Ondo Tragedy: Police arrest suspect over poisonous drinks that allegedly killed 29 people
The police said the suspect, Oloruntoba Babatunde, a.k.a. “Meko,” is currently assisting the Force in the investigations.
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Bluebulb launches treasury platform for African businesses trading abroad
Bluebulb has launched a treasury management platform to help African businesses oversee cash, currencies, and international payments from a single dashboard, as the fintech seeks to expand beyond moving money. The company introduced Orbita at Moonshot by TechCabal 2026 in Lagos, ...
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Minister demands results from colleges of education under dual mandate
Nigeria’s Minister of Education has challenged provosts of colleges of education to show results through the effective implementation of the dual mandate p Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-demands-results-from-colleges-of-education-under-dual-mandate/...
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Reps order probe into illegal encroachment beneath Eko Bridge
The House of Representatives has ordered a probe into illegal encroachment and commercial activities beneath Eko Bridge and other federal bridges in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-order-probe-into-illegal-encroachment-beneath-eko-bridge/...
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State police could curb farmer-herder conflicts, rural banditry – IPCR DG
The DG of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution says state policing could help address farmer-herder conflicts and rural banditry in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-could-curb-farmer-herder-conflicts-rural-banditry-ipcr-dg/...
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Meet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times faster
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian-born engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi is gaining attention for developing HaloBraid, an automated hair braiding device designed to help professional stylists complete hairstyles up to five times faster while reducing the physical strain associated with hours ...
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Grey pitches direct China payments to African businesses at Moonshot
Grey is offering businesses direct payments to Chinese bank accounts to reduce currency conversions and intermediaries involved in paying overseas suppliers, co-founder and chief operating officer Femi Aghedo told Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos. Demonstrating the service, Aghedo ...
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Uzodinma: Okorocha's lawyer excited as court orders INEC to publish ex-gov's name as APC candidate
O.J. Aboje, counsel to former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has reacted to the Abuja Federal High Court judgment which removed incumbent governor, Hope Uzodinma, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Imo West Senatorial District. DAILY POST reports that the ...
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2027: AI-generated photos cast doubt on voter register, expert warns
An expert, Clement Nwankwo, has warned that AI-generated photos and information inserted into Nigeria’s voter register could undermine the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ai-generated-photos-cast-doubt-on-voter-register-expert-warns/...
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NNL: Heartland still in work in progress - Amuneke
Heartland technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said the club's rebuilding process remains ongoing ahead of the start of the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Naze Millionaires will do battle with Crown FC in the opening game of the new campaign on Sunday, Nove...
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Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems
"By equipping itself with these fighter jets, Ethiopia has taken the lead among Sub-Saharan African nations," he said The post Ethiopia receives Russian fighter jets, air defence systems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NEPZA restates support for Ogun host communities
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority has reaffirmed its support for its Ogun host communities with interventions in education, healthcare, and inf Read More: https://punchng.com/nepza-restates-support-for-ogun-host-communities/...
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UPDATED: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha
The judge ruled that Mr Okorocha won the APC's Imo West senatorial primary election, not Mr Uzodimma. The post UPDATED: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....