Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned. The post EDITORIAL: Pope Leo and the global charge for AI regulation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The police say efforts are underway to apprehend fleeing members of the gang, some of whom are believed to have escaped with gunshot injuries. The post Police name key suspects, roles in abduction of ex-Minister Adelabu’s relatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police say the gang monitored the Adegoke family's movements, routines and the schools attended by the children as part of a wider surveillance and reconnaissance operation. The post How abduction of ex-Minister Adelabu’s relatives was plotted and executed — Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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If the fathers do not rise to repair the broken walls of the gospel, this generation will plunge into brazen apostasy, and the influence of the church will be obliterated. Like a servant of God recently warned, Christianity in Nigeria may be extinct by the year 2030. If it vanished in Turkey to the least […] The post The church in the hands of angry youths, By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
We must now ask: what kind of reductionist ambition will make Goodluck Jonathan bring down his political gloves from the rafters and enter the ring against, for example, a former protégé like Senator Seriake Dickson, the national leader of Obi’s party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)? If Dr Goodluck Jonathan were my brother, I would […] The post Should Jonathan run (away)?, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
This absorbing interplay of history, memory, identity, skill, athletic ability, and entertainment is why the FIFA World Cup continues to evoke passion on a scale unknown to any other single sporting event. Whether it will leave any lasting legacies on the major questions facing our world today will be debated long after a winner is […] The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Stakeholders tells President Tinubu that his directive to stop further implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State is a direct attack and desecration of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution. The post Open Letter to President Tinubu on need to respect Rule of Law in delineation of Warri Federal Constituency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The IRGC also warned of a broader response if Israel's attacks on Lebanon continued. The post Iran attacks Israel for the first time since ceasefire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
"There have been bringing the abductees here. They bring them here, people see them, even people greet them welcome sometimes,” the police commissioner said. The post Adelabu’s Sister’s Abduction: Oyo police chief worried over failure of neighbours to report kidnappers’ hideout appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
In a statement, the Danish Football Federation reassured fans about the player's condition. The post Panic as Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of defections, resignations and party switching among political leaders, describing the development as a reflection of deeper problems within Nigeria’s political system. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, the former governor said the frequent movement of politicians from […] 2027: Odigie-Oyegun cries out over rising political defections
The Kano State Fire Service has recorded 58 fire incidents and 13 deaths across the state in the month of May 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi on Monday. According to the statement, the Director of […] Kano fire service records 58 fire incidents, 13 deaths in May
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, operating in Plateau State, have successfully rescued a pastor and his wife from a kidnappers’ den in Faggem village of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Task Force, Captain Polycarp Oteh, the pastor and his wife along […] OPEP troops rescue pastor, wife abducted by bandits in Plateau
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has said he has personally experienced stereotypes, judgment and labelling because of his Igbo ethnic background. Obi made the statement in a post on X while condemning the growing tendency to associate crime with particular ethnic groups. He said the experience was […] ‘I have suffered stereotypes as Igbo man, I understand your pain’ — Peter Obi tells Fulani
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the release of the deployment list for prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I exercise. The scheme disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Monday, informing prospective corps members that their deployment details are now available for checking. DAILY POST reports […] NYSC releases 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I deployment list
Liverpool winger, Rio Ngumoha will not be able to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, even if England requires a last-minute changes. This is due to the fact that the 17-year-old was not listed in Thomas Tuchel’s 55-man provisional squad, a decision made nearly a month ago. Although he was not […] World Cup 2026: Why Nigerian-born Liverpool star, Rio Ngumoha is not eligible to play for England
Former Ogun Central senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, alleging sustained marginalisation, rejection and unfair treatment by the party leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, who recently sought the APC governorship ticket in Ogun State, announced her decision in a resignation letter […] Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC, alleges marginalisation
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has recovered N521.8 million in outstanding Value Added Tax, VAT, from the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged revenue leakages associated with transactions processed through the Remita platform. The recovery emerged from the committee’s scrutiny of revenue remittances and compliance procedures […] Reps committee recovers N521.8m unremitted VAT from CBN
