Drug Abuse: Kano arrests 380 suspects, secures 230 convictions
The chairman said two rubber-solution dealers had been convicted for exposing about 43 underage children involved in street scavenging to intoxicating substances.
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Niger Delta can’t afford another era of instability — MOSIEND
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has urged the Presidency and other stakeholders to protect stability and continuity at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), saying the region cannot a...
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Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed cases
Nigeria has recorded 259 Lassa fever deaths from 1,086 confirmed cases in 2026, with the case-fatality rate at 23.9 per cent, above the 18.6 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025 The post Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed cases appeared ...
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2027: Obi will restore fuel subsidy in ‘different form’ — Kwankwaso
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said a government led by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would reintroduce fuel subsidy, but through a different approach. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said t...
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NMDPRA’s new fuel rules trigger pushback from marketers
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Monday convened stakeholders and marketers following several reactions to its proposed Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations 2026. The post NMDPRA’s new fuel rules trigge...
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Constitution doesn’t recognise ‘working’ vacation – ADC challenges National Assembly over Tinubu’s absence
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the National Assembly to clarify the constitutional status of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his prolonged absence from Nigeria. The opposition party questioned whether the constitutional procedure for transferring presidenti...
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With Tinubu, Shettima abroad, who is running Nigeria – ADC asks
By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday questioned who is exercising Nigeria’s presidential powers as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima remain outside the country. The opposition party said Tinubu’s absence had crossed t...
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Obtain medicines from legitimate sources to avoid complications- PSN warns Nigerians
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has advised Nigerians to obtain their medicines from legitimate sources to avoid complications and other health related challenges. PSN also advised Nigerians to avoid self-medication and seek professional assistance before taking drugs...
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FG targets tougher rules to curb monopoly, market abuse in petroleum sector
The Federal Government has proposed new regulations through the NMDPRA to curb monopoly, price fixing, and market abuse in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-tougher-rules-to-curb-monopoly-market-abuse-in-petroleum-sector/...
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34-year-old Nigerian killed in South Africa, NUSA demands probe
The Nigerian Union in South Africa has demanded a probe into the death of a 34-year-old Nigerian, Christian Nnaemeka, after an alleged attack in Johannesbu Read More: https://punchng.com/34-year-old-nigerian-killed-in-south-africa-nusa-demands-probe/...
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Transfer: Orban set for permanent Amedspor move
Gift Orban is expected to join Turkish Super Lig newcomers, Amedspor on a permanent transfer following his impressive start to life at the club. Orban linked up with Besnik Hasi’s side on loan from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in July. The Nigeria international has so far registe...
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‘If not in Nigeria, Tinubu should be at UNGA’ – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend his working vacation in Europe, saying he should be in Nigeria addressing the security and economic challenges facing citizens. The party also faulted the President for not attending the ...
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CBN Governor Cardoso reveals Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $55bn, best in 18 years
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the country’s foreign reserves, which have hit $55 billion, are in the best position in 18 years. He made this disclosure while briefing journalists at the end of the apex bank’s 307th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC...