4 h. ago Obaseki’s cousin, Pedro, heads to court over abduction, rights violation 

Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has resolved to seek legal redress over what read more Obaseki’s cousin, Pedro, heads to court over abduction, rights violation 

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8 h. ago Nigeria, UAE Ports Group Sign Landmark MoU On Maritime Development

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital transformation. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marks a major milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations […]

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9 h. ago Ondo LG chair raises the alarm over abduction of APC chieftain

Ilaje LG Chairman raises alarm over the abduction of APC chieftain, Owoloemi Emorioloye, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Security agencies are investigating. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-lg-chair-raises-the-alarm-over-abduction-of-apc-chieftain/

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13 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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16 h. ago Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/

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19 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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19 h. ago Governor Kefas Inaugurates Key Institutions To Accelerate Development

Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has inaugurated members of two key committees, one agency and two commissions to strengthen governance and accelerate development across the state. Governor Kefas, who performed the inauguration ceremony at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, said the institutions were established to improve the livelihood and ensure effective service delivery to […]

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30 h. ago Qatar Airways Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Lagos Over Technical Fault

A Qatar Airways aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, after developing a technical fault mid-air. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the aircraft was carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members when it encountered the problem […]

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33 h. ago NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Rent set to soar, BUA, MTN, Dangote top market, Kogi IRS payment, twin tragedy

Africa’s biggest gold producer to double royalties, end stability deals https://businessday.ng/news/article/ghana-to-double-royalties-scrap-stability-deals/ Ghana plans to scrap long-term mining stability agreements and read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Rent set to soar, BUA, MTN, Dangote top market, Kogi IRS payment, twin tragedy

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36 h. ago “Stop Negotiating With Bandits, They Don’t Fear God” — Defence Minister Christopher Musa Advises Governors

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called on state governments to stop negotiating with bandits, warning that such engagements weaken ongoing military operations. Musa made the call during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he said dialogue with criminal groups only emboldens them and complicates the work of security agencies. According to him, bandits are […] The post “Stop Negotiating With Bandits, They Don’t Fear God” — Defence Minister Christopher Musa Advises Governors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigeria Faces Worst Hunger In Decade As Aid Cuts Hit Northeast, UN Warns

Funding shortfalls in 2025 had already forced WFP to scale back nutrition programmes in Nigeria, affecting more than 300,000 children, after the agency warned that nearly 35 million people could go hungry as its resources ran out in December. The post Nigeria Faces Worst Hunger In Decade As Aid Cuts Hit Northeast, UN Warns appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Morning recap: Alaafin considers lawsuit over rotational leadership, Rivers political showdown, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Alaafin may sue over council leadership, Rivers lawmakers move to impeach Gov. Fubara, and Nigerians hide in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-considers-lawsuit-over-rotational-leadership-rivers-political-showdown-other-top-stories/

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48 h. ago Insecurity: Interior, Defence Ministers Push For United Military

In a renewed push to confront banditry, terrorism and other security threats facing the country, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), have reaffirmed the federal fovernment’s commitment to a coordinated, intelligence-driven security strategy. Both ministers emphasised that stronger collaboration between internal and external security agencies […]

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55 h. ago ‘There Won’t Be Help From Anybody’, EFCC Warns Corrupt Politicians, Others In Cryptic Message

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, warned corrupt politicians, civil servants, and fraudsters, saying there won’t be help for them from anywhere when they get caught in the agency’s net. EFCC gave the warning in a cryptic message written in Pidgin English and posted on its verified social media handles shortly after […]

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56 h. ago Africa’s biggest gold producer to double royalties, end stability deals

Ghana is set to scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and sharply raise royalty rates as part of a broad read more Africa’s biggest gold producer to double royalties, end stability deals

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58 h. ago Man City agree deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace England defender Marc Guehi this month during the read more Man City agree deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi

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58 h. ago Rivers Assembly Directs CJ To Probe Alleged Gross Misconduct Allegations Against Fubara, Odu

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally resolved to request the State’s Chief Judge (CJ) to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct levelled against them by the Assembly. The resolution was adopted on Friday during the House plenary with 25 lawmakers voting in support, in […]

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62 h. ago Food Security: NASENI Commences Construction Of Agric Incubation Centre At Uni Abuja

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art Agricultural Incubation Centre at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, to enhance food security and innovation. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Information, New Media and Protocol at the Agency, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the project, located on […]

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69 h. ago Japan, US agree to expand missile cooperation, joint military drills

Japan and the US agree to expand military cooperation, including joint missile production and drills, to counter rising pressure from China in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-us-agree-to-expand-missile-cooperation-joint-military-drills/

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3 d. ago Alaafin kicks as Makinde installs Ladoja chairman of Obas council

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the State Council of Obas, naming Olubadan Ladoja as chair. The Alaafin of Oyo refutes claims of an agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-kicks-as-makinde-installs-ladoja-chairman-of-obas-council/

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