55 m. ago Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown

Nigerian police arrest a prison escapee and 21 others in a nationwide police crackdown, recovering firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-prison-escapee-21-others-in-nationwide-crackdown/

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4 h. ago BUA Foods to more than double dividend payout in 2025, analysts say

BUA Foods, Nigeria’s most valuable listed company, is expected to more than double its dividend payment this year, helped by read more BUA Foods to more than double dividend payout in 2025, analysts say

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5 h. ago Meet the company helping Nigerian merchants beat queues and sell globally

For many Nigerian merchants, peak shopping periods are a double-edged sword. Foot traffic surges, but so do queues, payment delays, read more Meet the company helping Nigerian merchants beat queues and sell globally

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5 h. ago African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A bold step toward redefining Africa’s global trade story

On November 12, over 100 export-ready brands from Africa and the Caribbean gathered at the Grand Hyatt Dubai for the read more African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A bold step toward redefining Africa’s global trade story

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11 h. ago India arrests Nigerian with N195m cocaine hidden in bread loaves

A 29-year-old Nigerian woman has been arrested in India for smuggling N195m worth of cocaine, which she allegedly concealed inside bread loaves. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-arrests-nigerian-with-n195m-cocaine-hidden-in-bread-loaves/

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11 h. ago Christmas messages: Tinubu, govs preach unity, NLC rejects unfair taxation

Read the 2025 Nigerian Christmas messages from President Tinubu and governors, who preach unity. The NLC addresses economic hardship and tax justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-messages-tinubu-govs-preach-unity-nlc-rejects-unfair-taxation/

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12 h. ago Power, Pride and Podiums: Celebrating Nigerian women’s sporting triumphs

Celebrate the incredible triumphs of Nigerian women in sports during 2025. From football to athletics, discover their power, pride, and podium finishes. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-pride-and-podiums-celebrating-nigerian-womens-sporting-triumphs/

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12 h. ago Christmas: CAN urges security consciousness, Kukah decries killings

Amid ongoing violence, Nigerian Christian leaders call for heightened Christmas security. CAN urges vigilance, while Bishop Kukah decries the nation’s kill Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-can-urges-security-consciousness-kukah-decries-killings/

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13 h. ago JJC Skillz Reveals How D’banj, Don Jazzy ‘Conspired’ To Leave His Record Label

  Record producer JJC Skillz has opened up about a major fallout that occurred years ago with Nigerian music stars D’banj, Don Jazzy, and music executive Ayo Sonaiya, accusing the trio of conspiring to leave his record label, Backbone Records. Speaking on the Echoroom podcast, JJC Skillz recounted that his first connection with Don Jazzy […]

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14 h. ago Chimamanda Adichie Denies Appointment As UNN Visiting Professor

  Globally renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has dismissed reports claiming she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Adichie refuted the claims in a statement issued on Wednesday by her communications team, signed by Omawumi Ogbe, who disclosed that no such offer was ever made to the award-winning author. […]

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14 h. ago AFCON 25: Man United’s Diallo scores as Ivory Coast beat Mozambique 1

Man United’s Amad Diallo scores the lone goal as defending champions Ivory Coast secure a 1-0 win over Mozambique in their AFCON 25 Group F opener. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-25-man-uniteds-diallo-scores-as-ivory-coast-beat-mozambique-1-0/

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15 h. ago Tinubu urges religious tolerance, says no Nigerian should face persecution

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, saying no citizen should suffer persecution read more Tinubu urges religious tolerance, says no Nigerian should face persecution

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15 h. ago COAS unveils new barracks project, pledges improved welfare for soldiers

The Nigerian Army launches Phase 2 of the new army barracks in Abuja, a project aimed at improving soldier welfare and addressing accommodation shortages. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-unveils-new-barracks-project-pledges-improved-welfare-for-soldiers/

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17 h. ago VIDEO: Singer Simi flaunts baby bump in Adekunle Gold’s new music video

Nigerian singer Simi shows off her baby bump in her husband Adekunle Gold’s new music video, ‘My Love Is The Same,’ featuring their daughter Deja. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-singer-simi-flaunts-baby-bump-in-adekunle-golds-new-music-video/

Culture

19 h. ago UNN Appoints Adichie, AfDB’s Urama, James Robinson As Visiting Professors

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Ortuanya, has appointed renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, African Development Bank (AfDB) executive, Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, and Prof. James Robinson of the University of Chicago as Visiting Professors. The appointments were part of the drive to reposition the institution on the global […]

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19 h. ago No bank debits for tax defaults without court rulings – Oyedele

Nigerian tax authorities cannot make bank debits for tax defaults without a full judicial process, says Taiwo Oyedele. Learn about the legal steps. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bank-debits-for-tax-defaults-without-court-rulings-oyedele/

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19 h. ago Reps tax probe c’ttee vows swift report submission, uphold integrity

Nigeria’s House of Reps committee investigates alleged alterations in gazetted Nigerian tax laws, vowing a swift report to uphold legislative integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-tax-probe-cttee-vows-swift-report-submission-uphold-integrity/

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20 h. ago Eyesan resumes as NUPRC chief, pledges bold reforms in upstream petroleum sector

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan has assumed office as the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), replacing Gbenga read more Eyesan resumes as NUPRC chief, pledges bold reforms in upstream petroleum sector

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22 h. ago CRIMMD unveils new Lagos facility, showcasing Nigerian history

The Center for Research Information and Media Development (CRIMMD) has officially opened its new, larger facility in Lagos, Nigeria. This read more CRIMMD unveils new Lagos facility, showcasing Nigerian history

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23 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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