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to deepen cooperation with security agencies as part of efforts to curb rising cases of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the region. The monarch made the appeal during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival in Ile-Ife, where […] Ooni seeks stronger traditional security alliance against banditry
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has replaced some candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State, citing the need to implement a power-sharing agreement reached between both groups ahead of the elections. According to a document signed by the Kano State Chairman of the party, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, and obtained by Siyasarmu […] NDC replaces Kwankwasiyya-nominated candidates in Kano over alleged breach of power sharing agreement
As part of efforts to rid the state of insurgents, troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits’/terrorists’ informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. Captain Jamilu Muhammed Yahaya, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North Central) Operation Savannah Shield, in a statement, said troops […] Troops nab five suspected bandit informants in Niger, recover phones, cash
“We are not safe here. We are living our lives 50-50 because anything can happen at any time.” These are the words of Blessing, a HND 2 student of The Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, located in the Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State. For Blessing and thousands of other undergraduates across the state, […] Citadels of fear: Insecurity, uncertainty grip Ogun students’ community
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation Hadin Kai, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist enclave in the southern part of the state. Zulum, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, described the operation as […] Zulum commends Nigerian military over rescue of 360 abductees in Borno
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, for championing initiatives aimed at empowering the younger generation with digital knowledge and skills, especially the Nigerian girls. Speaking while conducting 185 contestants of the 2026 National Girls in ICT (NG-ICT) Competition on a tour of […] NCC commends ministerial initiative on girls ICT empowerment, hosts 185 students on excursion tour
A heightened security presence has been recorded on Sunday in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State following renewed reports of bandit activity and fears of further attacks on surrounding communities. Sources said the development prompted the emergency evacuation of the family of a former lawmaker, Tijjani OD, from the area to Abuja under heavy security […] Heightened security presence recorded in Zamfara amid fresh bandit threats
Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, across local government areas in Lagos State have called on the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to respect the outcome of the party’s governorship primary and uphold the wishes of members. The appeal was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the Forum of Local Government […] Lagos 2027: ADC chairmen urge NWC to respect governorship primary outcome
Former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba Ahmed has warned critics against causing issues between him and the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi. Datti spoke in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday while responding to criticism that he was unable to win his ward and Local Government […] Peter Obi: ‘Nobody will cause problems between me, my boss’ – Datti Ahmed
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Lagos State government to ban the operations of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada in Lagos State. Primate Ayodele said the Lagos State government should apprehend Okada riders involved in nefarious activities and sentence them to 30 years imprisonment as a […] Terrorism: Ban Okada, send operators to 30 years imprisonment – Primate Ayodele to Lagos govt
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has called for the establishment of a United States military base in Borno State, saying such a move could help combat Boko Haram insurgents operating in the North-East. Ndume made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics, where he spoke on security challenges facing the […] ‘Let Americans take over Mandara mountains’ — Ndume pushes for US military base in Borno
One of Nigeria’s commercial banks, Access Bank, risks a mass exodus of customers over poor handling of its loan service, the president of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, has said. He disclosed this in an interview with DAILY POST at the weekend. Ogunbunka was reacting to an issue between Access Bank and […] Customers may boycott Access Bank over poor services – Ogunbunka
The federal government has rescheduled the airlifting of the first batch of Nigerian citizens wanting to leave South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the country. The post Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens willing to leave S/Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.
The offshore earthquake struck at about 7:37 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located southwest of Maasim town in Sarangani province at a depth of approximately 33 kilometres, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The post Powerful earthquake hits Southern Philippines, kills 12 appeared first on Vanguard News.
The US-based Associate Professor of Epidemiology faulted the consensus arrangement that produced Senator Solomon Adeola as the APC's governorship candidate in Ogun State, describing the process as inconsistent with the party's established guidelines. The post 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo dumps APC, cites disrespect, maltreatment by party leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.
