Police arrest man accused of stabbing 42-year-old to death over N500 gift
Police said the incident followed an alleged misunderstanding between the two men over an N500 gift reportedly given to them.
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UN Security Council Exclusion Of Africa Undermines Global Governance, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of...
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WAFU-U17: Flamingos crowned champions after 4-0 win over Togo
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, have been crowned champions of the WAFU-U17 Girls’ Cup after a dominant 4-0 victory over Togo in the final. Read More: https://punchng.com/wafu-u17-flamingos-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0crowned-c/...
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FG to unveil QR-based certification framework to boost exports
The Federal Government is developing a national Halal framework with a QR-based certification system to facilitate traceability and boost Nigerian exports. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-unveil-qr-based-certification-framework-to-boost-exports/...
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ADC demands explanation for Tinubu’s prolonged absence
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has demanded an immediate explanation from the Presidency over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, six days after the expiration of his originally a...
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Fuel price: Tinubu’s N70,000 minimum wage can only buy 50 litres of petrol – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said life has become increasingly difficult for Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the N70,000 minimum wage can buy only 50 litres of petrol at...
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FG reviews N235bn health fund as high patient costs persist
The Federal Government is reviewing its N235bn health fund as high out-of-pocket medical expenses continue to affect Nigerian households, says the NHIA. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-n235bn-health-fund-as-high-patient-costs-persist/...
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The Campaign Is Leaving Abuja — And Entering The Polling Booth
For months, Nigeria’s 2027 election has largely been a contest of political declarations. Defections. Coalitions. Endorsements. Campaign launches. Claims about who controls which state. But something important is beginning to change. We are starting to get evidence. Last we...
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FG approves upgrades for four ports, six new deep seaports
The Federal Government has approved the modernisation and upgrade of four ports outside Lagos, alongside the development of six deep seaports The post FG approves upgrades for four ports, six new deep seaports appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi watches Ikorodu City beat Rangers 2-0 in Lagos
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, on Sunday attended the NPFL match between Ikorodu City and Enugu Rangers in Lagos Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-peter-obi-watches-ikorodu-city-beat-rangers-2-0-in-lagos/...
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Resident doctors give FG two-week ultimatum to avert strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve outstanding welfare and... The post Resident doctors give FG two-week ultimatum to avert strike appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Passenger dies after jumping off moving bus in Lagos
A passenger has died after jumping from a moving commercial bus in Surulere, Lagos. The driver was allegedly drunk and driving recklessly before the crash. Read More: https://punchng.com/passenger-dies-after-jumping-off-moving-bus-in-lagos/...
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Rykardo Agbor survives ghastly car accident weeks after father’s burial [VIDEO]
Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a car accident on Saturday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, weeks after his father’s burial. Sharing a video of his damaged vehicle on his Instagram page, the actor thanked God for surviving the crash. “I made it out of this. “This is ...