1 hour ago Heirs Insurance Travel Festival signals new era for of inclusive travel ecosystem for Africans

The inaugural Heirs Insurance Travel Festival held recently has delivered an unforgettable experience signalling new era of inclusive travel ecosystem read more Heirs Insurance Travel Festival signals new era for of inclusive travel ecosystem for Africans

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6 h. ago Indonesia floods kill more than 750 as evacuations top one million

More than 750 people have been killed and over one million evacuated after Indonesia floods and landslides swept across Sumatra this week,

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10 h. ago Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the abrupt exit of  Abubakar read more Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

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16 h. ago Doing business: Why Nigeria ranks poorly on registering property —Minister

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has explained that Nigeria performed poorly at the last World Bank during business ranking on registering property due to excessive procedures, long timelines, and high costs. This, he said, created uncertainty for investors and unnecessary hardship for citizens. The minister, therefore, called on state […]

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22 h. ago Airline operators seek NASS intervention for tax reform implementation

The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, on Monday disclosed that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) are seeking an audience with the National Assembly (NASS) to explain the many negative effects the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will have on the aviation sector if implemented.

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22 h. ago Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

In Jada, the serene hometown of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the atmosphere was festive. The occasion was a read more Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

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23 h. ago Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Wraps First Edition as Livespot360 Redefines Multi

Entertainment Week Africa Closes with Milestones for Talent, Investment & Culture ● 28,683 attendees across 8+ countries and 50+ industries read more Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Wraps First Edition as Livespot360 Redefines Multi-Venue Cultural Programming

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24 h. ago Governor Otu Honours Predecessors, Lights Up Christmas Tree To Usher In Yuletide Season

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Sunday night, honoured his predecessors as he switched on the 2025 Christmas Tree and festive lights at the Calabar Cenotaph, signalling the start of the Christmas season and a renewed spirit of unity and continuity in governance. Addressing a colourful gathering of residents, artistes and dignitaries, Governor […]

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27 h. ago Bundesliga: Bayern ‘right’ not to sign Sesko, Gittens — Official

Bayern President Uli Hoeneß explains the club’s transfer policy, defending the decision to pass on signing young talents like Sesko and Gittens. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-bayern-right-not-to-sign-sesko-gittens-official/

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30 h. ago ‘When you start with violence, you will reap violence’, Obaseki fires back at Okpebholo

“This week, this governor had a disgraceful press conference, where he was threatening me. Somebody born in Oredo. This is a villager threatening me that I cannot come to Benin, and that when I come, he will show me. Me...

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33 h. ago CAF Schools Championship: Nigeria To Battle CIV, Benin In Ouagadougou

Nigeria will tackle teams from Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for this year’s CAF Schools Football Championship. The zonal qualifying tournament will take place in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, this week. The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though […]

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37 h. ago Lagos Demolitions Shake Banks As Collateral Homes Crumble To Bulldozers

A wave of demolitions sweeping across Lagos—stretching from Ikota and Lekki to Oworonshoki and Ajao Estate—is beginning to send deep tremors through Nigeria’s financial system. What started as a government campaign to reclaim drainage channels and waterways is now exposing a dangerous fault line at the heart of the banking sector: the fragility of real […]

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41 h. ago Antimicrobial resistance: Global threat deepened by Nigeria’s fragile health system

By Adewale A. Adetoye THE conversation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) cannot be confined to a single awareness week. While the world marked the 2025 AMR Awareness Week recently, the reality confronting us in Nigeria is that this threat is alive every day, in every hospital ward, every pharmacy counter, every community, and every home. AMR […]

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45 h. ago Lagos to unveil new waterfront experience for Detty December

Lagos is enhancing its waterfront experience for Detty December with major reforms, aiming to boost tourism and create a globally appealing festive destina Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-new-waterfront-experience-for-detty-december/

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49 h. ago Delta: Police arrest suspect over alleged murder of retired female judge

One person has been arrested by the police in Delta State, while another is on the run in connection with the murder of a retired female judge in Asaba, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, last week Monday.

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50 h. ago Bishop Kukah insists no Christian genocide in Nigeria, gives reasons

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there's no Christian genocide in Nigeria, explaining that number of people killed doesn’t amount to genocide.

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58 h. ago National Sports Commission Launches Host City Infrastructure Fund

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the launch of a sports-infrastructure support program aimed at strengthening facilities in states selected to host upcoming editions of the National Sports Festival (NSF). A statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), explained that the landmark initiative is designed to guarantee that host […]

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59 h. ago Behind the Emotional Distance: The reality of Schizoid Personality Disorder

Last week, we explored paranoid personality disorder, stepping into Cluster A of personality disorders. We saw how deep mistrust and suspicion shape a person’s life and relationships, often without the individual realizing the effect of their behaviour. This week, we turn to another member of Cluster A: Schizoid Personality Disorder, a condition characterized by detachment, […]

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61 h. ago Financial Action Task Force Grey List Exit Restores $30bn In Lost Investment Potential – Cardoso

Nigeria, in the first 10 months of the year, recorded a total of $20.98 billion in foreign capital inflow, a 70 per cent rise over total inflows in 2024, governor of the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has revealed. This is even as he said, $30 billion in potential investments is being reclaimed following […]

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62 h. ago Gospel star, Ogunwumiju, sparks Yuletide season with two songs

By Seyi Sokoya Gospel star Ife Ogunwumiju is bringing excitement to the festive season with the release of her latest project, “The Gift of Christmas Vol. 9,” which is set to drop on December 1. This new edition of her long-running Christmas series features two fresh tracks designed to energize celebrations and inspire worship during […]

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