JUST IN: Kano anti-drug task force arrests fleeing suspect in Rivers State
Announcing the arrest on Thursday, the Chairman of the Task Force, Muhuyi Magaji, confirmed that the suspect has been extradited to Kano to face prosecution.
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Insecurity: Tinubu to boost Air Force with five new helicopters
President Bola Tinubu is set to induct five new helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force fleet to strengthen military operations against insecurity in the c Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-tinubu-to-boost-air-force-with-five-new-helicopters/...
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Qatar’s Barzan Holdings seeks to deepen defense partnerships with Nigeria
Qatar’s Barzan Holdings has said it is working to deepen defense partnership with Nigeria even as considers opportunities to supply defense equipment and develop commercial relationships. The post Qatar’s Barzan Holdings seeks to deepen defense partnerships with Nigeria appeared ...
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Oshiomhole defends Tinubu’s borrowing plan, says loans will fund infrastructure
Mr Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, said the proposed borrowing would help the government invest in critical infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. The post Oshiomhole defends Tinubu’s borrowing plan, says loans will fund infrastructure appeared first on Premium...
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MeCure Industries’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit rises 35.71% to N8.64 billion
MeCure Industries Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a pre-tax profit of N8.64 billion. The post MeCure Industries’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit rises 35.71% to N8.64 billion appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Breaking: Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate for Imo West
…orders INEC to recognise ex-Gov Okorocha By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the emergence of Governor Hope Uzodinma as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo West Senatorial election slated for January 16, 202...
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Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN Report
A UN report published today finds that 252 million hectares (ha) across 149 countries are being restored, creating more than one million green jobs The post Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN Report appeared first on Premi...
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NFF warned me against inviting Mikel, Enyeama, Emenike — Oliseh
By Ayobami Okerinde Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) warned him against inviting John Obi Mikel, Vincent Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike to the national team when he took charge, describing the trio as players who were...
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N70,000 transport allowance: ‘You don’t kick against what you didn’t ask for’ – NLC President, Ajaero tackles TUC
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has tackled the Trade Union Congress, TUC, over its stance on the recently approved N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public workers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In an interview with Channels...
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Nigerian-American founder unveils hair-braiding robot in new demo
Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi has shared a new demo of HaloBraid, a robotic device designed to help stylists complete individual braids faster. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-founder-unveils-hair-braiding-robot-in-new-demo/...
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Pat Utomi reacts to viral video of Peter Obi's supporters booing APC in Abuja market
Nigerian professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to viral footage showing traders booing promoters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at a market in Abuja. A video currently trending on social media captured the moment traders and marketers at Banex Plaza in Wu...
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Tinubu taking God's name in vain - Atiku's aide alleges reason for Makkah trip
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's planned trip to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is linked to his reported failing health. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu is expected to d...
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NSCDC suspends officer over Abuja market shooting
The NSCDC has suspended Deputy Superintendent Onoja Babayo Samuel over alleged sporadic shooting during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market, Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-suspends-officer-over-abuja-market-shooting/...