7 h. ago Court admits more DSS witnesses, exhibits in Owo church attack trial

Two additional witnesses on Tuesday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022, attack on the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services also tendered extra exhibits, which were admitted by Justice Emeka Nwite without Read More: https://punchng.com/court-admits-more-dss-witnesses-exhibits-in-owo-church-attack-trial/

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13 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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14 h. ago Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran as protests turn deadly

Donald Trump,  the United States president, has warned that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent read more Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran as protests turn deadly

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16 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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17 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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25 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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29 h. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Barcelona defeat

Real Madrid has sacked manager Xabi Alonso just hours after losing the King Super Cup final 3-2 to rivals Barcelona. See the club’s official statement. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-real-madrid-sack-xabi-alonso-after-barcelona-defeat/

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33 h. ago EU Offers China Alternative To Tariffs In Electric Cars Dispute

The Union in 2024 slapped tariffs of up to 35.3 per cent on EVs imported from China after an anti-subsidy probe concluded that the country's support undercut European automakers. The post EU Offers China Alternative To Tariffs In Electric Cars Dispute appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago A Kenyan trade deal becomes battleground between China and US

The signing of a trade deal between Kenya and China is being held up because of US pressure on the read more A Kenyan trade deal becomes battleground between China and US

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64 h. ago Enhancing broker compliance through transparent risk disclosure and strengthened quality control mechanisms

Introduction: The importance of transparent risk disclosure While many aspects of investor protection are always within the purview of regulatory read more Enhancing broker compliance through transparent risk disclosure and strengthened quality control mechanisms

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65 h. ago Levene Energy To Acquire Stake In Axxela Limited With $64M Afreximbank Facility

Levene Energy Development Limited is pushing to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Axxela Limited. The deal is being finalised with USD 64 million financing facility by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), to back its equity commitment to Bluecore Gas Infraco Limited, the acquiring entity. Axxela is one of West Africa’s leading gas and power […]

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65 h. ago Independent Marketers Urge Federal Govt To Stop Petrol Import As Dangote Denies Supply Disruption Claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, […]

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65 h. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Election slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, assures credible poll statewide

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66 h. ago Delta Court Bars Traffic Management Authority From Arrests, Fines

A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has stopped the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) from arresting motorists, confiscating vehicle number plates, and imposing fines. In a landmark judgment, Justice Ejiro Emudainowho ruled that such acts by DESTMA are illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void. The judge further held that DESTMA officials lack the […]

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3 d. ago IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit read more IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims

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4 d. ago PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has reviewed and updated the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections slated read more PLASIEC reviews 2026 LG election timetable, pledges credible polls statewide

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4 d. ago Seme Customs Revenue Rises By 117%, Generate N15.6bn In 2025

The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated N15.6 billion in revenue from imports between January and December 2025. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tunde Ayagbalo, the amount represents a 117 per cent increase over the N7.2 billion recorded in 2024. According to him, the […]

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4 d. ago Morning Recap: Fubara impeachment move, Dangote refinery–marketers crash, Super Eagles bonus, other top stories

Get your Nigeria news today. Top stories include a Fubara impeachment threat, a collapsed Dangote refinery deal, and updates on Super Eagles’ AFCON bonuses Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fubara-impeachment-move-dangote-refinery-marketers-crash-super-eagles-bonus-other-top-stories/

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4 d. ago Dangote refinery, marketers fuel deal crashes as imports surge

The fuel supply deal between Dangote Refinery and marketers collapsed over pricing disputes, leading to a surge in petrol imports. Find out why. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-marketers-fuel-deal-crashes-as-imports-surge/

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5 d. ago Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Mammy Market,’ Others To English Lexicon

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African countries, recognising the region’s growing influence on global English usage. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and […]

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