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Lagos 2027: Court strikes out Oyefusi’s suit against Rhodes-Vivour, ADC
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Transfer: Eze completes Manchester United switch
Manchester United have officially announced the signing of English-Nigerian prospect David Eze. Eze has joined the Red Devils Academy, leaving Manchester City. The English Football Association had previously indicated that the 16-year-old’s transfer to Manchester United was final...
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Nigeria Open golf tournament returns in 2027 after 28 years
The Nigeria Open golf tournament will return in November 2027 after a 28-year absence, the Nigeria Golf Federation has announced. Over 20 countries are exp Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-open-golf-tournament-returns-in-2027-after-28-years/...
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Aboyeji Dedicates Trinity University Annex With 850 Bed Spaces
Aboyeji Dedicates Trinity University Annex With 850 Bed Spaces News Agency of Nigeria
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Scrutinise politicians’ records before elections, Obi urges editors
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged editors to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians. Read More: https://punchng.com/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors/...
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‘We’ve not endorsed any candidate for 2027 Taraba governorship election’ — Miyetti Allah
The Taraba State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied endorsing the APGA governorship candidate, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, for the 2027 election. The association made the clarification on Saturday in a st...
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Nigeria needs skilled problem-solvers, not certificate holders – ex-EKSU VC
A former EKSU VC, Prof. Oladipo Aina, says Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-skilled-problem-solvers-not-certificate-holders-ex-eksu-vc/...
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Tinubu is Nigeria’s greatest-ever leader – PEBEC DG
Tinubu is Nigeria’s greatest-ever leader – PEBEC DG The Guardian Nigeria News
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Soludo’s wife reacts to Peter Obi’s godfather claims
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, claimed on Friday that he and his wife are godparents to the Anambra governor’s children. The post Soludo’s wife reacts to Peter Obi’s godfather claims appeared first on Pre...
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I killed PDP, Wike still my good friend – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has claimed that he killed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when he left the party and is willing to ensure that the party remains dead. Umahi made the claims during the inspection of the Abakaliki-Afikpo section of the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benu...
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I’ve never betrayed Tinubu’s trust – Gbajabiamila
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he has never betrayed the confidence President Tinubu placed in him. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at his 2026 Mega Empowerment Programme at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. He also addressed allegations ag...
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Enugu LG poll: Residents blame voter apathy to lack of awareness
The Enugu State Local Government Election conducted in the state witnessed late arrival of materials and poor turnout of voters. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election on Saturday, observed that electoral materials started arriving at poll...
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Don Jazzy has been helping me since university days – Mr Macaroni
Nigerian actor and comedian Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, on Saturday publicly thanked music executive Don Jazzy, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and others who supported him during difficult periods of his life. The content creator disclosed on X that he was ...
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Woman, two hotel workers linked to dumped body in Abuja – Police
FCT Police link a woman and two hotel workers to a dumped body in Abuja found under the Katampe Bridge after the man died in a Gwarimpa guest house. Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-two-hotel-workers-linked-to-dumped-body-in-abuja-police/...
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‘More appointments to come as ADC campaign expands’ – Atiku’s aide Shaibu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council says it will appoint more people as it expands its campaign structure across Nigeria. The Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the recently announced list was only part of the council and that...
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How Peter Obi saved over $150 million in Anambra coffers – Alex Otti
The comment was coming on the heels of controversies surrounding the financial situation of Anambra State at the time Mr Obi left office as governor of the state. The post How Peter Obi saved over $150 million in Anambra coffers – Alex Otti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
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Irregular Waste Collection Frustrates Lagos Sanitation Efforts
Irregular Waste Collection Frustrates Lagos Sanitation Efforts News Agency of Nigeria
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2027: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso working for Tinubu, don’t vote them – Adeyanju alleges
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Saturday, alleged that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso are working for President Bola Tinubu like they did in 2023. Adeyanju urged Nigerians not to vote for Obi in 202...
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Lagos Tasks Residents On Daily Sanitation
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Abiodun’s Ex-CoS Taiwo vows to deploy Ogun govt experience for Yewa South/Ipokia
Dr. Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Taiwo, former Chief of Staff to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to deploy his wealth of government experience, extensive network and goodwill to provide effective representation and attract meaningful development to the people of Yewa...
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Kayode Akinmade: Beyond signing – How Ogun’s $7bn Deep Seaport, Blue Marine SEZ could transform Nigeria’s economy
The signing in Paris may have taken place around a table, with documents exchanged and signatures appended, but the significance of what Ogun State and its partners have set in motion extends far beyond the ceremony. The Memoranda of Understanding signed by the Ogun State Governm...
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NIS releases appointment link for UK special passport intervention
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has released an updated appointment link for the United Kingdom (UK) Special Passport Intervention Exercise. The NIS released the link for Nigerians interested in the exercise via the service’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday...