ABUJA — Venerable Emmanuel Olorunmola Ajayi, a retired Archdeacon of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has died at the age of 86. Ajayi, who devoted 41 years to active ministry across several dioceses, served under seven bishops and played a key role in translating Christian liturgy into the Ebira language. He died on June […] The post Vanguard journalist loses father at 86 appeared first on Vanguard News.
He also warned that rising ethnic and religious tensions could further strain the country’s political environment if not carefully managed, stressing the need for a return to issue-based politics. The post Dele Momodu rules out Obi, says 2027 race between Tinubu, Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.
The former vice president noted that the rescue had brought an end to the suffering of the victims and the anguish experienced by their loved ones, but warned that the country continued to face serious threats from terrorism and banditry. The post Rescue remaining kidnap victims, Atiku tells FG after freedom of 360 Borno abductees appeared first on Vanguard News.
Obi specifically defended ordinary Fulani people, arguing that many of them are unfairly judged because of crimes committed by individuals with whom they have no connection. The post ‘Crime has no ethnicity’ — Obi defends Fulani against ethnic profiling appeared first on Vanguard News.
Cartoon: 'Renewed hope, sorry, governance needs constant renewal' The post Cartoon: ‘Renewed hope, sorry, governance needs constant renewal’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
As Nigeria grapples with rising inflation, mounting debt, worsening living conditions and persistent power shortages, the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Wale-Smatt Oyerinde, has raised serious concerns The post Borrowing without visible projects worrisome — Oyerinde, NECA DG appeared first on Vanguard News.
Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to bring home Nigerians from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic tensions The post Xenophobia: 270 Nigerians arrive from South Africa today appeared first on Vanguard News.
The party urged members to remain committed to building a strong institution capable of enduring beyond current political contests and serving future generations. The post NDC rejects personality cult politics, mandates disclosure of campaign funds appeared first on Vanguard News.
It is denying families the opportunity of staying together as landlords make more money renting to different tenants than to a family bloc. The post Crushing economy: Landlords devise group renting methods to make more money appeared first on Vanguard News.
They spoke at the plenary session of the NBA, Yenagoa Branch Law Week at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board Conference Hall The post Nigeria’s future lies in tech, military strength — Jonathan, Lumumba appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Adolphus Wabara, has instituted a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking recognition of the party’s interim National Working Committee (NWC). In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026 and filed on June 4 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, the plaintiffs are asking […] The post PDP Crisis: Wabara, Babangida Aliyu, Jerry Gana, others sue INEC, seek recognition appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored supply and demand conditions in the country's forex market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 8, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
A day after offering prayers for the safe return of kidnap victims Madam Olufunmilayo Adelabu found herself facing a similar nightmare The post My daughter was kidnapped day after I prayed for victims — Adelabu’s mother appeared first on Vanguard News.
Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Moyosore Adebanjo, has deepened efforts to leverage international partnerships for grassroots development and improved service delivery by collaborating with Mayor of Brampton, His Worship Patrick Brown. This move comes after a strategic official visit to the City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, culminating in the establishment of […] The post Onigbongbo LCDA, Brampton forge ties on innovation, youth devt appeared first on Vanguard News.
Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons were abducted in the early hours of Wednesday at Elewura-Challenge in Ibadan South-West The post How we rescued Adelabu’s sister, children — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, while also pledging to double efforts at reducing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The post Insecurity: We won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
WITH the conclusion of primaries, Nigeria's 2027 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential and unpredictable contests since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Economic hardship, persistent insecurity The post 2027: Why we want Tinubu’s job— Atiku, Obi, Olawepo-Hashim, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Former vice-presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would have won the 2027 presidency if he had supported Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential poll. In the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the The post Wabara, others sue INEC as Datti says Atiku’s 2027 chances limited appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Thousands of worshippers, ministers, dignitaries and partners from across the world gathered on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Prophet T.B. Joshua in The post Thousands gather in Lagos to celebrate T.B. Joshua’s legacy five years after his passing appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
A rainstorm at the weekend wreaked havoc on the main campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), blowing off roofs and uprooting several trees. The Guardian learned that the incident exposed some student accommodation areas to the elements and The post Rainstorm damages UNN hostels, uproots trees appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Less than three months after the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) rescued victims of human trafficking in Ilado-Ogudu, Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Badagry, Lagos, the agency at the weekend paraded 24 trafficking victims and three suspects The post NSCDC rescues pregnant women, toddler, 21 others from traffickers in Badagry appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele; Co-Chair, Lagos Finance & Investment Council, Aig- Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer, Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, will headline the third edition of the The post Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele, others to speak at ‘Invest Lagos Summit’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Heirs Energies Limited‘s $750 million reserve-based lending facility has been named Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year at the EMEA Finance Project Finance Awards 2026. The award, presented in London, recognised the dual-tranche Senior Secured Reserve-Based Lending (RBL) The post Heirs Energies’ $750m financing named oil, gas deal of year appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Iran retaliated against the United States and Israel for fresh strikes in Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day. Efforts to turn a ceasefire into a settlement have The post M’East war reaches 100th day as Iran retaliates Israel’s strike on Lebanon appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Nigeria’s commitment towards the rebirth of coffee through the Nigeria Coffee Revival Initiative (NCRI) will ensure the expansion of the Nigeria export portfolio, employment opportunities for youth and women, increase foreign exchange earnings, deepen rural prosperity and support farmers income The post Coffee’s rebirth’ll ensure Nigeria export portfolio expansion, says Adegoke appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Nigeria has been projected to experience largest increase in food insecurity globally this year with 4.1 million more people to face acute hunger. This is expected to happen between June and August. The projection contained in the 2026 Global Report The post ‘Women farmers as unsung heroes of agrifood systems, food security’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Atiku Abubakar commends the rescue of 360 Boko Haram captives in Borno, urging continued efforts to free all abducted Nigerians. Read more on the Borno cap Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-hails-rescue-of-360-boko-haram-captives-in-borno/
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416 Borno residents abducted by Boko Haram in Ngoshe have been freed. Learn more about the release and calls for proper screening of the captives. Read More: https://punchng.com/416-borno-residents-regain-freedom-months-after-abduction/
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Rafael Leao is expected to miss Portugal’s friendly against Nigeria after receiving a red card. His suspension could also affect World Cup group games. Read More: https://punchng.com/leao-set-to-miss-eagles-friendly-after-red-card/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is stepping up its Ekiti election campaign with a door-to-door mobilisation drive, focusing on education, healthcare, Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-steps-up-mobilisation-with-door-to-door-campaign/
Lagos Diaspora group endorses Musiliu Obanikoro as DG for Obafemi Hamzat’s 2027 governorship campaign, citing his vast political experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-group-backs-obanikoro-as-hamzat-campaign-dg/
The Federal Government has cleared five months of Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance arrears for lecturers in federal universities. Vice-chancellors are Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-clears-five-month-allowance-arrears-for-lecturers/
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Experts call for an overhaul of Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative after over 2,000 students and teachers were abducted, highlighting urgent security reform Read More: https://punchng.com/safe-schools-experts-demand-overhaul-after-2000-students-teachers-abductions/
Oyo Muslim leaders converge to pray for divine intervention and unity to end rising banditry and kidnappings in the state, urging collective action against Read More: https://punchng.com/prayers-unity-key-to-ending-banditry-kidnappings-oyo-muslim-leaders/
