1 hour ago Leprosy patients groan as drug shortage persists for two years — Dermatologists

Nigerian dermatologists raise alarm over a two-year leprosy drug shortage, leaving patients without treatment and risking disability and community spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-patients-groan-as-drug-shortage-persists-for-two-years-dermatologists/

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4 h. ago Selective buying lifts NGX by N3.45bn, NPF microfinance, Morison lead gainers

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market performance shows a slight N3.45bn gain, lifted by selective buying. NPF Microfinance and Morison lead the gainers’ char Read More: https://punchng.com/selective-buying-lifts-ngx-by-n3-45bn-npf-microfinance-morison-lead-gainers/

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7 h. ago Military kills dozens of terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in one week – DHQ

Nigerian military operations led to dozens of neutralized terrorists, 100 arrested suspects, and 29 rescued victims in one week, according to the DHQ. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-dozens-of-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-in-one-week-dhq/

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8 h. ago Soldiers uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, arrest suspect

Nigerian troops have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Nasarawa State, arresting a suspect and recovering locally fabricated pistols and tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-uncover-illegal-arms-factory-in-nasarawa-arrest-suspect/

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9 h. ago Binance Wallet Expands AI Discovery Tools While Buyers Shift Focus to ZKP as Stage 2 Goes Live

As Binance Wallet adds AI discovery tools, buyers eye ZKP. Discover why ZKP Stage 2, with its capped supply and burn mechanism, is gaining attention. Read More: https://punchng.com/binance-wallet-expands-ai-discovery-tools-while-buyers-shift-focus-to-zkp-as-stage-2-goes-live/

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10 h. ago Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Nigerian military has submitted to President Bola Tinubu the report of its investigation into what it described as acts read more Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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10 h. ago Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

The Nigerian Eurobond yields trended lower, compressing by six basis points to 7.05 percent last week from 7.11 percent the read more Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

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11 h. ago DHQ finally confirms coup attempt, indicted officers to face military trial

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirms a Nigerian coup attempt. Indicted officers will now face a military trial following a comprehensive investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-finally-confirms-coup-attempt-indicted-officers-to-face-military-trial/

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12 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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14 h. ago 30 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports 30 ships are expected for Lagos ports arrival between Jan 26 and Feb 6, carrying petroleum, food, and other good Read More: https://punchng.com/30-vessels-to-arrive-lagos-ports-with-petroleum-products-food-npa/

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16 h. ago Firm launches initiative to offer access to human agents for big loans, investments

A Nigerian fintech firm known as Sycamore has launched an initiative that offers guaranteed access to human agents for big read more Firm launches initiative to offer access to human agents for big loans, investments

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17 h. ago EPL watch parties enliven Nigerian fans in Man United–Arsenal classic

Football fans across Nigeria took centre stage on Sunday night as MTN Nigeria transformed the classic Premier League clash between read more EPL watch parties enliven Nigerian fans in Man United–Arsenal classic

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17 h. ago FULL LIST: Nigerians dominate top 10 Africa’s biggest streamers in 2026

Discover Africa’s biggest streamers in 2026. See the full top 10 list, dominated by Nigerian creators like Carter Efe, Shank Comics, and Enzo. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigerians-dominate-top-10-africas-biggest-streamers-in-2026/

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19 h. ago Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded major operational successes against Boko Haram splinter groups and armed bandits in Niger read more Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

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21 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

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27 h. ago Insurgency: Ndume lauds repatriation of Nigerians displaced to Cameroon

Senator Ali Ndume commends the successful Nigerian repatriation of citizens displaced by insurgency, praising federal and Borno state government efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-ndume-lauds-repatriation-of-nigerians-displaced-to-cameroon/

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32 h. ago Dyche hails Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal in Nottingham Forest win over Brentford

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has praised Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian striker scored his first goal in nearly a read more Dyche hails Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal in Nottingham Forest win over Brentford

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35 h. ago Troops kill six terrorists, rescue underage victim in Zamfara

Nigerian troops neutralized six terrorists and rescued a kidnapped girl during a security operation in Zamfara’s Sububu Forest, dismantling insurgent camps Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-six-terrorists-rescue-underage-victim-in-zamfara/

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40 h. ago Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

In its renewed fight against dollarisation of the economy, the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission read more Kwara court jails Bureau De Change operator for operating without licence

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41 h. ago DoTheDream YDI moves energy justice debate to CSW70, appoints Afanu as planning chair

DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative (DoTheDream YDI), a Nigerian-founded youth development organisation with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and read more DoTheDream YDI moves energy justice debate to CSW70, appoints Afanu as planning chair

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