14 m. ago ‘Bring it on,’ Scotland boss Clarke welcomes Brazil clash at 2026 World Cup

Scotland boss Steve Clarke reacts to the 2026 World Cup draw, welcoming the ‘special occasion’ of facing Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in the group stage. Read More: https://punchng.com/bring-it-on-scotland-boss-clarke-welcomes-brazil-clash-at-2026-world-cup/

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3 h. ago Argentina, Spain Handed Kind Draws For 2026 World Cup (FULL LIST)

South Africa will play co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the competition. The post Argentina, Spain Handed Kind Draws For 2026 World Cup (FULL LIST) appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Stocks Consolidate As Us Inflation Worries Undermine Fed Rate Hopes

Market optimists now expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates not just this month but also on several more occasions throughout next year. The post Stocks Consolidate As Us Inflation Worries Undermine Fed Rate Hopes appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Anambra releases schedule, guidelines for August 29, 2026 LG poll

Get the full schedule and guidelines for the upcoming Anambra LG poll on August 29, 2026. ANSIEC outlines rules for primaries and campaigns. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-releases-schedule-guidelines-for-august-29-2026-lg-poll/

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4 h. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Accord party names Osun caretaker chairman, approves 2026 primary guidelines

The Accord Party Osun chapter has a new caretaker chairman, Victor Akande, as the NEC approves guidelines for the 2026 governorship primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-names-osun-caretaker-chairman-approves-2026-primary-guidelines/

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6 h. ago Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

…we will supply 20 million litres more than Nigeria needs by February 2026 projects 1.4 million barrels per day by read more Dangote pledges end to fuel queues, confirms 50 million litres daily supply

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7 h. ago Chevron commits to Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, unveils plans for 2026

Chevron Nigeria has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as a business enabler and expressed its intention to read more Chevron commits to Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, unveils plans for 2026

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9 h. ago Caesar launches crypto tax rail as Nigeria’s $92bn market faces compliance deadline

Caesar, a crypto tax rail for African markets, has commenced operations of its platform as Nigeria prepares to enforce comprehensive read more Caesar launches crypto tax rail as Nigeria’s $92bn market faces compliance deadline

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10 h. ago NAHCON unveils 15 new mandatory directives for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The statement, issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, added that the directives will guide stakeholders as preparations for the 2026 Hajj continue. Below are the 15 directives released by the Commission:

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13 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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13 h. ago IEI forecasts N868.5m profit for Q1 2026 on stronger premiums

International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) is projecting a profit after tax of N868.48 million for the first quarter (Q1) of read more IEI forecasts N868.5m profit for Q1 2026 on stronger premiums

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13 h. ago Trump to take center stage at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

Donald Trump is set to play a prominent part in the star-studded 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, mapping the path for the first 48-team finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-to-take-center-stage-at-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington/

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13 h. ago Oil sector urged to streamline operations as Esso E&P flags efficiency gaps

Nigeria’s ambition to increase crude oil production faces a critical test in operational efficiency, with industry leaders warning that policy read more Oil sector urged to streamline operations as Esso E&P flags efficiency gaps

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14 h. ago India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine

India is walking a diplomatic tightrope -- relying on strategic Russian oil imports while trying not to provoke Trump during ongoing tariff negotiations. The post India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago [EXPLAINER] 2026 Hajj: NAHCON releases 15 key rules pilgrims must note

Nigeria’s Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has issued 15 key 2026 Hajj rules for pilgrims, covering flights, medical checks, and group movements. Learn more now. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-2026-hajj-nahcon-releases-15-key-rules-pilgrims-must-note/

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15 h. ago World Cup 2026: Tuchel may keep England substitutes indoors to combat heat

England manager Thomas Tuchel discusses plans to combat the extreme World Cup 2026 heat, including possibly keeping substitutes indoors to stay cool. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-tuchel-may-keep-england-substitutes-indoors-to-combat-heat/

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15 h. ago Nollywood Should Adopt Global Production Standards – Ope Banwo

Lawyer and movie producer, Ope Banwo, has called for some reforms in Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood. The attorney who has invested into the movie industry stated that Nollywood should adopt Global Production Standards. The author said that  Nollywood must stop hiding behind the excuse, ‘Nigeria is different’. “The global market is one. If we want […]

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16 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON unveils guidelines on flights, medicals, others

NAHCON has issued new 2026 Hajj guidelines covering flights, medical fitness, and pilgrim grouping. Learn about the strict rules for Nigerian pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-hajj-nahcon-unveils-guidelines-on-flights-medicals-others/

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16 h. ago 2026 budget: Zamfara to spend N87bn on health, N86bn on agric, N65bn on education

Get the latest on Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, including the 2026 budget, his firm stance on insecurity, political defections, and key policy updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-zamfara-to-spend-n87bn-on-health-n86bn-on-agric-n65bn-on-education/

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