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Eminent journalist, Ambassador Dele Cole, is dead. Aged 86, Cole died this morning, according to family sources. He was the Managing Director of Daily Times before being appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Argentina and Brazil. Things to know He was born on August 4, 1940, in Abonn...
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The Nigerian Army has attributed the arrest of Plateau State-based journalist Lawrence Zongo to alleged unauthorised access to a restricted military facility, citing security concerns over his use of Meta smart glasses. Mr Zongo, a conflict journalist and volunteer reporter with ...
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… unveils new service By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Thousands of Nigerian graduates who have been unable to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for years because of discrepancies between their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) records and Nationa...
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The MoU is legally non-binding, recognises the application of Nigerian law and permits either participant to discontinue cooperation under its terms. Implementation must remain within the country’s legal and institutional authority. Any citizen, journalist, researcher or civil-so...
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Nigerian passport holders have a limited number of options for travelling to Asia without completing a traditional visa application before departure. However, some destinations offer visa-on-arrival facilities, allowing eligible visitors to obtain entry permits at designated airp...
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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged the Church to hold government accountable, defend vulnerable Nigerians and speak against injustice. Okoh said the Church must not abandon its responsibility to speak for the people beca...
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…commits €45m aid By Folarin Kehinde The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally, describing povert...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned residents against building on wetlands and drainage channels to prevent flooding and coastal erosion. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-warns-lagos-residents-against-building-on-wetlands/...
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Harmony Chidi leads Nigeria’s charge in Morocco, but Zofia Burzan and Poland’s emerging talents stand between the Flamingos and a winning start to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign The post Poland vs Nigeria: Five Players to watch as Flamingos begin World Cup campaign ap...
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…As First Lady urges Christians to sustain unity …Honours Gowon, OBJ, Osinbajo, others By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has charged the Church to challenge government failures, defend vulnerable Nigerian...
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“I concluded that the markets, including the domestic market—because that you can read from the capital markets—and the international markets, have largely, largely written off the opposition in Nigeria as being unserious. That is why they have not priced in the proposed return o...
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By Musa Ubandawaki The Federal Government has disclosed that it has destroyed more than 19,000 illicit weapons since 2022 as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the operational capacity of terrorists, bandits and other criminal networks threatening Nigeria’s security. The Nati...
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The veteran actor acknowledged Nigerians’ economic hardship but maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms were correcting decades of poor planning and unsustainable spending. The post ‘Things not as bad as people claim; Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ — Jide Kosoko appeared first...
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President Tinubu unveils 65 Nigerian investment projects seeking $78.5bn in funding across five key sectors, projected to create over 366,000 jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-65-nigerian-projects-seeking-78-5bn-in-investment/...
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Saturday as the military steps up efforts to rescue Nigerians held captive across the country. Shuaibu arrived at the headquarters of the Northeast Joint Task Force, Opera...
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By Luminous Jannamike Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Nigeria’s biggest problem is grinding poverty, not religion, urging Christians to stop shunning politics and take an active role in transforming the country. Makinde said Christians could not afford to stand ...
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By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, has said sustained macroeconomic stability, declining inflation and confidence in policy direction will attract long-term investment into Nigeria, boosting production and creating ...
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By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria’s economic reforms have strengthened investor confidence, with financial markets and the international community pricing in the prospect of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and continuity of the policies beyond the 2027 general election, the Minist...
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The price of liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, has continued to fluctuate in recent weeks. A market survey by DAILY POST on Saturday indicated that LPG prices ranged between N1,300 and N1,500 per kilogram at filling stations in Abuja and its environs. DAILY...
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Nigeria's cinema industry is on course for another record-breaking year, with box office revenue projected to exceed N20 billion by the end of 2026, up from the N15.6 billion generated in 2025, according to industry forecasts. The post Nollywood: Meet 7 producers making box offic...
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Nigeria is targeting economic growth of 7%, above the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection of 4.3% for 2027, as the Federal Government seeks to accelerate reforms and lower inflation to support business activity. The post Nigeria targets 7% growth, expects to outperform...
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The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 52-year-old man for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the Ebute Metta area of the state. It was gathered that the suspect, who lives in the same vicinity as the victim’s parents in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos, allegedly lur...
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Former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Clemens Westerhof, has been hospitalised in the Netherlands after being diagnosed with colon cancer. His wife, Lilian, confirmed the development, saying the family was devastated by the diagnosis and appealing for prayers, love and support as...
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“Federal university lecturers rarely repeat exam questions verbatim; what they repeat are core topics.” When Dare Adeola and Olamide Onigbanjo set out to build UniBeta at the University of Lagos, they made the quintessential early-stage mistake: trying to build an “everything app...
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The Federal Government says it will not bring back fuel subsidy or multiple exchange rates, insisting it will not reverse the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said this in a statement on Satu...
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An APC group, the Youth Network West Africa, has announced plans to inaugurate its Lagos secretariat to mobilise young Nigerians for President Tinubu’s 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-group-mobilises-youths-for-tinubu/...
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Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wants to administer its university entrance exam inside the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa by 2027. The goal? To internationalise Nigerian universities by making it easier for the diaspora to write the UTME and study b...
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The Archbishop of Awka, Alexander Ibezim, has sued the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Henry Ndukuba, over his placement on a six-month compulsory leave. Read More: https://punchng.com/bishop-drags-anglican-primate-to-court-over-compulsory-leave/...
