13 m. ago How Benin sought Nigeria’s military help to foil coup – Minister

Benin’s Foreign Minister explains how Nigeria and ECOWAS’s swift military intervention was crucial in foiling a coup attempt against President Patrice Talo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

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73 m. ago Bird strike grounds United Nigeria flights, passengers protest

A United Nigeria bird strike led to multiple flight cancellations and passenger protests in Abuja. Learn about the incident and the airline’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/bird-strike-grounds-united-nigeria-flights-passengers-protest/

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84 m. ago Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

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5 h. ago BPP, SON partner to enforce Nigeria first policy in govt procurement

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) are collaborating to ensure that government procurement complies with the Nigeria First Policy in a bid to encourage patronage of made-in-Nigeria products. While signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS), Dr Adebowale A. Adedokun […]

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6 h. ago Oyo govt launches ‘FRILIA’, cautions residents against land misuse

“FRILIA is not just a bureaucratic checkbox; it is a pledge to every resident and community in Oyo State....

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7 h. ago Enugu govt earmarks N10bn for phase 1 of 135.4km rail project

Recall that on December 2, Mbah had laid a N1.62trn 2026 budget, christened “Budget of Renewed Momentum” before the Enugu State House of Assembly.

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8 h. ago FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the headquarters of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in read more FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations

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8 h. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ondo: Police arrest three for allegedly staging kidnapping to extort family

He explained that police operatives from the command immediately opened an investigation, while preliminary findings revealed that the supposed victim had deliberately planned his own abduction.

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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10 h. ago Niger govt uncovers coordinated fraud network masquerading as empowerment registration

The Niger State Government has uncovered a dangerous, highly coordinated fraud network operating across communities under the false guise of registering residents for Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s empowerment programmes.

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10 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

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11 h. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ABU develops blueprint on agriculture, human capacity development for Zamfara

Ahmadu Bello University has proposed a unified, evidence-based, and fully integrated intervention to

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12 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest 13 suspects, sanction inspector over viral assault

The police in Lagos State have arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the physical assault of a police inspector who was accused of stealing in a viral online video.

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12 h. ago Experts urge systematic approach to improve healthcare access

Health experts advocate for a systematic approach using implementation research to overcome barriers and improve healthcare access for new health intervent Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-systematic-approach-to-improve-healthcare-access/

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13 h. ago Reps seek to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps is set to amend the CBN Act to improve governance, transparency, and oversight, including separating the Governor and Chairman role Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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13 h. ago FCCPC seals Ikeja Disco’s head office over consumer rights violation

The FCCPC has sealed Ikeja Electric’s corporate headquarters over alleged non-compliance with regulatory orders and consumer rights violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-seals-ikeja-discos-head-office-over-consumer-rights-violation/

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s political class sabotaging national progress, says Emir Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, alleges Nigeria’s political class deliberately sabotages national progress for personal gain, viewing public office as busi Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-political-class-sabotaging-national-progress-says-emir-sanusi/

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13 h. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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