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Davido Brings ‘ORIADÉ’ Home with Historic 3-Night Lagos Residency Set for December 17–19 at The National Theatre
Davido Brings ‘ORIADÉ’ Home with Historic 3-Night Lagos Residency Set for December 17–19 at The National Theatre Nigerian Entertainment Today
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No politician can kill any opposition party in Nigeria – PDP to Umahi
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State has said that no politician can kill any opposition party in Nigeria. The party also condemned a statement attributed to the Minister of Works and former governor of the state, David Umahi, in which he reportedly said he had “kil...
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‘Support people to vote’ – Obidient group seeks diaspora Nigerians’ help
Obidient Connect, a support group backing Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid, has urged Nigerians living abroad to help mobilise voters at home, asking each diaspora member to support at least 10 people to participate in the election. The group acknowledged that Nigerians in the d...
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Lagos Moves to Strengthen Creative Economy, Promises Structured Funding Channels, Faster Payments
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FIFA backs Nigeria football reforms, may set up normalisation committee – Dikko
FIFA has endorsed Nigeria’s plan for comprehensive football reforms and may set up a normalisation committee to oversee the process, says Shehu Dikko. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-backs-nigeria-football-reforms-may-set-up-normalisation-committee-dikko/...
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Africa must not repeat crude oil mistake with Lithium – Wunti warns
The Chief Executive Officer of World Energy Council Nigeria, Mr. Bala Wunti, has warned that Africa must not repeat with lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements the costly economic model under which the continent exported crude oil and imported refined petroleum products. Wunti s...
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Nigeria’s domestic debt service falls N1 trillion to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s domestic debt-service payments fell by about N1 trillion to N2.14 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N3.14 trillion in the first quarter. The post Nigeria’s domestic debt service falls N1 trillion to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Nigeria’s domestic debt service declines to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s domestic debt-service payments fell by about N1 trillion to N2.14 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N3.14 trillion in the first quarter. The post Nigeria’s domestic debt service declines to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Nigeria’s 44 minerals must create jobs, not export poverty, Says Wunti
Wunti warned that Nigeria must not repeat the crude oil model of exporting raw materials and importing finished products at significantly higher prices. The post Nigeria’s 44 minerals must create jobs, not export poverty, Says Wunti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NSE charges new Fellows to tackle infrastructure gaps
NSE charges new Fellows to tackle infrastructure gaps The Guardian Nigeria News
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Anambra to Peter Obi: Governance is about people’s welfare, not savings
The Anambra State government has told Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, that governance is about prioritising citizens’ welfare, and not saving in banks for interests while the people suffer. Read Also: Prove I left debt, I’ll stop campaigning...
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‘Poor time management’ – Atiku’s aide on Peter Obi running to board flight
Demola Olarewaju, the Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, flagbearer, Peter Obi, of poor time management. Olarewaju was reacting to a video of Obi ru...
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NNL: ABS FC announce Mustapha Ogunbenro’s departure
ABS FC have confirmed the departure of forward Mustapha Ogunbenro from the club, DAILY POST reports. Ogunbenro has linked up with Beninoise side, Ayema FC, after two seasons with the Ilorin-based club. The forward was one of the standout performers for ABS FC during his time at t...
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Tinubu charges NDA graduates to uphold constitution, protect Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to uphold the Constitution, protect Nigerians and safeguard the nation’s economy. Tinubu gave the charge in a speech delivered by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Ab...
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Felabration promotes Nigerian culture, attracts diaspora tourists – Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti says the annual Felabration festival promotes Nigerian culture and attracts diaspora tourists while celebrating the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Read More: https://punchng.com/felabration-promotes-nigerian-culture-attracts-diaspora-tourists-yeni-kuti/...
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Lagos Task Force denies stopping driver over vehicle inscription
The Lagos State Task Force has denied allegations that its officials stopped a motorist over a ‘TRD 4×4 Sport Tacoma’ inscription on his vehicle. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-task-force-denies-stopping-driver-over-vehicle-inscription/...
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Nigeria’s Digital Leisure Boom Needs Rules That Protect Innovation and Consumers
Digital entertainment is no longer a side issue in Nigeria’s economy. It has become part of everyday living, quietly moving through smartphones, payment systems, social communities and home screens. Yet policy still treats much of this activity as a passing distraction. That thin...
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2027: Our campaign structure still intact – OK Movement dares NDC
The OK Movement says its 59-man Presidential Campaign Council is still intact. This is despite the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, rejecting the campaign team. In a statement on Friday, the National Director-General of the Movement, John Ughulu, said the council will not be dis...
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Nigerian stocks show overbought signals but little signs of market crash
Nigerian stocks achieved a record-breaking multi-year bull market, with the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) remaining above the all-time high threshold of over 252,000 points. This trend reflects substantial year-to-date and multi-month gains. The post Nigerian stocks show overbo...
