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EES, ETIAS and €20 Fee: How confusion over Europe’s new border systems fuels visa scam
By Vera Anyagafu A new digital stamp at Europe’s airports is free. The €20 travel authorisation some Nigerians are talking about does not apply to Nigerian visa applicants to Europe. Yet from Instagram vendors in Surulere to travel plazas in Onitsha, agents are charging Nigerian ...
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Flamingos soar past champions into World Cup last-16
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the last-16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-soar-past-champions-into-world-cup-last-16/...
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NSF exclusion: Deaf athletes plan fresh protest on October 26
Nigerian deaf athletes have announced plans for another protest on October 26 over their exclusion from the National Sports Festival, Saturday PUNCH report Read More: https://punchng.com/nsf-exclusion-deaf-athletes-plan-fresh-protest-on-october-26/...
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MC Rhelax turns wedding hosting into art
Media personality and MC, Adetola Fakorede, aka MC Rhelax, is building a reputation in Nigeria’s wedding industry with over 15 years of experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/mc-rhelax-turns-wedding-hosting-into-art/...
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Tinubu, Nollywood mourn veteran actor, Francis Duru
President Bola Tinubu, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, and Nollywood stars have mourned veteran actor Francis Duru, who died at the age of 57 after a brief il Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-nollywood-mourn-veteran-actor-francis-duru/...
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AMAA 2026: Nollywood battles South Africa, Ghana for continental glory
Nigerian films ‘To Adaego With Love’ and ‘The Herd’ will compete against productions from South Africa and Ghana for the Best Film award at the 22nd AMAA. Read More: https://punchng.com/amaa-2026-nollywood-battles-south-africa-ghana-for-continental-glory/...
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Lagos blames developer as building collapse kills one
A three-storey building under construction in Fadeyi, Lagos, has collapsed, killing one person and injuring three. The state government blames the develope Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-blames-developer-as-building-collapse-kills-one/...
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Canada grants asylum to 7,643 Nigerians in 30 months
Canada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerians between January 2024 and June 2026, making Nigeria the top source of asylum seekers from Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-grants-asylum-to-7643-nigerians-in-30-months/...
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NSCDC arrests 22-year-old over theft
The NSCDC has arrested a 22-year-old man in Gombe for allegedly vandalising an armoured electricity cable supplying the NNPC depot and selling it for N100, Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-22-year-old-over-theft/...
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Ogun police nab suspect over retired teacher’s killing
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Alhaji Saburi Ayinde, in connection with the murder of a 61-year-old retired teacher in Abeokuta. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-police-nab-suspect-over-retired-teachers-killing/...
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Army deploys 600 troops to India for training
The Nigerian Army has deployed 600 personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training to enhance combat proficiency in difficult terra Read More: https://punchng.com/army-deploys-600-troops-to-india-for-training/...
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Ebola: NSA sounds fresh alarm on screening
Nigeria’s NSA has raised concerns over Ebola screening breaches at entry points, prompting a fresh directive to tighten surveillance after an imported case Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-nsa-sounds-fresh-alarm-on-screening/...