A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to make the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Borno State an urgent priority. The lawmaker, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency, made the appeal in a state...
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has recognised Abubakar Bashir as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary for the Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. The court also nullified the nomination of the incumbent lawmaker, Abubakar Bab...
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This initiative proposes restricting the veto for permanent members of the Council in cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. The post UK joins call to limit UN Security Council veto appeared first on Premi...
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Nigeria’s electricity crisis is a national emergency constraining growth. The power sector’s privatisation has failed to deliver reliable electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ending-nigerias-endless-electricity-challenges/...
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PPH, or excessive bleeding after childbirth, is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide, including in Kaduna and other parts of Nigeria. The post SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, a new intervention is saving women from excessive bleeding after childbirth appeared first o...
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Rivers Hoopers have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League after an unbeaten run in the Final Four playoffs in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title/...
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Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-not-afraid-of-star-studded-nigeria/...
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Brentford defender Michael Kayode says choosing to represent Italy over Nigeria was an easy decision after coming through the Italian youth teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/choosing-italy-over-nigeria-easy-kayode/...
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Amedspor president Nahit Eren says Nigerian striker Gift Orban must score three more goals to trigger a mandatory €3m permanent transfer from Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/amedspor-chief-sets-goal-target-for-orban/...
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Turkish pundit Özden Ayvaz has described Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu as a great goalscorer despite admitting the Nigerian is currently out of form. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-pundit-rates-onuachu-highly-despite-dip-in-form/...
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Rivers Hoopers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions for the seventh time after defeating Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-back-where-we-belong-odaudu/...
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Nigeria men’s volleyball coach Ryan Masajedi says his team must learn from their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the African Nations Championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/vball-nigeria-must-learn-from-morocco-defeat-say-coach/...
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Rivers State has topped the medals table at the maiden MOB National Taekwondo and Team Championship held in Lagos, with three gold and one silver medals. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-top-mob-national-taekwondo-team-championship/...
