SCOAN leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, says Nigeria’s religious influence is gaining ground abroad as she arrives in São Paulo, Brazil for a crusade. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-religious-influence-gaining-ground-abroad-evelyn-joshua/
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Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increased Hajj allocation, leaving the country with its approved quota of 50,000 pilgrims for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-sarabia-denies-nigeria-extra-slot-request/...
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An analysis of governing Lagos, detailing a conversation with Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy on infrastructure, transport, and public policy challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-lagos-evening/...
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By Omeiza Ajayi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026. National Public Relations Offic...
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By Emma Nnadozie A seemingly ordinary day in Festac, Lagos, turned into a frightening drama early this year when a well-dressed woman was allegedly attacked by more than 20 hoodlums following a minor road incident. The woman was beside her SUV when a commercial motorcycle rider r...
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By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira today depreciated to N1, 375 per dollar from N1, 370 in the parallel market on Wednesday. The naira also depreciated to N1, 331 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the i...
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THE last one week has been quite impactful on Nigerians. Just as everyone was figuring how to continue managing fast-disappearing resources as prices of just about everything resumed an upward climb, the price of fuel energy took off from its precarious perch in the stratosphere,...
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***Aliyu slams Wike, say he’s been compensated for 2023 support ***Jibrin warns APC govs against embarrassing Wike ***Shettima clarifies remarks on northern govs’ support for president By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Omeiza Ajayi LAGOS — THE feud between the All Progr...
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Three boxing titles will be up for grabs at the 14th edition of De-Lads Boxing Promotion’s showdown at the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos on September 26. Read More: https://punchng.com/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown/...
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Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship after a 3-2 comeback victory over Algeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-reach-africa-volleyball-champs-qfinals/...
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Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George Ilenikhena has also earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for t...
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Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg says he wants to learn from Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare, describing his teammate as a ‘monster in front of goal’. Read More: https://punchng.com/dolberg-eager-to-learn-from-arokodare/...
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Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan will face world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton and former world champion Danielle Williams at the Athlos meet in London Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-faces-williams-charlton-at-athlos/...