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Xenophobia: 105 more Nigerians repatriated from South Africa
Around 1,640 Nigerians have been evacuated from the country since the recent wave of xenophobia began in April. A batch of 33 Nigerians was repatriated last month. The post Xenophobia: 105 more Nigerians repatriated from South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigerian Abel Aboh nominated among 100 UK AI leaders
Nigerian-born data and artificial intelligence (AI) leader, Abel Aboh has been named among 100 people recognised in the Foundever AI 100 UK 2026 list for their work in putting AI to practical use across the United Kingdom. The post Nigerian Abel Aboh nominated among 100 UK AI lea...
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Don Jazzy, Osimhen helped me in hard times — Mr Macaroni
Nigerian actor Mr Macaroni expresses gratitude to Don Jazzy, Victor Osimhen, and others for their support during one of the hardest moments of his life. Read More: https://punchng.com/don-jazzy-osimhen-helped-me-in-hard-times-mr-macaroni/...
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Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75% as digital use expands – Report
Nigeria’s smartphone ownership has risen to 75% as mobile devices become increasingly central to how Nigerians access digital services. The post Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75% as digital use expands – Report appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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NFEM turnover falls 17.7% to $2.25 billion as CBN cuts MPR to 23% in second weekly decline
Turnover on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) fell 17.7% week-on-week to $2.25 billion in the week ended September 25, 2026, extending the market’s decline for a second consecutive week. The post NFEM turnover falls 17.7% to $2.25 billion as CBN cuts MPR to 23% in secon...
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Nigeria’s external debt service falls to $870.7 million in Q2 2026
Nigeria paid $870.73 million to service its external debt in the second quarter of 2026, with interest payments accounting for more than half of the total. The post Nigeria’s external debt service falls to $870.7 million in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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AFCON 2027Q: Al-Ittihad congratulate Ilenikhena on maiden Super Eagles’ goal
Saudi club Al-Ittihad have congratulated George Ilenikhena on his maiden goal for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Ilenikhena scored on his debut appearance for Nigeria in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Internat...
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More Nigerians Switch to Ridima for Fast Crypto-to-Cash Transactions
When young Nigerians compare crypto apps, payout time often determines which app they choose. Rates and design matter, but someone selling USDT to cover an expense that evening mainly wants to know when the alert will enter. That question is behind much of Ridima’s recent growth....
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Military rescues 60 victims, arrests 44 suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have rescued more than 60 kidnapped victims and arrested 44 suspects during operations nationwide. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Saturday whi...
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Nnamdi Kanu: Court acted like tribunal determined to convict at all costs – Lawyer
Amid the controversy over the delay in listing the appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu to challenge his conviction, a lawyer, Onyedikachi Ifedi, has said the trial court acted like a tribunal that was bent on convicting the IPOB leader at all costs. Kanu’s family and his lawyers have acc...
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Umahi orders contractors to open multiple work fronts on superhighway project
Works Minister, David Umahi, has directed contractors handling the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway to open multiple work fronts and intensify construction activities. Umahi gave the directive at the weekend during an inspection of the ongoing project, stress...
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Coca-Cola targets fresh $1bn Nigeria investment over five years
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria has announced plans to invest an additional $1bn over the next five years, contingent on a favourable policy environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/coca-cola-targets-fresh-1bn-nigeria-investment-over-five-years/...
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AFCON qualifiers: ‘He’s better’ – Ikpeba chooses between Nwabali, Okoye
Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba, has said that Stanley Nwabali is better than Maduka Okoye in goal. Ikpeba’s comment followed Nigeria’s closely contested 2-1 win over Madagascar on Friday evening. He contended that Nwabali demonstrates superior goalkeeping capabilitie...
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PDP accuses APC of propaganda over Obasanjo’s 2027 Senate eligibility
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta South Constituency II, Hon. Adeoye Adewale Adeniran, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of spreading misinformation and political propaganda over the eligibility ...
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Nigeria’s public debt rises to N166.79 trillion in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, with domestic debt accounting for N91.59 trillion, or 54.91% of the total portfolio. The post Nigeria’s public debt rises to N166.79 trillion in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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66th Independence: Kaduna Imam prays for Nigeria, Tinubu, Uba Sani
Kaduna State Government has organised special prayers for peace, stability and economic prosperity of Nigeria at Sultan Bello mosque, as part of the 66th Independence Day celebration, which will culminate in a parade on October 1st. Led by the Deputy Chief Imam, Malam Abdullahi A...
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Ose Oyamendan’s MKO Documentary set for October premiere
The documentary will premiere at the National Theatre in Lagos, with President Bola Tinubu serving as host. The post Ose Oyamendan’s MKO Documentary set for October premiere appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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RCCG’s $265,854 donation funds evacuation of 100 Nigerians from S’Africa
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has evacuated 100 Nigerians from South Africa with funding from a $265,854 donation by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for the purchase of one-way tickets for 500 distressed Nigerians seeking to return home over xenophobi...
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From Lagos Streets to European Pitches: How Robo Queens Are Building Women’s Football Stars
From Lagos Streets to European Pitches: How Robo Queens Are Building Women’s Football Stars Sports247 Nigeria
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