limited, to set up a $400 million rare earth/critical metals processing plant as a game changer in the nation’s industrialisation efforts. They include Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State; Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar; his Solid Minerals Development counterpart, Dele Alake; Nasarawa State […]

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18 h. ago Rivers court sentences UNIPORT student to death for killing girlfriend

A Rivers State High Court has sentenced UNIPORT student Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-court-sentences-uniport-student-to-death-for-killing-girlfriend/

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18 h. ago FG plans 30% local processing of raw materials before export

Nigeria’s new local processing policy mandates 30% value addition on raw materials before export to boost industrialization, create jobs, and grow the econ Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-30-local-processing-of-raw-materials-before-export/

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18 h. ago Rivers Court Sentences Student To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced Damian Okoligwe, a 400-level Petrochemical Engineering student at the University of Port Harcourt, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student at the same university. Twenty-six-year-old Okoligwe was found guilty of killing Justina at his residence […]

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19 h. ago Over 100 children receive care at Bayelsa sickle cell outreach

A sickle cell outreach in Bayelsa by NDDC & SCAIIN provided medical care to over 100 children, offering consultations, meds, and support to improve managem Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-children-receive-care-at-bayelsa-sickle-cell-outreach/

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20 h. ago Police dismiss fake document on withdrawal of security officers from CJN, others

The Nigeria Police Force debunks a viral fake document about the immediate withdrawal of security from VIPs, clarifying the process is phased and professio Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-fake-document-on-withdrawal-of-security-officers-from-cjn-others/

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22 h. ago Rivers househelp stabs employer’s daughter to death, takes own life

A househelp in Rivers State allegedly kills her employer’s 7-year-old daughter before taking her own life. Police are now investigating the murder-suicide. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-househelp-stabs-employers-daughter-to-death-takes-own-life/

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22 h. ago NEPZA reports record N18bn revenue surge at Kano Free Trade Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced an unprecedented revenue surge at the Kano Free Trade Zone, marking read more NEPZA reports record N18bn revenue surge at Kano Free Trade Zone

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22 h. ago When sustainability meets culture: How creative innovation is shaping Africa’s circular economy

Drive through any Nigerian city and you’ll see them: mountains of discarded tyres behind mechanic workshops, in empty lots, and read more When sustainability meets culture: How creative innovation is shaping Africa’s circular economy

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23 h. ago Coastal Highway: Federal Government Begins Payment Of Compensation To Cross River Land Owners

The Federal Government has commenced paying compensation to property owners and farmers affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Cross River State. The Federal Comptroller of Works in Cross River State, Engr. Yinka Onafuye, who disclosed this, said between 700 to 1,000 affected persons have been captured for payment based on valuations carried out […]

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23 h. ago FG begins direct compensation for Lagos–Calabar Coastal highway in Cross River

The Federal Government has begun direct compensation payments to property owners and farmers affected by the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project in Cross River State.

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23 h. ago FMCG product distributors seek stronger business environment in Ibadan

“What we need is steady light. Once we have that, investors will come and the economy will grow

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23 h. ago Rivers Assembly mulls emergency on education, decries looting of public schools

The Rivers State House of Assembly has decried the state of facilities and teaching staff in some public schools, while read more Rivers Assembly mulls emergency on education, decries looting of public schools

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