Nigeria’s trade sector saw a 91.31% increase in foreign investment, attracting $65.79m in Q1 2026, reflecting renewed investor confidence and economic grow Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-sector-attracts-65-79m-foreign-investment-report/
A World Bank consultant highlights why Ogun State needs a governor with strong public finance expertise, federal influence, and a commitment to continuity Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-needs-governor-who-understands-public-finance-wbank-consultant/
A residential building in Ilorin, Kwara State, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. Learn about the Kwara fire incident and safety tips. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-residential-building-in-kwara-2/
Brou Inkosi shines as Nigeria’s top fencer at the African Fencing Championships, finishing seventh in men’s sabre. Read about Inkosi’s impressive run. Read More: https://punchng.com/inkosi-nigerias-best-performer-at-african-fencing-champs/
Residents and road users in Abule Oko, Oke-Ayo, Magboro, Ogun State, have decried the worsening condition of the community road, describing it as dangerous, slippery and a threat to lives and livelihoods, particularly during the rainy season. PUNCH Metro gathered during a visit to the community on Tuesday that the road, which stretches from Abule Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-lament-deplorable-ogun-market-road-seek-intervention/
Panic in Osogbo as a fire engulfs a plastic warehouse near a filling station and police station. Firefighters battle to contain the Osun warehouse fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-fire-guts-osun-plastic-warehouse/
The Nigeria Cricket Federation is in the running for two honours at the 2025 ICC Development Awards, which will be announced in July, after emerging as a regional winner in Africa, The PUNCH reports. On Friday, the ICC announced the 30 regional winners for the 2025 ICC Development Awards, with Nigeria leading Africa in two Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-nigeria-bag-icc-development-award-nominations/
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued 10 victims in Plateau and Kaduna states. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-kidnap-attempts-rescue-10-victims-in-plateau-kaduna/
NDLEA intercepts over 320,000 tramadol capsules concealed in building materials in Taraba, arresting a suspect and dismantling drug supply chains. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-over-320000-tramadol-capsules-in-taraba/
Lagos State launches a 500-tree planting campaign to combat extreme heat and climate change, joining a global initiative to build urban resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-500-tree-campaign-to-tackle-extreme-heat/
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Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc announces strong 2025 financial results, with significant growth in revenue, profit, and assets, reinforcing its position in Read More: https://punchng.com/mutual-benefits-records-strong-growth-across-key-metrics/
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Lagos State Government is launching a clean energy innovation challenge for secondary schools to foster interest in green technologies and sustainability s Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-plans-clean-energy-innovation-challenge-for-secondary-schools/
NANS launches a 90-day nationwide TETFund projects audit over concerns about abandonment, poor execution, and delayed delivery in tertiary institutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-begins-nationwide-tetfund-projects-audit-over-delivery-concerns/
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Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes that the current atmosphere in Nigeria doesn’t signal a nation that is gearing up for general elections—a defining democratic exercise. 0rdinarily, a few months before a general
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The Nigerian Navy has concluded a week-long celebration marking its 70th anniversary, providing an opportunity to reflect on its remarkable transformation from a modest coastal force of 11 patrol boats
Kayode Tokede MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 27 other blue-chip firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) declared an estimated N1.02 trillion income tax expenses in the first quarter (Q1)
*Ex-VP’s camp react, says former SGF going bunkers Chuks Okocha in Abuja A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has revealed how certain Northern interests plotted
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Hammed Shittu in Ilorin A former President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, weekend, said the purported ambition of his former Chief of Staff (CoS) and factional governorship candidate
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About 85 global medical professionals, scientists and policymakers participating in the ‘Science of Defeating Malaria’, leadership development course and initiative from Harvard University, USA, have commended the establishment of NASENI-Troment
*Reaffirms Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential bid Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party (AP), has officially unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general election, presenting its governorship
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James Emejo in Abuja A report by the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), yesterday criticised commercial banks for abandoning their core intermediation role to support economic growth as
Minister satisfied with quality of work on Mararaba–Keffi road Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The federal government has vowed to weed out road contractors who fail to mobilise to project sites until
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Pierre-Edouard Sterin has told the French Senate he wants to disinherit his five children entirely. The law won’t let him. read more French billionaire wants to give his $1.4bn fortune to charity, disinherits five children
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MTN Nigeria boosts public revenue with N878.7b tax remittance The Guardian Nigeria News
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