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Ogun gov stood surety for Igboho’s return to bury mother – Lawyer
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun agreed to stand as surety for activist Sunday Igboho’s return to Nigeria for his mother’s burial, his lawyer has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-gov-stood-surety-for-igbohos-return-to-bury-mother-lawyer/...
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Survival has become a daily battle in Nigeria — Nedu Wazobia
Controversial media personality, Nedu Wazobia, has said survival has become a daily battle in Nigeria amid the rising cost of living and economic hardship. Nedu made the remarks in a video while speaking about the rising cost of basic necessities, including school fees, house ren...
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Gov Alia celebrates First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at 66
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, on Monday, Governor Alia described the First Lady as a compassionate woman whos...
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Halt tertiary admissions until GCE results are released — Private schools
By Vincent Ujumadu The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria, OPSAN, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the ongoing admission process for the 2026/2027 academic session until all outstanding O’Level examination results are released. The association made th...
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Air cargo operators urged to cut regulatory, clearance delays
By Dickson Omobola Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, has urged stakeholders in the air transport sector to address challenges affecting air cargo operations in the country, including multiple regulatory interfaces, cargo clearance delays, inadequ...
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Nigeria to license online trading as Lagos Finance Summit opens in October
Lagos Finance Summit 2026 (LFS 2026), a three-day summit bringing brokers, prop trading firms, fintechs, payment providers, banks, investors and traders into one venue, will take place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria is the...
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Dino Melaye raises questions over Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria at same time
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye has questioned the absence of President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, from the country at the same time. In a post on his verified X handle, the former Kogi West senator asked who is currently in charge...
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Nigerian Breweries flags off 80th Anniversary Celebration with Nationwide Search for Shared Memories
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has flagged off activities to mark its 80th anniversary, turning the spotlight away from itself to Nigerians who have shaped its story. Through its nationwide anniversary campaign “Together, Every Moment,” the company is...
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Using borehole water to rinse mouth risky – Aproko Doctor
Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria. Read More: https://punchng.com/using-borehole-water-to-rinse-mouth-risky-aproko-doctor/...
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Army trains 925 Borno forest guards for counter-terrorism operations
The Nigerian Army has trained 925 forest guards from Borno State in basic military skills to support troops fighting terrorism and insurgency within the state. The personnel underwent a two-week theatre acclimatisation programme at the North-East Theatre Training School, Buni Yad...
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Group enrolls 178 out-of-school children, empowers 60 displaced women
"This is just the first step in the process of empowering these families. We plan to scale up as soon as more funds become available." The post Group enrolls 178 out-of-school children, empowers 60 displaced women appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NiMet tests new digital data hub to boost farm planning
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is testing a new digital data hub to give farmers and agricultural stakeholders better access to climate information. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning/...