7 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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11 h. ago Adeleke decries illegal tenure elongation by APC chairmen, fingers Oyetola

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has decried the illegal extension of self-awarded tenure by chairmen and councillors of the read more Adeleke decries illegal tenure elongation by APC chairmen, fingers Oyetola

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14 h. ago 15 Die, 28 Missing As Ferry With 350 Passengers Sinks In Philippines

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after a passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan, officials have said. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that 316 passengers have so far been rescued, while 28 others remained missing following the incident. The ferry, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, […]

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19 h. ago Tax Laws Alteration: Downplaying Minority Caucus Report Bad, Says Chair

The House of Representatives’ Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the alleged Illegal alterations on the Gazetted Tax laws, has said downplaying its report is tantamount to calling for impunity. The minority caucus committee, in its interim report released in Abuja over the weekend, said a comparison of the Certified True Copy made public by the […]

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26 h. ago NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin at Abuja airport

NDLEA operatives arrest a Brazilian woman at Abuja airport, foiling a major trafficking attempt with a N3bn heroin seizure concealed in coffee packs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-brazilian-lady-with-n3bn-heroin-at-abuja-airport/

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32 h. ago Pregnant woman dies after botched delivery in Ondo illegal clinic

A pregnant woman dies after a botched delivery at an illegal clinic in Ondo. Police have arrested a couple in connection with the illegal clinic death. Read More: https://punchng.com/pregnant-woman-dies-after-botched-delivery-in-ondo-illegal-clinic/

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36 h. ago Police arrest seven workers for stealing  ₦20m goods in Ondo

Ondo police arrest seven suspects, including employees, in a ₦20.45 million theft case. The suspects confessed to stealing goods from a shop in Ore. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-workers-for-stealing-%e2%82%a620m-goods-in-ondo/

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38 h. ago NDLEA seizes 30kg heroin hidden in coffee packs, arrests Brazilian

NDLEA makes a massive heroin seizure, arresting a Brazilian woman with 30kg of heroin hidden in coffee packs at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-30kg-heroin-hidden-in-coffee-packs-arrests-brazilian/

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39 h. ago Police arrest three over killing of suspected robber in C’River

Police in Cross River arrest three suspects involved in a mob action in Calabar against an alleged robber who later died. Authorities condemn the act. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-killing-of-suspected-robber-in-criver/

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41 h. ago Ekiti expanding access to healthcare with three new hospitals – Commissioner

The Ekiti State Government is expanding healthcare access by constructing three new general hospitals to enhance quality care delivery for all residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-expanding-access-to-healthcare-with-three-new-hospitals-commissioner/

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44 h. ago Local Refineries Low Diesel Production Reinforces Huge Import Receipts

Low diesel output by local modular refineries is pushing Nigeria to rely heavily on importation of the products. Also, the 650,000 barrels a day Dangote refinery produces well over the combined production capacity of existing modular refineries in the country. Reports indicate that underperformance, outages and delays at regional refineries have limited local supply responses […]

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45 h. ago No shelter, no safety: Makoko pregnant women fear for newborns

Makoko demolition leaves pregnant women displaced, sleeping in canoes without shelter or antenatal care, increasing risks of hypertension and preterm birth Read More: https://punchng.com/no-shelter-no-safety-makoko-pregnant-women-fear-for-newborns/

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54 h. ago Man Shot By Federal Agents In Minneapolis Has Died, Says Police Chief

The officer who fired the shots that killed Good, Jonathan Ross, has neither been suspended nor charged. The post Man Shot By Federal Agents In Minneapolis Has Died, Says Police Chief appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago FG ties incentives to reforms in primary healthcare, education

Nigeria’s FG launches the HOPE-GOV program, tying incentives to measurable healthcare and education reforms to improve service delivery and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-ties-incentives-to-reforms-in-primary-healthcare-education/

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3 d. ago Reps. Panel Finally Confirms Gazetted Tax Laws Were Forged After Tinubu’s Assent

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has confirmed that some of Nigeria’s recently gazetted tax laws were illegally altered after being passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was disclosed in an interim report of the Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws, set up to […] The post Reps. Panel Finally Confirms Gazetted Tax Laws Were Forged After Tinubu’s Assent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Afternoon recap: National grid collapses, woman dies in Abuja after visiting boyfriend, FG bans meter charges, other top stories

Get the afternoon recap on Nigeria’s national grid collapse, the FG’s ban on meter charges, a woman’s death in Abuja, and other top stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-national-grid-collapses-woman-dies-in-abuja-after-visiting-boyfriend-fg-bans-meter-charges-other-top-stories/

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3 d. ago Kuru Attack: Plateau PDP Demands Action, Accuses Govt Of Failing To Protect Lives

The condemnation comes barely a day after the Nigerian Army confirmed that seven illegal miners were shot dead in the early hours of Thursday in Kuru. The post Kuru Attack: Plateau PDP Demands Action, Accuses Govt Of Failing To Protect Lives appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Over 300, 000 Makoko Residents Displaced Amid Demolition Crisis

The operation is the latest of a campaign to remove what the Lagos State government describes as illegal structures and, critics say, reclaim waterfront land for real-estate development. The post Over 300, 000 Makoko Residents Displaced Amid Demolition Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Aiyedatiwa calls for collaboration with public, private institutions 

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed the readiness of his administration to partner with relevant government agencies and read more Aiyedatiwa calls for collaboration with public, private institutions 

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4 d. ago Aiyedatiwa seeks collaboration with public, private institutions

Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa plans to partner with public and private institutions like NASRDA to accelerate economic growth and Ondo State development. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-seeks-collaboration-with-public-private-institutions/

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