Rochas Okorocha denies arrest but police insist he was arrested for forgery
Police said the politician’s arrest followed allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation against him.
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Don warns against cleaning ears with cotton buds
A professor of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Ayodele Sogebi, has warned Nigerians against cleaning their ears with cotton buds, saying it can cause injuries and h Read More: https://punchng.com/don-warns-against-cleaning-ears-with-cotton-buds/...
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Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP’s appeal against SSS’ N100m defamation judgement
The presiding justice of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal is to determine a fresh hearing date for both appeals and communicate it to the parties. The post Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP’s appeal against SSS’ N100m defamation judgement appeared fir...
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Nigeria remains committed to strengthening bond with Spain – Ikpeazu
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening diplomatic ties with Spain. Ikpeazu spoke while representing Nigeria at Spain’s National Day celebration in Madrid on October 12, where he joined King Felipe VI, ...
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Fuel import licences: Energy Watchdog backs Dangote Refinery’s appeal against court ruling, faults NMDPRA
The Energy Watchdog has backed Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ decision to seek leave to appeal a Federal High Court judgment directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue issuing petroleum product import licenc...
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Gas pipeline: Host communities give NNPCL, PINL two-week ultimatum over unpaid allowances
Niger Delta communities have given NNPCL and PINL a two-week ultimatum to settle three months of unpaid allowances for gas pipeline surveillance guards. Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-pipeline-host-communities-give-nnpcl-pinl-two-week-ultimatum-over-unpaid-allowances/...
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Senate advances bill to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a national framework for prevention and rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), seeks to address inconsistencies in Nigeria...
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Alleged ISWAP terrorist ransom negotiator, Samaila Kaigama arrested by DSS remanded in Kuje prison
Justice Ibrahim Salim of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, an alleged ransom negotiator for Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial on November 13....
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Olympics: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set up Morocco clash
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Comoros at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win and reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. A four-goal second-half surge sent...
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Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council
The council announced the election on its official X account, listing Nigeria among 15 countries the UN General Assembly elected to serve on the body from 2027 to 2029. The post Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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CPS: Retirees’ monthly pension payments rise 22% under Tinubu – PenCom
Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said monthly pension payments to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) increased by 22 per cent to N14.83 billion. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in ...
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2027: Enugu ADC condemns pre-election violence, urges impartiality
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Enugu State chapter, has condemned reported attacks on opposition parties in the state, particularly incidents involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Speaking through the Obodoeze Media Proje...
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NGX sheds N144.54 billion as bearish pressure persists
Bearish sentiment extended its grip on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, pulling equity market capitalization down by N144.54 billion in a single trading session. The post NGX sheds N144.54 billion as bearish pressure persists appeared first on Nairametric...