Maina’s son, Faisal, arrested after six years on the run – Report
Faisal Maina had been on the run since 2020 after he was arraigned by the EFCC on a three-count charge bordering on money laundering.
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Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities
Two developments meet our reporting threshold today. President Bola Tinubu has nominated six officials to fill vacancies at INEC, while the APC has released a presidential campaign itinerary identifying 12 states where Tinubu intends to campaign personally. The first concerns ele...
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Use *315# to check phones before buying, NCC tells Nigerians
…Commission says check confirms type approval, verification for Nigerian networks …231m devices in use before October 7 already verified By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged Nigerians to check the verification status of mobile phones before buying...
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Brent hits $110 as global oil fears threaten Nigeria’s petrol price relief
Brent crude oil prices rose to $110 per barrel on Friday for the first time since May, as renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Russia heightened supply concerns and weakened prospects for a sustained price decline. The global benchmark gained 3.7%, reco...
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Withholding of NLNG dividend hindering states’ progress – Makinde
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the failure of states to receive their share of Nigeria LNG, NLNG, dividends is hindering development planning and infrastructure investment across the federation. Makin...
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NPFL: Shooting Stars end winless run with victory over Ranchers Bees
Shooting Stars ended their five-game winless run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees. The crucial win eased the pressure on Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf, as the Oluyole Warriors secured their first league ...
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NNPC confirms Rivers pipeline explosion
The NNPC has confirmed a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Rivers State, which caused injuries and damaged property, and has activated emergency responses. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-confirms-rivers-pipeline-explosion/...
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Troops rescue 27 kidnap victims including six-month-old baby in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 27 people abducted by suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, including a six-month-old baby, after engaging the kidnappers in a gunfight. The victims were rescued on Friday, October 16, 2026, by soldiers of ...
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Ofala 2026: Obi of Onitsha urges Tinubu to tackle hunger, unemployment
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise tackling hunger, unemployment, and insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ofala-2026-obi-of-onitsha-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-hunger-unemployment/...
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NSCDC seeks media collaboration to fight vandalism in Ogun
The NSCDC in Ogun State has called for collaboration with the media to tackle vandalism and protect critical national infrastructure and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-seeks-media-collaboration-to-fight-vandalism-in-ogun/...
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NSIB probes private jet after door falls mid-air
A private jet operated by Triton Aviation made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after losing a door mid-air on Thursday. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident to TheCable on Friday, saying an investigation h...
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Actor Kola Olaiya slams Pete Edochie over Nollywood seniority claims
Veteran actor Kola Olaiya has criticised fellow actor Pete Edochie over the ongoing debate about seniority in the Nigerian acting industry, describing him as proud and accusing him of failing to acknowledge the contributions of earlier theatre practitioners. Olaiya made the remar...
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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles In Sokoto
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State. The Nigerian Army said that during the operations on 15 October 2026, troops of Sector 2 ...