31 m. ago London Property Scandal: NBA Committee Reacts As Federal Govt Charges Ozekhome With Forgery

The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has described the three-count criminal charge filed against human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a welcome development. The chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, who stated this in an exclusive interview, praised […]

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4 h. ago Banditry: GOC visits Sokoto community, promises military protection

The GOC of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division visited a community displaced by Sokoto banditry, promising sustained military protection to restore normalcy. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-goc-visits-sokoto-community-promises-military-protection/

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8 h. ago Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly welcomed another child with his wife, Bewaji, while still in police custody. Sources said the singer received the news of the birth with excitement despite his current situation and has expressed a strong desire to regain his freedom in order to see his newborn […] The post Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Deputy Senate President Barau Hails Swift Police Action In Murder Of Family Of 7 In Kano

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the arrest of three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis. Senator Barau gave the commendation in a statement issued by his Special […]

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13 h. ago 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy encountered an unexpected delay at a Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. Motsepe made this known during a recent press conference, revealing that the singer was briefly held by customs officials […] The post 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Developer explains why diaspora investors are losing confidence in Nigeria

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited has explained why many Nigerians in the diaspora are becoming read more Developer explains why diaspora investors are losing confidence in Nigeria

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14 h. ago Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

Peter Mbah, Enugu State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner the Federal Government to support the read more Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

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15 h. ago Strong rental yields await investors at growth corridors in cities

One of the major trends that will play out in the Nigerian real estate investment market in 2026 is the read more Strong rental yields await investors at growth corridors in cities

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15 h. ago AFCON: Super Eagles’ bronze win will inspire Nigerians — Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulates the Super Eagles for their AFCON bronze medal win, describing the feat as an inspiration to Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-super-eagles-bronze-win-will-inspire-nigerians-akpabio/

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16 h. ago Independent to honour Nigerians with lifetime achievement, marks silver jubilee

Independent Newspapers Limited is set to recognise and honour outstanding Nigerians with lifetime achievement awards for their contributions to the read more Independent to honour Nigerians with lifetime achievement, marks silver jubilee

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16 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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18 h. ago Army pledges to protect Sokoto community after bandit attack

The Nigerian Army assures residents of a Sokoto community of sustained protection following a recent bandit attack, committing to restore normalcy and secu Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-to-protect-sokoto-community-after-bandit-attack/

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19 h. ago Joint health unions demand urgent FG action on workers’ plight

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) in Kwara State has staged a read more Joint health unions demand urgent FG action on workers’ plight

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19 h. ago NECA, NSITF push to boost workplace safety, reward compliant firms

The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have intensified efforts to raise workplace read more NECA, NSITF push to boost workplace safety, reward compliant firms

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20 h. ago Tears , Fears As Residents Paint Gory Pictures Of Kasuwan Daji Market Terrorists’ Attack

For the families of the victims of the January 3 terrorist attack on Kasuwan Daji Market, the trauma may never fade. What began as a regular market day in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, descended into a nightmare of screams and chaos. Survivors recount the horror of seeing their loved ones struck down as […]

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20 h. ago Nigeria Risks Repeating History If We Forget 1966 Coup, Civil War – Maj. Onyefuru (Rtd)

Major Godwin Onyefuru, a retired Nigerian Army officer, still carries the scars of the 1966 coup that reshaped the nation’s history. Now 84 and visually impaired, Onyefuru reflects on his harrowing experiences following the coup, including incarceration and near-death encounters. In this interview with ACHOR ABIMAJE, he recounts how his deepest regret was being unknowingly […]

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20 h. ago Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S’Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine

Get the top Nigerian news recap. Obasanjo shuns Atiku, the Super Eagles win AFCON bronze, and Minister Matawalle plans a nine-way family wedding. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-obasanjo-shuns-atiku-seagles-win-bronze-matawalles-nine-way-wedding-other-top-stories/

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20 h. ago Mixayaaemixiaaa – Egusi and Ogbono mix: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

Also described in local South Eastern parlance as Mixayaaemixiaa, Egusi–Ogbono Mix is a unique Nigerian culinary expression that blends two read more Mixayaaemixiaaa – Egusi and Ogbono mix: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

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21 h. ago African Scientists push homegrown health R&D solutions as global funding tightens

Leading scientists from eight African countries are calling for urgent, Africa-led action to strengthen the continent’s health Research and Development read more African Scientists push homegrown health R&D solutions as global funding tightens

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23 h. ago 14 Ships Laden With Petrol, Diesel, Fresh Fish Arrive Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says a total of 14 ships have arrived Apapa, Tin Can and Lekki ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge various goods. NPA stated this in its publication – ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The document noted that […]

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