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Abiodun wins national award for Ogun’s digital transformation
Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernmen...
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Department of State Services has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack places of worship and other public gathering centres as part of efforts to frustra...
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Bishop, one other Nigerian killed in S/Africa, Fani-Kayode demands justice
•Death toll rises to eight in eight months By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the South African Government to protect Nigerians in the country and bring those responsible for the killing of Nigerian ...
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More hardship for Nigerians as petrol, diesel prices rise again
•Dangote notifies customers of 6.7% increase By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigerians are poised for fresh hardship as the increase in petrol and diesel prices threatens to trigger another wave of higher costs across the economy. Specifically, Abuja and other northern cities are s...
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Obi attack backlash: Nothing must happen to our son– Igbo leaders, others
By Steve Oko, Emmanuel Iheaka & Jeff Agbodo The reported attack and obstruction of the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, in Benue State has triggered fresh anxiety in the South-East, with Igbo leaders and socio-cultural organi...
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‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, mean...
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Lobbying: Fresh storm over dollars spent by Tinubu, Atiku in US
• President, ex-VP funds can support 56,000 businesses in Nigeria By Nnamdi Ojiego More than $10 million committed by the camps of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobbying activities in the United States could have funded tens of thousands ...
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Wahab’s war on the waterways environment, infrastructure
By Adedayo Olalekan Every rainy season, Lagos holds its breath. Streets vanish under brown water. Cars stall mid-bridge. Families wade home carrying what they can save. And every year, the same question resurfaces: who let this happen — and who, if anyone, is prepared to stop it?...
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Army probes officer over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old
The Nigerian Army has begun an investigation into an officer, Captain Etim Essien, over an allegation of sexually abusing a 13-year-old in Jos, Plateau Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/army-probes-officer-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-13-year-old/...
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Recurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheria
An editorial on the recurring outbreaks of Lassa fever and diphtheria in Nigeria, which have led to numerous preventable deaths across several states. Read More: https://punchng.com/recurring-incidence-of-lassa-fever-diphtheria/...
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Tune lands three-year deal with Enationworldwide
US-based Nigerian artiste, Tune, has signed a three-year record and management deal with entertainment imprint, Enationworldwide, to boost his career. Read More: https://punchng.com/tune-lands-three-year-deal-with-enationworldwide/...
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2027: Students seek performance from parties
The National Association of Nigerian Students says it will not automatically support any party in the 2027 elections, demanding earned support via performa Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-students-seek-performance-from-parties/...