57 m. ago Sri Lanka delays education reforms after outcry over gay website link

Sri Lanka postpones major education reforms after public outcry over a gay chat website link found in a national syllabus, leading to protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/sri-lanka-delays-education-reforms-after-outcry-over-gay-website-link/

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1 hour ago Zamfara APC chieftain appeals to national chairman over exclusion from e

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, an All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain in Zamfara State and leader of the Wamban Shinkafi Democratic Front read more Zamfara APC chieftain appeals to national chairman over exclusion from e-registration  

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1 hour ago US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new supplies

The United States delivers critical military supplies to Nigeria, reinforcing the US-Nigeria security partnership to combat terrorism and extremism. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-boosts-nigerias-fight-against-terrorism-with-new-supplies/

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2 h. ago NBS To Release Two December Inflation Figures Amid CPI Spike Concerns

Citing sources within the bureau, the inflation data, scheduled for release on January 15, are projected to show an “artificially spiked” inflation rate of 31.2% for December, compared with 14.5% recorded in November. The post NBS To Release Two December Inflation Figures Amid CPI Spike Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago 2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has faulted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that political parties across the country are rallying under his leadership in a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-slams-wikes-rainbow-coalition-claim-as-misleading/

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3 h. ago Transcorp Energy, Renewvia partner on Nigeria clean power push

  Transcorp Energy Limited and Renewvia Solar Nigeria Limited signed a memorandum of understanding to develop renewable energy projects across read more Transcorp Energy, Renewvia partner on Nigeria clean power push

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3 h. ago Int’l organisations may face more job cuts globally following U.S funding withdrawal

The recent withdrawal of funding by the United States (US) from 66 international and humanitarian organisations, including several United Nations read more Int’l organisations may face more job cuts globally following U.S funding withdrawal

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4 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, read more Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with PalmPay

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5 h. ago Levene Energy acquires 30% of Axxela in strategic pivot to gas infrastructure

Levene Energy Development Limited’s acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Axxela Limited marks a strategic pivot in how local read more Levene Energy acquires 30% of Axxela in strategic pivot to gas infrastructure

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6 h. ago Premier Cool Launches “10K for 10K” Promo. Rewards 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 Each in collaboration with Palm Pay

Enter the Premier Cool promo to win ₦10,000! Partnering with PalmPay, Premier Cool is rewarding 10,000 Nigerians. Find out how to participate now. Read More: https://punchng.com/premier-cool-launches-10k-for-10k-promo-rewards-10000-nigerians-with-%e2%82%a610000-each-in-collaboration-with-palm-pay/

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6 h. ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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8 h. ago 10,000 Partners Trained As Proof Of Address Rollout Accelerates Nationwide

Over 10,000 Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been trained nationwide as Nigeria moves closer to the full activation of the Local Government Proof of Address system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to standardise address verification at the grassroots level. According to a progress update released by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the […]

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9 h. ago Barau To Distribute Tricycles, Motorcycles To Students, Headmasters

Deputy Senate president, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has announced plans to distribute tricycles and motorcycles to students, headmasters, and other beneficiaries in the Kano North Senatorial District  as part of a comprehensive empowerment programme aimed at enhancing access to education and improving livelihoods. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing yesterday by his special assistant […]

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9 h. ago Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises

The White House said Monday that Trump remained "unafraid" to deploy military force against Iran, but was pursuing diplomacy as a first resort. The post Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago ICYMI: Ghana clears $1.47bn energy debt, Mozambique ‘miracle baby’ dies and other African stories

Ghana settles $1.47bn energy sector debt to stabilise power supply The government of Ghana says it paid $1.47bn in 2025 read more ICYMI: Ghana clears $1.47bn energy debt, Mozambique ‘miracle baby’ dies and other African stories

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15 h. ago NBS’s December inflation adjustment sparks credibility concerns

Nigeria’s NBS plans an inflation adjustment for December data due to a CPI rebasing, sparking credibility concerns among economists over data manipulation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbss-december-inflation-adjustment-sparks-credibility-concerns/

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16 h. ago ‘Gombe Scrap Metal Ban Is Temporary, Not Total’, NASWDEN Clarifies

The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has clarified that the Gombe State government did not impose a total and permanent ban on scrap metal business, popularly known as Bola Jari, in the State contrary to widespread reports. According to the association, the restriction placed on scrap metal activities in […]

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17 h. ago AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi

Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the read more AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

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17 h. ago Native healer who promised Mali AFCON win arrested for €33,500 fraud

A Malian marabout who promised an Africa Cup of Nations win was arrested for fraud after taking €33,500 from supporters. The team lost in the quarter-final Read More: https://punchng.com/native-healer-who-promised-mali-afcon-win-arrested-for-e33500-fraud/

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18 h. ago Protest: NANS condemns detention of Edo varsity students, demands release

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemns the detention of 52 Edo varsity students and demands their immediate, unconditional release. Read More: https://punchng.com/protest-nans-condemns-detention-of-edo-varsity-students-demands-release/

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