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Nigerian equities closed lower for the third straight week, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.33% to close at 247,539.73 points from 248,363.55 points. The post Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended October 16, 2026 appeared first on Nairametri...
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Nigeria’s healthcare conversation may need to extend beyond hospitals and clinics as the growing burden of long-term care increasingly shifts to households.This is the focus of the 2026 Care Conference, convened by The Purple Global Mission, which will examine how home care can b...
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A former United States Department of Defence official, Samuel Marcus, who pleaded guilty to helping Nigeria-based fraudsters launder millions of dollars, has been released from prison after serving less than nine months. Marcus, 34, was released after a US federal court credited ...
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Ranchers Bees technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has expressed optimism that his team will improve from the poor run of form in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Bees have recorded two wins, two draws and five defeats in the NPFL this season. Ranchers Bees suffered a...
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John Alamu, founder and Group Managing Director of Capitalsage Holdings, explains how Johnvents is tackling challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through cocoa processing, farmer support, sustainable sourcing, and value addition, while expanding across Africa and internatio...
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By Boluwaji Obahopo President Bola Tinubu has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Saudi Arabia over the recent numerous attacks on the country by the Houthi militia from Yemen. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiy...
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The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Special Agro-Processing Zones and the International Funds for Agriculture development have distributed tractors, planters, and other agricultural equipment to boost production, employment for food security. At a ceremony markin...
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The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was sworn in on Friday for his second term in office. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Imo Sta...
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was sworn in for a second term alongside his deputy, Monisade Afuye, on Friday, October 16, at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Senate...
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Poland U-17 women’s head coach, Paulina Kawalec is targeting a positive start against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Poles will open their campaign at the tournament against Akeem Busari’s side at the Mohammed V1 Football Complex Pitch 4, Rabat o...
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The book, Ladbone: A Life in Print, draws on contributions from more than 80 editors, media managers, academics, political figures and industry experts. The post CJID to launch Living Archives Initiative, unveil book honouring veteran journalist Lade Bonuola appeared first on Pre...
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bala Abubakar, over alleged human trafficking and rescued two 13-year-old girls in Gusau, the state capital. The suspect was arrested at the Lalan area of Gusau on Thursda...
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Rising vehicle operating costs, financing obligations and pressure on passenger affordability are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria’s ride-hailing operators to keep fares affordable while ensuring drivers earn enough to sustain their work. The post From Uber to Moove: ...
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“For profiteers, control of water is becoming the new petroleum,” he said. The post CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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PDP’s deputy governorship candidate in Ogun, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, says she is confident INEC will correct the omission of Ladi Adebutu from its 2027 list. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-pdp-running-mate-optimistic-inec-will-fix-adebutus-omission/...
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The Lagos State Government has granted provisional approval to 101 private schools, warning proprietors against concealing cases of child abuse and bullyin Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-approves-101-private-schools-warns-against-hiding-abuse/...
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"Let me be clear, there will be no return to fuel subsidies or multiple exchange rates," he said. The post No return to fuel subsidy, multiple exchange rates, Oyedele insists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lazio are working on a new deal for Nigeria midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. Dele-Bashiru has established himself as an important figure since arriving at the Stadio Olimpico from Turkish club Hatayspor in 2024 despite his injury struggles. According to Italia...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The ca...
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Law reform commissions in Nigeria have called for reforms to devolve more powers to states, strengthen local government autonomy, and ensure fiscal federal Read More: https://punchng.com/law-reform-commissions-seek-more-powers-for-states-lg-autonomy/...
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Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of locally produced rice by year-end as Governor Douye Diri urges youths to embrace farming toward boosting food security and job creation. The post Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of local rice by year-end appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of spending Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, dividends meant for states. Makinde said each state was supposed to get over N250 billion from the NLNG payments. He spoke on Friday at a st...
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Olam Agri a leading agribusiness across food, feed and fibre value chains, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to distribute 600 food boxes of spaghetti, macaroni, semolina, and vegetable oil to vulnerable households across Lagos, Kano, Nasarawa and Kwara to ...
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The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, over N75 billion reportedly borrowed from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The two officials are exp...
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The traditional ruler of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Onidogun of Idogun, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare has died. The monarch reportedly collapsed on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital, where he remained in a coma for 24 hours before passing away on Thursday ...
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, fugitive son of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. The agency has also handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Security sou...
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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, to proceed on a six-month leave amid ongoing administrative investigations in the diocese. The directive is contained in a letter dated October 13, signed by the Primat...
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From Germany’s pursuit of a first title to the defending champions DPR Korea’s bid to extend their dominance, the opening day promises a compelling mix of ambition, history and fresh beginnings The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Ni...
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Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, faulting Donald Duke’s criticism of the project’s cost and feasibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/coastal-highway-murray-bruce-faults-dukes-criticism-backs-tinubu/...
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Read today’s Nigerian news headlines, including the DSS arrest of Faisal Maina and public outrage over claims of hospital rejection in Toluwanisings’ case. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-dss-arrests-mainas-son-hunger-hits-ondo-communities-other-stories/...
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Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned Nigerians against repeating what he described as the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in previous elections. Lamido gave the warning while spea...
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Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have confirmed Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after she fractured her fibula on international duty, DAILY POST reports. Ajibade sustained the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round tie against Com...
