By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed for intensified efforts to rescue more than 40 schoolchildren abducted in Borno State on the same day pupils and teachers were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying no Nigerian child should remain at the mercy...
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has explained why there is a power outage in parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the area is experiencin electricity disruption following a labour-related incident at Afam IV Power Station. According...
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The companies said their analysis identified Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa among the countries with the largest potential markets for antenatal hepatitis B screening. The post Nigeria among high-volume markets for new $1 HIV, syphilis, he...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised fundamental questions about the recent $700 million minerals deal between the United States and the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank...
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Swipe to the left to dodge the car ahead. Swipe to the right to swerve around a heap of tyres blocking the road. Hit the brake as you approach the yellow-lined bus stop. Passengers tumble out, new ones climb in, and you hit the gas to keep going. A 3D figure carrying a tray steps...
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Six players from Nigeria’s Falconets squad have been called up to the Super Falcons for the 2028 Olympic qualifying fixtures against Comoros. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-six-falconets-earn-super-falcons-call-up-for-olympic-qualifiers/...
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The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has called for increased investment in digital infrastructure. She said connectivity must translate into productivity and tangible economic opportunities for Nigerians and businesses. Oduwole made the call on Tues...
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The presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement, Esther Okereke, has promised to rescue Nigeria from insecurity if elected in the 2027 elections Read More: https://punchng.com/nrm-presidential-candidate-pledges-to-tackle-insecurity/...
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NNPC Limited’s profit after tax rose 33% to N7.2 trillion in 2025 from N5.4 trillion in 2024, despite a 24% decline in revenue to N34.5 trillion. The post NNPC profit rises 33% to N7.2 trillion in 2025 despite revenue decline appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two bills to the House of Representatives seeking to amend the law governing the National Postgraduate Medical College and establish a National Research Development Fund. The two bills were contained in separ...
parks
Says 2027 polls must not be compromised By Adesina Wahab Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has raised the alarm over what she described as renewed threats to her life following an attack on a campaign gathering of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday. Obasan...
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…Demands independent testing, scrutiny of technology …Alleges collusion with APC, warns of 2027 crisis By Henry Umoru ABUJA: The Obidient Movement has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its proposed deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in t...
safety
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the completion of the abandoned Utako General Hospital, renovation and re-equipping of 14 existing general hospitals in the territory, as well as the construction of a new divisional police st...
