71 m. ago Funso Doherty flags poor priorities in Lagos N4.2trn 2026 budget

Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate, has raised serious concerns over alleged errors, lack of transparency and misplaced priorities in read more Funso Doherty flags poor priorities in Lagos N4.2trn 2026 budget

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94 m. ago Afrobeats still a baby, we should stop overhyping it —Don Jazzy

Mavin Records founder and ace music producer Don Jazzy has shed light on the dynamics of running a record label, maintaining respect for artistes, and navigating the evolving landscape of Afrobeats. He spoke during a question-and-answer session on X on Friday, monitored by R. Addressing the recurring issue of record label bosses allegedly disrespecting their […]

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3 h. ago NNPCL seeks pipeline communities support to meet 2mbpd 2026 crude oil budget target

…Commends partnership between pipeline protection firm and communities The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has taken its plans to read more NNPCL seeks pipeline communities support to meet 2mbpd 2026 crude oil budget target

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7 h. ago How motorcyclists killed my son after seizing his bike – Grieving mother

A grieving mother recounts how motorcyclists killed her son, Chigozie Okey, after a dispute over a bike. She shares her pain and struggles for justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-motorcyclists-killed-my-son-after-seizing-his-bike-grieving-mother/

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9 h. ago Trump vows retaliation after ISIS attack on US forces in Syria

An alleged ISIS gunman killed two US troops and an interpreter in a deadly attack in Palmyra, Syria. President Trump has vowed ‘very serious retaliation’. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-vows-retaliation-after-isis-attack-on-us-forces-in-syria/

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10 h. ago EFCC: Malami Denies Ownership Of 46 Unlawful Bank Accounts, Link With Abacha Loot

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has rejected the allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of operating 46 unlawful bank accounts. According to his media aide, Bello Doka, Malami has no link with the loot of the late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha or has a hand […] The post EFCC: Malami Denies Ownership Of 46 Unlawful Bank Accounts, Link With Abacha Loot appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NIMASA disowns Supertanker seized by US over alleged crude theft

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has distanced Nigeria from a Supertanker, Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), SKIPPER, read more NIMASA disowns Supertanker seized by US over alleged crude theft

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23 h. ago ATBU disowns youths over disruption of Senate public hearing

"The ATBU prides itself on graduating disciplined students who have continuously been good ambassadors...

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24 h. ago US Unseals Warrant For Oil Tanker Seized Off Venezuelan Coast

President Donald Trump's administration has been piling pressure on Venezuela for months, with a major naval buildup in the region that has been accompanied by deadly strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing nearly 90 people. The post US Unseals Warrant For Oil Tanker Seized Off Venezuelan Coast appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago US Congressman set to brief Trump on alleged genocide in Nigeria

A United States congressional delegation led by Riley Moore, Congressman, has concluded fact-finding mission to Nigeria amid escalating allegations of read more US Congressman set to brief Trump on alleged genocide in Nigeria

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32 h. ago Refiners push for crude as Dangote slashes petrol price by N129

Dangote Refinery drops its petrol gantry price, sparking calls from CORAN for more crude supply to local refineries to make fuel more affordable for Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/refiners-push-for-crude-as-dangote-slashes-petrol-price-by-n129/

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33 h. ago Jude Okoye’s $1m theft trial: Witness says defendant’s wife owns 800,000 shares in accused company

“My lord, we own an entertainment company together, and I discovered another company diverting our funds called...

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33 h. ago How influencer allegedly used AI to run $8m romance scam — US prosecutors

The United States (US) prosecutors have disclosed how a Ghanaian social media influencer, Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica and also identified as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to run a romance-fraud network that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million.

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38 h. ago Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into the pricing frameworks used by some domestic read more Airfare surge: FCCPC deepens investigation into alleged exploitative airline practices

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38 h. ago Court fixes February 26 for judgment in Abba Kyari’s asset declaration case

A Federal High Court sets February 26, 2026, for judgment in the Abba Kyari case involving alleged failure to declare assets as charged by the NDLEA. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-february-26-for-judgment-in-abba-kyaris-asset-declaration-case/

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41 h. ago US Sanctions Maduro’s Relatives As Venezuela War Fears Build

The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast to a port in the United States. The post US Sanctions Maduro’s Relatives As Venezuela War Fears Build appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 h. ago Minister Adelabu Petitions DSS Over Primate Ayodele’s Alleged N150m ‘Spiritual Intercession’ Demand

  Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has accused Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, of attempting to extort N150m from him under the guise of “spiritual intercession” to secure his victory in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. In a petition dated October 13, 2025, signed by Bolaji Tunji, […]

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42 h. ago Adelabu Rejects Cleric’s N150m ‘Spiritual Intercession’ Demand, Files Petition For Blackmail

Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has accused Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Oke Afa, Lagos, of blackmail and attempting to extort N150 million from him. The minister alleged that Ayodele demanded the money in exchange for “spiritual intercession” to secure Adelabu’s victory as governor of Oyo State in the […]

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42 h. ago ‘Cubana Protecting Our interest’, Amakaeze Siblings Disown Brother’s Claims On Disputed Abuja Property

Siblings of Rev. Chidiebere Amakaeze have protested following his claims against nightclub entrepreneur, Obi Cubana, insisting that the businessman was not indebted in anyway to the family. In a now viral video, they claimed Cubana had in fact supported them for years. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Nwem Amakaeze, the immediate younger brother […]

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43 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Peace Corps Commandant, Finance Director Over Alleged N60m Fraud

The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, December 11, 2025, arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon, and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja. The defendants were […]

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