Niger State imposes 24-hour curfew after suspects die in NSCDC custody
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, as tension rises over the deaths of about 37 suspected illegal miners in custody.
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President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on October 1 to mark the country’s 66th Independence anniversary, which the Federal Government plans to be low Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-to-address-nigerians-october-1-as-fg-plans-low-key-celebration/...
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Why I rejected APC campaign council role — Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, explains why she rejected her inclusion in the Lagos APC campaign council, stating she was listed without her knowledge. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-rejected-apc-campaign-council-role-toyin-abraham/...
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Nigerian Govt reacts to death of Niger ‘illegal’ miners in NSCDC custody
The Federal Government has expressed sorrow regarding the tragic loss of life that occurred following the incident involving individuals apprehended during enforcement operations targeting suspected unlawful mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto region of Niger State. The Mini...
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Olu Jacobs: ‘His legacy will endure’ – Lai Mohammed reacts to death of veteran actor
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor, Chief Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, describing his passing as the end of an extraordinary chapter in Nigerian theatre, television and ...
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Nigeria’s next satellites come with a local manufacturing plan
Nigeria is planning to assemble some of the ground equipment needed for its next two communications satellites, as it seeks to build more local capacity around its space programme. Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has selected US satellite communications comp...
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FCMB Capital Markets Supports BOI’s ₦274.19 Billion Development Bond Issuance
FCMB Capital Markets Limited acted as a Joint Issuing House and Bookrunner on the ₦274.19 billion Series 1 Development Bond issued by the Bank of Industry (BOI), one of the largest sub-sovereign bond issuances through the Nigerian capital market. The five-year, 17.60% fixed-rate ...
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Atiku demands investigation into deaths of 37 suspected miners in NSCDC custody
Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an independent, thorough and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence ...
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2027: SDP pledges to rebuild, transform Nigeria if elected
The Social Democratic Party has promised to liberate and rebuild Nigeria from its current socio-economic and insecurity challenges if elected in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-sdp-pledges-to-rebuild-transform-nigeria-if-elected/...
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ADC demands probe, autopsies over deaths of 37 illegal miners
The African Democratic Congress has demanded an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Ab...
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Niger miners’ death: Arrest, prosecute NSCDC personnel involved now – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, personnel involved in the death of over 30 miners in Niger State. Sowore made the demand in a sta...
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Mambilla Scandal: Atiku ‘unfit for Nigeria’s presidency’ — APC campaign council
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council has described African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar as “unfit for Nigeria’s presidency” over revelations arising from the arbitration dispute surrounding the Mambilla Hydroelectric...
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How to verify traffic tickets, check vehicle status in Lagos
Lagos motorists can verify traffic tickets and check vehicle status on official portals to avoid scams. Use tms.lagosstate.gov.ng and payvis.ng. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-verify-traffic-tickets-check-vehicle-status-in-lagos/...